Comments on: Dear PoP – Loitering a Big Problem at the at Firehouse, 14th and Newton St. NW http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/ Welcome to the beautiful life Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:05:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23779 Anonymous Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:26:03 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23779 Based on the majority of the comments, it is apparent that most of you are newcomers to DC, my guess is you're the group that decided to leave the Virginia burbs and attempt an emergence program of sorts, like moving into the 'hood', and then critiquing people based on your white elitist culture! Oh but lets not talk about the White college kids from GW, Catholic U and Georgetown that act completely out of control after a few drinks. They behave like idiots with no type of home training, stumbling into cabs drunk out of their minds! They hang outside of clubs or roam U Street like drunken fools, but the cops don't say anything to them about disturbing the peace or being intoxicated in a public area. On the other hand, cops are locking young black men up in Gallery Place for merely holding conversations on a crowded sidewalk in front of Chipolte's!!! Instead of acting freaked out about living in DC and having an I-am-superior-to-you attitude, why don't you try being friendly. And if you are afraid of living around people of color get the heck out of DC! Based on the majority of the comments, it is apparent that most of you are newcomers to DC, my guess is you’re the group that decided to leave the Virginia burbs and attempt an emergence program of sorts, like moving into the ‘hood’, and then critiquing people based on your white elitist culture! Oh but lets not talk about the White college kids from GW, Catholic U and Georgetown that act completely out of control after a few drinks. They behave like idiots with no type of home training, stumbling into cabs drunk out of their minds! They hang outside of clubs or roam U Street like drunken fools, but the cops don’t say anything to them about disturbing the peace or being intoxicated in a public area. On the other hand, cops are locking young black men up in Gallery Place for merely holding conversations on a crowded sidewalk in front of Chipolte’s!!!

Instead of acting freaked out about living in DC and having an I-am-superior-to-you attitude, why don’t you try being friendly. And if you are afraid of living around people of color get the heck out of DC!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23778 Anonymous Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:57:44 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23778 Here is an idea, if you don't like it leave. Move west of the park, or to Virginia. Here is an idea, if you don’t like it leave. Move west of the park, or to Virginia.

]]> By: TreeHugger4u2H8 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23777 TreeHugger4u2H8 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:21:07 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23777 don't worry the bums will leave from the firehouse and go to the new fountain at 14th St. and Park Rd. once it is finished. What happened to being tolerant of others and helping our fellow man in need, hypocrites. These guys we here alot longer before you thought it would be cool to move into the city. Maybe you should go back to the suburbs otherwise enjoy living in the city this is how it is get used to it. Councilman Graham you are the biggest hypocrite of all. don’t worry the bums will leave from the firehouse and go to the new fountain at 14th St. and Park Rd. once it is finished. What happened to being tolerant of others and helping our fellow man in need, hypocrites. These guys we here alot longer before you thought it would be cool to move into the city. Maybe you should go back to the suburbs otherwise enjoy living in the city this is how it is get used to it. Councilman Graham you are the biggest hypocrite of all.

]]> By: CP http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23776 CP Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:13:21 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23776 Uh, Anonymous 2:27, until Washington isn't an extreme welfare state, criminals are going to have a very easy time "affording" to live in any neighborhood your elected officials choose, seemingly without any shame in their slothful, counterproductive lifestyles. Uh, Anonymous 2:27, until Washington isn’t an extreme welfare state, criminals are going to have a very easy time “affording” to live in any neighborhood your elected officials choose, seemingly without any shame in their slothful, counterproductive lifestyles.

]]> By: ballslightning http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23775 ballslightning Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:52:11 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23775 let's gentrifiy the mt pleasant 7/11 while we're at it. let’s gentrifiy the mt pleasant 7/11 while we’re at it.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23774 Anonymous Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:27:26 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23774 Vagrants, drunks, rude litterers = very bad, and I wish the police would forcibly remove them from their "corner". I just moved to this area, and I can't WAIT until more of these people are priced out of Columbia heights (Yes, to make way for hard-working people who take pride in their neighborhood and property). It will take some time, but this area is cleaning up and it wont be too much longer until these people are forced to leave, because they wont be able to afford to continue living here by drinking and grilling all day instead of going to work. Vagrants, drunks, rude litterers = very bad, and I wish the police would forcibly remove them from their “corner”. I just moved to this area, and I can’t WAIT until more of these people are priced out of Columbia heights (Yes, to make way for hard-working people who take pride in their neighborhood and property). It will take some time, but this area is cleaning up and it wont be too much longer until these people are forced to leave, because they wont be able to afford to continue living here by drinking and grilling all day instead of going to work.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23773 Anonymous Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:11:05 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23773 Please don't delete Columbia Heights' post. Odious as it is, it represents the (unheard) voice of a large segment of the local population. Perhaps the silent majority (silent re the "blogosphere"). You may not want to hear it, but it's true. Please don’t delete Columbia Heights’ post. Odious as it is, it represents the (unheard) voice of a large segment of the local population. Perhaps the silent majority (silent re the “blogosphere”). You may not want to hear it, but it’s true.

