Thoughts on LIVING THROUGH another APOCALYPTIC EVENT in the CITY OF ANGELS. Robservations

[@zaxx]

Its a terrible tragedy and I appreciate your thoughtful breakdown from a local. As a Canadian, the idea of the hydrants running dry seems impossible.

[@tatersquad2000]

My small town here in WA state sent fire trucks down and they were turned away for not having the proper smog certifications.

[@giraffed0377]

thats wild

[@KronosGodwisen]

It's a virtual signal written into law and cemented in place by bureaucratic stupidity.

[@garyg1705]

thank god for rob. first sensible opinion ive heard on youtube from the imagination connoisseur community

[@scotthudson8722]

Rob, I grew up in Hancock Park and now live in West Adams near Fairfax. I have at least a hundred friends and clients in both The Palisades and Altadena that lost their homes, and NONE of them are “Hollywood bigwigs” or the sort of people that have anything to do with the trash Hollywood entertainment has been pumping out the last few years. They are honest, hard-working people with husbands and wives and children. My son’s 3rd grade teacher lost her house in the Palisades. She’s a single mom of two daughters.

[@MisterCross]

Glad you are safe, brother. Was thinking of you and Chris Gore but I saw Chris on his various streams. Having lived here in SoCal all my 57 years I've seen all the fires earthquakes riots this is something else. Much love to all those who have lost everything or have been affected. RMB, powerful words, powerful stories. You are appreciated young man.

[@THEBURNETTWORK]

Many thanks. I appreciate the kind words.

[@scarpad]

there is no empathy in this political climate and it will get worse folks.

[@boedmonds5514]

I'm glad to see you are okay Rob. My heart has been so broken for California. My thoughts and prayers to you all.

[@greghowell9767]

Rob, around the 40 minute mark, this is something the younger generation needs to hear. Empathy and reality. You did a great job. 👏

[@BishopBrown-ng2ns]

You should buy fireproof containers just in case. If you have to evacuate, dump your belongings and equipment in there.

[@geekyphoton5584]

RMB: "No longer do people get jobs because of anything other than merit! If you can't do your job, you don't get the f-ing job! We got to get rid of everybody that is dead weight! ... You should get something because you deserve it - not because of any other reason!" (49:43) I concur: we need Democrats to start talking common sense -- like they used to do!!!

[@sreyangovender3404]

How is any of that related to the California wildfires? You sound delusional

[@KronosGodwisen]

So glad to see Rob doing well and the Robservatory intact. It's good to survive the fire, now to survive the meltdown. The total dysfunction of government has left a high potential for mayhem to follow, unlike anything we have ever seen before. Stay safe.

[@geekyphoton5584]

This conflagration is tragic. I agree with RMB that rebuilding and "fixing" these destroyed L.A. communities will be "a complete sh!tshow!" (48:10) So many competing interests with lots of money involved. Money will be taken by the government (e.g., for permits, inspections, etc.); costs be will high to satisfy all of the new codes (building and safety, etc), contractors will be charging excessively, etc., etc. Sadly, too much greed and regulators trying to justify their existence and salaries.

[@kgjung2310]

As some others have pointed out, mudslides will be coming since all the vegetation that was keeping the soil together is now burned. The troubles have only started.

[@gerardcrabb4556]

The water reservoir system they were voted on building might have helped and independent system to use for fires is needed even sea water pipeline and storage system could be used as fail-safe in emergency with lack of fresh water available...

[@nyguyable]

Thanks for posting Rob. I like your call to action and you provoked many thoughts.

[@Trishpage312]

This is really great! I am so happy to hear this. It is inspiring! DEAD WEIGHT! Merit based is the ONLY way that anyone can make it! LOVE THIS!! You can't hack it... GTFO! NAMASTE!! 🙏

[@BishopBrown-ng2ns]

The person who wrote about the reasons for the fire would make a great press secretary for the CA governor. "Climate change" is the magic word like "abracadabra" meant to cover the word "competence".

[@willrbsnb9]

Having completely sworn off our broken corporate broadcast news, it is so refreshing to listen to common sense and facts presented in this Robcast. It might be that ‘Authenticity’ thang, but many times I find your Robservations cut through the disfunstional, tribal rabbit hole bullshit. I know it’s not your thing, but whenever you do address our social issues, it’s common sense brilliant. Do more!

[@gudrun5531]

I'm so sorry Rob for the tragedy you are experiencing as well as all your friends and neighbors.

