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2:50 "They are a close-knit family" When you're raised in a single mother household where Uncle Sam is the surrogate father and replaces the traditional father, a "gang family" is the next best thing. BRING BACK THE FATHER TO THESE BROKEN FAMILIES!!!!
I was born and raised in Oakland. I went to Fruitvale Elementary, Brett Harte Jr High (when it was still a Jr High), and Skyline Highschool. I am Oakland. I have lived there since 1982 but (finally) moved in January 2024. The city has gone to absolute sh*t and now I avoid it at all cost. Its not home anymore.
i was in Oakland a few years ago, and I saw all of these businesses with signs saying they would not serve police. If police aren't welcome, what do you expect?
In a way she is right. There are businesses that are fronts for narcotics trafficking money laundering and Government harboring illegal immigration and narcotics trafficking.They call it Sanctuary City police which blocks Federal Funds and assistance from being part of the law Enforcement solution.
Oakland has some really great qualities like perfect weather and beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay. It's a shame that it has been run so ineptly to become extremely dangerous.
@@punkagrrlzero A desperate man will knock on doors asking what they can do to EARN a few bucks. Only thugs make things dangerous and it has nothing to do with need. The reason for high cost of living is also 100% on Left-ist lunacy.
Ironically, relaxing conceal carry laws, self-defense laws for law abiding citizens and prosecuting criminals and making them serve prison terms would fix the problem.
Not sure how it could be much worse than it's always been. I lived on 51st St near Pixar and we had break ins and drive bys constantly. I lived on that block from 2011 to 2017. OPD even knew who was doing all the bs and they just called him 'teflon' and never did anything about it.
My mom was born in Oakland in 1930. Her neighbors were Italian, Chinese and Portuguese. She said people moved out of the area when southerners moved to the west during the war. The shipyards were booming then.
@@ratfinkie62 it wasn’t just any old southerner that came for Bay Area Jobs. It was the abject poor people from the back woods of Southern States who were looking for a better life. Problem was they were employed by companies who were in the midst of Union Negotiations and these southern folk were ‘Strike’ breakers.
What do you say about the influence of Mexican narcotics cartel presence or do you still cling to the media fueled Blacks gone wild propaganda? The shift in crime is directly connected.
my mother, who is 96, was raised in Oakland. This was before the projects were ever built. It was a great place to live and grow up in. She lived on Linton Street and then Orange street. Even through the Depression, it was very family centric, and community minded. Going downtown to shop was a treat. Lake Merritt was abuzz with families enjoying their time together. Did they have crime? Not much… but yes, some. By the 1950’s, the idea of the projects was taking hold and being built. Families began to move away from Oakland as the crime rate rose. Fast forward to the 1970’s. Oakland was a dangerous place to live in or even drive thru. 98th Ave was scary. Many family run Business had left the downtown which by the 1970’s was a filthy mess. Who did this to the City? The Citizens.
Wild. So rare to hear from A black that was here before 1938. How COOL! I am 52 and been in Bay almost my whole life and Palo Alto was very different but always chill. I think the whole section 8 philosophy has gutted our beloved Bay Area. The massive influx of unskilled workers that we drew from the south in WW2 was the single biggest disaster we ever did. I just keep hearing over and over the last generation of blacks w "American values" are dying. No more two parent households... Crack babies are real and we have crackcrackbabies now and w my best friend on Sunnymere above Fruitvale... Its destroyed. 510... never coming back
i lived in oakland on telegraph in the 90s when i was going to school for ba mba then jd at ucb crime was crazy back then - things have just gotten worse i moved out in 2005 best thing i ever did for me and my family!!!
I grow up in S.F. (left in '81) even back in the 70's we would take bart over to Oakland to go to concerts at the colosseum. You never got off the train until you arrived at the colosseum stop. Straight to the concert no wondering around. Fruitvale was known then for being a bad area (worst then Oakland). Now l can imagine how much worst it has gotten.
The 20 cities with most crime. Do you see Oakland? 1. Memphis, Tennessee 2. Detroit, Michigan 3. Little Rock, Arkansas 4. Pueblo, Colorado 5. Tacoma, Washington 6. Kansas City, Missouri 7. Rockford, Illinois 8. St. Louis, Missouri 9. Cleveland, Ohio 10.Springfield, Missouri 11.Albuquerque, New Mexico 12.Lansing, Michigan 13.Peoria, Illinois 14.Baltimore, Maryland 15.Stockton, California 16.Minneapolis, Minnesota 17.Dayton, Ohio 18.Chattanooga, Tennessee 19.Aurora, Colorado 20.Milwaukee, Wisconsin
President Thomas Jefferson the government you elect is the government you deserve. Bout had enough of your channel, u ask whats cause? its voting. CI is getting old with this same ole crap.
