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I think the problem is some of the "requirements or quotas" are trying to over adjust for cultural changes that are already happening naturally over the last three decades. I'm an engineer who paid my way through school working full time and studying at night...no scholarships, no silver spoon money, nothing. I grew up middle to low income with a Dad who was a carpenter and a stay at home mom. Never went to Disney or the beach as a kid...I was told by my old boss (current job) that if a woman would have applied for my position she would have gotten it regardless of difference in qualifications (certs, experience etc.) because that is what the company was looking for quota wise...Is that right? I do recognize there are barriers to entry that minorities and women do have that I don't...but this simple DEI approach based on skin color is silly. There are MANY minorities and women who came from far more advantaged background that I. So if it's done, it should be done in a less "quote" manner imo.

Because there is more to the issue than "top 10 lists." Chicago has the largest gang presence of any major US city. Gangs and drug trafficking crosses city and state lines. Washington DC is the face of the country where our government resides. Optics plays a role and likely probably some strategy with regards to Chicago (if this is even beneficial, definitely mostly optics).

You asked "Why Chicago" I answered "Because it has the highest gang inhabitant of any major US city." Then you said "wAShIntOn ParK?!?!" "tHEatERRR!!! " Last time I looked the country is pretty evenly divided politically yet you talk as if you're speaking for everyone and that everyone shares the same opinion. I'm sure there are plenty of people in Chicago who welcome the additional help from the Nat Guard or Federal Agencies. Probably the same ones that had their businesses burned and looted during the Summer of Love....It's politics...there is ALWAYS some theater to it....Politicians will use the National Guard for theater the same way the Mayor will use some small local non-profit he threw a little cash at for a press conference theater....same shit different politician different organization. Stop trying to oversimplify issues when it's inconvenient to your personal biases and opinions.

You asked "Why Chicago" I answered....The plan (if carried out) is up to the professionals.... You really do like to continually shift the goal posts and with speak with confidence....

I already answered this but also probably because Chicago has the highest gang occupancy of any major US city. If you want to kill the snake you cut off the head...

I agree it's theater but that doesn't mean some don't welcome it.... Society today is overly obsessed with having bleeding heart agencies and charities try to solve all of these systemic issues. I'm not sure this solution has every worked...If this were the FBI or some other heavy hitter Fed agency, the pundits would still complain...

Crime rate is not equivalent to crime volume....Beyond that it's difficult to answer, but I'm sure the FBI is well acquainted with key trafficking routes, gang territories, key individuals and where they live, etc. You act like this is some cut and dry issue and that there is not some deep analysis needed from a strategic standpoint. I'm not saying I agree with the Nat Guard being called, I'm just saying you're not tackling this issue in AMERICA without the aid of Federal agencies. These issues are extremely complex and have more variables to account for than anyone on this forum can probably think of. Sometimes the real world is more complex than your charts and numbers. Not much different than the bullshit gun debate arguments liberals like to make with regards to the United States. "Ban guns and the problem goes away! Look this other homogenous culture halfway across the world did it and they have zero issues!" But lets ignore, gangs, statistical counting issues, suicides, police shootings, drugs, gangs, cultural issues, unprosecuted failed background checks, repeat offenders, corrupt judges, police response time in rural areas, firearm types and which ones are most commonly used, easy access to weapons that aren't used, lack of mental health funding, lack of ability to report issues at an early age, FBI prevented crime numbers by civilians WITH firearms etc. All to say there is more to these issues than you think...This isn't stock picking and there isn't some balance sheet to read.

How did Chicago get rid of the mob? Federal enforcement.... Drug trafficking and gangbangers is not a local issue...its a federal issue that has hubs in major cities because they are "import export hubs" for drugs. The FBI (I know a bunch) spends a significant amount of time dealing with dur dealers, traffickers and gangs that operate across state lines and on interstates. If you think some local PD regardless of tax base is going to take care of a drug or gang issue in a major metropolitan area you should probably turn yourself in; because you're clearly smoking some of whatever those "local gangs" are selling.

The bitch about statistics is you can pretty much get as vague or granular as you want to justify any method of action or outcome. Both sides engage in this

Probably because it's 1/5th the size and not a cultural hub of America? People tend to care about the major cities......It's also a democratic shithole that has a long history of being run into the ground by democratic politicians.....So what's your point?

Who was the award for? Clinton or Biden?

Haha exactly that’s a great solution! There are MANY solutions to this whole debate. But no matter the choice in the US there will be complaints. For mail in ballots it will be “you need to show up in person to be a real American!”, “people are stealing mailed in ballots and filling them out” or some other argument like “this random person living in the middle of nowhere who doesn’t have access to public transportation that is wheel chair, service animal and hypoallergenic friendly couldn’t get an ID.” So the ID requirement is unfair! People in America like to: - Talk out of both sides of their mouths when things do or don’t benefit them directly. - Complain and argue about everything.

