This race is a very different situation than the (somewhat unusual) ACC election. Some votes just require 50% and that’s not entirely bad.
Beyond that, I guess I would like to understand from the many (or solo) anonymous poster(s) on this forum why you support your candidate. Specific to your post above:
- What does a “marshmallow soft campaign” consist of? How was Morrison's less "marshmallowy" and why does this influence your vote?
- How specifically do “pretty boy looks” influence your vote? It seems superficial to me, but I'll give your critique point it's due. Please explain why by your presumed estimation, Morrison’s being the uglier candidate makes her more suited for office.
- What are your specific objections to the ECT or Galindo plan? Are you surprised that Galindo's Urban Planning and the Envision Central Texas Plans would be similar since he was a board member at ECT? I’m not terribly abashed by this but you seem to be - are you opposed to someone on council who wants to implement the ECT plan? What is the corresponding/opposing Morrison Plan? Please tell me more about it and why it better addresses the issues facing this city.
- You’re probably correct in saying that New Urbanism doesn’t connect with a lot of people on it’s surface. I can’t tell from your post, though - are you personally opposed to comprehensive urban planning as a means of managing traffic congestion? If yes, why and if no – what is Morrison’s superior proposal to manage traffic congestion and sprawl?
- “we are worried about the price of gas, taxes, safety, good schools, etc…”. Please explain Morrison’s plan to a.) improve the price of gas, b.) lower taxes, c.) improve safety and 4.) increase the quality of schools. While the urban planning mentioned above doesn’t connect with people it does address some of these issues in indirect ways. Please explain how Morrison’s plan would impact these more positively than her opponent’s.
So…to take a page from your own book, please identify yourself and respond – it would be a classy thing to do.
What is really sad is how none of these comments target the big picture. The facts are in. Gas prices are reaching $4.00/gallon. Fuel issues started an entire war. Which we're still fighting. Which innocent people are being killed in. Fuel emissions given off are poisoning our air. Fuel emissions cause smog, and is evident in the sky of Austin, TX. Roads that have to be built take out nature. Last, but not least, traffic is a bitch!
Can someone please explain to me how riding a bicycle is such a bad thing? Cars are convenient and efficient. There are people in this city that have re-arranged their life just so they can ride a bicycle every single day to better your environment. YOURS.
If you're worried at all about the environmental impact of fuel...or if you might not enjoy paying $50-$100 every time you fill up your car, try getting on a bicycle some time. Inhale the fresh air, release those endorphins, and become a child again.
Bike responsibly. Drive responsibly.
Community starts from within. Let's strive together towards a better city.
I am sure that no one posting on this particular blog has ever met any of the individuals listed in this dumb, dumb Dunbar story, has never read the applicable city ordinances, nor has not the slightest idea of what they are talking about.
Much ado about nothing.
Hey, but wait... Didn't the Chronicle profit from this whole thing? I mean, Culleton was buying ads, right? Cha-Ching. And then when people would be expected to snatch up the latest issue with the latest smash mouth ad, couldn't the Chronicle then raise their ad rates? Cha-Ching!
So this phony baloney issue fooled us all and made a select few more money. Sounds like a City Hall Hustler.
Thanks to Ashley for "blogging" the Outlaws. Totally awesome team dedicated to making it to the championship...and with games played like this, we will.05-16-2008
In purely human affairs, such as politics, the issues of right and wrong are just props to motivate and justify. The only thing that matters in this realm is winning and losing.
Meeker and Stanford are now officially serial losers. That's why their former friends and supporters are dropping them like hot irons, and no amount of commenting on obsure blogs will change their situation.
Why haven't there been any stories about the so called Galindo Plan which appears to be a direct rip-off from the Envision Central Texas study.05-16-2008
It's time to stop trying to smear Jason Meeker. He ran a good campaign with the resources he had available. He did not organize any kind of covert campaign and it is ridiculous to assert so. Here's why. The Culleton campaign was an anti-incumbent campaign. It promoted Meeker and Shade and sought to take down Leffingwell and Kim. If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say throw all the bums out, I'd be rich. Plus, there is NO WAY Meeker would willingly want to run with Shade in any manner since all the backers of Shade were also Leffingwell's backers. It makes no sense. And Mark Nathan knows this. This is why he's really slimy for trying to make this stick on Meeker.
