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[Ken]

Add: email Jackie. She keeps track of memberships and sends the newsletter. This is always a busy time for her. You should be getting the newsletter if it was processed correctly. Member names are also printed in the margins of the newsletter. Wait I have one…

You are listed as a “friend” rather than down on the members page with us cheapskates.

Call

935-9683

or email jdupras@quidnunc.net

http://www.34dems.org/org_e-board.htm#dupras

And ask if your on the newsletter mailing list. You can come to the meeting and vote for Secretary and treasurer. Jackie always needs volunteers to help send out the newsletter as well and since I never show up, I am hoping some other dedicated democrats can take up my slack.

Also note, Dues start over on January 1st each year so we have to pays again for the next year.

We spent everything we took in except January’s rent on the hall and the cost of mailing the newsletter but it got us the desired results. :)

Mostly. Next time we take the 8th district!

[HMC Rich]

Catlbob (very clever name!) Sharkansky going off about her tax matter was not relevant since she explained and took care of the matter. He brought out a flame-thrower piece saying she LIED. After 8 years of hearing that term, I am tired of it from both sides.

Yeah, there was an agenda regarding King County Elections from Sound Politics. It is good Horse.. and Sound (plus the Times, Stranger, etc..) are giving us the info.

Gotta get back to work.

[WSB]

We’ve already received a note about this and will be stopping by this morning to inquire. The Delridge shop was indeed an expansion of the Alki store but they also had discussed expanding out to franchises. I checked the business licenses database but the new name isn’t there so far.

[charlabob]

Would any of the Republicans on these forums be willing to share info about how Committeepeople, PCOs (do you have those) and other local officials get chosen? I’ve never seen anything about monthly meetings for the district, or anything else. I do remember a contested race when Luke Esser was elected, but other than that, it’s pretty quiet. It would be interesting and might even help you garner more recruits.

If I were a Republican, I’m not sure I’d know how to get involved in the same way Dems do (loudly and opinionatedly — the way I like it.)

[BobLoblaw]

From what I gather reading back through the posts, here’s where I think we stand, and what I can offer:

* Drop off your shoes at Full Tilt or HotWire between now and the early evening of Jan. 20

* I’ll swing by on the evening of Jan. 20 to collect the donations

* Will deposit them the next day at Edie’s, for distribution to Soles 4 Souls

New or gently used shoes of all sizes are appreciated. I think Soles 4 Souls is best because it allows maximum variation in size and variety.

Lora and Fulltilt: I’ll be in touch to see if you would like a donation box and signage.

WSBers: Please spread the word as well as you can. Due to work, life, etc., I’m really not able to devote a ton of time to this. But would love to follow through on the above plans.

Sound good?

[charlabob]

Bump.

Yes! Sign me up — I used to belong to a “Nation” discussion group (from the Nation Magazine) and we talked about this a lot. One of the first things I, personally, would like to talk about is white privilege/inequity versus class privilege/inequity. I *suspect* that’s going to be a hot topic within and without the new administration.

(I’m disappointed you got no response–and hopeful that there were PMs from people who didn’t want to unleash the hounds of denial by perpetuating this thread.)

Could any Unitarians tell us if you have these going?

[Synergy3k]

maybe try for a Friday next time? :) I wanted to go, but since I don’t get home from work until 9:30 I figured that would be more than fashionably late. ;) I’d love to meet some new people!

[c@lbob]

Nothing wrong about quoting Sound Politics, although they have had a vendetta on against KC elections for over four years now. Sharkansy was wrong, once more, about Huff’s lack of transparency. He says that anytime one of his endless public records requests is denied, reduced, or otherwise moderated so as not to interrrupt processing of other voters’ requests. The investigation of tab equ;ipent was totally transparent and public. The county made put out a RFP, and Diebold (Premier Election Systems) won the bid. KC has audited all its vote gathering equipment every election, on no irregularities have been found, so far. If a machine acts up, I’m confidenct KC will detect it.

You didn’t mention Sound Politics’ screed about a tax matter that Huff had a few years ago, I suppose you acknowledge that a dispute with the IRS that you win is nothing to keep you from public office, particularly if you already paid all your taxes.

Goldy’s analysis of Irons’ resume may not please you, but the Times’ whitewash of him didn’t please me. That’s what makes a horserace.

[What The]

You can pick up the wifi signal from the Admiral Pub next door at the Pagoda Room.

Or does “Wifi” mean “Wiffle Ball”? If that’s the case than same applies above.

