Comments by "nuqwestr" (@nuqwestr) on "Gaza protests continue at US universities as hundreds arrested | BBC News" video.

No genocide except by Arabs themselves, like in Syria and the Sudan. Crime in California is out of control, the mayor of Los Angeles just had her residence broken into, the candidate for Senator, Adam Schiff, just had luggage stolen at San Francisco Airport, and a couple of years ago former Senator Barbara Boxer was attack on a street in Oakland, CA. I live in a city where my drug store is about to close because of a lack of policing, made possible by the voters in my State, who now complain about lack of police. We voted for chaos and got it. The police don't make the laws, and they don't even control how they are enforced.
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USC has almost 50,000 students, this protest is a few 100, with many non-students. This is not a "mass" protest.
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very small numbers of off campus radicals, USC has a total student population of almost 50,000. The protest is very small
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@saltireasam Don't forget, there is no "P" or "P" sound in Arabic. The name is Indo-European, with roots in the Greek word for "to wrestle" or "the place of wrestling".
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The USA is standing on the side of Liberal-Democracy against the threat of religious and ethnic intolerance, proven by the genocide in Syria, Yemen, and now the Sudan. The USA is on the correct side of modernity against the barbarism of the past. What's it like to be gay or a woman in Jordan?
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@declaringpond2276 I was born in the SFV, both my parents were born in Boyle Heights in the early 1920s, my grandparents came to SoCal in the 1890s with their parents who fled the Russian Empire. My step-mother was instrumental in getting Tom Bradley elected Mayor, and before that we worked together on the McGovern presidential campaign. I never made a "defund" the police claim in my statement, but the current mayor of LA has budget issues which for all intent and purpose is a hiring freeze which she denies, claiming only open positions will just not be filled. I live in LA County, my city has 200+ positions on the police force unfilled and a mayor who allied with "defund" the police activists. My former mayor, now congressman, also onboard with limits to police enforcement in my city. I'm actively involved in my local community, speak directly to officers on duty, and they are demoralized by the administration, the veterans just waiting out their retirement, and tell me how tough it is to hire new, competent, recruits. California also passed a law allowing non-Citizens, and even the undocumented, to be police officers. "California Made It Legal For DACA Immigrants To Work As Police" Sen. Nancy Skinner I'm no BOT, but a bonafide native Californian, born across the street from Disney Studios in Burbank, CA
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University of Southern California has a student body of almost 50,000. This IS less, not more. I live here in SoCal, and know it to be true. Very small group organized and funded by George Soros.
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@everettbr Willful ignorance. Each sentence is based in material fact. The Rite-Aid a block away from my home does have a pharmacy, but it also carried foodstuff, which it no longer stocks because of retail theft. Many of the Walgreens and CVS stores also carried grocery items and have closed down across the State of California. Again, a material fact. "Rite Aid, which filed for bankruptcy in October, is closing 22 pharmacies in California, almost one-third of them in the Inland Empire. We're always taking it in the shorts". Mar 10, 2024
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@everettbr There is no genocide, which requires intent. The intent by Arabs to prevent a Jewish majority in the region is over 100 years old. They promised death and terror. They have kept their promise, even allying with Hitler in WW2. Material fact. There's even a new movie out in Egypt about this kinship between the King of Palestine and Adolf Hitler. New Egyptian film portrays alliance between descendants of Hitler and Islamist leader The film’s promotional poster showcases a Nazi flag in the background with the fictional Sheikh in the front. By OHAD MERLIN JANUARY 29, 2024 The fictional film, titled “A Century and Six Years,” revolves around Sheikh Hareth, a grandson of Islamist leader and Hitler devotee Hajj Amin Al-Husseini, who travels to Germany to meet a grandson of Adolf Hitler in order to discuss and renew Hitler’s old promise to the Al-Husseini regarding the “freeing of Palestine.”
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@declaringpond2276 Again, I was not speaking to "more police", but to the fact police do not make the laws, nor do they control what laws are enforced. The budget for LA exceeds 13 billion dollars, public safety is its highest priority. Public Safety: This encompasses law enforcement provided by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and fire protection services provided by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
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The budget for public safety in Los Angeles tends to be high for several reasons: Size and Population Density: Los Angeles is the second-most populous city in the United States, with a diverse population spread across a large area. Managing public safety in such a densely populated and expansive urban environment requires substantial resources. Crime Rates: Historically, Los Angeles has faced significant challenges related to crime, including gang activity, drug trafficking, and property crimes. Addressing these issues requires robust law enforcement efforts and investments in crime prevention strategies. Complexity of Urban Challenges: Large cities like Los Angeles often face a variety of complex urban challenges, including homelessness, mental health crises, and traffic congestion. Public safety agencies are frequently called upon to respond to these issues and provide assistance to vulnerable populations. Emergency Preparedness: Los Angeles is susceptible to natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, and floods. Ensuring readiness and effective response to emergencies require dedicated resources and investment in emergency management capabilities. Labor Costs: Public safety personnel, including police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical responders, typically command relatively high salaries and benefits due to the demanding nature of their work and the need for specialized training. Equipment and Technology: Maintaining modern equipment, vehicles, and technology infrastructure for public safety agencies requires significant ongoing investment to ensure effective operations and response capabilities. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as legal settlements related to past incidents or lawsuits, can contribute to the overall cost of public safety services. Overall, the combination of these factors results in a substantial budget allocation for public safety in Los Angeles to ensure the safety and security of its residents and visitors.
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I checked your data on Government website, Police funding for Los Angeles is 1.9 billion and less than a billion for field officers. Almost 100 million go just to Traffic Control. I did the math, this amounts to about $460.00 per year per resident of Los Angeles.
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@declaringpond2276 Sorry, I like to put it in quotes and say ChatGPT 3.5. My mistake, but the data is correct. Your $5B is incorrect. Police funding is less than $2B and just less than a billion goes to field officers. Every city's primary funding goes to public safety, which include Fire and EMS. $2B isn't much. What would you cut? We are already short of EMS/Ambulance/Services.
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@declaringpond2276 I'd add, I'm 69, marched down Wilshire Blvd in 1972 with 35,000 others against the war in Vietnam. No issues with the police on that day, but the speeches at MacArthur Park sucked and I left early.
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@declaringpond2276 "The LAPD’s operating budget of $1.9 billion represents 16% of L.A.’s $11.8-billion overall budget. But the city’s total police costs — not just salaries and equipment but other costs like pensions and health benefits — for this fiscal year is $3.15 billion. That’s 26.8% of the overall budget." - LATIMES
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Very small numbers compared to the enrollment at universities like University of Southern California which has almost 50,000 total students. This is organized and paid for by George Soros and the Open Society groups. Soros is selling the West Short, again.
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@DougVades 24 km of coastline on the Cote d' Azur, could be a paradise, yet the people chose death and destruction.
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