So quit trying to tarnish Meeker. He's a fine fellow and he had good ideas. He didn't win, but it was unlikely that he was going to. He had guts to run. No one should run unopposed.
Now, if any of you have any evidence of what you are asserting, offer it up. Otherwise put up or shut up. Your assertions are not credible.
Nice try at deflection. But I was checking out Leffingwell's number of votes, and it is very underwhelming. Compare it with previous mayoral runs and it looks pretty dim. I guess the missed story here is this was Leffingwell's last campaign. Did he ever offer a fresh idea of any sort?05-16-2008
I'm sad to read Mark Savlov's review of Speed Racer because it feels unfair. I want the movie to be judged based on what it is and what it is trying to be: the motion picture version of a cartoon. Did the previews or the Wachowski brothers promise witty dialog or deep, soulful connections between the characters? No! They promised us wild, fast, colorful action. In my opinion, they delivered!
This is the kind of movie meant to evoke a more *visceral* kind of emotion. It's a thrill ride! And the fact that the movie had any more [emotional] depth (it did) than the cartoon is just a bonus. We all know art is subjective, right? Is it fair to judge a cartoon-derivative action film based on character/plot/dialog-driven standards?
Since Brewster's big plan to cover Lee Leffingwell in mud has backfired in such a sordid way, he is now obviously in spin control mode trying to cover his tracks to the dreadful Meeker campaign and the architect of that campaign, his very good friend Jason Stanford. Brewster, if you are ever to be Mayor, you need to be a better judge of character. You are dropping Jason Stanford into the grease about 5 months too late!
And as to the assertion above that Culleton, Meeker and Stanford were doing nothing illegal, they have already been convicted in the Court of Public Opinion and yes they did break a number of laws.
Hey, whatever happened to Dan Rather's son Robin Rather endorsing Meeker? Jason said he would or had nunerous times but the endorsement failed to materialize. What's up with that? Why did so many people hang Jason out to dry? Even BATPAC only did an ad for Morrison and not Jason. Talk about fair weather friends!
05-16-2008
First, we count the votes of people that vote. Period. Wishing other people might vote is foolhardy. You must inspire them to vote, which Meeker clearly failed to do.
Second, Meeker was the direct beneficiary of tens of thousands of illegal campaign donations. He didn't need a staff because Rick "Money Bags" Culleton was paying his staff and paying for his ads in the Chronicle and on TV. Still, he failed miserably.
Meeker even lost Allandale and Crestview! It was a total wipeout.
I think Paco is on to something. He has identified a group of people who are either involved in a criminal conspiracy to break campaign laws or a just a collection of lugnuts. I am torn as to their true character but you know if it stink likes a skunk, it probably is a skunk. All the folks orbiting around the Walmart Messiah, Jason Meeker, sure need to get a bar of soap out and try to get that stink off of themselves. It may never go away...05-16-2008
Harrison Keller showed Austin that he is a classy guy by withdrawing. That is the good news.
Tim Mahoney has declared himself the winner. That is the bad news.
We can't think of a more disastrous person to have to sit on a board with than Tim Mahoney. His primary talent is dropping monkey wrenches into well oiled and functioning machines and then watching it self destruct. Watch out ACC Board, you are going to be in for a very bumpy ride.
So.....we need warning signs for more hazards? I suppose we should put up notice of newly formed pot holes? More signs, more warnings, more regulations, more laws! Take some responsibility. I personally visualize a sign everytime I get onto my motorycycle.."Assholes who cant drive are Everywhere"05-16-2008
I was drinking beer down there and twisted my ankle on those stupid tracks..
forget the people on bikes, you know if a drunk like me is hurting themselves in the entertainment district because of some old half-buried train tracks it's a REAL problem.
