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'You're Our Only Hope!': Liberal Austin Cries out for Republicans to Save It
PJ Media ^ | 07/18/2019 | Bryan Preston

Posted on 07/18/2019 8:22:49 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

Since Austin's liberal policy on homeless camping went into effect on July 1, the big question is how much of an impact would it really have? Was the issue overblown? Would Austin residents see homeless camps pop up all over town or not? And would Austin, woke and weird capital that it is, object to it all?

The results are in and growing. And if Los Angeles is any guide, they are urgent. Mayor Steve Adler recently traveled to L.A. to "learn" how to handle homelessness from the Democrat-run city. Austin and L.A. both have permissive camping policies.

Well, L.A. now has a major rat problem.

An ever-growing number of  rodents in  California -- particularly in  Los Angeles -- is being fueled by a spiking homeless population and restrictions on rodenticides that are risking a  public health crisis, according to a study released Tuesday.

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Rodent's can carry dangerous diseases such as typhus, plague and salmonella, in addition to their roles contributing to asthma.

Is this Austin's future now?

The camps and lawlessness are becoming a visible part of the Austin landscape all over the city. Austinites are posting photos on Twitter to alert Mayor Steve Adler — and the media, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, and each other — as they see new camps or campers.

Yes, that's a fire burning right under the roadway.

You'll notice several tweets from the AnnsKitchen_ATX feed. That's a play on the name of Austin city council member Ann Kitchen, who voted along with Mayor Adler to enable homeless camping all over town, except city hall and the public parks. Like Adler and other city council members, Kitchen has largely gone silent on homelessness since approving the permissive camping policy.

Do watch the video in journalist Phil Prazan's tweet above. I mentioned it in the last missive on this misguided misadventure. It offers a glimmer of hope that Austin may wake up in time to save itself.



TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: California; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: austin; california; democrats; homeless; homelessness; losangeles; steveadler; texas
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Homeless Camp in South Austin


1 posted on 07/18/2019 8:22:49 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind
😆 We'll get right on that.
2 posted on 07/18/2019 8:24:22 AM PDT by rktman ( #My2ndAmend! ----- Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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To: SeekAndFind

What’s the problem , you voted for it


3 posted on 07/18/2019 8:26:33 AM PDT by butlerweave
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To: SeekAndFind

Going to L.A. to see how to handle a ‘homelessness’ problem is like going to Chicago to see how to handle a gun problem................


4 posted on 07/18/2019 8:27:47 AM PDT by Red Badger (Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain.............................😃)
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To: SeekAndFind

Gov. Abbott should do NOTHING. If Gov. Abbott comes to the rescue, those liberal maggots will learn nothing, and continue to elect Democrats.

Let the liberal scum choke on their chosen filth. Maybe, just maybe the horrid conditions will inspire a few of them to vote in a more responsible manner.

Meanwhile, enjoy what you’ve asked for, Austin.


5 posted on 07/18/2019 8:28:37 AM PDT by brownsfan (Behold, the power of government cheese.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Let some of them camp on the UT football field. That will cure this problem in half a heartbeat.


6 posted on 07/18/2019 8:29:34 AM PDT by RatRipper
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...

7 posted on 07/18/2019 8:29:48 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: brownsfan

I hope the homeless camp out on the UT campus.


8 posted on 07/18/2019 8:29:48 AM PDT by C19fan
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To: SeekAndFind

Looks like the encampments are now known as Adlervilles.


9 posted on 07/18/2019 8:29:55 AM PDT by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds)
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To: RatRipper
Let some of them camp on the UT football field. That will cure this problem in half a heartbeat.

And while you're at it, give them free tuition as well. /s

10 posted on 07/18/2019 8:34:03 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (The Electoral College is the firewall protecting us from massive blue state vote fraud.)
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To: butlerweave
What’s the problem , you voted for it

Bingo!! Austin has always been a blueberry patch in a strawberry field. Let them figure it out for themselves that liberal policies simply mean "shared misery" for all.

That's exactly what they are. Leave them to stew in their own fecal matter and smell. F'em. They got what they voted for.

11 posted on 07/18/2019 8:34:15 AM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: SeekAndFind

I don’t see much solar in that picture - yet ...


12 posted on 07/18/2019 8:36:00 AM PDT by _Jim (Save babies)
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To: SeekAndFind

Elections have consequences.

Play stupid games win stupid prizes.


13 posted on 07/18/2019 8:36:52 AM PDT by TADSLOS (You know why you can enjoy a day at the Zoo? Because walls work.)
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To: SeekAndFind
There is one solution I've seen in several western movies. Start a stampede through the streets. If someone objects, just say it's Austin's Pamplona Celebration.


14 posted on 07/18/2019 8:37:51 AM PDT by DeFault User
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To: SeekAndFind

They could try West Palm Beach’s solution: blast the homeless camps 24/7 with endless “Baby Shark (doo doo doo doo doo doo)” and “Raining Tacos.”


15 posted on 07/18/2019 8:38:16 AM PDT by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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To: SeekAndFind

I will add Austin, TX to my “sites to avoid” when I travel during retirement. I will spend my time and money elsewhere.


16 posted on 07/18/2019 8:39:48 AM PDT by gathersnomoss (Welcome to North Mexico, Gringo's it...)
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To: brownsfan

I’m thinking the same thing. Let them feel the consequences of their LIEberal pipe dreams. How hypocritical of the don’t lead by example leftists political skunks in Austin to ban homeless encampments at City Hall. Keep voting DemoRats you fools.


17 posted on 07/18/2019 8:41:03 AM PDT by tflabo (Prince of Peace, Lion of Righteousness)
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To: SeekAndFind
The reason I call Democrat’s Dummycrats becomes more obvious each and every day.
18 posted on 07/18/2019 8:41:51 AM PDT by Chgogal (Definition of a “louse”: Robert Mueller. Definition of a “Jacka$$”: SCJ Roberts)
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To: TADSLOS

But...but...Compassion shouldn’t cost us anything.

California’s problems are exacerbated by Weed legalization. People go there to get high all day and they need a cheap/free place to live. I have a cousin out there farming weed for a company. All he does is get high.


19 posted on 07/18/2019 8:42:54 AM PDT by AppyPappy (How many fingers am I holding up, Winston?)
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To: SeekAndFind

Austin created this problem.

Austin can fix this problem.

“Keep Austin weird”.


20 posted on 07/18/2019 8:44:00 AM PDT by Texas resident (Democrats=Enemy of People of The United States of America)
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