Homeless Encampments spread to Venice Beach new skid row part 2
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- čas přidán 1. 10. 2020
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Today I went to Venice Beach to find a homeless person to interview it was not a really easy task most of the people did not want it to be on camera finally I found Scott he was willing to talk to me about his homelessness
I used to be right there homeless too. So glad to have my life back. Sitting here drinking my coffee reminding myself to be thankful. Help is there IF YOU WANT IT!!!!!!
Amy, What state were you in when you got help?
@@donnamaco1 California. Help is there if you want it. But it doesn't happen over night. Takes about 2 years. Lots of appointments. Gotta be responsible keeping them.
@schimmel72 and you're a model citizen right?
@schimmel72 what's your glitch?
Absolutely
Oh man, this is really depressing. I lived in Venice for 13 years in the 80s/90s. I loved it there. I was poor and It was cheap to live by the beach there. Rents are now too expensive for most people. I just didn't think it would come to this. Unfortunately, L.A. is now a third-world city with no middle class. There's no compassion for the mentally ill. I hate that this is where things have ended up. I appreciate that you're documenting this.
He's a meth addict!!
They keep voting democrat. If they want the damn state to straighten itself out, people need to start voting republican. It's no coincidence that all the failed states in the US are long-time democrat.
@@davidsirmons Nope. Many of these people come from all over the US because the climate is tolerable. Most have serious mental health problems. California needs to figure this out but it is not a "failed state" - come on! Probably one of the only states with a budget surplus. More innovation than any state or country. This is a complicated problem that requires compassion for the homeless but also compassion for the local home and business owners. You can't just throw these people in jail or ship them to your state. LA has a housing shortage so what would you do?
@@Cassie00111 Spent lots of time in Palms eating giant burritos at El Nopal. Maybe more than anything, inflation has caused much of what we see here. People can't afford a place to live, especially in LA. This is the result of reckless government and federal reserve printing money.
@@Cassie00111 wow I would love it. 😍I would love to come to the USA again but unfortunately to live there isn't possible for working class British. You only accept rich British people or people who are doctors etc. Such a shame. 😞
Usually when someone is very lonely they tend to keep stuff for emotional security if it leaves they feel really insecure...
classic words from a hoarder: "i do not hoard i recycle"
Haha its funny
But very sad
Sauga Direct just preparing for the end of the world.
Yup. 😒
A friendly reminder to you kids out there.
Meth is a horrible drug!
Not on Meth.For sure Crack though.
I'm wrong,its Meth lol!
kids dont do drugs are u will go crazy and end up homeless
this is like a scared straight video for us kids
Pffft! Recovering addict here, I have tried pretty much everything. Meth is pretty bad, but it takes YEARS of abuse to look like the typical "after" photo you see everywhere in media. The worse drug of all statistically and scientifically is ALCOHOL, kills more people and ruins more lives than every other drug COMBINED.
The hard working tax payers who choose to live in this place are the ones paying the price. The government has abandoned them.
Idiot.
Democrats
Michael Gustavson . Go live with them smart ass.
I work and pay taxes here and I was confused with your statement.
Tomoko Soap Sorry, it was meant to say. The government has abandoned you. Apologies.
Gavin doesn't care about california. We need to vote him out.
HE SUCKED AS THE MAYOR OF SAN FRANCISCO BUT IN CALIFORNIA, THE MORE CORRUPT YOU ARE THE FASTER YOU MOVE UP THE CHAIN, JUST ASK NANCY PELOSI AND THE WILLIE BROWN MACHINE THAT WAS THE VERY START OF DRIVING CALIFORNIA INTO THE GROUND BECAUSE JERRY BROWNS FATHER WAS IN POLITICS IN CALIFORNIA BACK IN THE 60S AND THAT IS WHEN THE SEED WAS PLANTED AT RUINING CALIFORNIA
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Often people think that the homeless are just people down on their luck when in reality these are people with mental problem and drug problem, only a few are down on their luck but they are the exception not the rule ....
I am from Germany, we have very few drug problems except alcohol (ist ist super easy available, cheap, accepted hey you can buy it with 16 years of age and drinking in public is OK). I was told to never give homeless people some money because they spend it to buy alcohol. There was even a really terrible case I remember. A man used his welfare food money to buy the cheapest water bottles to buy alcohol (if you bring back 1-2 empty bottles of water it is even enough for a beer). The drinkable water was removed in the sink.
Both is true.
People down on their luck and people with mental illness.
Tents = heroin crash den
Cars loaded with junk = meth.
I agree with you
Can you put that in MLA format?
Thanks for the explanation!
