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[SA]

I hate to be cynical but is anyone else thinking the reason she is interested in the VP spot is because of the ‘A’ word?

[Trick]

Charlabob, I’ve heard this song played a few times at her rally:

Tom Petty “Won’t back down”

Well I won’t back down, no I won’t back down

you could stand me up at the gates of hell

but I won’t back down

Gonna stand my ground, won’t be turned around

and I’ll keep this world from draggin’ me down

gonna stand my ground and I won’t back down

[charlabob]

OMIGOD We’re too old—old as dirt — we’ll send our kids and dogs :-) Or you can just ignore us if we happen to be in the same place…I am KIDDING!

OTOH that may be why people talk to us; we seem like unthreatening geezers? If I were “people” I’d certainly talk with NewRes or Erik before I talked to me.

I’ve always had friends of all ages — same thing here, though many are my friends from far away— we sort of wound up here. My last birthday party (and no I’m not telling you which it was) had guests from 14 – 96. And they all talked to each other.

I do have to say there is more age “segregation” in Seattle than in other places I’ve been and less race and class segregation. I was kind of surprised when we organized a “geezers” brunch when WSB socializing first began and only geezers came.

[Anonymous]

That’s cool about Shadowland (I think I should give it another try).

Next Saturday at BPP works great for me. I say early too. Maybe around 3 or 4?

Anyone else? JT?

[JenV]

next Saturday should work, I think, for us. where should we go? I think someplace where we can actually all talk and interact would be great. BPP would be great for that, and they have always been so welcoming to the WSB-ers. if we get there early, we can secure some seats, even.

oh yeah- 34.

oh yeah, and while we’re on the topic- this thread got me all thirsty for happy hour, so I stopped at Shadowland on the way home and had a beer. it was nice, and quiet, and I read the paper. I didn’t speak to anyone but the bartender and hid in the corner, but it’s a nice place to sit by yourself, anyway.

[WSMom]

New Res: I found this video very informative. Do you really not have sound? If not, I can understand why you would not find the link very helpful.

The video shows clips from every network which use the exact same language over and over, obviously using White House talking points, to describe their “puzzlement, disappointment” etc that a loyal nice guy like Scott McClelland could write such a book. This method is exactly what McClelland described as how the Bush Administration obfuscated the run up to war wit Iraq and the Valerie Plame outing. Interestingly, no one in the White House is disputing any of the facts of the book (yes, facts, I know, have a liberal bias), they’re pretty much just attempting to shoot the messenger.

The Daily Show and Colbert Report links were just for fun and to reiterate what the above video was illustrating.

It makes me incredibly sad for my country to find us constantly reminded of how little respect the Bush administration has for anyone who was not a true Republican believer. Bush said his base were the “haves and have mores”, and he governed to keep that base happy with tax cuts and a war for oil. McClelland say’s he’s written this book as a wake up call to get things to go differently in Washington. I hope we heed his warning.

Obama ’08.

[Anonymous]

32.

Does next week, during the week, work for anyone?

[elgrego]

Jiggers – I’m pretty white, being German/Swedish. Don’t let the name fool you.

Out of curiosity, what are everyone’s ages? I’m turning 30 in a couple months.

This weekend is bad for me (Navy Reserve), and I work the swing shift (330-1030pm) on weekdays.

[Anonymous]

RS – That’s great! Any one else?

And what day works best for everyone?

[RS]

Next week works best for me, pretty much any night of the week. Next weekend is the Brewers’ festival and the Georgetown music festival, so I’ll be hanging out in other ‘hoods. :)

[Anonymous]

BDG – I really, really was not referring to you!! I promise. I understand that you have been busy. Please don’t think that was aimed at you in any way!

Maybe next week (during week) or next weekend would work best for everyone?

[TheHouse]

This isn’t worth debating Vincent. It’s against the law. Sure, I would love to simply handle the situation myself and torch the damn thing, but then I’m in the wrong. I also notated in my original post that I haven’t been vigilant on calling after 72 hours, I’ve waited as long as 10 days.

I’d honestly have to say that this is a nonpartisan issue!

[beachdrivegirl]

Hey NR dont talk about me like that when you know you I will read your posts…i dont know about everyone else but I am just really honestly busy with work and planning a wedding etc..but I am always up for a happy hour so if you all tell me when and wehre to be i will be there as long as it is just not this Saturday b/c I am going to Yakima for the wknd….

[Jiggers]

Elgrego, I sympathize with you and you may have a strong ethnic background(seeing your screename) like I do that’s not all white. I’ve been living here for 12 years for who knows why and know that it’s very hard to make friends out here, especially if you have darker skin than the average normal white guy. I have no exceptional real friends here like back home, but only know aquaintences. Seattleites are a weird group of people who like to say we are “nice” but its like this “I’ll give you my number, but please don’t call me anytime soon to have coffee” Its a cold shoulder, but you’ll get used to to it. More ethnic folks have a harder time mixing in because that’s the way it is out here with the whitie’s. I frankly couldn’t give a crap, but I’ve never needed to put on a second face to be accepted into a social group. Remember, life’s to short to worry about people if they like you or hate you. I have other things to worry about than if you like me or not. Just be yourself and go with the flow. And don’t sugarcoat the way you feel or things they you want to say, or listen to how others want you to think out here, its all BS. You have your own mind and thoughts. Be yourself.

[JenV]

Politics…poly-tic…as you know, from the Ancient Greek word poly, meaning many, and tic, meaning bloodsucking vermin….

[Anonymous]

JT – That was very sweet! However, I WISH that was the problem! Lol.

