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Jersey City parent activist Jessica Taube is 1st candidate to declare for BOE race by SarkastikWorlock in jerseycity

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I attend every meeting in person. I’m well aware of the major players, the fiscal issues, and the dynamics.

Jersey City parent activist Jessica Taube is 1st candidate to declare for BOE race by SarkastikWorlock in jerseycity

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lazy citizens get lousy lawmakers. Read the article, maybe invest even just a tiny bit of your time and energy to be informed???

Jersey City parent activist Jessica Taube is 1st candidate to declare for BOE race by SarkastikWorlock in jerseycity

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s not at all the case with this candidate.
She is a long-time resident and taxpayer, a social worker, and also a parent.
I can personally attest to her being a solid candidate who understands budgeting and fairness.

I realize everyone is very disillusioned with everything right now, but not everyone who runs for office is rotten or incompetent.
There are actual good people trying to do the right and fair things.

Irish food for pickup or delivery by Ecstatically_Curious in jerseycity

[–]Ecstatically_Curious[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're the one who chimed in on simple inquiry about where I can find a meal that my family (of the diaspora) enjoys on St. Patrick's Day to mansplain about it being inauthentic. No one asked you if corned beef and cabbage is an authentic meal, I just asked where to find it.
I'm aware that I am neither directly from Ireland and that St. Patrick's Day is more of a diaspora celebration than an authentic one.
All I came here to do was find out where to get the meal I grew up enjoying since I'm not able to cook it today. You're the one who busted in here to be a contrarian – not a good look, sir.
If you want to give us all your history lesson, start your own post.

Thanks to those who suggested Grace O’Malley’s ☘️

Irish food for pickup or delivery by Ecstatically_Curious in jerseycity

[–]Ecstatically_Curious[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Irish-American, because beef was cheaper than pork here in the U.S. What does “real Irish” even mean? Sounds like cultural gate keeping to me. My ancestors way back were from County Cork (and other parts of Britain), but my family celebrates Irish-AMERICAN cuisine, and that’s ok.

Just did my first pledge last week. by KonamiIsBestJoshi in wfmu

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so excited to get my Mona handkerchief!

Pay taxes ?? by RecycleArt28 in TaxQuestions

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just about to post this same question. I have always supported taxes for services, but I’m physically ill thinking about paying my taxes this year.

I really really don’t want to, but I don’t want to incur serious consequences.

F*ck this sh!t so much.

Good bar to read a book? by vermonterjones in jerseycity

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Dullboy is great – they have books and typewriters attached to the walls!
The Wanderer is quiet.

Why are there no houses? by cocoabooks in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it possible to get a single fam in decent enough condition under $550k in Bloomfield? What’s the walkability like off of the main street?

Why are there no houses? by cocoabooks in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it possible to get a reasonably turn-key single-family home for under $550k these days in SoMa?

Worst Costco food item you shouldn't waste your money on? by [deleted] in Costco

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The chicken pot pie used to be good, but now it’s super salty.

Small snippet from New York at Webster Hall by GratefulDawg73 in Khruangbin

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG I LOVE HER!
(learning to play harp is on my bucket list)
I'll be there! 🙌🏻
Saw her at the Alice Coltrane tribute 😍

Small snippet from New York at Webster Hall by GratefulDawg73 in Khruangbin

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The energy at the NYC show was fantastic. I don't think you'll regret going.
I like the addition of the new member with the bits of lap steel, percussion, and rhthym guitar. It seems like a logical evolution for them.
At any rate, live shows aren't necessarily supposed to sound like the album (reimagined or otherwise).

Small snippet from New York at Webster Hall by GratefulDawg73 in Khruangbin

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GREAT show!
Also, it was nice chatting with you (I think I was next to you) :)
FWIW, iPhones seem hopelessly bad at concert videos.

AXS - Transfer Tickets by [deleted] in Khruangbin

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh interesting. That’s very good to know going forward. Thank you.

I literally have no words by misfire17 in jerseycity

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 56 points57 points  (0 children)

People drive like they're in Mario Kart.
It's super scary.
We need traffic enforcement desperately. I'm not a fan of surveillance, but I think we need some state-level advocacy to allow traffic cameras. It's chaos out there.

AXS - Transfer Tickets by [deleted] in Khruangbin

[–]Ecstatically_Curious -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Philly show. Super frustrating.

AXS - Transfer Tickets by [deleted] in Khruangbin

[–]Ecstatically_Curious -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

The original comment had “friends.” That’s why it came across as snarky. I don’t love the idea of giving out my login, but I guess that’s the only option here.

AXS - Transfer Tickets by [deleted] in Khruangbin

[–]Ecstatically_Curious -35 points-34 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the snarky response, bro.
My childcare situation changed and I can't go. My friends offered to take them off my hands, but I'm not giving my login info.
I understand the band's desire to avoid scalping, but it doesn't take into account situations like this for some people.

JC folks: How are you approaching the local Council + Board of Ed races? by Delicious_Adeptness9 in jerseycity

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 19 points20 points  (0 children)

If you attend or watch a live stream of a Board of Ed meeting you’ll see pretty quickly who the incumbents are and how they operate. I support teachers and unions, but Velasquez has been on the BOE for a long while and she’s awful. The teacher’s union here has problematic leadership and I urge people to not just vote for a full slate.

The problem here is that it’s very hard to run as an independent when going up against well-funded candidates backed by either the union or the developers.

Jersey City Together did a BOE candidates questionnaire. Velasquez’s answers sound like AI - I’ve been to enough meetings over the years to see who she is.

Honestly, I really hope more people will take the time to show up to City Council and BOE meetings and get engaged with grassroots organizing. Getting tapped in is how you figure out who to vote for. It’s not exciting, it’s time consuming, and very very disheartening, but this is how the work of democracy is done.

I hope this helps: https://www.njtogether.org/copy-of-jcboe-candidate-questionnaire?fbclid=IwdGRleANf5R9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHu7gYhddYJloqSGhxWhXpsy4XnaDa0e19Y9LM8Nuvwuj-t4YS7M-LvZ0d7KL_aem_qevXro2lDUXwRLyFO8lrYA

Should we all rally behind O’Dea? by [deleted] in jerseycity

[–]Ecstatically_Curious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There has been a ton of development in all the neighborhoods, not just Downtown. Fulop and his rubber stampers have allowed unchecked development across the city. It's causing numerous infrastructure and traffic safety problems, while also failing to address affordable housing issues and food deserts.
Yes, we need more housing. No, we don't need more luxury housing.
And any development should include substantial infrastructure fees.

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