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re: If Houston had the weather Los Angeles has would it be the largest city
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:00 pm to LSUTIGER in TEXAS
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:00 pm to LSUTIGER in TEXAS
quote:
houston is barely 100 years old. All the others have 100+ years of being established. I'm not saying houston is perfect, or better than any other city. I'm saying they've come a lot further in their first 100 years than all the others, and seem to be on a meteoric rise in economy and population
I find this argument disingenuous, frankly. In 1820, Los Angeles was a mission town in Mexico with a population of 650.
Sure, it has been a place since the 1700s, but it was literally a mission, some indians, and some farmers for the first 100 years. Can't really make an argument that this period counts for LA's development as a city.
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Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:03 pm to crazy4lsu
quote:
Both are actually very similar cities. Both developed a great deal after WWII, both were the same size around the 1850's, both grew due to oil, both are characterized by massive sprawl and both have major Hispanic populations. I really dislike Houston due to it's sprawl, and I dislike Los Angeles for the same reason.
True, but you should mention that Los Angeles proper had 1 million 40 years before Houston proper, and basically 2 million 50 years before Houston did...
This post was edited on 8/24/14 at 9:04 pm
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:03 pm to TxTiger82
L.A.'s climate is definitely a factor for its rise. It's a main reason the movies located there.
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:06 pm to crazy4lsu
quote:Oil is the only reason for Houston's existence
both grew due to oil
it's far from the only reason for L.A., or even the main reason
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:07 pm to Kafka
Caught you out of character..
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:08 pm to goldenbadger08
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:10 pm to Kafka
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:13 pm to reb13
quote:
If Houston had the weather San Diego has would it be the largest city
FIFY
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:14 pm to goldenbadger08
I hope you saved them all
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:15 pm to HamzooReb
quote:
The beaches around Los Angeles are very meh
I live in LA and entirely agree with this.
The sand can't hold a candle to the Gulf Coast beaches (much less the Bahamas), as they have the consistency of mud. Moreover, people let their dogs poop in the sand constantly, making it even more disgusting. Large sections are just completely paved over.
Also, pollution from LA city storm and sewage drains is dumped right into the ocean. Even if the water wasn't freezing, it wouldn't be smart to swim in.
The only nice thing about LA beaches are the cliffs around Rancho Palos Verdes . Otherwise, I tell people to go to San Diego or stick to a pool.
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:15 pm to Kafka
I just Googled circus family comics..
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:17 pm to goldenbadger08
Maybe you two could suck each other off in a shitty meme that none of have to see.
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:18 pm to Kafka
For Houston historians -- Pathe newsreels:
Foley's Department Store (1947)
"Houston Welcomes Astronauts" (1962)
"The Changing Face Of American Cities -- Houston" (1963)
"New Domed Stadium In Houston" (1964)
Footage of Houston (1966) -- Looking up at statue of General Sam Houston. CU plaque on statue LS Houston medical centre CU Car park attendant with badge 'Texas Medical Centre' GV exterior Houston astradome GV fields on outskirts of Houston with horses and cattle grazing Various shots of cowboy breaking in a horse on long rein in a corral. MS oil pumping gear in action. Various shots oil drilling rig in action. GV oil field shot through flame from burn off showing rigs and pumps.
Foley's Department Store (1947)
"Houston Welcomes Astronauts" (1962)
"The Changing Face Of American Cities -- Houston" (1963)
"New Domed Stadium In Houston" (1964)
Footage of Houston (1966) -- Looking up at statue of General Sam Houston. CU plaque on statue LS Houston medical centre CU Car park attendant with badge 'Texas Medical Centre' GV exterior Houston astradome GV fields on outskirts of Houston with horses and cattle grazing Various shots of cowboy breaking in a horse on long rein in a corral. MS oil pumping gear in action. Various shots oil drilling rig in action. GV oil field shot through flame from burn off showing rigs and pumps.
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:19 pm to TigerFred
quote:soccer board
Maybe you two could suck each other off in a shitty meme that none of have to see.
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:20 pm to TigerFred
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:20 pm to OWLFAN86
Owlie, going to johnson sc on friday
You know any astonaughts?
#montrose
#houseofguys
Holler if you need anything
You know any astonaughts?
#montrose
#houseofguys
Holler if you need anything
This post was edited on 8/24/14 at 9:24 pm
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:22 pm to MikeyFL
quote:
MikeyFL
How is life in Koreatown going for you?
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:23 pm to Rouge
quote:
Holler if you need anything
Well he does need the operation.
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:23 pm to Rouge
quote:no,,, do they even allow Mexicans ?
Owlie, going to johnson sc on friday
quote:no, but more than a few engineers
You know any astonaughts?
quote:ooohK
#montrose
quote:thanks
Holler if you need anything
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