@ excellent doc. czcams.com/video/hZMy7Q0U88I/video.html
@@johnnynobuddy1 Nice link. Ill give it a go!
So sad, This could happen to anyone of us. Makes me think of how lucky I am. Thanks, Mike
That's not true. This couldn't happen to anyone of us unless you made the choice to live this way. When I did it. I felt a lot more freedom. It came at a price. The worst thing a loner can do is to put themselves in such a position because eventually you lose your mind when you're not around people. If you're on drugs it only makes it worse. I dealt with a lot of different individuals in my lifetime and I'm glad that I didn't stay living in my car. I did find friends to live and I can't imagine ever going back to that lifestyle. I guess I wanted to shock myself out of my mundane life. I've learned that what I've read about people are not to blame for the situation was bulshit. Just like when I see studies or reports on the reason why people are poor in this country. People say oh it's because they're lazy or because they don't know how to save money or how to invest. Of course you get the report saying all that's not the reason it's because of inequality or wealth inequality. It's because we don't have the same money as those other guys which is somewhat true but let's face the facts a bunch of them are lazy bastards who rather just sleep on the street. We are seeing a lot more of them because we've allowed it to happen as a society.
Only if you live in the US. Massive drugs problem, No Family support and the economic system make every American living in America very vulnarable. The poorest in the 3rd world country dont sleep in the street. You wont see situation like this even in Cambodia or Laos.
Not lucky, blessed by God grace and mercy!
@@Tolerant66 I don't know how it is in Cambodia. I do know that most of the people in that country are poorer than shit. They live this way for years. Families are different as well and they depend on each other for survival. The same goes for Island countries like Cuba. Apparentlly there's no crime in Cuba but we know that isn't true. If people squatted on the street in another country like Cambodia we would be jailed for it. Our governor in California made this homeless situation worse when he tried to cut cost by releasing convicted criminals early.
Hey Ernie, I don't see how it could not happen to most of us? Most people living in this country live from paycheck to paycheck and could lose their jobs at any time. I agree with you on some people choice to live that way. Every person has had something in their life that causes them to be homeless. You can't help but feel bad for them. No matter how they got where they are. This country needs a government and a President one day that will think and do for all the people not just for the very rich. There is no reason anyone in this country should be without. It makes me sick to see people be treated like they don't matter. We as a nation could be so much better. I am glad to hear that your life has gotten better for you. One other thing no one should be looked down on or treated differently on how much money they have. How they dress or look or the color of there skin.
I just drove past him. His house is expanding.
Awesome soon he will have a manson there to many of them but this ma should be left and to expand his thing pile hes a living art piece of social failings and meth adds spice to the city
@Julian the government allows this to happen, but to put them in "work camps"? What are we North Korea... This is what happens when people just turn their heads on a problem and now it's out of control.
@@royjameson2097
The problem is the more California helps the homeless the more they come here from elsewhere. Its warm so the homeless can live without fear of death from winter too. Many homeless just dont want to work. More than 50% of the homeless live here, offering more services to the homeless will only attact them from other states.
@@SuperFang1 I see your point there's not as many homeless here in New Jersey because the government has given people who don't want to work handouts. So our taxes here go to supporting them. There are still a good amount in city areas but nothing like what was shown in Venice.
@@royjameson2097 new jersey is cold, and the cops have capabilities that dont exist in SoCal.
I’ve lived in Venice my whole life. It was always edgy and violent. But this homeless shit is bananas. This guys car is right across the street from my apartment. It’s been there for about 4 months. I’m not sure who’s in charge anymore.
And yet you still voted and will continue to vote Democrat. Good luck!
NOBODY IS IN CHARGE.
I too lived in Venice, but I am so grateful to have been there during the good times.
Liberals caused this mess. This is what happens when you dont enforce the law. The bums should be kicked out
Maybe is time to move
"does anyone come and help you out here?" "ahhhh the last time I had intercourse outside of the confines of marriage, was in 1991"
😂😂😂
😅😂🤣🙌🏼
He is one confused person. People like that is very selfish, if he would let go of that junk he could have a life. What kind of woman would want sex with that? I wouldn't even if he had a home.
Completely rational answer.
🤣🤣😁😁
Mike, you have a loving and caring heart. Take care of yourself on this pandemic🙏🌻♥️🌻
They closed the mental asylums in the 60's. It's gotten crazier since then.
The 80s.. Reagan was responsible
That made me laugh when he said he was good at organizing.
And that hes not a hoarder... 🤭
@@grace5121 Hes recycling, not hording.
