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Congresswoman's abandoned house angers neighbors
LA Times ^ | June 12, 2009 | Jeff Gottlieb

Posted on 06/12/2009 7:04:02 PM PDT by upchuck

John Bailey thought it was great when his neighbor was elected to the House of Representatives in 2007.

"Not everyone lives next door to a congresswoman," he said.

But two years later, he doesn't feel so lucky. The congresswoman's house is abandoned and in disrepair, "a blight on the neighborhood," Bailey said.

He thinks the way that Rep. Laura Richardson (D-Long Beach) has treated her Sacramento home tells far more about her than her voting record.

"I wouldn't want anyone that irresponsible to represent me," said Bailey, like Richardson a liberal Democrat. "What I don't get is how she has the time to visit with Fidel Castro but doesn't have time for her own house. If you can't manage your own household, you probably shouldn't get involved in international affairs."

He's not alone. Neighbors have complained to the city, written letters and e-mails to Richardson and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , but the three-bedroom house remains an eyesore. Neighbors just wish she would sell it or let it go into foreclosure, anything to get it into the hands of someone who would care.

"She shows total disregard for everyone in the neighborhood," said Sean Padovan, a retired police sergeant. "She ought to be embarrassed and ashamed."

Richardson did not return phone calls for this story.

(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: ratcrime
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This lady must be a total slob. Think what this does to the neighborhood's house values.
1 posted on 06/12/2009 7:04:02 PM PDT by upchuck
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To: upchuck

People will believe in Laura Richardson until hell freezes over, which mean perpetually!


2 posted on 06/12/2009 7:04:59 PM PDT by Theodore R.
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To: upchuck

Ray Nagin, NO Mayor, has a house under forclosure here in Frisco, TX. Maybe it has already been foreclosed for not paying his HOA dues.


3 posted on 06/12/2009 7:08:52 PM PDT by devane617 (Republicans first strategy should be taking over the MSM. Without it we are doomed.)
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To: upchuck

Isn’t it intersting that she visits Fidel....


4 posted on 06/12/2009 7:09:35 PM PDT by devane617 (Republicans first strategy should be taking over the MSM. Without it we are doomed.)
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To: upchuck

Liberals have a genuine attraction to perversion. Here’s a Dem congresswoman neglecting to respect her house at a time when so many are losing theirs. I don’t believe this is an idle observation - I’ve seen too many similiar things over the years. Liberals are depraved, and like their depravity. They look for difficulties in order to rape them in some way, and then they grin about it.


5 posted on 06/12/2009 7:10:01 PM PDT by Talisker (When you find a turtle on top of a fence post, you can be damn sure it didn't get there on it's own.)
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To: upchuck
Homeowner Richardson:


6 posted on 06/12/2009 7:10:27 PM PDT by Lizavetta (Politicians: When they're not lying, they're stealing.)
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Yes, total slob fits!!!


7 posted on 06/12/2009 7:11:46 PM PDT by org.whodat ("Way past time for new commodities regulation")
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To: upchuck

crazy Amish woman...


8 posted on 06/12/2009 7:12:47 PM PDT by erman (Outside of a dog, a book is man's best companion. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.)
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Richardson bought the house in early 2007 for $535,000. She already owned two other houses that she had defaulted on six times.

Would make a prefect campaign mailer for the opposition. Seems that there would be a DIM challenger in the primary
9 posted on 06/12/2009 7:13:11 PM PDT by Fred (Proud Member of the Obama Enemies List)
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Defaulted 6 times? What bank would be dumb enough to lend her money for another house? I’ll bet we’re bailing it out.


10 posted on 06/12/2009 7:15:38 PM PDT by pnh102 (Regarding liberalism, always attribute to malice what you think can be explained by stupidity. - Me)
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To: upchuck

She is a congresswomen, she is above the fray. She is now counted amongst the gods of government. She, therefore, can do no wrong. Let them eat cake is her motto; as well it should be … she is a congresswomen after all.


11 posted on 06/12/2009 7:16:09 PM PDT by doc1019 (The invitation for salvation always requires an RSVP.)
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Maybe it has already been foreclosed for not paying his HOA dues. HOA do not foreclose on homes banks do HOA can lien the property


12 posted on 06/12/2009 7:16:38 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom)
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To: upchuck

Plant a sign out front: “This house belongs to a Congresscritter. Are YOU well served by COngress?”


13 posted on 06/12/2009 7:17:21 PM PDT by sionnsar (IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|"AlsoSprachTelethustra"-NonValueAdded|Lk21:36|FireTheLiar)
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This district deserves her. They will vote for her till she dies or she decides she doesn’t want the job anymore.


14 posted on 06/12/2009 7:18:09 PM PDT by pnh102 (Regarding liberalism, always attribute to malice what you think can be explained by stupidity. - Me)
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To: erman

I’m weary of drive by Amish jokes.


15 posted on 06/12/2009 7:18:30 PM PDT by Hilltop (Control the high ground. Control the battlefield.)
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To: al baby

http://www.zillow.com/blog/new-orleans-mayor-ray-nagin-facing-foreclosure-on-frisco-tx-townhouse/2009/04/02/


16 posted on 06/12/2009 7:20:18 PM PDT by devane617 (Republicans first strategy should be taking over the MSM. Without it we are doomed.)
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That is because he is a ghetto piece of T-rash as we say over here in LA.


17 posted on 06/12/2009 7:20:45 PM PDT by joesjane (The strength of the pack is the wolf - Rudyard Kipling)
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To: pnh102

Was’nt there another democritter that was defaulting on her mortgage awhile back? Detroit or somewhere like that but I can’t remember.

Sad. These are the caliber of people in charge of our nation right now. Is it any wonder we have all these problems?


18 posted on 06/12/2009 7:21:25 PM PDT by volunbeer (Dear heaven.... we really need President Reagan again!)
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To: upchuck

If one scratches very deep on Richardson, a liberal Democrat, you will fins that this is merely the tip of her iceberg of crooked dealings.

She has been a total corrupt scum from the git-go.


19 posted on 06/12/2009 7:23:38 PM PDT by Tainan (Cogito, ergo conservatus)
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To: sionnsar

Yeah, and Congress wants Nationalized Health Care when this idiot can’t even take care of her house.


20 posted on 06/12/2009 7:24:03 PM PDT by Chgogal (American Mugabe, get your arse out of my bank and get your arse out of my car!)
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