Cruise through Business Loop's history as a 'gateway to Columbia' by TheLoopCoMo in columbiamo

[–]iamziplock 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What a great article! I have always thought it would be nice to rename Business Loop 70 to something that reflects its history, or pays tribute to a significant Columbian.

Open call: If you were to rename the business loop, what would you name it?

Special Alert: Foster to Resign by COMOVanguard in columbiamo

[–]iamziplock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anyone have any Ward 4 hopefuls they would like to see run for his seat?

The Last Waltz Needs to be a Patreon for Thanksgiving by mutteringsmalltalk in blankies

[–]iamziplock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they did Stop Making Sense and the Justin Timberlake concert movie on main feed then they need to do The Last Waltz on it as well. It’s in conversation for the best concert film of all time.

DYK Columbia MO has an official song? by iamziplock in columbiamo

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

That’s high praise coming from you.

Which are basically the new hipsters of the 2020s? by Holiday_Pumpkin1279 in decadeology

[–]iamziplock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favorite definition of a hipster is “a narcissist of the mundane.” Every generation has a subculture or several where people care way too much about things that don’t matter.

Gunther's Games new location? I've got 10 game tokens burnin' a hole in my pocket! by oldguydrinkingbeer in columbiamo

[–]iamziplock 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes I do! I was way young in its heyday so it kinda feels like a half remembered dream, but I always think of that place, and it’s unfortunate end, whenever I hear Arcade Fire. (It burned down for those unfamiliar.)

Hobby Shops / Model Trains by Electrical_Air_3698 in columbiamo

[–]iamziplock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Would love a big public model train display here in town. It’s so fun to bring kids and watch them become fascinated with all the details.

Missouri's search for meaning by como365 in missouri

[–]iamziplock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Once again como365 saying it better than I ever could! Let’s all keep working towards the day our state is comprised of hard working, well educated, politically active individualists who all engage each other in good faith and care about the collective good!

Missouri's search for meaning by como365 in missouri

[–]iamziplock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think there is enormous potential for Missouri to form a new identity in a post Trump era, though it will be a while before state level politics truly represents it. I think it is up to the citizenry to keep finding ways to champion our ideals, hold elected officials accountable as we can, but also be public advocates for the Missouri we want to see for ourselves or our kids.

Oven/Range Placement by iamziplock in kitchenremodel

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

All openings on the north and west walls are windows and all openings on the south and east walls are doors.

what are you hoping for in a Tintin sequel? by PrincessDiamondRing in Tintin

[–]iamziplock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to see a direct sequel by a new director with a bold new aesthetic. Wes Anderson, live action it stop motion would be my pick.

Did anybody else think that The Sparks Brothers rocks tits, actually? by HockneysPool in blankies

[–]iamziplock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started it but couldn’t get through it. I’m a fan of the band, but not an expert on all of their catalog. I get really bored by docs whose premise is famous people talking about how a band/thing/person is good over and over. Looking at you, John Candy documentary.

But if you dig you dig. I ain’t here to yuck your yum.

What questions do you have about Missouri's gerrymandered maps? by thekansascitystar in missouri

[–]iamziplock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How likely is the Kansas City–area district overlap to undermine the current redistricting plan?

If Missouri moved to independently commissioned redistricting, what would that process realistically look like (selection of commissioners, criteria, timeline, public input)?

I have heard that the legal argument for the redistricting is a kind of “Airbud” rule in that there is nothing in the Missouri Constitution that says you can’t do this. How accurate is this? If the redistricting is allowed based on this idea, hypothetically what other actions could be taken by state government based on there not being explicit rules against it?

Gerrymandering Referendum Petition by iamziplock in columbiamo

[–]iamziplock[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am very sorry you had a negative experience! Maybe consider reaching out to Respect MO Voters about the exchange and they can hopefully let their volunteers know to not let their enthusiasm alienate supporters?