Cid should read the tea leaves and withdraw from this race. He is going to be totally washed up at the end of it and will have spent a whole lot of money. The big Mo-mentum is held by Mo-rrison. Cid you ran a marshmellow soft campaign based upon pretty boy looks and the Galindo Plan which is just flat out ripped off stuff from Envision Central Texas and the City's Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. New Urbanism does not really engage a lot of working people. We are worried about other things like the price of gas, taxes, safety, good schools, etc. Please withdraw from this futile run-off, you will be wasting your time, money and our time and money (it cost the City big $ to run a run-off election). Do something classy for once in your life.05-16-2008
Today is National Ride Your Mother Fucking Bike to Work for Once in Your Life Day.
I bet Jason and Mike didn't ride their bikes to work today. Tsk, Tsk.
sincerely,
-arrogant non-helmet wearing bike rider that runs stop signs who wears an iphone-pod while at the same time drinking a triple starbucks and giving you the finger you deserve-guy.
I partially agree with you...but why take your dog on a leash to a leash free area? I mean, usually dogs are in those areas to run around and play with other dogs. I suppose that you could teach a dog that its ok to approach dogs that are not on a leash and not ok to approach leashed dogs.
I've run into the same situation with my unleashed dog going up to a dog on a leash. I call her away if the person doesn't look like she wants them to sniff.
All i'm saying, is avoid the problem and walk on the other side of the lake. TRUST me there are many more leash required areas than leash free areas.
Shocker, do you know Mr. Mahoney? He's a master of the simplistic and sophmoric "us vs them" rhetoric. I know him personally, and I understand why more people voted for other candidates than for him. Let's be honest, he'll be the weakest member of ACC, not only because of his seriously challenged personal skills, but he couldn't even muster a majority of the electorate to support him. I'm certainly more alligned with him politically than Mr. Keller, but to call him a leader is a stretch -- only time will tell.
I do have to say this is a class move by Keller -- Mahoney is more inclined to "crass" moves.
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Beyond that, I guess I would like to understand from the many (or solo) anonymous poster(s) on this forum why you support your candidate. Specific to your post above:
- What does a “marshmallow soft campaign” consist of? How was Morrison's less "marshmallowy" and why does this influence your vote?
- How specifically do “pretty boy looks” influence your vote? It seems superficial to me, but I'll give your critique point it's due. Please explain why by your presumed estimation, Morrison’s being the uglier candidate makes her more suited for office.
- What are your specific objections to the ECT or Galindo plan? Are you surprised that Galindo's Urban Planning and the Envision Central Texas Plans would be similar since he was a board member at ECT? I’m not terribly abashed by this but you seem to be - are you opposed to someone on council who wants to implement the ECT plan? What is the corresponding/opposing Morrison Plan? Please tell me more about it and why it better addresses the issues facing this city.
- You’re probably correct in saying that New Urbanism doesn’t connect with a lot of people on it’s surface. I can’t tell from your post, though - are you personally opposed to comprehensive urban planning as a means of managing traffic congestion? If yes, why and if no – what is Morrison’s superior proposal to manage traffic congestion and sprawl?
- “we are worried about the price of gas, taxes, safety, good schools, etc…”. Please explain Morrison’s plan to a.) improve the price of gas, b.) lower taxes, c.) improve safety and 4.) increase the quality of schools. While the urban planning mentioned above doesn’t connect with people it does address some of these issues in indirect ways. Please explain how Morrison’s plan would impact these more positively than her opponent’s.
So…to take a page from your own book, please identify yourself and respond – it would be a classy thing to do.
Best regards,
Michael
05-17-2008I wanna go for a bike ride by crushinonlane | hide/show
Can someone please explain to me how riding a bicycle is such a bad thing? Cars are convenient and efficient. There are people in this city that have re-arranged their life just so they can ride a bicycle every single day to better your environment. YOURS.
