Couple of things
- Wow. Max Burns's logic is incredibly faulty. He claims that if Democrats take control of Congress, then regardless of John Barrow's 'independent' status (as the latter claimed in the debate), than a rash of far left policies will be enacted. Not only is that patently false, but it also fails in light of the reality of Georgia's congressional delegation. If Barrow wins, the allocation stays the same. If Barrow wins, he's vowed to be 'independent' which means, according to such logic which Burns even conceded, he may even vote with Republicans on some issues, which would put the delegation in the same status as it currently exists. Ultimately Burns was saying what letter is next to your name is vastly more important than the actual beliefs, views and ideologies you possess ... it's incredibly crass and brazenly political, but at least the man came out and said it.
- This is awesome. I'm very glad to see this many people turn out to volunteer their services to a variety of agencies designed to assist those living in poverty in this community.
- Don't think our musical discussion is done yet. We all added some songs, and Meims made some strong contributions to the conversation.
- Following up on what I talked about briefly yesterday, alcohol-related arrests over the weekend were marginally up - from 71 to 80 - but fewer students were cited. Figure that one out anti-student folks.
- Keeping this going ... the Athens Banner-Herald editorial calls for common-sense enforcement of the laws, which I agree with, but perpetuates this myth that we have a massive underage drinking problem. Again ... 40 student arrests out of, potentially, 10,000 people flooding downtown over the weekends is .004 percent. Listen, underage kids drinking ain't good, nor is irresponsible overconsumption of alcohol. But, follow the editorial's advice and merely enforce the laws on the books, and it'll start to work out. We don't need a whole new litany of rules out there to simply confuse more folks, and it's a shame that we have sensationalist letters like this one by Lee Adams which portray downtown Athens-Clarke County as hell on earth.
- Though it mildly pains me to say it ... I miss Johnny Damon ... and Bill Mueller ... and Keith Millar ... and Pedro Martinez.
- I think it's really good that developers are working with the residents of the neighborhoods along Prince Avenue for this potential mixed-use development, but dare I ask how in the world do these people have that much sway? I mean, if someone wanted to build something like that near where I lived, do you think they'd care what my little 'ole neighborhood thought?
- Dude, by the way, that Lee Adams fella lives in Ila.
- This is awesome. I'm very glad to see this many people turn out to volunteer their services to a variety of agencies designed to assist those living in poverty in this community.
- Don't think our musical discussion is done yet. We all added some songs, and Meims made some strong contributions to the conversation.
- Following up on what I talked about briefly yesterday, alcohol-related arrests over the weekend were marginally up - from 71 to 80 - but fewer students were cited. Figure that one out anti-student folks.
- Keeping this going ... the Athens Banner-Herald editorial calls for common-sense enforcement of the laws, which I agree with, but perpetuates this myth that we have a massive underage drinking problem. Again ... 40 student arrests out of, potentially, 10,000 people flooding downtown over the weekends is .004 percent. Listen, underage kids drinking ain't good, nor is irresponsible overconsumption of alcohol. But, follow the editorial's advice and merely enforce the laws on the books, and it'll start to work out. We don't need a whole new litany of rules out there to simply confuse more folks, and it's a shame that we have sensationalist letters like this one by Lee Adams which portray downtown Athens-Clarke County as hell on earth.
- Though it mildly pains me to say it ... I miss Johnny Damon ... and Bill Mueller ... and Keith Millar ... and Pedro Martinez.
- I think it's really good that developers are working with the residents of the neighborhoods along Prince Avenue for this potential mixed-use development, but dare I ask how in the world do these people have that much sway? I mean, if someone wanted to build something like that near where I lived, do you think they'd care what my little 'ole neighborhood thought?
- Dude, by the way, that Lee Adams fella lives in Ila.
posted by Jmac at 7:04 AM
3 Comments:
RE the Prince Ave development, from a practical perspective, it's a matter of how much stink a neighborhood can make before the planning commission and the county commission, therefore potentially damning the project.
The medical office building that was proposed was a good example. The proposed building was, while I hesitate to say monstrosity, well out of scale for the location. Much of the neighborhood was opposed, and was vocal in its opposition (note the "angry" descriptor in the ABH article, with the connotation that the neighborhood is a bunch of wild-eyed against-all development hippies). The project was almost certainly going to be rejected by the Commission, so the developers withdrew their request before that could happen.
Working with the neighborhood early on, in addition to being the right thing to do, is good business, becuase it will smooth the process for the developer.
The neighborhood has shown an ability and a willingness, since at least the 1999-2000 ARMC proposal/fight/detente, to mobilize quickly in opposition to projects that are clearly out of whack in the neighborhood.
Darren
Jmac referenced the musical discussion we were having and just so no one misses the serious PWN3AGE I commit against Meimi and Jmac, I want to direct you all to the comments for that post.
Like I don't know the difference between Whoomp and Whoot. N***a Please.
I particularly enjoy the bit of Adams' letter at the end, where he says, basically, that none of what he's proposing will work anyway.
So, um, what was the point, there, Ila-boy?
Lovie
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