Hey to me he spent a lot of time organizing the clutter...its a art to get to look so messy
He appears to put some words together in a manner that perhaps 50 per cent has some meaning the other words are English but not in a way we all understand
To everyone who wanted him to talk instead of just recording.... Happy now 😂 lol holy shit
🤣🤣🤣 that was hard to follow for sure
Omg I was just thinking “ yea maybe just recording would be nice”. 😂😅
You are absolutely correct.
This is Mad Max ..... who would want to live there anylonger
Max would probably be OK with it, but he is pretty mad to be fair.
Who runs Border Town ???
Lol i didn't expect him to mention Caesar and his De bello gallico (the gallic wars). Poor guy, he probably was a normal person with some education, and look at him now :(
"I'm very good with spacial depth" Oh man, THAT was funny!
He's going to attract vermin with food hidden on the roof.
Mike, you're a great man without judgement. Thank you for sharing a piece of story with us❣️ have a great weekend!!!
That dude is a drug addict. You are witnessing everything he gave up just to get high. I don't know his story but most likely he lost it all because of drugs listen to what he was saying.
People of all classes have drug issues.
This guy has a hoarding issue and no organizing skills.
Sounds like he would be a great politician they never answer a question
This is so sad and crazy at the same time. Los Angeles is turning into Rio de Janeiro. This isn't a homeless problem this is straight out favelas being created. People are tapping into water lines and power lines. Unlike Brazil, these favelas are being created and planned right within the community right when you step out of your house or business. Why are the California Democrats so focused on gasoline cars, skin color quotas and reparations when not a soul is going to want to live in these areas in 5 years. These people need help and need help now. Put away the vanity issues for another time.
Dan B Yours is a startling observation. You are right, these encampments are becoming established communities. I didn't even think about tapping into the water and electricity. How do you feel about Bolsonaro?
Never thought of it that way. They are sort of favellas, just in tents. Doubt be long before someone starts building inside a tent ⛺️ and then a house will pop up.
Thirty five years on, I can still hear the softly spoken apology of my Carioca cabbie as I looked out shocked, stunned and silent over all the poverty , filth and violence that was Rio. . "I`m sorry that we`re not what they told you we were..."
I'm sorry to see this. I'm moving back to CO in a few months. Swarms of cars are a principle degrader of city environments like LA.
you dont have homeless like this in Rio de Janeiro btw i just was there i didnt see tents and homeless like this there LA is way worst
I love that you say “I’m not here to judge him, I’m just here to hear his story. Everyone has a story “🙏🥰 This was beautifully done. Thank you 🙏😊💞
And then goes onto judge him and fire questions at him left right and centre
Let's not beat up on the homeless or poor or judge them. Everyone just wants the basics. A small safe, ,place, a bathroom, a kitchen and some food. Why is this so impossible in 2020. I guess fighting wars for 30 years and wasting Trillions Invading nations and killing people is more important than caring for one another. The people who run this world are evil people. God will hand out justice. Theres is something more after you pass. This guy is down and out and maybe have a few mental issues, but he is not stealing, robbing, raping. Hes just with his car and all he has in life. Give the man a break!
The "basics" is not camping out in front of multi-million dollar homes in the most expensive homes in the US. Have you seen what it costs to buy a home in Venice / Santa Monica? This is not the place to just camp out. It's not fair to the people in the neighbourhood.
John Doe yeah because everyone who owns a home over here got it from I’ll gotten wealth.....get real. The homelessness problem in this state is a pandemic. People shitting, fighting,stealing in every neighborhood in la, not just Venice.
John Doe so you think all people who live in Venice got their using “Ill gotten wealth”? You’re very misinformed my friend. The vast vast majority of people in the area for there by building value, creating businesses and working very hard. I’m one of them. And we’re not without sympathy, but many of the homeless people in the area feel entitled to live there but bring no value, in fact they steal, shit, piss and do drugs all at the expense of the people who live in the area. Those that made good life decisions should not be forced to live in squalor by those that made many many bad decisions and feel entitled. I’m not talking about The mentally ill - I’m talking about the majority of the lifestyle, freeloading hippies who just move in and take over neighbourhoods. Where do you live?
Its called work hard and stay off drugs and alcohol
Adrian S. Exactly, I live in Venice now and worked hard for it, when I live in Koreatown it was exactly the same mess. It’s everywhere
I can see a lot of white males... I thought they were privileged...
Come to atlanta. Let me know how many white homeless dudes we got.
The thing that is said is if you cannot use your white privilege to make it in America, you deserve hardship. Other races that are highly qualified used to lose job opportunities to a white male with no experience. That is not fair. The guy grew up in an era where he probably prevented other races from making it so that there were more white males in his place of emplyment. Fuck his "privilege"
@@n8hnlanellc I don't think you understand why these people are homeless.