]]> By: Mr. T in DC http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23772 Mr. T in DC Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:07:21 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23772 Yes, Columbia Heights, that was a racist, self-indulgent piece of hate-filled garbage you posted there. It's YOU who are ignorant of the history of the neighborhood. It wasn't always "the hood"! Prior to the 1968 riots, going all the way back to the early 20th century, it was a thriving residential and commercial center. Do you think they would have built the grand Tivoli Theatre and now-demolished Savoy in a crappy neighborhood? The current renaissance of the area is simply the continuation of the way things were before the riots. The immediate post-riots to 1990 period was the real aberration here, not the current (or former) state. Redevelopment did not "ruin" Columbia Heights, it simply returned it to what it once was. In other words, grow up! Yes, Columbia Heights, that was a racist, self-indulgent piece of hate-filled garbage you posted there. It’s YOU who are ignorant of the history of the neighborhood. It wasn’t always “the hood”! Prior to the 1968 riots, going all the way back to the early 20th century, it was a thriving residential and commercial center. Do you think they would have built the grand Tivoli Theatre and now-demolished Savoy in a crappy neighborhood? The current renaissance of the area is simply the continuation of the way things were before the riots. The immediate post-riots to 1990 period was the real aberration here, not the current (or former) state. Redevelopment did not “ruin” Columbia Heights, it simply returned it to what it once was. In other words, grow up!

]]> By: Nuggetz http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23771 Nuggetz Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:42:01 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23771 To Columbia Heights This is one of the more ignorant posts ever, in fact I'm surprised you'd even waste your time on such a positive-minded blog. Having been born in DC and growing up here, I have no hesitation to call you a hate-filled bigot. It's a shame that you feel comfortable being such an asshole. Have fun hating your life and everyone around you. Redemption is one of the more amazing stories in life, and there's a chance for that in this neighborhood. Why would you ever be glad that someone would be robbed or stabbed? Man, it's really got to suck when dilapidated homes, forgotten about blocks, and empty storefronts are replaced by honest and hardworking individuals with inspiration to make something of themselves and a neighborhood. I honestly don't understand your resentment, your words are hateful and uninspiring. To Columbia Heights

This is one of the more ignorant posts ever, in fact I’m surprised you’d even waste your time on such a positive-minded blog. Having been born in DC and growing up here, I have no hesitation to call you a hate-filled bigot. It’s a shame that you feel comfortable being such an asshole. Have fun hating your life and everyone around you.

Redemption is one of the more amazing stories in life, and there’s a chance for that in this neighborhood. Why would you ever be glad that someone would be robbed or stabbed? Man, it’s really got to suck when dilapidated homes, forgotten about blocks, and empty storefronts are replaced by honest and hardworking individuals with inspiration to make something of themselves and a neighborhood. I honestly don’t understand your resentment, your words are hateful and uninspiring.

]]> By: Columbia Heights http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23770 Columbia Heights Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:37:20 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/dear-pop-loitering-a-big-problem-at-the-at-firehouse-14th-and-newton-st-nw/#comment-23770 You stupid white people have these blogs up to talk about your "neighborhood"...it's not your neighborhood! You move in here with and complain about stuff that was here before you. Columbia Heights was the hood for years and even though you've made things look different, it's still the hood for those of us that are from here. Behind your stupid gardens and shops we still live in crime, gangs, drugs and violence. You have no idea what we go through, no matter how much "community" work you do. Go move to a white neighborhood! For years we were happy that you all stayed in Georgetown or VA suburbs...we were given a chance to build up our hood ourselves and help our own people. Even though it was a very, very slow process and even if we failed it was still ours. Now gentrification has ruined Columbia Heights. What's done is done and there's no changing it now but just know that the people you pass on the street hate you. We laugh at the stupid community meetings, clean ups, and bars like Wonderland and Red Derby. You're so interested in learning about the history of Columbia Heights and what new buildings are coming, and what Jim Graham is up to....can you tell me which corners where the most dangerous for the last 20 years? Which gangs have come and gone? Which organizations/businesses have Columbia Heights residents relied on for years? Who are the residents we all remember? What was Malcolm X park like before? Were did the Puerto Ricans and Dominicans move to and why? It may seem like negative things to want to know about, but you know what,....this neighborhood has more negative history than positive and until you understand that you can't really be a part of it. We remember how before nobody would ever come here unless they lived here...we would go days/weeks and never see a white person. Many of us are glad when you get robbed/stabbed and when you get frustrated with things here. You've changed (ruined) so much here that you deserve even a little of the headache you've caused us. Now go ahead and delete this post or comment all about it...but you know the truth. You stupid white people have these blogs up to talk about your “neighborhood”…it’s not your neighborhood! You move in here with and complain about stuff that was here before you. Columbia Heights was the hood for years and even though you’ve made things look different, it’s still the hood for those of us that are from here. Behind your stupid gardens and shops we still live in crime, gangs, drugs and violence. You have no idea what we go through, no matter how much “community” work you do. Go move to a white neighborhood! For years we were happy that you all stayed in Georgetown or VA suburbs…we were given a chance to build up our hood ourselves and help our own people. Even though it was a very, very slow process and even if we failed it was still ours. Now gentrification has ruined Columbia Heights. What’s done is done and there’s no changing it now but just know that the people you pass on the street hate you. We laugh at the stupid community meetings, clean ups, and bars like Wonderland and Red Derby. You’re so interested in learning about the history of Columbia Heights and what new buildings are coming, and what Jim Graham is up to….can you tell me which corners where the most dangerous for the last 20 years? Which gangs have come and gone? Which organizations/businesses have Columbia Heights residents relied on for years? Who are the residents we all remember? What was Malcolm X park like before? Were did the Puerto Ricans and Dominicans move to and why? It may seem like negative things to want to know about, but you know what,….this neighborhood has more negative history than positive and until you understand that you can’t really be a part of it. We remember how before nobody would ever come here unless they lived here…we would go days/weeks and never see a white person. Many of us are glad when you get robbed/stabbed and when you get frustrated with things here. You’ve changed (ruined) so much here that you deserve even a little of the headache you’ve caused us. Now go ahead and delete this post or comment all about it…but you know the truth.

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