[@ethanstechworld207]

Appreciate you Rob. Glad you're safe and stay safe as well. I have a family member right on the outskirts of the evacuation line.

[@jcanada9405]

Jaw dropping from afar. Hard to imagine being there. Love to all.

[@film-maniac]

Rob, thank you in the early part of your show, for accurately, factually communicating how the fire operates. Unlike your associates who push disinformation and fingerpointing on this tragedy (which too many believe). Im on the side of those more concerned about helping.

[@germansnowman]

Yes, I’m more conservative-leaning than Rob (center-right), but even I am increasingly worried about and weary of the ideological drift that seems to be happening to many creators I used to follow. It’s only going to get worse with you-know-who being in power.

[@HoofHearted88]

The people complaining about polical agendas after a school shooting tend to be the people talking about political agendas after a disastrous fire like the fire California is facing right now. While the need to point fingers from a position of desperation is understandable, it's also a concern for tomorrow. Right now it's a disaster to many people, just like there was for people in the Carolinas in 2024. Sure. But it's still a human tragedy. Let's be kind to our neighbours and help those in need without a distraction. Through all this I just want to rewatch Chinatown. Even though it's a 50-year old film taking place in the early 20th century, I feel it's still very topical.

[@Italiano_Strawhat]

My thoughts & prayers go out to the people of LA. That said, I think your elected officials have likely failed you guys horribly for a long time. Im not an expert in the local politics there, but in my profession as a control systems engineer, the electrical circuits & control houses I work on when I receive projects in SoCal are horribly maintained & the hardware itself is woefully outdated when compared to the latest technologies being implemented elsewhere in the country. I dont know how it gets that bad without malpractice by local officials for decades.

[@ruthsmith1472]

Glad to see you are safe and sound Rob. Stay sage and safe, and keep speaking truth and sense. Cheers!

[@Delli88Burn1]

Prayers to everyone affected. Hope they get back on their feet somehow. But truly glad to see that you are safe

[@Bezzell_Rocket]

They could have mitigated the damage by doing just basic and obvious measures. As the surgeon proved.

[@matthewwalker5504]

Not your normal show, informative and entertaining with well defined a option. It's all good I appreciate your perspective and point of view on this aspect of reality.

[@mriconreesemriconreese9234]

Thank Rob...Glad to see you are safe...This break down is very helpful...Send Prayers to all involved 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏... you are missed on the John Campea ....Have a Bless day...

[@TheFilmGuyOfficial]

It’s time for the government to remove the eucalyptus trees and sell the wood. Is also time to bring back the water

[@sportsfisher9677]

Rob great topic. 👍 Fine job Sir.😊

[@kevinseeley9410]

My hopes and prayers to everyone living thru this tragedy. Stay safe Rob and Elizabeth.

[@ernienieves3229]

love you Rob!

[@shakeemwinn3647]

They won't listen Rob. No matter what you say. They will continue to ignore this particular problem until it comes up and bites them on the ass! Nice Jaws reference there.

[@gerardcrabb4556]

Houses need independent anti fire set-up with hoses and sprinklers set-up and generators...

[@gerardcrabb4556]

Palisades reservoir under repair since February for cover damage to avoid contamination...

[@Nom_AnorVSJedi]

Rob doesn’t live in Pasadena anymore?

[@shrimboi8909]

I hope this tragedy wakes US population and fight the for-profit insurance companies. All of them. Something should not be operated for profit.

[@mikio6444]

@@shrimboi8909 So an insurance company should act like a charity. Who pays when they operate in the red

[@3211SD]

What will happen now if you have heavy rain again?

[@OmegaDelta82]

Absolutely brilliant! You spoke facts!!! The tide is turning and common sense IS coming back. Thank you Rob!!!

[@playedout148]

My concern is that Americans are drinking too much Brawndo.

[@mriconreesemriconreese9234]

This was unexpected.. the truth ...Love it...

[@gerardcrabb4556]

When they do rebuild need to do new infrastructure below ground and buildings certified to resist fire damage and vegetation control with sprinkler systems...