[wingme]

The only time I ever drank that vile stuff I woke up the next day with more than just a hangover (no, not what you’re thinking!) There was this hat, this very nice promotional baseball hat…solid black, silver Jaeger logo (6-point stag with cross), adjustable leather band. Never been worn (well maybe once) as I get queasy and head-achey just looking at it. Free to any Jaeger-mister/ms. who wants it. PM me.

[HMC Rich]

Thanks and thanks for the blog. You guys do a fabulous job. Thanks for the forum also.

[HMC Rich]

Hello kids. Darn it, I wanted to start watching the Jack Bauer power hour but you guys made this interesting. I just got home and put the toddler to bed. It has been a busy day. Not all of us are Rich, privileged and stupid Neo-Cons. Although I am Rich I am not wealthy. In fact I am working on my second million…I gave up on the first. Boo, Hiss.

NR and BDG. You see it in the posts. Blindness to just one cause. Baa Baa Baa. In November I heard Obaaama, Obaaaama. Sorry, just a little right wing humor.

The superior air of left wing politics drips with derision and insults and some of you do not know you are even doing it. (That last statement was probably the strongest anti-liberal statement I have made.) Ever watch the Star Trek movie with Ricardo Montalban. Some (democrats) remind me of Khan!!!!

Shall I use Sound Politics to attack Ms. Huff? There are plenty of links on the internet to show some discrepancies. I think not. Others can look them up like this one…

http://www.soundpolitics.com/archives/008871.html

Read the links embedded for a little more info.

Or since I am so busy like this one… http://www.bradblog.com/?p=4463

I’m exhausted but there’s this one too…

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2004020803_elections18m.html

Like I said she has some issues. She has had some success too. She is also partisan whether you like it or not, or I could give her the benefit of the doubt and say she is a tough cookie. Anyway, I never did hear any word about Sims patronage of like Democrats thinking about running and then withdrawing or not filing. Typical. Now, just to be fair to her, I give you this tasty tidbit because us Republicans do play fair (well most of the time) … http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/312339_elections20.html

I need a drink. That was hard.

Actually it is great fun. Joust, jab, block, counter. I must admit I usually don’t get first, but I tire the opposition out a bit. Since I am a partisan of the right, I am outnumbered and out shouted, but sometimes people see the light. (I think I just made myself ill with that one).

Instead of Goldy how about a little more fair and balanced (Love Ya Rupert) report from the Times. I think this is a fair article.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2002583749_irons26m.html

The HA article was an entertaining article but only shows the parents (and a decidedly Democrap (sic((and wrong)) outlook.

As for my reference to 2004, I did not infer that she was part of that but anyone since then needed to be relatively well behaved. I’m not the only one who questioned this office. How about the Justice Department!!! http://www.politicker.com/justice-dept-monitoring-king-county-elections.

In conclusion it seems reasonable to take a look at the candidates and not just take someone’s word for it. I really wasn’t anti-Huff, but I wasn’t for her. I am still undecided but with arm propped on fence you know which way I am leaning. I like you too JoB. Can’t wait to see you.

Disclaimer: My jabs about liberals are just silly generalizations used to spice up the post. I try to write as if you are a sister or brother. We may mix it up once in awhile but when all is said and done, I just want people to be happy and I would be very upset if I did hurt someone’s feelings. If I do please let me know and I will attac….apologize to you. Goodnight. 24 is calling. Oh wait, I have written this for too long. I will be watching Desperate Housewives with my Sweetheart. What us soft hearted Conservatives do to be nice to the ones we love. Enjoy the bacon.

[WSB]

Another rule it seems I have to restate.

If you are suspended from posting, don’t try to get around it by registering a new account. It’s traceable. And that account, unlike a suspended original account, will be deleted.

[Ken]

Every couple of years, after a general election, the district leadership is dissolved and new leaders are elected. Between presidential elections the leadership is usually re-elected as long as things are still on pretty much an even keel.

After a presidential election is usually when change happens. The 34th district re org happens Wednesday January 14th at the Hall at Fauntleroy. Even if you can’t vote you should come watch the fireworks.

The leaders and representatives chosen at the district level are how the local party is changed from the bottom up if it is going to. Those elected by the PCO’s can push the majority opinion up through the district, county and state Democratic party.

This is why PCO’s as well as you their constituents, need to pay attention to the candidates for local party offices and let your PCO know if you have an opinion or feel strongly about one candidate or another.

Most of us probably only know them as names and resumes but they all live here in the district (West Seattle, Vashon, White Center and parts of Burien) so there might be some WSB readers who know them and feel like posting a comment supporting them.