White privilege just means you have an advantage at dealing with the social systems we have in place, it doesn't mean life won't fuck you in all the ways it fucks other people though.
@@TheGreatMoonFrog So it means there's more at play other than skin pigment alone?
He can’t use the shelter because he can’t bring his “property” in
Lol 😂 dead
Anna P somebody else garbage, someones precious possessions.
Shelters have rules that’s why he doesn’t want to go there.
You’re so right. ....along with his mental health issues and drug addiction. I’m so sad my poor state is going to hell.
If only I was queen 👸
People want to "end homelessness" but what they don't understand, is alot of them don't want to. For that reason. Rules. Aka. Drugs, usually. Not always but 99% of the time unfortunately. People need to relaise u cant save anyone who isn't ready to save themself.❤✌
A lot of shelters are full of pricks too. Solo is smart sometimes.
@@slogiraffe you are! Theres a queen and king somewhere in all of us but I feel ya lol. Money might not buy u love but it buys castles! 🏰 👑 Hey, ya never know maybe one day!🤷♀️😉
So true tell those ppl in NY that now look what happened to NY.
You found your niche man! Keep up the good work its very interesting. 26 years ago was in Venice very cool, now what an absolute shame....
10 years ago a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire the A-Team.
That joke is 50 years old 🙄🤣
@@jackaction7077 38 years old to the day actually.
night time crime by the homeless has made Venice a very dangerous place to live or visit...
Nothing new.
If you go to Venice, you better be out of there before dark.
That is why the homeless sleep in the daytime. They have to stay awake at night for safety.
Rent is damn expensive in Venice Beach...
someone should do a video at night, im really curious what exactly happens
I studied, scrimped, saved, sacrificed and suffered for years to save enough money to get a place at the beach. Little did I know that all I needed was a tent.
Now you know.
19 bucks at Walmart
seems like all that hi-faluten educational institutions should a done better to ya, but hey man, win some lose some...now what ya gonna do?
This is really sad. It's no way the city will allow that overload to continue daily. I hope he can find some assistance.
I drove through Venice the other day and saw that jerks car.
He was on some kind of drugs tripping out.
Falling out of this car drunk as hell.
It's homeless Paradise now
America’s mental health issues really need a hard look and taken seriously.
I have lived in Asia and Africa. Homeless people with mental issues there too, but it never gets as crazy as this, especially the hoarding. Maybe it is a reaction to constantly losing everything. Poor people in other countries may not have much either, but people don't steal it either in the name of cleaning up. There are also areas set up for homeless to build little shanties. We don't have those in the USA. Maybe that is what we need, a place where we can give every homeless person a 16' by 16' spot to live on.
Chip Mahgilify absolutely. The sad part doctors pass the buck and wash their hands on the mental rights and the mental pass the buck and wash their hands on the doctors but no one takes responsibility on the highly narcotics/intoxication/addiction of prescription/medication, and without any real leadership to organize politicians, police, psychologist, hospitals and insurance nothing gets done and like everything else middle class and working families pay the price/burden.
Until laws change allowing the mentally Ill to be committed to get the help they need this will not change.
David Welty that’s the problem. You can’t force someone into being institutionalized. Too many people screwed that up by throwing relatives they didn’t want anymore into the nut hatch when they weren’t that bad so now we have to ask politely and they generally decline the offer unless they are completely gone
BanjoPickerInA DoubleWide This was true in the 1800’s it has not been true for the last 50 years where an independent board of 3 psychiatrists are required to commit a person. It was a change to the law that said if they are not a threat to anyone they must be released. However, many of these people are a threat to themselves and to public health. And some even to others.
The Governor, Mayor, of California, Should be LOCKED-UP FOR THIS!!!!THIS IS INHUMANE!!!!! A TOTAL DISGRACE!!!!
@mr.RaiderNation13 LaPlayaLarga oh baby, but they do provide the needles and allow them to shit and piss on the side walks. When they commit crimes, they're not arrested. THIS IS THE DOINGS OF THE GOVERNOR. Get your head outta yo ass and check out San Francisco, San Jose, LA, San Diego
California will rip down a Trump sign within hours but does nothing about the homeless problem. This is why I stopped going to Cali.
Lived in SoCal all my life and trust me...we don't care. Buh Bye 😊
What are you doing about the homeless problem Zachary?
Angry citizens rip down the Trump signs and politicians and city council make the policy decisions regarding the homeless. Apples and oranges man.
