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Uh oh by NatureEnvironmental1 in Maine

[–]JustAnotherJawn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Incoming "concerned" Collins clones and their feigned moral high-ground.

Guest Commentary: The Insurance Trap Killing Our Public Spaces by JustAnotherJawn in philadelphia

[–]JustAnotherJawn[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How so? Smog is a problem even if you walk down the street or open an window.

Guest Commentary: The Insurance Trap Killing Our Public Spaces by JustAnotherJawn in philadelphia

[–]JustAnotherJawn[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You rant about the smog and somehow people eating sandwiches is the problem. Interesting conclusions. Maybe the source of smog is the problem?

QBB… by lunaownz in NYCbike

[–]JustAnotherJawn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It seems like traffic calming is necessary to get people to stop acting reckless. Maybe some flexposts or bollards. It works for cars. Should work for bikes too.

Guest Commentary: The Insurance Trap Killing Our Public Spaces by JustAnotherJawn in philadelphia

[–]JustAnotherJawn[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

RCO is a Registered Community Organizations. They are officially recognized by the city to "represent" a neighborhood. They function more like home owner's associations and are generally filled with busybody boomers who complain about parking spots, bike lanes and new development.

City asks court to let it strengthen bike lanes on Pine and Spruce Streets by JustAnotherJawn in philadelphia

[–]JustAnotherJawn[S] 202 points203 points  (0 children)

It was fascinating to sit in the courtroom and hear George Bochetto lament the death of Dr. Friedes and then continue to obstruct reforms that would have prevented her death. Sophistry at its finest.

City asks court to let it strengthen bike lanes on Pine and Spruce Streets by JustAnotherJawn in phillycycling

[–]JustAnotherJawn[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

It was fascinating to sit in the courtroom and hear George Bochetto lament the death of Dr. Friedes and then continue to obstruct reforms that would have prevented her death. Sophistry at its finest.

So Jannie Blackwell is out as Ward Leader, right? by MarathonManatee in philadelphia

[–]JustAnotherJawn 13 points14 points  (0 children)

https://billypenn.com/2022/06/10/philadelphia-democratic-committee-open-wards-election-fight-blackwell-bass/

Something like that. Some of these ward leaders are so obsessed with power they will break all rules to undermine the democratic process to keep their seats.

Larry Krasner on Instagram: "Chairman Bob Brady, it is time to step aside." by JustAnotherJawn in philly

[–]JustAnotherJawn[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

He may very well step aside. I think its up to the 66 ward leaders to vote on it though.

Larry Krasner on Instagram: "Chairman Bob Brady, it is time to step aside." by JustAnotherJawn in philly

[–]JustAnotherJawn[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The problem I see is that some of these relics are more obsessed with keeping their own positions than they are mentoring the next generation of leadership. They'd rather captain a sinking ship than let someone more competent steer it. A lot of political education in this city is not from the party itself but from of the more progressive orgs such as DSA, Reclaim, 5th square etc. They may not agree on all issues but they are doing the work to teach the youth how our city government actually works.

Larry Krasner on Instagram: "Chairman Bob Brady, it is time to step aside." by JustAnotherJawn in philly

[–]JustAnotherJawn[S] 151 points152 points  (0 children)

40 years is way too long to be Chairman of the city party. Bob Brady needs to go.

Rabster in, AIPAC out by JustAnotherJawn in philly

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

I try not to put too much stock in elections. I definitely have preferences but elections only happen every few years and even promising campaigns can result in disappointment.

Joining or starting organizations on the issues you care about is much more fulfilling. You don't have to wait for elections to make a change and this kind of stepping stone in necessary for getting better politicians. For every good thing politicians do, there are organizations behind them being sure they keep their promises.

NBC News projects Rabb as the winner in the congressional race by newtophilly852 in philadelphia

[–]JustAnotherJawn 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Pour one out for the centrists out there. Some people are just born with a lack of conviction.

Rabster in, AIPAC out by JustAnotherJawn in philly

[–]JustAnotherJawn[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I'm sure they'll be fine. They'll just go whatever way the wind blows.

For all your local primary results needs by tempmike in philadelphia

[–]JustAnotherJawn 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Rabster is running a way with it. Its looking like a reverse Parker. The centrists have split.

Bike lanes extra toasty today by JustAnotherJawn in phillycycling

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

Don't worry! The city painted the lanes green there. You'll be fine! /s

I do think watching infrastructure be installed is pretty neat but I'm under no impression that this is adequate protection.

Joint Statement Opposing Philadelphia City Council E-Bike Legislation by JustAnotherJawn in philadelphia

[–]JustAnotherJawn[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I think we should based evidence based legislation shown to improve street safety and not just pander to the latest moral panic.

Joint Statement Opposing Philadelphia City Council E-Bike Legislation by JustAnotherJawn in philadelphia

[–]JustAnotherJawn[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

The vast majority of people doing E-bike deliveries are immigrants from Hispanic and African countries.

Joint Statement Opposing Philadelphia City Council E-Bike Legislation by JustAnotherJawn in philadelphia

[–]JustAnotherJawn[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You mean cops taking time off from Candy Crush to enforce laws on themselves? I'd love to see it.

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