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[Wes]

What’s with the tags here?

[JoB]

Kayleigh, my hubby and best friend would agree with you.

However… i view some of that differently. I am not sure what to think of her vote on the patriot act but i do know that one can’t look at any congressional vote as standing alone. With an act that was going to pass anyway, did she gain more in the long run from voting yes? I don’t know and i don’t think any of us does.

As for being a board member at WALMART…I personally believe that you have to invest in the system to change it. Did Hilary institute any change at Walmart? I don’t know. But i applaud her for being willing to be part of the system because i believe that is the only way to make changes. And if she did it just for money… then i hope the money she earned brought something worthwhile to her life…because she will have earned it merely by being there.

As for her corporate contributions…If you read much history, you will find that American foreign policy has always been led by American financial interests… corporations. Of course corporations are trying to buy more cooperation by donating to campaigns. But if you don’t have the money for the kind of coverage our media dependent campaigns require… you don’t get elected… and you don’t get to be president without getting elected. it’s that simple. I admire her for doing what it takes to get the job… because sometimes that is what you have to do.

No, Edwards is not getting the kind of coverage his message deserves, but he is also not spending the kind of money in political ads that the other two candidates are and his election results reflect that.

And yes, Hilary does have to “dance with the one who brung her”, but that doesn’t mean she has agreed to date rape. She can still say no when the situation warrants.

I believe that the time for doing battle with corporations as a political tactic passed with the emergence of a true global economy. We need to find a way to be inclusive of corporations… get them to the bargaining tables when “political” solutions are worked out so that they are invested in the long term outcome (the eventual larger profits … not immediate profit) of those policies.

I don’t believe we can do that by being combative.

So that’s why i support Hilary.

And i really appreciate this opportunity to clarify my thinking on why i have made that choice in spite of being pressured daily to change my mind.

Sometimes, it isn’t about the specifics. I have been known to argue any position just for the sport of it… and win… but this one is about my desire for deeper change. I believe everyone loses in a combative environment.

I believe Hilary has learned to work around that environment and i hope that this campaign will teach her to transcend it.

It doesn’t seem to be teaching Bill much… but then maybe that’s my real point:) Sexist to the core:) or maybe just pragmatic.

[Bayou]

I’m looking for an affordable landscaper on the west side. I need some general yard maintenance done and would like to have a stone path set. I’d also like to have a long term landscape plan drawn up. Any suggestions?

[Ken]

I don’t know for sure, but it could be the increased patrols downtown and an aggressive SPD posture in the hotel district in the past year.

There was a recent meeting of convention bookers (I didn’t want to use the word convention twice) in Seattle and some of the comments from the bookers referenced homelessness and panhandling.

Downtown hotel owners are always going to have more influence than Junction merchants, and a lot less empathy.

[Ken]

repost of info from a main page caucus thread:

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A note on the process of the Dem caucus.

This week I called the caucus hot line for clarification on the age of participation issue. I remember in 04 there was mention of 17 year olds being able to caucus but it was pretty much a moot point since I could not even get any of the 18 to 25 set to show up at 9 am on a Saturday no matter what kind of game they talked…

But this year we are seeing a serious increase in the youth turnout in many places across the country.

One aspect of the Dem caucus being used exclusively to choose the delegates rather than the state sponsored primary, is that the parties make the rules. The Republicans seem to be following the state primary rules for the caucus since they are using both for delegates.

The Dems are free to accept caucus input and even votes from those who are 17 now but will be 18 on or before the November general election.

Question 5 of the FAQ makes it semi clear that 17 year olds that will be able to register to vote by November, will be able to vote at the caucus.

Who can participate in their caucus? All registered voters and those who will be 18 at the time of the presidential election can vote at their caucus. You can register to vote at the caucus location and vote in the caucus. Others who are not registered can participate but can not vote.

Those I have talked to at the caucus hot line are interpreting the above somewhat ambiguous language to allow 17 year olds (who according to the Sec of State CANNOT register until they are 18) to fully participate in the caucus.

So If you know any one who will be 18 and a precinct resident and otherwise eligible to vote in November, make sure and bring them along to the caucus

Faq page:

http://www.wa-democrats.org/index.php?page=display&id=266

Addenum note: This years caucus starts at ONE PM on Saturday afternoon so even those who might have stayed up a bit too late on Friday can attend. I am pretty sure there will also be FREE COFFEE :)

[flowerpetal]

Thanks Ken. Your diligence and knowledge have been superior. When the Democrats take back the White House you should receive at least an ambassordship appointment… even if it is only to be Ambassador of West Seattle. Thanks again.

[Ken]

Flowerpetal:

I think I detailed the 17year old voting issue on a caucus thread on the main page. I will post it again here in a few just to keep it all together. The question above concerned children/students who are residents of a precinct, but not old enough to vote for a preference or delegates but still might wish to accompany a parent and even speak if time and the chair allows.

You are correct that those who will be 18 on or before the date of the November general election, can , by Dem party rules, fully participate in the caucus.

The language in the documents used to run the caucus were vague enough that I requested a statement from the state party as well as confirming the inflexible nature of the Sec of states requirement for the primary. For example, those who will be 18 on or before Nov GE, can fully participate in the Dem caucus. Only those who are 18 on the date of the primary and registered (15 day advanced I think) can vote in the Primary (which is choosing 1/2 the republican delegates and 0 of the Democratic delegates).

According the the Sec of States office, the Republican party is following the 18 and registered rule for both the primary and the Republican caucus.

I am pretty sure it never occoured to the Republicans that there could be a “youth vote” on their side.

