Most observers interpret bureaucratic sclerosis as a sign of a government which is too powerful. In fact it is a sign of a government which is too weak. If seventeen officials need to provide signoff for you to repaint the fence in your front yard, this is not because George W. Bush, El Máximo Jefe, was so concerned about the toxicity of red paint that he wants to make seventeen-times-sure that no wandering fruit flies are spattered with the nefarious chemical. It is because a lot of people have succeeded in making work for themselves, and that work has been spread wide and well. They are thriving off tiny pinholes through which power leaks out of the State. A strong [sovereign] would plug the leaks, and retire the officials.

In Richmond takeover the 580 with sideshows. Shut the whole 580 freeway down.

north richmond 510 bay area. Fuck all you hater ya mad cause ya cant be like us.

"When I say I have 23 housemates, people are like 'What? That sounds wild,'" Abeysekera tells CNBC Make It. "But actually, it's quite nice."