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« on: October 05, 2006, 12:25:52 PM »
Hell yes, I would.
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« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2006, 02:31:40 PM »
Speaking of France, one of the best arguments against socialism is seeing, first hand, what Mittarand(sp) did to Paris.  Yuck
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« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2006, 05:16:58 PM »
« Edited: October 05, 2006, 06:45:17 PM by Michael Z »
Quote from: Supersoulty on October 05, 2006, 02:31:40 PM
Speaking of France, one of the best arguments against socialism is seeing, first hand, what Mittarand(sp) did to Paris.  Yuck

I don't think Mitterand did that bad a job. If you want to see some really hideous Socialist architecture, check out what the Soviets did to Konigsberg/Kaliningrad (for now falling down that old trap of equating socialism with communism).

As for the main topic, sure, why not.
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« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2006, 09:13:17 PM »

Would you have likely ran amok at the DNC in Chicago 26-29 August 1968 as well?

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« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2006, 09:42:46 PM »
Nope
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« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2006, 10:12:38 PM »
Quote from: Senator Dave 'Hawk' PPT on October 05, 2006, 09:13:17 PM

Would you have likely ran amok at the DNC in Chicago 26-29 August 1968 as well?

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I'd be protesting the war no doubt.
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« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2006, 10:44:21 PM »
Quote from: Michael Z on October 05, 2006, 05:16:58 PM
Quote from: Supersoulty on October 05, 2006, 02:31:40 PM
Speaking of France, one of the best arguments against socialism is seeing, first hand, what Mittarand(sp) did to Paris.  Yuck

I don't think Mitterand did that bad a job. If you want to see some really hideous Socialist architecture, check out what the Soviets did to Konigsberg/Kaliningrad (for now falling down that old trap of equating socialism with communism).

As for the main topic, sure, why not.

You really don't think that the new Opera House in Paris looks like a pumping station?
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« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2006, 11:39:29 PM »
I'd organize a coup to crack down on the hippies, retake algeria and make an example of the algerians.
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« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2006, 02:10:23 AM »
Quote from: Michael Z on October 05, 2006, 05:16:58 PM
Quote from: Supersoulty on October 05, 2006, 02:31:40 PM
Speaking of France, one of the best arguments against socialism is seeing, first hand, what Mittarand(sp) did to Paris.  Yuck

I don't think Mitterand did that bad a job. If you want to see some really hideous Socialist architecture, check out what the Soviets did to Konigsberg/Kaliningrad (for now falling down that old trap of equating socialism with communism).

Hah, you people should have a look at the typical hideous American suburb!

The land of corporation chain standardization is far more homogenous and dull than the old socialists were.
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« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2006, 02:03:05 PM »
Quote from: Supersoulty on October 05, 2006, 10:44:21 PM
Quote from: Michael Z on October 05, 2006, 05:16:58 PM
Quote from: Supersoulty on October 05, 2006, 02:31:40 PM
Speaking of France, one of the best arguments against socialism is seeing, first hand, what Mittarand(sp) did to Paris.  Yuck

I don't think Mitterand did that bad a job. If you want to see some really hideous Socialist architecture, check out what the Soviets did to Konigsberg/Kaliningrad (for now falling down that old trap of equating socialism with communism).

As for the main topic, sure, why not.

You really don't think that the new Opera House in Paris looks like a pumping station?

You mean this one?



Hmmm, it's a matter of taste, I suppose.

Still, it cannot compare to this monstrosity in Kaliningrad...



Especially when you consider what used to be in its place:



Breaks my heart, it just does.
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« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2006, 04:02:12 PM »
The power of totalitarianism to reduce architecture to sh**t.
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« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2006, 04:04:56 PM »
Quote from: Razor Ramon Hard Gay on October 06, 2006, 04:02:12 PM
The power of totalitarianism to reduce architecture to sh**t.

Well one could classify totalitarianism as the reduction of life to sh**t.
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« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2006, 02:13:06 AM »
Quote from: Razor Ramon Hard Gay on October 06, 2006, 04:02:12 PM
The power of totalitarianism to reduce architecture to sh**t.

American capitalism has reduced architecture to sh**t just as effectively.  Have you ever looked at a suburban sprawl?
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« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2006, 09:57:42 AM »
Quote from: Justice Colin Wixted on October 06, 2006, 04:04:56 PM
Quote from: Razor Ramon Hard Gay on October 06, 2006, 04:02:12 PM
The power of totalitarianism to reduce architecture to sh**t.

Well one could classify totalitarianism as the reduction of life to sh**t.
That is true but I was getting more specific than that.
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« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2006, 11:54:10 AM »
Quote from: opebo on October 07, 2006, 02:13:06 AM
Quote from: Razor Ramon Hard Gay on October 06, 2006, 04:02:12 PM
The power of totalitarianism to reduce architecture to sh**t.

American capitalism has reduced architecture to sh**t just as effectively.  Have you ever looked at a suburban sprawl?

Suburbia's pretty cruddy, sure, but this is worse:
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« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2006, 05:58:20 PM »
I think that looks like a nice place to live.
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« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2006, 08:50:52 PM »
« Edited: October 08, 2006, 08:53:23 PM by opebo »
Quote from: Red on October 08, 2006, 05:58:20 PM
I think that looks like a nice place to live.

I agree the building itself doesn't look bad at all, particularly if the rent were cheap.  The only thing I dont' like it the useless space between buildings - looks almost suburban.

I remember finding the density of Geneva almost ideal:

Basically a city of half a million, but averaging about 6 stories in height, closely spaced.
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« Reply #17 on: October 08, 2006, 09:13:20 PM »
I also like the density level and layout of traditional Southeast Asian cities. 
Hanoi:

Udon Thani, Thailand:
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« Reply #18 on: October 08, 2006, 09:48:38 PM »
Phnom Penh:
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« Reply #19 on: October 08, 2006, 10:19:27 PM »
Suburban houses are essentially the same as commie blocks. Unattractive buildings built as a cheaply as possible.
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« Reply #20 on: October 12, 2006, 01:05:54 AM »
Hughento, where is the building on the photo?
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« Reply #21 on: October 12, 2006, 07:09:11 AM »
Not sure. I got it from a 'soviet architecture' search. The cars suggest it's Russia or the eastern bloc anyway.
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