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TheDigitalAlchemist
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MAY 27, 10:49 AM
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"What is truly the purpose of these hollow concrete labyrinths, what secret lies within?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ8JBTIVUVw
I've heard about this stuff before, but looking at some of those scenes with the countless tall apartment complexes is kinda mind-boggling.
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MidEngineManiac
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MAY 27, 11:27 AM
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williegoat
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MAY 27, 02:35 PM
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Decoys, for when the aliens land.
You're welcome.
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Jonesy
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MAY 28, 05:46 PM
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That's were they stash their weed.  
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williegoat
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MAY 28, 06:20 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Jonesy:
That's were they stash their weed. |
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Patrick
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MAY 28, 06:35 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by TheDigitalAlchemist:
"What is truly the purpose of these hollow concrete labyrinths, what secret lies within?"
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It's all based on market speculation with Chinese real estate.
The problem is, the same type of speculation is taking place elsewhere due to Chinese investors buying up properties all over the world. It's a HUGE problem here in Vancouver. Chinese investors buy up houses and condos all over the city, and then leave them empty. This drives up real estate prices throughout Vancouver and the surrounding areas, and local people are priced right out of the market. How many working class people can afford to pay $2,000,000 for a house? I'm fortunate that I've owned my home for a long time, but anyone who doesn't currently own a home in Vancouver is forced to either buy a condo ("cheap" at $800,000)... or move out to the sticks.
No doubt civic, provincial and federal politicians have been paid off big time for years to ignore this critical issue. It's really a disgusting situation.[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 05-29-2022).]
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maryjane
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MAY 29, 03:15 AM
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Willie--I'm pretty sure they be smoking opium in your picture......and that is the proverbial opium den.
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williegoat
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MAY 29, 05:15 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by maryjane:
Willie--I'm pretty sure they be smoking opium in your picture......and that is the proverbial opium den. |
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Yeah, that photo is variously tagged as China, Philippines or the US from late 19th to mid 20th century, but the pipes are a style commonly used for opium.
The phrase "kick the gong" is heard in some early to mid 20th century jazz songs, such as Cab Calloway's "Minnie the Moocher" and was a euphemism for smoking opium.
"She messed around with a bloke named Smokey.
She loved him though he was cokey.
He took her down to Chinatown.
He showed her how to kick the gong around."[This message has been edited by williegoat (edited 05-29-2022).]
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