@@jordanhenry4156 when the angry citizens r the city council/ politicians members lol
Good. Don't come back
We have a humanitarian crisis. Everywhere. The politicians are not talking about this.
Absolutely on multiple issues
problem is that is all they are doing...talking
mike i am happy with my life right now i did not realize how lucky i am now i do, thank you from monique augustus from belgium lov you and the guy on your video
I came straight to the comments after he said I’m not a hoarder
Rite on
Have some compassion and understanding. This man has lost everything, it's completely understandable that he now holds on to anything he can.
@@Kewlzter Your comment out of about a hundred or more, is one of the only ones that showed some kind of compassion, If the cruelty in these comments are a reflection of where humanity stands today, we're screwed big time...
He has a nervous problem.
Woe this guy Scott is a legend. God bless him and anyone else who is struggling
Such a huge dilemma with trying to be humane but at same time saying enough is enough and doing something about it. This is a disgusting reality that we are so complacent to this situation now and that no one is actually doing anything about it. They all need to live in facilities, point blank, no hoarding, no trashing ...national embarrassment!
I feel sorry for this man.He needs help.I really don't know how he'll be able to survive on a daily basis.
He lives in Los Angeles. The weather is so good you don’t need a house.
It really boggles my mind that the mayor can just turn a blind eye on his city... its like we have no mayor here in LA
yes, an endless pit to throw your money into but that is the cost of a sanctuary city
You realize that mayors have an open door policy, don't you? All of you complaining on how the mayor runs things, email. Call. He will give you time.
Super cool that he was willing to talk to you. Thank you for sharing all of this.
I relate to the way this man talk because I used to be homeless for couple years. It really hard life out there with cold and heat in California. I have many scars on my face and body because am weak person by genetic, asthma and can not fight. I lost my teeth, mental problem from abusive street people, police, also some people who force me to do drug.
It take years to finally get up on my feet and to be independent.
I hope the best for this man 🙏🏽
I feel sorry for this man...can't imagine how hard this life can be. Can't judge either because it's his life and nobody knows what he was going thru..it's just so sad,nobody should live like this these days...Thanks,Mike! Take care of u!
@panter panter He could live in front of my house for the rest of his life. You are a cussing idiot. Wake up.
I'm not comfortable with him, I just said I feel sorry for his condition as a human being,must be a very difficult life to live on the streets. That's all.
you just can't give up!!! you have to actually want to better yourself.. MOVE!! that is the solution for him. Mexican people come with nothing a lot of times to this country. but go to states where they can make it, and they usually do!!! "panhandling" is not the solution.
@@MichaelGustavsonArchitect talk is cheap
he wants to live like that though. If you ever spent time with someone like him you would understand.
This is amazing Mike. You always take big risks just to listen to your subscribers request, goes to show how amazing you are. Scott seemed a nice guy, he did his best to answer all your questions and didnt give you any problems whatsoever, many homeless can get violent sometimes but he was totally chilled out. You did an amazing job as always mike, you deserve awards for doing videos like this they are amazing.
Mike, you’re a very good interviewer! He goes off on a tangent and you bring it back. It’s unfortunate because he’s not all there anymore. So many are probably just like him too. Thanks for doing this, Mike. Is very sad.
A mind is a terrible thing to waste!!!!
Rolling pins make good weapons. Protection.
I'm homeless myself and have been for over 3 years, but I would never trash the streets or camps with useless scrap. I believe iit's possible to be responsible and respect the community. Being homeless doesn't mean you have to be heartless to others who live around you. If you want help, you need to help yourself first.
You are a liar. You are not homeless. Why would you say such a thing? Wake up.
@@MichaelGustavsonArchitect I never thought I'd be trying to prove I'm homeless, but I guess it'd a complement rhat people don't believe it. First of all, how would you know my situation? Second, I'm guessing you are going by my picture? It's not Me, it's my girlfriend and I'm homeless because I can't afford to pay rent and have enough money for seeing her. So for last 3+ years I've been homeless. I still work with Temporary Job services and odd jobs.. Maybe not all homeless people are the same? Believe me, I've seen many different types!
Have a good ☝
Edit: My girlfriend iives in Indonesia, and that's where I try to spend 9=12 weeks a year till we can get married.
@DEFUND WELFARE I'm already there.
Hoarding is a mental health issue.
your not crazy and that guy in the video is lol
This man deserved more respect , even when he had a bad past life ...he isn't lazy at all...
DANKE SCHÖN, Mike habe wieder mal aus Deinen Video neue English Wörter gelernt....
