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Oct 25, 2023Liked by Richard Seager

The West Bank (Palestinian Territory) may not be recognised as a ‘hot’ property

market. Surprisingly, a three bedroom Villa there is much sought after as it is

situated near a holy site, “Cave of Patriachs” where Jews, Christians and Muslims

believe significant religious people are buried, including Abraham.

Seven generations of the Al-Mohtaseb family have lived here operating a

Souvenir shop on street level and two floors up a roof terrace gives sweeping

views towards the old city’s religious sites.

In 2000s two men came to the front door and offered the family $US6 million

for the property on behalf of a wealthy Jewish buyer.

Later, the offer was increased to $US30 million, then $US40 million and

finally the offer is $US100 million. He says the family is not selling.

There is a well known saying in Real Estate, repeated three times:

Location, Location, Location.

(Source: various media outlets)

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Oct 24, 2023Liked by Richard Seager
Oct 24, 2023·edited Oct 24, 2023Liked by Richard Seager

the California water issue is wholly a government creation. There have been no major water collection projects for at least 40 years, though we’ve been taxed as if there have. A massive aquifer exists under the Mojave desert (Cadiz Aquifer) that has been cleared (environmental impact negligible & the water would otherwise simply evaporate) to be tapped but the proposed method of transport along existing federal railway properties has been tied up in courts since Obama. Fortunately Orange County is a has a large aquifer as well which it replenishes with recycled sewage at a rate of about 70%. The state’s agricultural industry is the most voracious consumer of water but this is rarely mentioned as the pressure is ramped up on residents.

next up, extreme rationing (the forever drought):

https://mailchi.mp/calpolicycenter/join-us-for-cpcs-parent-union-legislative-summit-june-22-376993?e=041de46029

https://californiapolicycenter.org/california-holds-the-key-to-western-water-security/

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Oct 24, 2023·edited Oct 24, 2023Liked by Richard Seager

I have been saying for years. The Venezuelan lifestyle is coming to your front door.

I will take the time to explain.

They took one of the wealthiest nations down to rooting though garbage in a very short time

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