[flowerpetal]

I understand from a Seattle Times news article today that 17 year olds can vote at the caucus if, and only if that 17 y.o. will be 18 years old by election day in November.

[flowerpetal]

I have on more than one ocassion seen free horse manure on Craigslist in the free section. Rabbit doo is good too if you know someone with a rabbit hutch they are often happy to have you come by and shovel up the neat little pellets.

[JohnM]

ace,

Were their prices reasonable? Like would have an idea of how much per square foot?

[Kayleigh]

This election cycle is far too important to be determined by personality (real or imagined personality characteristics) or even race or sex.

Edwards was a trial attorney; he knows how to broker deals. He also was a U.S. Senator; he’s no stranger to how the system works. That he will compromise his ideals is a given; all politicans do to some extent. But he has less motivation to than Hillary or Obama; check out his campaign contributions:

http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/contrib.asp?id=N00002283&cycle=2008.

I understand that we have needed a woman president for roughly 200 years. (shhhh, I think women are the stronger sex! ;-)) But her being a woman does not earn my forgiveness for her vote for the Patriot Act, or her serving on the Wal-Mart board, or her record of corporate campaign contributions:

http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.asp?CID=N00000019&cycle=2008

[AdamOnAlki]

As a life-long West Seattle resident (except for those four-years away at college) I have become a little bit startled by the seemingly large growth in homeless in West Seattle. Growing up, it was incredibly rare to run across a person lacking abode while walking through The Junction, but it seems that is no longer the case. This is not a slam against that segment of our population, as I actually have a very large heart for those vagabonds, but I was wondering if anyone else has noticed this shift?

[JoB]

call me sexist if you will. I suffered enough from the effects of sexism in my life to feel justified in turning the tables a little.

but… it’s not just about her sex.

Sometimes it’s not just about campaign promises either. I admit Edwards sounds great. I love his idealism.

But let’s be real. Our government doesn’t consist of just a president… they can only lead if they can get the congress to follow. Edwards will have to compromise his idealism if he wants to get anything accomplished.. just like any candidate will. What shows us that he will know how to do that and still deliver on any of his goals?

With Hilary, you get what you see. Someone who understands corporate America. Someone who understands how deals in congress are brokered. Someone who knows she will have to pay as much attention to the appearance of compromise as to the compromise itself to get anything done.

And someone the American press will watch like a hawk.

and, oh yeah, she’s a chick;-) is that cool or what!

[add]

Agree with Kayleigh on the media’s impact on Edwards as a candidate .. I wonder if he would consider another VP role?

[acemotel]

There’s a place I just found at 4528 Fauntleroy. I needed a shirt done in less than 24 hours, and was heading to Wardrobe Cleaners, but couldn’t take a left turn and ended up at West Seattle Cleaners, just a few doors away. They did the rush job for no extra cost. The owner (?) was extremely friendly and personable, and the shirt looked great. It seems they do the shirts in house. And it cost about $1.70, maybe a bit less. I was very impressed.

[acemotel]

I used Ballard Hardwoods, (not West Seattle), they did a fabulous job.

[k]

hillary all the way!!!!

[Kayleigh]

In my mind, it’s as sexist to vote *for* Hillary just because she’s a woman as it is to *not* vote for her because she’s a woman. And she was on the board of Wal-Mart, for heaven’s sake…how much more corporatist and Republican can you get?

We need someone who with a track record of taking on corporate greed–and winning. The middle class is slowly vanishing (inflation, lack of pensions/retirement, stagnating wages, health care expenses, concentration of wealth, etc.) We need someone to tell corporate America, lobbyists, and the ultra-rich that they can’t always have their way.

One of the many reasons John Edwards earned my support. And I honestly think he would be doing better in the caucuses if the media wasn’t creating/emphasizing a horserace between Obama and Clinton, effectively shutting Edwards out.

[Erik]

WSMom –

West Seattle Nursery has manure. As for ‘greens’ added to the compost heap they include any fresh cut grasses or leaves too. I follow Katherine’s slow method.

[S]

By the way, the person who spoke about Hillary at the 34th Dems meeting was not a great public speaker (I’ll leave it at that), that had a lot to do with the feedback they got from the audience… I was there and it was not a true representation of her supporters, unfortunately… but the person who spoke for Obama did a wonderful job, as a Hillary supporter, I have to give that person credit!

[S]

I say, let’s hear it for her.

This is the first time in my short early-thirties life where we have a woman who is qualified to be president. HOW AMAZINGLY COOL is that?!

I say let’s make history and finally do this and get her elected. It can be a really tough for a woman working in a predominantly (and traditionally) world of nearly all men, but she is tough enough yet fair enough to do it effectively.

Obama is wonderful, but as a young voter, I am really hoping for Hillary on this one.

[WSMom]

Hi KatherineL:

Do you have any suggestions of where I can find some horse, cow or rabbit manure? I have used your composting method for the past few years with good results. In addition to your advice, I occasionally will ask the grocery store for bags filled with greens from the produce dept. to add to my compost bin. The extra lettuce leaves and etc make the worms reproduce like crazy. I also get coffee grounds from Starbucks and Tully’s to add to the mix. I have not added manure though, and if I could get some I would.

[JanS]

I am going to try and come by for a little while. I’m not a football fan per se…usually just the Seahawks…but…I have to big TV, so may have some people coming by(and I’d love to see the Patriots have a perfect season..heh)…daughter and her bf, etc…but, I can leave if it’s just them – lol….

[JoB]

WSMom… i bought her book which i will be glad to lend once i read it… and i think both JanS (?)and i will be at the event on the 3rd and we went together.

[JoB]

holy cane.. it sounds as though the 3rd will be a well rounded event. any guys skipping the game to come as well?