Bro...youtube took me to your channel. Don't put the homeless in a bad light. They are not there because they want to be nor are they lazy and many of them do not have mental or substance abuse problems. Their main problem is they have no income and they can't afford shelter. Most of these folks want to have a job so they can get off the streets. The government and on a larger scale, society has failed these people. America is in disrepair and the homeless are a result of that problem. I suggest you use your platform to work locally to help your fellow citizens get off the streets. There are probably a few abandoned buildings in your city and perhaps the homeless can refurbish the property so they can live there. A community group in Philadelphia recently got a few families off the streets with direct action against their city to house homeless. Democracy Now has a piece reporting this. Have a look at this and perhaps get involved in that way.
The rich get richer and the poor getting poorer.
This is what America and the world is coming to.
Despise not the poor among you
@@J3unG Not every city in America has a homeless problem. Most cities have adequate social safety nets. Don't blame America, blame the city officials who allow this to happen.
@@Gitn2it The cities with the most extensive "social safety nets" are the ones with the highest homeless population.
@@cattycorner8 People from all over the U.S. come in drove to the few state where there is a social safety net. Those states that do offer help are actually taking on the influx from many other states. Example: Florida does not have real help for people. Implode an economy and people do fall through the cracks. It should not be a surprise. I predict it will get worst before it get better.
Where were you born? On a friday Night... followed by... meth should be legal. Nancy Pelosi is proud of her state.
@Jimmy Dean remember when California wanted CalExit and the whole country Laughed at them?? Pure gold...
"Recycle"? The guy is a hoarder.
Mental illness is pervasive in our country. We are moving towards the end of our society and it will become more common as we go.
Its meth
Yes
@MONSTER ENERGYDRINKS I say we drug test both of you
Even Rome fell eventually. Americans need to realize that the continued existence of their country is not guaranteed, in fact history tells us that it's guaranteed to collapse at some point. It will not be pretty.
@@TheGreatMoonFrog that's not a good outlook for the future.. we might be able to borrow for another 200yrs
"I'm very tidy & I do not hoard"
I'd hate to see him when he's not messy & not 'collecting'
But all those things are drying
This guy is literally the male version of the “Trash lady” from Labyrinth 😳😳
😂😂😂😂😂😂
AS AN 80'S KID THAT IS THE BEST COMMENT EVER!!
This guy has disconnected from reality.
Can u blame him when that is his reality, I would want to escape and disconnect from it as much as I could.
@@angelabeattie5692 meth head
@@lfuentez3295 You know him to know its meth he is on...shame on you for not being kind enough to open your door to him 😑
According to Leftist "intellectuals," reality is fascist.
@@TeaParty1776 Reality is different to everyone, but if anyone thinks it's ok for another human to live like that their foolish and dumb. And that's according to me.
12:55
"Some of this stuff you don't need man"
"Which one, show me..
Which one?!!" 🤣
It seems like he doesn’t understand that the guy has lost his mind and no longer functions at a normal human level
What is normal human level? I'm hueman. most humans are conditioned mimics
@@dontjustexist9859 wow what an edgelord
He went through a lot you can tell
@@mrike5651 Everyone goes through a lot ...
Mister Nobody indeed they do man life is tuff but you start educating yourself of financial education you’ll make it through along with having a go and get it mentally you won’t have excuses. Don’t pop pills and handle your business.
This specific homelessness is much different from that of what you will find in other places, like minneapolis, I was homeless there during the winter , and I'll admit it was scary trying to stay warm when everyone tells you to go away or they'd call the cops, was almost hopefull of getting arrested just to be in some place warm, Liked the vid, very insightful to see it like it really is
One look at their abodes and you can tell who the heavy drug users are. They don't 'build'. They just 'pile'.
"You could be bubbling over and dying of Aids but if you have a nice tan, you look great!"
Bill Burr
It's really unacceptable to live like that. That pile is mostly trash. It's a misfortune to be homeless but at least keep your space neat and clean in consideration of others
Where would you like him to go with all his art supplies (which is what all that "trash" is)? Do you think a homeless shelter would accept all his art supplies?
Alot of mould smell and crockcraoaches I would say
@S G I had nothing to do with the making of this mess. Who's neighborhood do you think the homeless in Venice should be pushed into?
there is no his 'own' space or there would be his 'own' taxes to pay!
It seems to me he’s trying to answer your questions. The difficulty seems to be that the answer is more complex than you have time to hear.
Thank you for trying to bring light to this issue and understand his story. It’s very sad.
Great job with your interview. Thanks for helping get this out for the world to see.
He says, he doesn‘t hoard while he‘s standing in front of his car full of mess and trash. The reason for his malfunctioning behavior and talking are drugs. That’s so sad, because you can‘t help those people unless they stop taking drugs....🤔
You know nothing about drugs.