It may be bad voters, yet bad voters are sourced from negative morals which are a result of complex underlying issues. Why blame a channel that sheds light on the issues?
Ironically, relaxing conceal carry laws, self-defense laws for law abiding citizens and prosecuting criminals and making them serve prison terms would fix the problem.
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2:50 "They are a close-knit family" When you're raised in a single mother household where Uncle Sam is the surrogate father and replaces the traditional father, a "gang family" is the next best thing. BRING BACK THE FATHER TO THESE BROKEN FAMILIES!!!!
I was born and raised in Oakland. I went to Fruitvale Elementary, Brett Harte Jr High (when it was still a Jr High), and Skyline Highschool. I am Oakland. I have lived there since 1982 but (finally) moved in January 2024. The city has gone to absolute sh*t and now I avoid it at all cost. Its not home anymore.
i was in Oakland a few years ago, and I saw all of these businesses with signs saying they would not serve police. If police aren't welcome, what do you expect?
Yes, during the defund the police movement, then when those same businesses experienced more crime, they changed their tune.
Some of the Oakland residents think they are so rebel cool and bad ass, its a joke.
If you don't understand WHY we don't trust our cops... you need to keep your opinion out of this discussion because YOU DO NOT MATTER HERE.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao got recalled because she failed to address the crime problem in Oakland much less doing anything about it.
We need to be able to carry. This area is so anti firearm and it turns us law abiding citizens into sitting ducks and victims
Keep voting democrat 🫠🫠
Bad parenting is to blame !
President Thomas Jefferson the government you elect is the government you deserve.
Thank a democrap for making all this possible.
Ya’all voted for this nonsense. Quit complaining until you are really going to change your actions and poor decisions. Seriously? 🤷🏾♂️👎🏾
The host of the show asked if businesses should be accountable. Really?
In a way she is right. There are businesses that are fronts for narcotics trafficking money laundering and Government harboring illegal immigration and narcotics trafficking.They call it Sanctuary City police which blocks Federal Funds and assistance from being part of the law Enforcement solution.
Yes they should. You don't understand Oakland and it shows. There's a ton of corruption in police force and local businesses.
Oakland has some really great qualities like perfect weather and beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay. It's a shame that it has been run so ineptly to become extremely dangerous.
Entirely predictable--Progressiveism gone wild.
Or maybe it has to do with THE COST OF LIVING and people just trying to survive in a town they grew up in.
@@punkagrrlzero A desperate man will knock on doors asking what they can do to EARN a few bucks. Only thugs make things dangerous and it has nothing to do with need. The reason for high cost of living is also 100% on Left-ist lunacy.
Ironically, relaxing conceal carry laws, self-defense laws for law abiding citizens and prosecuting criminals and making them serve prison terms would fix the problem.
You make sense, and in IMO, are 100% correct - that’s problematic for the state government.
What do you expect in a city where it's illegal to defend yourself or your property?
Very courageous woman speaking the truth. She should get the hell out of there RIGHT F’ing NOW. my step/ son works there and we fear for him everyday.
The black culture and values on full display.
It's them Ghetto Ninjurs!
First lady was wrong. There was never any “code”. Everyone is a target
The city limit signs should say "Your in Oakland now. Enter at your own risk. Welcome to the jungle".
Hello, lawlessness because of the policies and laws not enforced by our legal system. There has to be severe penalties for crimes!!!
Not sure how it could be much worse than it's always been. I lived on 51st St near Pixar and we had break ins and drive bys constantly. I lived on that block from 2011 to 2017. OPD even knew who was doing all the bs and they just called him 'teflon' and never did anything about it.
Thank you Brenda for the work that you do. You should consider running as a council member, city administrator, or mayor!
Don’t ever go to Oakland, ever! The only good thing about it is the weather. That’s it!
Hehehe, not sure what to say. Keep voting using DEI and it's just going to get worse.
My mom was born in Oakland in 1930. Her neighbors were Italian, Chinese and Portuguese. She said people moved out of the area when southerners moved to the west during the war. The shipyards were booming then.
