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How L.A. was sold to the world as a paradise (edition.pagesuite.com)

submitted 2 years ago by lettruthout to c/losangeles

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‘I decided to explore the sources of Los Angeles boosterism and the distance between the “blessed” city and the tent cities we see now…

Could the “highly favored and blessed” myth prod us to tackle our problems, push us to finally justify the hype?‘

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[–] TOUnail 2 points 2 years ago

I wouldn't call LA a paradise but more often than not, I hear from those who migrate here say they were tired of snow, hurricanes, annual tornados that they had to prepare for. Sure, we have wildfires but that doesn't close down the entire city like heavy snow does.