You know about drugs? Hmmm? Do tell.
he got all the trash he needs to survive in the street ..the only missing is his toilet..where do u think he is dumping his crap anyway?
Santee Sociego, Buries in the sand at the beach? Possibly. At least he washed his clothes somehow.
@Baja Malibu Surf Report you are so correct. there really is nowhere for him to go. what he would have to do is walk over the Venice family clinic and while he's asking for an appointment maybe a nurse or social worker will call the cops and have him sent to USC or Harbor psyc.
He was born on Friday, painted his nails on Saturday.
So so so sad and bad situation to these people. California was a very famous state with rich people, pretty mansions, beaches and mountains and the beautifiul coats, valleys and celebrities. A very beautifiul state! What happens to that big state?
What are the Mayor and the Governor doing?
OMG!!!
Just another "normal" day in Venice, California..........This city is circling the drain, gotten 10 times worse in two years.......
Another armpit of a city
With the amount of people who can't pay the rent due to covid It is projected many more will be homeless. Unfortunately, this won't be resolved anytime soon. One take is that the last recession caused many people to opt out of buying homes and to rent, raising the prices of rental everywhere making it harder for many to actually find a job to keep up with the cost of rent. It's really unfortunate if this is true we can expect homelessness to grow even more in the future.
@@emmanpachi608 I'd say 90% of these homeless have drug/alcohol/mental issues' or all three simultaneously, some do not want any help, too far gone, they do not want to go to "dry houses" to sober-up or get mental counseling/assistance. California is a magnet for all those types who come here, illegals who enter here get free housing/medicaid.$1000.00 month income from the state, as long as you say you are seeking amnesty from your repressive country...It's a fricken' joke on taxpayers, Demonrat controlled....
My heart aches for these castaways.😢
The homeless fellow really wants you to believe he's a put together guy, sad. He also seems like he could have/had a meth problem.
I bet you really want people to believe that you are a "put together guy" as well. Sad.
@@MichaelGustavsonArchitect Sadly enough, I'm broken. You see, It takes one to know one.
@@dawtesla same.
Michael Gustavson But you know everything, sure! Stop judging people‘s point of view!
A true Californian, recycling is the most important thing in life
Lol
@Whuts Uhp you got my joke ..
I live in California, there are a few idiots here
@Whuts Uhp I'm good.. I live in California and get enough of it just going to a farmer's market
@Whuts Uhp what city
He is artistic. It is incredible how his car has what appears to be 500lbs of personal belongings stacked together. He is also very articulate and appears absolutely sane.
Yes I agree.
In Texas the heat is unbearable, therefore they get tired of being homeless and go and get a job...
Man,this guy is tweaking bad... don't do drugs.this is such typical meth hystaria...wow, please don't do drugs
you are absolutely right! This country is under attack but most people don't know it ...because the government legalize marijuana doesn't mean it's harmless...marijuana is a gateway drug to everything else....this country is going through what the Chinese went through when british introduce opium back in the days...look what it did to China.
ya' know the story's gotta be true 'cause it's so long.
How are you certain on those views, he could just be crazy rambling.
It's scary how the homeless guy believes his own bullshi+.
@@drgeek100 if it's a gateway drug then how come there's hippies that just smoked weed their whole life and never do any other drugs?
I love how he says the place is clean around his car and he puts everything on top of it. He also says he's not a hoarder!
I watch Hoarders, homeless hoarders are the same except for square footage.
Omg!
It is clean around his car and he is not a hoarder he is an artist who needs a place to collect materials like every artist does. Wake up.
Patience, man! Don’t interrupt him. Let him speak, then EDIT.
I was about to say, lol he says at the beginning of this video the dude goes off on random shit, but it seems like most of the shit is a coherent thought. German in Venice seems sort of ADD and just bursts out random questions instead of going with the conversation. I understand he's trying to figure things out and doesn't wanna stand there for hours though.
Exactly. His thoughts are organized, he's just long-winded.
I had to stop watching 1/2 way through, I love GIV but please let the man complete a thought before the next question. He’s a CU Boulder grad, that was a whole line of questions that never were asked bc well, the interruption and judgement and then making statements instead of letting the conversation flow naturally.
He is actually easy to understand, he's just long-winded. He wants to give full context for his answers.
I agree to understand
Yeah he is easy to understand if you are trying to listen to an explanation without an end or an explanation lol
His car is getting worse, I pass by during work at least couple times a week. He’s on pacific ave.
Is it still there?
How does he move it
@@DADDYCOKE2012 he does not..
