120 homeless camps in DC...

[John from MD]

I don't blame the politicians for the mistakes of individuals. I do blame the politicians for taking my tax dollars to be used to enable those who make poor decisions.

I strongly agree.

 

[joppaj]

In the 22 years I've been in DC this hasn't changed. The faces change, the city tolerance ebbs and flows but the situation doesn't improve. As a nation out mental health system is appalling and many of these people desperately need treatment.

 

[Afrikeber]

Remember Mitch Snyder?

The guy got so overwhelmed with the problem he committed suicide. People care and try to help but the problem persists.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arch...shelter/fbec389e-afc8-4c75-825d-e0d8a7649209/

 

[davsco]

I’ll ask. I’ve gotten him coats and blankets before but honestly i think he’s good. He has “house” he built that’s insulated with those yellow FD blankets and heavy plastic. He built it from scrap wood.

wow you're truly a class A standup guy, super nice of you to help out like that.

i know there are a lot of folks on the street that made their own beds, so to say, but surely some just experienced a bunch of bad luck to put them in that position. sad.

 

[SWO Daddy]

There were tons of homeless in DC for decades, it's nothing new.

Actually, that can be said about every major city.

I've worked in DC for the last 18yrs and in the last 2 years I've seen a major uptick in the homeless population. Almost every underpass for 395 has a camp with several folks in it. Most/all seem to have mental issues.

 

[StantonCree]

I've worked in DC for the last 18yrs and in the last 2 years I've seen a major uptick in the homeless population. Almost every underpass for 395 has a camp with several folks in it. Most/all seem to have mental issues.

95% but IMHO you’re seeing more because the housing market is hot and the flips are still there so they can’t stay in Bandos. Plus if you read HUDs report DCHA is failing miserably as of late.

Then there’s this which has basically every Gov agency scared of an ambulance chaser.

Then you got Casa Ruby emptying the bank account and fleeing the country.

I saw all that to again say it’s always been there but you’re seeing more because it’s essentially allowed to be more visible.

 

[Trigger Time]

It's not much better in AA co. , it just doesn't get any attention. There are homeless camps all up and down the Rt 10 corridor. Over the next month when the leaves start to fall is when they become most visible. And there is always the big one on the right side of the ramp from Rt 100 to Rt 2 southbound.

 

[joppaj]

I was stunned by the homeless camp near the Bel Air bypass when I lived up there. I had no idea they were there.

 

[lazybones]

Should this be in the watercooler as it doesn't have anything to do with firearms?

 

[Rich1911]

I’ll ask. I’ve gotten him coats and blankets before but honestly i think he’s good. He has “house” he built that’s insulated with those yellow FD blankets and heavy plastic. He built it from scrap wood.

That's cute but who pays for his health insurance and whatnot? You said he is diabetic and that can get expensive real quick.. not to mention regular old fart problems...

 

[Chase Houston]

That's cute but who pays for his health insurance and whatnot? You said he is diabetic and that can get expensive real quick.. not to mention regular old fart problems...

In DC proper there are a few healthcare orgs for the Homeless. Unity Health comes to mind, and there are others. Medicaid is another resource, but I’m not sure it applies without a fixed address. I volunteer my services through a non-profit in “challenged” areas of the District, mostly Columbia Heights and Mt. Pleasant, and see homeless, substance dependency sufferers, and folks afflicted by behavioral health issues on a daily basis.


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[StantonCree]

That's cute but who pays for his health insurance and whatnot? You said he is diabetic and that can get expensive real quick.. not to mention regular old fart problems...

You know that’s a good question but not my place to ask. I have no clue how he manages it besides diet.

 

[joppaj]

Should this be in the watercooler as it doesn't have anything to do with firearms?

The regional threads don't generally specifically relate to firearms, but to issues specific to that location. This one is about DC, so probably reasonable to leave it here.

 

[urbantchr]

According to the New York Post there are over 20 Bidenvilles...I mean...homeless camps in DC. Now if we had a Republican President during this it would be front-page news in the mainstream media and a lead story on the mainstream broadcasts. The hypocrisy is palpable...but it always is when it comes to the Democrats and their whore media...but I repeated myself.

Bidenvill

According to the New York Post there are over 20 Bidenvilles...I mean...homeless camps in DC. Now if we had a Republican President during this it would be front-page news in the mainstream media and a lead story on the mainstream broadcasts. The hypocrisy is palpable...but it always is when it comes to the Democrats and their whore media...but I repeated myself.

Bidenvilles

Always wondered why one would choose homlessness where there are harsh winters and freezing to death is an issue. Just down rt95 are subtropics.

 

[Afrikeber]

Always wondered why one would choose homlessness where there are harsh winters and freezing to death is an issue. Just down rt95 are subtropics.

In addition to the northeast I’ve seen a lot of homeless in the south and out west. Down south bigger bugs, snakes and if your down south far enough alligators to contend with. Id say Hawaii and California have the highest homeless populations.

 

[joppaj]

Always wondered why one would choose homlessness where there are harsh winters and freezing to death is an issue. Just down rt95 are subtropics.

I've known a few that were snowbirds. They got a bus ticket to FL in Nov, show back up in DC in April.

 

[wpage]

Many of these migrate as joppaj mentioned. Where the weather suits thier clothing.

 

[eruby]

Many of these migrate as joppaj mentioned. Where the weather suits thier clothing.

Joe Buck approves

 

[Biggfoot44]

Ratso wanted to , but oh well ....

 

[Slackdaddy]

Some people are on the straight and narrow, but just dont want to fit into what most people consider normal. Some days I think a life like his would be nice. Wake up with no stress of keeping clients happy, worrying about up coming bills, and so on.

A modern day mountain man,,, but there are no more mountains you can go just live in and live off the land.