The 34th district newsletter has a list with a short CV or comment by each candidate in the January newsletter: (PDF format)

http://www.34dems.org/Docs2009/Newsletter-January-2009.pdf

There seems to be a few more who did not get into the newsletter and I will list the ones I am aware of and hope they can get their message out to all PCO’s to consider.

Lisa Plymate For King County Committeewoman, 34th LD

Kim Becklund – 1st Vice Chair

PCO’s should have there email request for support in their inboxes. Anyone who wants it forwarded to them should drop me an email request.

Now is a good time to join the 34th district Democrats and a new online application makes it easier to do so.

http://www.34dems.org/members-join.htm

The candidates endorsed by the outgoing chair are listed in Ivans final ” Chair Report”

http://www.34dems.org/news_chair.htm

Members can vote for the Secretary and treasurer spots but the rest can only be voted on by elected PCO’s

I am not sure why but the newsletter seems to say that those elected as write in PCO in August cannot vote in this re-org.

Questions? Comments?

[WSB]

Yes, I will change it. Takes a little time to go into the system, it’s not an easy fix like changing a post title or something, it’s templates that are somewhat buried in the database, and always a risk of screwing something up so I need to do it in the dead of night. It’ll be Politics.

[JoB]

CB.. sorry about that.. an excursion was followed by an impromptu nap:)

if i had to choose one of the tunnel options right now.. it would be the first av tunnel option…

either way i hope the governor’s office overrules the task force recommendation for two 4 lane one ways with times lights in the middle of our biggest tourist districts…

that option would undo the work of the last decade to make the waterfront walkable…

[captainDave]

JoB:

I am not clear why the Port of Seattle is really all that good for the local economy. The number of people they employ per ton of freight is declining every year. It only takes a fraction of the number of stevedores that was once required to unload a ship before containerized freight. The goods being unloaded are largely headed for other parts of the country. The port makes a tidy little profit on the handling costs, which they turn around and spend on expansion projects that employ people only for short periods of time during construction. The Port of Seattle is striving to do more with less labor to stay competitive.

There are many who believe we have concluded one of the longest stretches of escalating prosperity in modern times. The disparity between the US and third world countries who make our goods is closing. When we emerge from this economic downturn, the opportunities to exploit lower labor costs in foreign counties will most likely diminish. For those who believe in peak oil theory, shipping costs will be higher per ton as fuel costs increase. When the Mexican mega port in Punta Colonet opens in about 2013 , it will further reduce imports through US West Coast ports by providing a cheaper and faster freight route to the center of the US.

There are a lot of reasons why the Port of Seattle will not sustain the foreign shipping growth it has enjoyed in the past couple of decades. Nor will it be a reliable source of income for any significant number of residents working the docks since more and more of the container handling equipment is becoming automated. The expansion plans for the southern portion of the SR99 viaduct route are no longer valid and should be recast to fit reality now that the bubble has burst. – So, I belive that you may be dead wrong that things have not changed. – Things have changed with regard to the needs of the Port of Seattle.

I do agree with revitalizing the SoDo District. It has the ability to develop into something similar to the San Francisco SoMa district. I think either tunnel plan supports this objective as long as a peaceful surface street corridor from SoDo to the Waterfront and Pioneer Square is maintained. I believe that the upland 6th Ave route will have a slightly better chance of doing this as there would be less thru-traffic congestion around the ball parks.

Aurora like exchange: none of the plans are discussing the elimination of stop lights in the north and south sectors of Aurora Ave. as far as I know. As mentioned before, the SoDo Expressway plan would result in less traffic lights between the 1st Ave bridge than the old route.

When?: I would like to see the whole thing done at once, but I am not an expert on funding. There are smart people behind every solution offered for replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct (except maybe Frank Chopp’s waterfront strip mall). The surface street proponents say that there is enough roads leading in to the city. I personally don’t think that is true. However, (worst case scenario) in the event the state doesn’t find enough money, then it could happen that the upland tunnel route is the least costliest way to go when all is said and done due to the legalities and practicalities. I would much rather have a tunnel built that can be coupled an expressway later, then to maybe end up with a surface street plan and no tunnel because too many difficulties were discovered on the lowland route. I am convinced that a tunnel is the only real solution for Seattle (either bored tunnel route). Having multiple options is a good idea if we don’t want to see it fail.

Reducing Trucks on I-5: For northbound traffic, we were not planning on moving any more truck traffic off I-5 than what already diverts at Tukwilla onto 599. However, we can move a bunch of Burien and West Seattle commuter traffic headed for the east side directly to I-90. Thus reducing I-5 Traffic. We think that truckers will prefer to take the Tube under the city to reach I-90 and Southbound I-5 rather than to use Mercer. Our plan is to use the existing Battery Street Tunnel as an on-and off-ramp (as mentioned earlier). However, it is not clear wether the rework project that SDOT has planned on Mercer Street will be more efficient for Ballard traffic too. Our plan is not requiring any specific work north of the Battery Street Tunnel entrance.