I'd get lost in the wilderness and live off the land with some tribe than bare the shame of ending up like that.
😂 you think so? lol. What tribes? It's very presumptuous to think you can use your "whiteness" to ingratiate yourself to a tribe. if tribes accepted anyone, they wouldn't be tribes.
@@Kewlzter With Faustino Barrientos in Patagonia Chile.
@@redofspades LMAO 😂
lol, oh yes of course, why don't these people just live with some tribe, tons of those around these days.
Thank you for sharing this . It’s a good thing your doing to let all people know how Venice beach has become so dysfunctional.
This is so sad and tragic !
Poor dude, but people like this show a strong will to survive. That IS admirable. I hope he gets help.
What will to survive? There is no will here.
You'd be surprised to find that guy would be almost as normal as you and I once he recovered from the chaotic environment. Homelessness itself can cause mental illness. He explained he has faced a lot of violent trauma. Also, hoarding is not a life long behavior always. If you are living in constant uncertainity, your possessions are always being stolen, it will worsen hoarding behavior. And trying to find help puts people through the ringer. You get the run around a lot. Shelters are often full and some cases even more chaotic.
He creates that environment because he's high on meth
Venice has been weirdo land since the 1940's, when I lived in Santa Monica in the early 1950's Venice was a running joke!
It has gotten so much worse in the last 10 years.
Who in the HELL is robbing this man?? Everything is stolen from him, he says. Damn dude, you need to move. May I suggest a better neighborhood, safer one? You should move right in front of Peelousy's house in SF!! We should start a go fund me to get his car towed to her street!
"I do not hoard. I try to recycle."
Said the man with pile of traah and unused junks all over his place. I wonder how it would look if he had a house.
I am guessing his hoarding is the reason he's homeless. He mentioned his house being taken or something. Makes sense to me.
He has way too much junk. He needs to start getting rid of some things.
He could probably rent that studio out for $1,450 a month + utilities
You're so petty for that one😂😂😂😂😭😭😭💔
This dude can do doordash or Uber eats lmaooo
I went to lA last year always wanted to live in California, spend a few months paid for an over priced Apt. then bought a ticket back to NYC. Thinking off moving to Florida instead. I like warm weather and the beach but not California everything on TV is a lie
My God! Thank you for your helping us to understand
I know Homeless come to California from all over the United States because California is prime weather to survive homelessness in . I live in a small town in Northern California, and the Homeless is out of control for us, it is to the point where the Homeless are walking around parking lots Naked, going to the Bathroom everywhere, they gave up, they have no shame anymore.
I subscribed, you are showing me what the news channels will not. The true state of the economy
The city needs to do something with all those bums or ruining Venice Beach The city don't even care
If city helps them the people complain and if they don't and clean them Out.... well you know .... people complain 🤷🏻♀️ Smh
They get sent there from diffrent cities that kick homeless out
Send them to DC. Trump is always hiring.
Hey California approved they like it they just don’t want to admit that.
You shall give to him freely, and your heart shall not be grudging when you give to him, because for this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake. For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’ (Dueteronomy 15:11)
This dude is in another world man forget about homeless I’m trying to figure out his story
His story is drugs got a hold of him......
Venice Beach is part of California's 33rd congressional district and is currently represented by Democrat Ted Lieu.
Tell em. Tell em all
Vote them all out
@Jack Rabbit NO, I don't think he does. All I'm saying is that Venice Beach is run by DEM in a sarcastic way.
The only solution would be to get even more democrats in office....if the boat is sinking the last thing you want to do is get the water out
This is your brain on drugs. Any questions?. Frying pan in background with the egg.
May I please have a side of bacon with that?
-- I remember that TV PSA. Always made me hungry for bacon and eggs. LOL.
Yip thats so fukn witty you must be as clever as the next one. I would like to see you manage 24hrs in that situation without wanting to escape reality. You wonder why America is fukd...pffft listen to yourself, shame on you. Hope none of your loved ones or kids succumb to addiction eh.
German in Venice...you did a really good job with this video series. This interview in Part 2 was very professional as well as respectful towards the homeless man being interviewed. I find myself thinking that if this was the year 1810, this man would not seem abnormal at all. He would have land to roam and do his hunter/gathering, which is exactly what he’s doing. He’s looking for resources.
Socialism is terrifying, but Capitalism on steroids really seems to be a huge contributor to this mass homelessness. But I digress.
Your video series is professional enough to be a Netflix documentary. And this enormous dilemma we’re in as a country should be shown on a mass level. Good job sir.
Just can’t stop watching your videos sir! Great job you are doing !