If you're worried at all about the environmental impact of fuel...or if you might not enjoy paying $50-$100 every time you fill up your car, try getting on a bicycle some time. Inhale the fresh air, release those endorphins, and become a child again.
Bike responsibly. Drive responsibly.
Community starts from within. Let's strive together towards a better city.
Krissi Trumeter
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Much ado about nothing.
Hey, but wait... Didn't the Chronicle profit from this whole thing? I mean, Culleton was buying ads, right? Cha-Ching. And then when people would be expected to snatch up the latest issue with the latest smash mouth ad, couldn't the Chronicle then raise their ad rates? Cha-Ching!
So this phony baloney issue fooled us all and made a select few more money. Sounds like a City Hall Hustler.
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Meeker and Stanford are now officially serial losers. That's why their former friends and supporters are dropping them like hot irons, and no amount of commenting on obsure blogs will change their situation.
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So quit trying to tarnish Meeker. He's a fine fellow and he had good ideas. He didn't win, but it was unlikely that he was going to. He had guts to run. No one should run unopposed.
Now, if any of you have any evidence of what you are asserting, offer it up. Otherwise put up or shut up. Your assertions are not credible.
05-16-2008Nice try by guest | hide/show
It's an action flick, Savlov by ScotterMonkey | hide/show
This is the kind of movie meant to evoke a more *visceral* kind of emotion. It's a thrill ride! And the fact that the movie had any more [emotional] depth (it did) than the cartoon is just a bonus. We all know art is subjective, right? Is it fair to judge a cartoon-derivative action film based on character/plot/dialog-driven standards?
05-16-2008BREWSTER KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN FOR MAYOR BY FRYING JASON STANFORD by MOTOR VOTER | hide/show
And as to the assertion above that Culleton, Meeker and Stanford were doing nothing illegal, they have already been convicted in the Court of Public Opinion and yes they did break a number of laws.
05-16-2008Rather not? by guest | hide/show
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Second, Meeker was the direct beneficiary of tens of thousands of illegal campaign donations. He didn't need a staff because Rick "Money Bags" Culleton was paying his staff and paying for his ads in the Chronicle and on TV. Still, he failed miserably.
Meeker even lost Allandale and Crestview! It was a total wipeout.
05-16-2008Paco Weak on American TV and Geography But He Knows Bad People by MUDDY WATERS | hide/show
Keller is a Class Guy by CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | hide/show
Tim Mahoney has declared himself the winner. That is the bad news.
We can't think of a more disastrous person to have to sit on a board with than Tim Mahoney. His primary talent is dropping monkey wrenches into well oiled and functioning machines and then watching it self destruct. Watch out ACC Board, you are going to be in for a very bumpy ride.
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but what about the drunks?! by drunk beer drinker | hide/show
forget the people on bikes, you know if a drunk like me is hurting themselves in the entertainment district because of some old half-buried train tracks it's a REAL problem.
05-16-2008CID GALINDO SHOULD HAVE HALF THE CLASS OF HARRISON KELLER AND WITHDRAW. by MUDDY WATERS | hide/show
There has to be 1,000+ cars on the road for every bike, quit yer Bitchin' by cyrcle jerk | hide/show
I bet Jason and Mike didn't ride their bikes to work today. Tsk, Tsk.
sincerely,
-arrogant non-helmet wearing bike rider that runs stop signs who wears an iphone-pod while at the same time drinking a triple starbucks and giving you the finger you deserve-guy.
05-16-2008guest said... | hide/show
I've run into the same situation with my unleashed dog going up to a dog on a leash. I call her away if the person doesn't look like she wants them to sniff.
All i'm saying, is avoid the problem and walk on the other side of the lake. TRUST me there are many more leash required areas than leash free areas.
05-16-2008Principle? by guest | hide/show
I do have to say this is a class move by Keller -- Mahoney is more inclined to "crass" moves.
05-16-2008Great Article by AndrewLynch | hide/show