[JoB]

details details ;~)))

but you do have a point.. i like elections and politics then it doesn’t have to change year to year…

[Ken]

or at least change it to 2009 elections.

[jenny12]

Thanks Ken,

I feel very validated! It sounds like you are saying that Comcast is using 3 excuses for my bad phone service:

1. the SNR “upgrade”

2. and the # of t.v.’s bullcrap

3. something about my house being at 30%??.

all of this is a big fat lie or an excuse for my phone quality. If they don’t know how to fix my phone problem, does this mean I could continue to sound like I am underwater and lose dial tone. Wow. That totally bites. :) Time to switch to another service for at least for my phones!

What phone service do you suggest? Sounds like Qwest because you said the copper “sounds the best and is the most reliable.”

then you say: The power for the ring tone and the signal are self contained …and you talk about the “offhook” alarm.

I don’t understand that information, but does it mean anything

bad about Qwest for phones service?

You say: “they started blocking port 25 traffic transiting their network and did not tell their “tech support” drones about it or even explain what it was. (Port 25 is the port all SMTP (mail) servers use)”.

I wonder if this issue is what happened to me: Around Oct of 2007, when I first set up with Comcast, I had a terrible time with my email. The drones and techs were no help at all, and each one said the last guy at the house did the wrong thing.

I finally spent 90 minutes on the phone with a manager. to finally put my email settings at: 587 with no SSL (outgoing) and 110 no SSL (for incoming). It was insane, like you say. I think I had been on 25. Sounds like part of the same mess you talked about above?

With C. Cast email, I get this occasional problem with the outgoing emails. They sit in the outbox or sometimes get

returned for no reason. Do you think this will better with Qwest? Will the overall quality be better? I have heard it is slow.

If I get a Qwest phone, will the sound quality be affected by

whether I keep C.cast internet or get Qwest.

I have an Apple computer, does that affect my what my

best choices for internet service?

So, in the end. I may go to Qwest phone for starters.

Let’s see what you say first!

thank you sooo much,

Jennifer

[changingtimes]

I was thinking of participating in this cause this year…does anyone want to form a team or are already on a team? has anyone done it before?

http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?pagename=homepage

[Ken]

Just in case some one wondered about my opinion…

David Irons is a fool. Being born with a silver spoon in his mouth is not the problem. It all the time he spends pretending he did it all with hard work and determination…

WS has lots of wealthy people who are also Democrats and care about social justice and equal opportunity.

Because the question on the November 08 ballot seemed to make sense to those quite far removed from the political sausage making, we will have to now defend the elections top job from the stealth republicans who want an inside track to disenfranchising the rest of us.

Sherril Huff is the only choice. But note the names of the “non partisan” challengers since some of them will resurface when the Club for Growth and the BIWA start handing out cash to try and capture more “non partisan” judgeships in the next election cycle.

[JoB]

my focus in this thread is on the upcoming elections…

and for those of us who live here.. this election is important.

We voted for the right to elect our elections director… so it’s up to us to take the time and effort to do a responsible job…

In a non-partisan election, that means we have an obligation to do more than check their party affiliations before we post our vote…

and that means discussing the actual qualifications of the applicants…

This article http://tinyurl.com/9wln3g written in 2005 discussing the truth of David Irons claim about his experience and the comments that followed are relevant to this election.

I didn’t post the original link or make the comment in question.. i simply copied and sourced it…

and i followed it with a joke for HMC Rich… I think i know him well enough now to joke with him..but if not, i suspect he will let me know.. he doesn’t seem to be shy:)

I would hate for a moment of levity on my part to be the invitation for others to derail the kind of discussion about the candidates that would make it easier for those reading to post their vote…

One of the things i enjoy most about the WSB forum is the conversationsthat have often come from opposing viewpoints.

I have learned a lot from that conversation.

[Franci]

Other options for quilting/fabric stores are; Pieces in Renton. They are located in the strip mall across the parking lot from Fred Meyer on Rainier Ave S. http://www.piecesquiltshop.com

There is a quilt/fabric store in Ballard too. Its on Market street, west of 24th Ave. I don’t recall the name of this shop.

[Sue]

NR, Justin is “FullTilt” here on the Forum – one of the co-owners of the ice cream place of the same name in White Center.