JenV – Any day, pretty much, works for me. I would just need a little advanced notice. I could do weekend or weekday.

And, how about no politics discussed? Or, would that not be any fun?

[JenV]

dazzelspace- did you report this to your insurance co? If you are able to get his plate #, they can run it and go after him for the damages to your vehicle even if you don’t have full coverage. just a thought, that has nothing to do with drunks, bars, anything like that- at least he would be held financially responsible for his actions, since it’s too late to do anything legally to him. if he’s a regular, it wouldn’t be too hard to find his plate # if you weren’t able to get it at the scene.

[Eyeguy]

One thing I saw a couple a months ago and was hoping would be continued: Saturday morning kids movies. I would love to see some of the old standards (Mary Poppins, etc) that I could share with my kids.

[beachdrivegirl]

that is definitly a problem that the guy is there everyday @ 11 so this was problem a more then once occurance. I do know that occasionally especially in a hit and run that if you call 911 and even give a partial vehicle description and partial license plate tehy will do what they can to track down the vehicle. it is really unfortunate to hear about people like that that have such a big drinkign problem. And i always just walk to alki (its a long walk but would rather be safe than sorry)but am selfishly more worried about myself being hit by a drunk driver leaving beacuse they are worried about being towed/ticketed then anything else. I am sorry that the guy hit your car like that.

[dazzelspace]

You don’t understand the issue at the Admiral – though I thank you for being polite. They KNEW they were wrong. In this situation, I am not going to get into a big thing with this drunk and his friends and his bar. How does that benefit me… ? This guy could have come back with a weapon and threatened me… how do I know? He’s drunk!

The issue along Alki is simple – the ‘hood doesn’t want nor like the nightlife – and parking down there is atrocious… so I doubt you will ever see this embraced by the City or the neighbors.

One thing you can do is park on side streets and walk – but that could be a ways. Maybe take the bus down there or a Taxi… thats what I would do (and have done) to go down to Alki in the summertime.

[dazzelspace]

I could care less if I am “removed” or “disallowed” from posting here. I apologize for offending anyone. However, people here seem pretty self-absorbed and quite confrontational and rude without any cause! Can’t people disagree in a civil fashion? Anyway, for y’alls information, the authorities – whom I have spoken with a number of times regarding this incident – are currently investigating this and were very interested in what went on there. It is not worth any of my time to defend myself to this lot – you have your own thing here and I am not welcome. No problem. This situation with this fellow who had been sitting in the Admiral… according to their on-duty staff that day – they told me he was there drinking over 6 glasses of wine daily – that is how I know this – not from being there daily myself… it will be resolved, as they have been or will be visited by the Liquor Control Board. I know a lot of people who have worked in pubs and clubs and bars… and they were all nodding in total understanding of this issue. It is always tough for a business to deal with this – but they HAVE TO. Most bar staff tell me they simply won’t tolerate regulars who drive. They cut them off after a max of 2 drinks. It is a different matter if they know the bar patron is NOT driving. I think that is the responsible thing here that staff at the Admiral were choosing to ignore in this case. I am hopeful they will fix this problem with this guy and all. The Admiral has always been a great neighborhood place, one bad apple shouldn’t ruin that.

[vincent]

House: Its a amusing attempt to show hypocrisy.

You seem to be advocating the nanny state cart away a piece of private property on public land because they are leaving it out past the 72 hour rule. Which reminded me of the recent conflict at volunteer park where the neighbors were complaining about the noise from drums during the day.

So if they move it every 71 hours thats fine? so worst case is you get a 72 hour vacation from seeing it every once and awhile. best case is you get someone else’s stuff carted away to impound because you decided it was ugly.

I agree they seem to be playing the system and its obviously annoying, ( and I am sure its ugly) but as the self described conservative you should be a little more open to criticism than to cut straight to insults, especially on the internet.

ps jan: if I was shooting for flames it would be far more colorful of a post and would probably include language like a**hat and the occasional ad hominem attack. I actually look forward to comparing notes with house at the pub on subjects such as creative tax write offs and the best shot shells for home defense.

[Anonymous]

Well it would help if you had sound NR :) The only benefit to videos sometimes is to hear a person in their own words rather than someone’s interpretation of their words. I have to admit, unless a link is super important to the topic, I don’t always click on them. In this discussion format, I like to hear what my *neighbors* are thinking as opposed to the media.

I try to leave links that are more for follow-up to those interested, rather than the whole point. But there are times that someone else on youtube or a blog says what I’m feeling much better than I could.

[Anonymous]

JenV – That sounds awesome! I would absolutely LOVE that!

I thought we were all trying to get one organized before, but I guess it just fell through.

Well, I say let’s plan one!

Anyone else interested? Come on elgrego, you have to join us!!!

[Anonymous]

Wow, square eyes! What a success story! I’m glad that you were able to meet some great friends!

I actually am lucky in the sense that I have met some really great people just from this blog! Thanks, again, TR!!!

When I’m at work, I have to, more often than not, go it alone at hotel bars. Maybe it’s because everyone in a hotel bar is away from home, but I’ve never had trouble meeting people or having a good conversation while in other parts of the country.

Because I’ve gotten very used to “flying solo”, starting conversation is not difficult for me. I would never describe myself as an introvert.

I don’t know. Maybe there is something of a Seattle Freeze (of course, no one from this blog would ever be accused of such), but my experiences, when I’ve actually gone out for that sole purpose, have not been very good. I’m wondering if it is the places I have tried. This is why I was wondering if there are particular happy hours that are good for having random conversation with different, new people.