Good thing elections only take place every 4 years. Most states issues IDs within weeks and many do them immediately. I got my Ohio DR license when I moved there immediately. A lot of them do temporary IDs as well once you submit for an official one. Wouldn’t an ID requirement to vote put an end to all this arguing? It removes all question marks around “voter fraud.” If you care about voting you should be responsible enough to get an ID. Edit: Im not a fan of the ICE agents at polling stations. I think it’s silly and needless. But it shouldn’t be a deterrent to legal voters with an ID the same way a security guard at a liquor store isn’t a deterrent to those who are over 21 and have an ID.

Has Brett Horn ever had ANY good insight into Fairfax that anyone on this board has found useful?

BRO

It's a coffee can position for me, I'm averaging down on my position and don't plan on selling for 20 years. This company always looks expensive, but their market position and land holdings becomes more and more valuable over time. There is some execution wrinkles that need ironed out with Purple Wave but long term I don't see any issues. Tariffs are a nothingburger for them and I think some of this dump is the market throwing the baby out with the bathwater. They're still executing well and growing 7.7% yoy. EOD you pay up for quality. Don't you kind of answer your own question?

Familiarity with the company and work they do, project start time and shingle brand/color was the biggest factor as we had a baby in the way. I also had gutters put on but that Amish company didn’t do them but the company I used did so it was just simpler. I’ve hired the Amish to do a bunch of other worth though. Cabinet/vanity for bathroom and a pole barn build including the concrete slab. There is nobody better for custom cabinetry at 3/4 sometimes 1/2 the price of other shops. Unless you do it yourself. Some complain about the Amish because they undercut typical businesses on price. They do good quality work in a timely manner at a cheaper price. Their lifestyle allows them to work cheaper so it’s just an advantage they have…sounds like business to me….. They are always extremely willing to correct issues if any come up or go out if their way to work with their customer. Sometimes you have to be willing to go pick them up and bring them to your place for quotes, measurements etc. so it can be inconvenient for some. Most of them have “handlers” for things like that though.

CPRT

LOL Charlie wtf are you babbling about? You literally make no sense and sound senile....Maybe go check your pill box to make sure you took the correct ones this morning.

Would be funnier if @dealraker learned to read and respond within the context of a comment (perhaps a limitation of forum discussion). Regardless I guess he decided to take a general comment very personally. But it is a good reminder to me as to why I've avoided this entire politics section till yesterday....resembles a bunch of monkeys slinging shit....I guess even semi intelligent people can't put their pitchforks down for more than a few minutes at a time. Stay classy folks

I’ve been adding a bit to BRK.b as well recently

If you’re not even going to read the initial comment properly then why respond?

My comment was in regards to what you said: “My re-roof cost $3000 some 25 years ago, today is is about $16,000...and if it wasn't for the un-doc's it would likely be $30k.” I didn’t vote for Trump, I’m not trying to run anyone out of the country. I’m not in favor of illegals immigration, but I am in favor of immigration reform. Im in favor of refugees. I’m all for bringing in people from all over the world. But I’m not for bringing in immigrants for the soul purpose of using them to get cheaper wages and prices on services. America and Americans (all of us) have leeched off many of these markets domestically and abroad (trade partner wise). People only want to lift the covers on those issues so far before they put them back down, swallow their pride and get in line for their discount goods , services and labor. Americans should get accustomed to paying more and perhaps thinking about spending a bit less frivolously. Nothing directed at you personally Charlie, just a view on a societal level opinion.

This type of bullshit “gotcha” attempt really doesn’t even deserve a response but I will anyways. I’m not assuming anything. I currently live in my hometown which is a small city by most standards. 90% of the contractors here are local families that have been doing it for generations. I know the owners of the company I hired and probably rub shoulders with half of the crew that installed the roof throughout the week. They’re about as far from illegal immigrant as you can get. The only one assuming anything is yourself. You don’t know anything about me, my views, who I interact with or even what my background is. If you would like to know feel free to DM me. Otherwise you should probably keep your uninformed assumptions to yourself.

LC I do understand your point and I don't disagree with much of it. But I do think there is some nuance with this situation since agents are targeting illegal immigrants which is highly politicized regardless of the legality of operations. I mean as far as I am aware, we are not seeing police officers in mass wearing masks while stopping and frisking random people on the street or searching cars at traffic stops (which they already do). Believe me I have a lot of problems with Law Enforcement in this country....but I also understand how difficult of a job it is and how even those with the best intentions can succumb to pressure or make mistakes that can cost them or others dearly. It's the reality we live in. edit: On the doxxing how would you even find evidence of that? They aren't afraid of being doxxed by media...they are afraid of being doxxed by criminals with long memories. With the cartel that IS a concern. And I'm not saying every illegal has ties to the cartel. It's probably less than 10%...if that. But I am saying that if they are doxxed, that info is going to be kept close to the cuff....not pushed on some media outlet.