@@ratfinkie62 it wasn’t just any old southerner that came for Bay Area Jobs. It was the abject poor people from the back woods of Southern States who were looking for a better life. Problem was they were employed by companies who were in the midst of Union Negotiations and these southern folk were ‘Strike’ breakers.
No city can survive terrible voters.
We know why and Who ..
You welcome
Melanin people?
What do you say about the influence of Mexican narcotics cartel presence or do you still cling to the media fueled Blacks gone wild propaganda? The shift in crime is directly connected.
my mother, who is 96, was raised in Oakland. This was before the projects were ever built. It was a great place to live and grow up in. She lived on Linton Street and then Orange street. Even through the Depression, it was very family centric, and community minded. Going downtown to shop was a treat. Lake Merritt was abuzz with families enjoying their time together. Did they have crime? Not much… but yes, some. By the 1950’s, the idea of the projects was taking hold and being built. Families began to move away from Oakland as the crime rate rose. Fast forward to the 1970’s. Oakland was a dangerous place to live in or even drive thru. 98th Ave was scary. Many family run Business had left the downtown which by the 1970’s was a filthy mess. Who did this to the City? The Citizens.
Wild. So rare to hear from A black that was here before 1938. How COOL! I am 52 and been in Bay almost my whole life and Palo Alto was very different but always chill. I think the whole section 8 philosophy has gutted our beloved Bay Area. The massive influx of unskilled workers that we drew from the south in WW2 was the single biggest disaster we ever did. I just keep hearing over and over the last generation of blacks w "American values" are dying. No more two parent households... Crack babies are real and we have crackcrackbabies now and w my best friend on Sunnymere above Fruitvale... Its destroyed. 510... never coming back
The law is supposed to be the code.
i lived in oakland on telegraph in the 90s when i was going to school for ba mba then jd at ucb
crime was crazy back then - things have just gotten worse
i moved out in 2005
best thing i ever did for me and my family!!!
I'm GLAD that I MOVED far away from there!
I take BART to work and Fruitvale looks like a 3rd world country.
I grow up in S.F. (left in '81) even back in the 70's we would take bart over to Oakland to go to concerts at the colosseum. You never got off the train until you arrived at the colosseum stop. Straight to the concert no wondering around. Fruitvale was known then for being a bad area (worst then Oakland). Now l can imagine how much worst it has gotten.
"If you ain't Blatt , you ain't livin' in Oakland" Joe Biden
You voted for it. You got it. Enjoy!!
Your liberal utopia. Who's to blame? The voters.
none of my coworkers feel comfortable going to work in Oakland
Im only asked this because i have no clue, but why do some women make it look like they shave their eyebrows and then pant some on?
Is always been bad but got out of control after covid i moved in 2015
Shout out Brenda 👏👏👏
The 20 cities with most crime. Do you see Oakland?
1. Memphis, Tennessee
2. Detroit, Michigan
3. Little Rock, Arkansas
4. Pueblo, Colorado
5. Tacoma, Washington
6. Kansas City, Missouri
7. Rockford, Illinois
8. St. Louis, Missouri
9. Cleveland, Ohio
10.Springfield, Missouri
11.Albuquerque, New Mexico
12.Lansing, Michigan
13.Peoria, Illinois
14.Baltimore, Maryland
15.Stockton, California
16.Minneapolis, Minnesota
17.Dayton, Ohio
18.Chattanooga, Tennessee
19.Aurora, Colorado
20.Milwaukee, Wisconsin
How "liberal"..
Prostitution is everywhere in international san antonio and these girls should be helped w housing and school
Move out of Oakland. It’s beyond repair
I was born in Oakland, and live there now. I love this city.
liberal utopia!
Is that a rhetorical question?
Who’s committing the crime lol
600 WHAAAAAAA 😂
President Thomas Jefferson the government you elect is the government you deserve.
Bout had enough of your channel, u ask whats cause? its voting. CI is getting old with this same ole crap.
It may be bad voters, yet bad voters are sourced from negative morals which are a result of complex underlying issues. Why blame a channel that sheds light on the issues?
It is a slump of a developing country vs the slump of a undeveloping country.
How you vote is how you deserve to live your life.
Ironically, relaxing conceal carry laws, self-defense laws for law abiding citizens and prosecuting criminals and making them serve prison terms would fix the problem.