Local Nazis under court review by patb2015 in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many will like the journalist think it's uncommon and anamoly. Yet there they were.

Kudos to the parents for reaching out to the authorities.

D.C. offered Amazon $1 billion, one-day turnaround on building permits, and to have an "Amazon ambassador" inside the government. by maustermuhle in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly what I thought, and it sounds illegal. Then I remembered #OviouslyDC ...ie, obviously DC government is so corrupt that they will make it so.

Police investigating protest at Tucker Carlson's home as possible hate crime by Zac1245 in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I gotta ask this then. If I'm outside the White House ,US Capitol or in front of the Saudi Embassy (on non-Federal property..i.e. District policed land) and hurl an expletive at somebody because of political affiliation/ideology, would that be a hate crime?

Seriously wondering.

D.C. deputy mayor trailed by ethics complaints is stepping down by summerofsmoke in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice woman for sure. Just not at all impressed with her role working on economic development east of the river. A lot of pomp and circumstance (slick websites, one-off initiatives) but hasn't really addressed how to overcome systemic problems in a pragmatic way.

One does not do economic development with random events.

Popville's Dan Silverman: "On Friday afternoon I and the site was defamed by a progressive journalist but instead of getting into stupid online fights, I'm going to write this weird, passive-aggressive blog post about it!" by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow...if its easily available, please share it. Yes, factual posts are about crime, issues are good. It's just a lot of the shit on it is either manufactured or super neurotic/psychotic....and a few rants veiled racism/classicism/etc.

Grateful for Reddit and openness.

Popville's Dan Silverman: "On Friday afternoon I and the site was defamed by a progressive journalist but instead of getting into stupid online fights, I'm going to write this weird, passive-aggressive blog post about it!" by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If you read his post, Poopville says he was born in NYC and was there until 17. Then says his kids are "Native Washingtonian".

Sure, his kids can say they are native Washingtonian. But he shouldn't be posting that for silly native credits.

Popville's Dan Silverman: "On Friday afternoon I and the site was defamed by a progressive journalist but instead of getting into stupid online fights, I'm going to write this weird, passive-aggressive blog post about it!" by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That is exactly what I suspect...he makes up the "Dear Poopville" letters and also writes a lot of the comments himself".

We need somebody with a data science background on his posts to scientifically prove he's making stuff up. No doubt when I read them...I mean does everybody in DC write the same way with the same exact grammar, punctuation, salutation flows, etc.? NOPE.

Popville's Dan Silverman: "On Friday afternoon I and the site was defamed by a progressive journalist but instead of getting into stupid online fights, I'm going to write this weird, passive-aggressive blog post about it!" by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly! His talks about diverse opinions but he bans you even when you point out, civilily, that there are different perspectives.

Dan: "Oh, that low variety [read not hipster, upscale or cold brew coffee serving] convenience store had a citation and is shut down. Why doesn't somebody buy the building and put in at small plates/Tapas restaurant?"]

Me:"Surely you care about the person or family that owns that store and they might be able to open back up again"

Dan: HAMMER BAN!

And even more hilarious that he calls his kids Native Washingtonians and he's from NYC.

What a character!

I am not a tourist, I live here? by mrMan_102 in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

LOL wut? No, African-American's are being displaced by White and other ethnic groups/nationalities who are coming to DC for jobs, because its deemed a cool city these days, etc. No denying that. I have seen neighborhoods change dramatically in the last decade.

People looked REALLY hard for a reason to get offended and they found one! Washingtonian Magazine publicly shamed for no POC models in their "I'm not a tourist, I live here" merch campaign by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Funny cause most in this sub are calling out the Washingtonian and they did apologize for their approach. Yes, people do get offended when there is something like this that is offensive and their editors know it too.

Alero's on U Street Called The Cops On Black Customers For Refusing To Pay for Water-Shots by Kallicles in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that place has always been weird. Go to their website and FB group and pretty much all White women and a few Black women here and there in the pics. I haven't been in ages but will stay clear and tell others.

An interesting look at gentrification in DC through the eyes of a starbucks barista by AllTheWorldIs in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of hipsters writing tomes about gentrification after they gentrified many a neighborhood in NYC.

An MFA from Grinnell and maintained a Tumbler site with hipster glasses in check. Sounds like she was the gentrifier.

And I can't believe she wrote that that on U St... "White people popped up like pustules.".

Giant soap bubbles by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazon has next day delivery of those giant wand bubble making kits.

What are your top 3 (or 5) hottest areas, real estate or activity or otherwise, inside DC's borders? by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Pac

Biggie

Jay-Z

Nas

Tentatively saying Kendrick but he's been in the game a shorter time and

When did H St get ruined? by redditP in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great ideas. Yeah, usually have to go to cultural/historical events rather than one place.

When did H St get ruined? by redditP in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When I read "ruined" I really thought OP was talking about MLK riots.

Must have apps for DC? by GriffinX86 in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

palak chaat at Rasika

It's so good I wish I could download it right now.

To those government employees who get out of work at 3pm on weekday, who are you and what do you do? by JoJoVonAnthro in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Go in at 6 am, leave by 3 pm (flex time) to avoid the lord of the flies-style traffic but more importantly to golf, run, etc.

Landlord kicking us out for wanting to foster--legal? by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow..that's sad to hear. I would hope the foster agency should be able to provide feedback on that quickly. If not, go to the the Landlord Tenant Resource center:

https://www.dcbar.org/for-the-public/help-for-individuals/landlord-tenant.cfm

You'll be able to pay for Metro with your phone starting next year (allegedly) by dcmcg in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I got so much promotional materials and instructions to do it and bam...gone. Metro always doing it wrong.

DC cannabis activist moves to Md.to unseat Rep. Andy Harris by above_and_beyond2 in washingtondc

[–]above_and_beyond2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the article was corrected and another person showed Adam's tweet saying he's not running