SAN FRANCISCO: Group's rejection of consumerism is catching on

San Francisco Chronicle ^ | 12/27/6 | Carolyn Jones

[reagan_fanatic]

You CLAIM to be a Reagan Fanatic? Ronald Reagan thought enough of the state to live, work, and govern here.

Oh, relax. I was being sarcastic and I thought that was evident.

I don't really want Mexico to take back California (however, I am open to negotiations regarding San Francisco and a few other locales...)

[pray4liberty]

Food, medicine and underwear is about all I can afford on a part-time salary.

[alarm rider]

Sadly, all people who live in California are subject to the loudest of mouths, the weirdest of behaviors, the nuttiest nutwads, and the strangest of trends put forward by the people who are drawn to that sort of thing and who of course, reside in California. You are going to have to live with that, relocate or change it.

[ElkGroveDan]

Sadly, all people who live in California are subject to the loudest of mouths, the weirdest of behaviors, the nuttiest nutwads, and the strangest of trends put forward by the people who are drawn to that sort of thing and who of course, reside in California. You are going to have to live with that, relocate or change it.

I could make the same sort of argument that you as an American face those same individuals living in the same nation. So when we hear crazy stories out of the Appalachians, or about serial killers from the plains of Nebraska we will assume that you "are going to have to live with that, relocate or change it".

Harry Reid is your problem as are Dick Durbin and Nancy Pelosi. What a horrible life you will be living in Maryland governed by their kooky ideas. See how dumb it sounds?

[boop]

Aside from the obvious leftis politics, I agree, who cares if they aren't buying anything new. But the pathetic thing was the "donation to a world hunger organization instead of a birthday present" nonsense. Gee, I'm sure the kids are just thrilled by that!

[Revolting cat!]

I don't know why this group offends so many. They're not in your face, and I'll take them at their word that they're not out to convert anyone. If they get publicity and idiot box appearance, blame the MSM's hunger for sensation and any signs of odd beahaviour, not these guys. Sure, they're over the top, as is much everything nowadays, like the Holy Reverend Rick Warren, to use a current example, and like the guy in San Jose a few years back who went 100% recycling, no garbage from his household at all, and then he challenged the city charges for garbage disposal. The dispute went for a couple of years.; I'm not sure how it ended, but the dude was in the right, exposing the falsity of the daily propaganda to recycle and be kind to "Mother Earth".

[Calvin Locke]

I wonder how many jobs they are eliminating.

Perhaps they should be shown the old Abbott and Costello vaudeville routine about mustard on the hot dog?

[backtothestreets]

I would mind government at all levels learning to retain old goods rather then buying new all the time. It would keep many Americans working with the necessary repairs.

[alarm rider]

Of course it sounds dumb, but so did you first post.

Like it or not, California has a rep, and it has one for a reason. Of course Pelosi and Durbin are our problems, and I might add that Martin O'Malley will soon become one locally. However, given all of our problems, we are not viewed with the same eye as Hollywood & San Francisco and like it or not, when people hear "California" on this side of the world, that is the first thing they think about, good or ill.

So, if you hear someone dis California, you will just have to grin and bear it now won't you?

Have a nice day!

[ElkGroveDan]

like it or not, when people hear "California" on this side of the world, that is the first thing they think about, good or ill.

I guess you don't get out much even on your side of the country. That has not been my experience at all. The only people I ever hear trashing an entire state are usually bottom-rung types who are unhappy with their own lives.

So, if you hear someone dis California, you will just have to grin and bear it now won't you?

Nope. Countering weak facts, shallow arguments and ignorance is what I do for a living.

[dearolddad]

CA - The Trail Mix State, a land of fruits, flakes, and nuts.

You forgot queers and hot rodders. :>)

[Hi Heels]

What exactly do you suppose he's talking about? Let me sum up this thread for everyone:

California

Not California:

[ElkGroveDan]

I like that. Let me try:

California:

Not California (Maryland):

California:

Not California (Texas):

[Hi Heels]

Nothin' works like visual displays.....

[alarm rider]

Well, I have been to San Diego to San Francisco and in between.

And like it or not, on this side of the world, California is as portrayed, but then you would have to get out a bit to know that.

[alarm rider]

Where is the East LA picture?

[Arizona Carolyn]

San Francisco in particular.

[donmeaker]

Rather, we should have a vote, on 7 aspects of the Mexican government, compared to the US government, and all the people who would prefer Mexican policy to US policy, should be exported.

[arthurus]

That vast, vast majority that is normal Americans keep electing Pelosis and Boxers.

[ElkGroveDan]

That vast, vast majority that is normal Americans keep electing Pelosis and Boxers.

Nope. The vast majority have been staying home. Check the population, check the number of eligible voters, check the number of registered voters, and then check how many voters were actually cast for these commies in their victories.

I'm not suggesting I approve of it. But it is evidence that a large number are simply NOT saying that they want those two as their leaders.