Mr. T says: The holdouts --Nail Householders--are wealthy Rastas who know they will be protected by their Lion of Zion painting aka Sword-Lion (劍獅) shown in the DailyMail's 4th photo.Related: Because China: 1 Flatbed Hauling 18 Pickups Because China: Telephone Pole Repair Work The Truth on China's Dangerous Holes
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Showing posts with label Our House. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Our House. Show all posts
11/22/12
Because China: Roadhouse Blues
Here is what happened when one homeowner refused to move for the construction of a new road in Wenling, Zhejiang, China. Perhaps the owner has a plan to open up a drive-through fast food restaurant? Or maybe this will become China's first genuine Roadhouse Blues bar and grill? Either way one can't help but think of this old hit pop song by Madness:
FLASH NEWS UPDATE: This story has now broken into the mainstream news. The owner is named Luo Baogen and he refuses to move as he claims that the Chinese government's relocation compensation offer was too low. He is now labeled as a "Nail Householder". Continued...
Update: This house was recently destroyed after duck farmer Luo Baogen and his wife, agreed to accept compensation of 260,000 yuan ($41,000). Lone Chinese Home Destroyed (12-01-2012)
Update: One of our readers has submitted the following information and embedded photo:
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