[@gregbevan879]

Stay safe Rob

[@Drew1749]

I agree with you, Rob. I wouldn’t word it exactly the same way because I think merit is kind of a myth But you’re absolutely right that, as a society, we shy away from doing the hard work. We don’t want to face adversity. We’ve built a culture of convenience, where everything is streamlined, instant, and accessible. We’ve grown used to life being easy, and it shows in how unprepared we are for the storms on the horizon. World War III feels closer than it has in decades, with geopolitical tensions ramping up and old alliances fraying. Meanwhile, massive unemployment is looming as automation advances. Machines are learning to do jobs better and faster than humans ever could, and we’re not ready for the societal upheaval that will come when entire industries are upended. Add to that the accelerating impacts of climate change-floods, droughts, fires, and a ticking clock on our ability to fix it-and you have a perfect storm brewing. We’re not mentally or emotionally prepared for things to get harder. We’ve built systems of comfort and convenience to shield us from hardship, but in doing so, we’ve forgotten how to struggle. We’ve created a kind of learned helplessness, where we wait for someone else to solve our problems. Politicians. Corporations. Activists. Anyone but ourselves. And like you said, everyone wants a cut of the pie. No tragedy goes to waste as the bureaucracy carves up the pie for people to get rich. I feel like we’ve lost our cultural grit. The generations that faced the Great Depression and World War II understood hardship because they had no choice. They built resilience by necessity. But today, we’ve outsourced that resilience. We want easy answers, quick fixes, and minimal discomfort. And as a result, when the shit hits the fan-and it will-we won’t know how to respond. We’ll panic, blame others, and hope someone else steps in to save us. But no one is coming to save us. I think we're cooked.

[@futurelegs6996]

Glad you guys are ok🖖

[@futurelegs6996]

Be safe

[@mikio6444]

Thank you Rob ❤

[@sreyangovender3404]

Maybe not taking a deep breath is a good idea...

[@Blobby_Hill]

wow Rob, tell me how you really feel

[@THEBURNETTWORK]

I always do.

[@Blobby_Hill]

@THEBURNETTWORK lmao, thanks for the reply. Love ya, man

[@gerardcrabb4556]

Surprised no military to patrol areas for security Pentagon sending planes to help delayed and help from Mexico and Canada...

[@film-maniac]

Biden is there authorizing military participation, including using military aircraft capable of holding more water.

[@Brian_Boru]

You've done a great educational service here, Rob, especially considering how the Friday Night Tights group of KZbinrs cheered on the destruction in LA. Nerdrotic (Gary), Ryan Kinel, 1/4 Black Garrett, Chris Gore, Razorfist all had a big laugh while people died and thousands upon thousands of people's homes burned to the ground. Razorfist even posted a video titled "Burn Hollywood, Burn." That's the psychotic Republican way, folks. That's half of America. They take pleasure in other people's suffering - until it happens to them. Thankfully we have an intelligent, decent voice on KZbin in the form of Robert Meyer Burnett.

[@tonyf8358]

You have totally distorted what they where saying. Nice try.

[@giraffed0377]

no, that sounds more like a liberal thing. they always want to push others to be like them or to di3. i guarantee if republicans ran california this wild fires wouldnt have happened half as bad

[@giraffed0377]

@@tonyf8358 no i just didnt acknowledge their opion

[@Tarantino111]

It's terrible... But it is also terrible what's happening in occupied palastine...

[@THEBURNETTWORK]

And Syria, and Yemen, and Sudan, and...that's not what's being discussed here. Funny you don't mention those countries though...I guess some lives mean more to you than others...

[@seanguinn]

The same people that were clapping and cheering when 9/11 happen to us no thanks. We’re talking about Americans here. If you don’t like it here leave.

[@Plexy__music]

Living abroad, I can't weigh in on local politics, but I'm at roughly the same latitude as California, and the weather here has been quite unpredictable lately. It's winter now, yet here I am, wearing a short-sleeved t-shirt while looking out my window at 10 PM in January. We've had some rain, but it's been surprisingly warm. Sadly, it seems we'll encounter more of these extreme weather events in the future, whether they're wildfires or significant floods like those seen in Spain a few months ago. Those who have been sounding the alarm about these changes are often dismissed online by climate change deniers or by those merely looking to cause disruption. It feels like we're becoming accustomed to this, making one ponder what the next "normal" will look like. I sympathize with everyone grappling with these weather-related challenges and hope they recover quickly. I also hope that those who might try to profit from these disasters don't hinder the recovery efforts. My thoughts are with the people in California at this moment.

[@tatersquad2000]

The arson doesn't help either.

[@playedout148]

Tbf I feel like it's too late to deal with pollution and climate change in any real way. Feel like we hit the tipping point a ways back.

[@a0402330]

Here in Helsinki Finland too. It should be like -20, but it´s like -7 Celsius. For the coming week they are predicting +4 to +6. Just Crazy!

[@aryaman98]

How about not electing democratic governors.....