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re: George Floyd mural demolished in Houston, sparking local outcry
Posted on 5/21/25 at 1:41 pm to The Torch
Posted on 5/21/25 at 1:41 pm to The Torch
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Such a great cause
BLM founders use donations to buy $6 million mansion just to throw parties
This post was edited on 5/21/25 at 1:42 pm
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Posted on 5/21/25 at 1:41 pm to blueboy
Have you ever heard the saying “two wrongs dont make a right”
Posted on 5/21/25 at 1:42 pm to Burt Reynolds
Have you ever heard the saying "tough shite"?
Posted on 5/21/25 at 1:49 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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the demolition is erasing the history and culture of the community.
A history & culture of violence, ignorance, apathy, and laziness. Let it be erased.
Posted on 5/21/25 at 1:51 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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Naomi Carrier, a historian of the neighborhood, told KHOU 11 that the demolition is erasing the history and culture of the community.
So the history and culture is about idolizing criminals and dope fiends? Good to know.
Posted on 5/21/25 at 1:54 pm to UFFan
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I think Chauvin was guilty and belongs in prison,
Based on what? That shite head was dead whether he came in contact with Chauvin or not. So, exactly what or why should Chauvin be in prison?
Posted on 5/21/25 at 1:56 pm to Burt Reynolds
quote:Removing Floyd from public adoration is a right, not a wrong.
Have you ever heard the saying “two wrongs dont make a right”
quote:Oh goddammitt.
Burt Reynolds
Posted on 5/21/25 at 2:07 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Ya hate to see it
Posted on 5/21/25 at 2:07 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
So I looked at Google maps to see where this mural was. It was no surprise to me that it was in the 3rd ward. However for people that are upset that "history" was being destroyed; this is what the building looked like in January 2020:
It was an abandoned laundromat that's been vacant for over a decade. The uproar makes it sound like this was a brick wall in a public park that was torn down to make room for a gentrified yoga spa.
It was an abandoned laundromat that's been vacant for over a decade. The uproar makes it sound like this was a brick wall in a public park that was torn down to make room for a gentrified yoga spa.
Posted on 5/21/25 at 2:16 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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erasing the history and culture of the community.
Oh the irony. The ones crying about this, are the ones who want history erased and statues removed all while begging for reparations. Floyd was a shitty human being and does not need to be on any pedestal. Not saying he deserved to die, but he did not do himself any favors in the game of life. Cry harder Naomi!!
This post was edited on 5/21/25 at 3:51 pm
Posted on 5/21/25 at 2:16 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I doubt he's breathing in all that rubble.
Posted on 5/21/25 at 2:36 pm to Geaux Piggins Geaux
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It was an abandoned laundromat that's been vacant for over a decade. The uproar makes it sound like this was a brick wall in a public park that was torn down to make room for a gentrified yoga spa.
Welcome to 2025 journalism - full of idiots. People were taking photos when it was first commissioned, I would be surprised how often people went to see it and pay homage to George. That area of town is sketch AF.
But you nailed it. "The uproar makes it sound like this was a brick wall in a public park that was torn down to make room for a gentrified yoga spa"
This post was edited on 5/21/25 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 5/21/25 at 2:40 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Finally, a checkmark in the WIN column.
Posted on 5/21/25 at 2:41 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
are the ones getting their picture in front of a mural depicting a felonious drug addict, while an innocent man is in jail for his murder, the same ones that are arguing that weddings at Nottoway are disrespectful?
Just checking.
Just checking.
Posted on 5/21/25 at 2:45 pm to OweO
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So now how will people know that its a neighborhood to stay out of?
As Chris Rock once said "if it says MLK, go the other way".
I don't think anyone will forget to stay away from the Third Ward
Posted on 5/21/25 at 2:50 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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Naomi Carrier, a historian of the neighborhood,
How does one become "a historian of the neighborhood"? Is there a certification process? A test to pass? So many years lived in a neighborhood? Or can anyone just appoint themselves "a historian of the neighborhood"?
As a kid I bet I ate 700 PB&J sandwiches? Does that qualify me as a historian of PB&J sandwiches?
Posted on 5/21/25 at 2:58 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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George Floyd mural demolished
This post was edited on 5/21/25 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 5/21/25 at 3:02 pm to Alt26
The Wards across the city do have historical preservation societies and they make investments in property and do tours,
not that this wall deserved any protection, but yes, there are neighborhood historians in Houston
not necessarily a full time job
not that this wall deserved any protection, but yes, there are neighborhood historians in Houston
not necessarily a full time job
This post was edited on 5/21/25 at 3:03 pm
Posted on 5/21/25 at 3:11 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
The left always picks the most absurdly awful heroes.
Posted on 5/21/25 at 3:48 pm to StansberryRules
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