Page 7 The Sun Bay Paper February 10, 2025 Wildfire Cont. from pg 6 The fire chief of L.A. is a lesbian devoted to DEI. Her deputy chief is a black lesbian. They publicly bragged about their devotion to ridding the L.A. Fire Department of old-school white guys and hiring for “diversity.” Maybe, just maybe, a bunch of white, straight men who spent their lives fighting wildfires could have slowed or stopped this fire. If you just lost your home and a lifetime of memories in this fire, which would you choose -- a white fireman who knows how to fight a wildfire, or a black lesbian hired for her skin color and sexual orientation? Next, we come to budget constraints. This mayor cut the fire department budget by $17 million. I’ll bet she needed the money for DEI salaries and programs, and of course, for housing, education and health care for illegals. Maybe if she had spent the $17 million on the fire department, and added $17 million more to hire more firefighters and equipment, those 2,000plus homes would still be standing today. Next, we come to radical insane environmentalism. L.A. is a city built on the Pacific Ocean. Yet the firefighters had no water? Need I say more? Maybe they should have used all the billions they spent on illegal aliens to build new reservoirs and build desalinization plants, clear dead brush and replace old pipes so firefighters have water pressure. Maybe they should have released more water to L.A., instead of protecting some obscure fish. Next, we come to the homeless problem. My friends in L.A. tell me 80% of the time of the L.A. city council is spent on the issues of illegal aliens and the homeless. Maybe they should instead devote 80% of their time to preparing for the natural disasters that plague L.A. -- fires, mudslides and earthquakes. Next, we come to Ukraine -- another 24/7 liberal obsession. Are you aware a large portion of L.A.’s firefighting equipment was sent to Ukraine to aid in the war effort? Lastly, we come to another liberal insane obsession -- COVID vaccines. L.A. fired hundreds of professional firemen who refused the vaccine. Could we have used them in the past 72 hours? How many homes could a few hundred extra firemen have saved? This terrible, tragic story is not about wildfires or climate change. Wildfires are part of everyday life since the beginning of Los Angeles. And climate change didn’t cause the explosion in size of this wildfire. Brainwashed liberal idiots with reckless, dangerous ideas made this tragedy 100 times more dangerous and deadly. Look what you did to yourselves. This was a man-made disaster created by a mental illness called “California liberalism.” All of that, plus electing as your leader a Kamala Harris DEI clone. Wayne Allyn Root Watch Wayne’s brand-new nightly TV show, “The ROOT Reaction” every weekday night at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST on Real America’s Voice TV, and Wayne’s weekend “America’s Top Ten Countdown” on Saturdays at noon EST/9 a.m. Start Filling Your First Home Toolbox Dear James: I'm moving into my first house, and it needs some work. I don't have any tools. What type of hand tools should I buy to get my own toolbox started? -- Holli W. Dear Holli: Even if you are moving into a new house, you will find many needed projects that require basic hand tools and a few simple power tools. Buy a toolbox which is larger than you think you will need initially. As you start doing projects, there will likely be some specialty tools you'll end up buying. The old saying that "If something does not fit correctly or will not come loose, just get a bigger hammer," still applies. If your budget allows for only one hammer, get a 20-ounce vibration-damping type. Ridgid Tool makes a high-tech looking one that actually absorbs the shock very well and is comfortable to use. A 25-foot tape measure is also a must for every do-it-yourselfer. Longer ones are available, but they are cumbersome to handle and you seldom will need the extra length. For one-person use, a 1-inch wide tape measure will allow you to extend it a long distance without it bending. Look for one with an easily replaceable tape. If you plan to do any structural projects around your house, you will need some levels. Don't ever try to eyeball whether a stud or beam is level because, unless you have bionic eyes, you will certainly be off. A 2-foot bubble-type of level is adequate. There are very jazzy electronic levels for the professional, but they are probably out of your price range. A short torpedo bubble level is inexpensive, handy for small jobs and easy to carry. Remember, though: The longer the level is, the more accurate the measurement will be. A good-quality set of chisels is also a must for any do-it-yourselfer’s toolbox. It is surprising how a little chiseling can make a part fit in place even if you cut the part incorrectly. It is probably least expensive to buy an entire set of them so that you have all the common sizes. You will need both flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers. Both are fairly inexpensive to buy in sets. They are always on sale somewhere. If you plan to use your screwdrivers as pry bars and chisels too, as many people do, you will need individual screwdrivers. Look for sets of these with slightly soft handles for comfort. If you plan to use screwdrivers as they are designed to be used, consider getting a combination screwdriver that has various sizes (12 or more) of snap-in ends. Sears Craftsman makes a particularly nice one which holds the ends securely in place, but they are still easy to switch. Some other items that you should consider are: adjustable (crescent) wrench, hand wood saw, hacksaw, lineman's pliers for electrical work, needle nose pliers, standard pliers, slip-joint pliers, large crow bar, small pry bar and a set of clamps. Select screw-type clamps and a pair of three different sizes. The warranty is also a consideration when selecting tools. Not long ago, Sears Craftsman was one of the few companies to offer a lifetime replacement warranty on its hand tools. Now, many companies offer this. The same hardware store may offer some brands with lifetime warranties and some without, so make sure to ask about each tool. Finally, you will need a toolbox to store your new hand tools. The prices of some can be quite high. You might try finding a large fishing tackle box to use. Also, consider getting a tool belt to carry them while you are working on the project. 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