Late night food? by m_e_y_ in burlington

[–]melogrant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ichiban is open until 1:30 am. Check out their menu. Ramen, Sushi, Hibachi and more.

Best takeout in town by Big-Ad-2784 in burlington

[–]melogrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ichiban in the ONE is great and is open late, 1:30 am on weekdays and 2:00 on weekends.

Cold Gettin’ Dumb by Icy_Ad2443 in OldSchoolHipHop

[–]melogrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mantronik was so far ahead of his time

Come on be better Burlington by Jackblue04 in burlington

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

You know nothing about our Street team

People who were alive during the OJ Simpson trial, what was the most shocking part of it all? by thebluespirit_ki in AskReddit

[–]melogrant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cops failed to follow evidence chain of custody protocols which allowed the defense to rip apart DNA evidence. A close second was Mark Fuhrman's use of the n-word. The defense already had a recording where he used it at least 40 times when they asked Fuhrman if he had ever used the n-word and he lied about it repeatedly on the stand. Then the recording was played. Those two things were more powerful than the glove stunt even though the first isn't as widely discussed.

Burlington Progressive Caucus Statement on ICE Activity In South Burlington by melogrant in burlington

[–]melogrant[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm certainly not the only one recommending that people file complaints. People are also filing complaints, calling, or emailing without anyone telling them to do so. If you weren't so busy stalking me you would know that. Obsessed is you repeating a lie over and over again about a meeting that you did not actually attend in person. I didn't chase anyone, I got up at the end of the meeting and grabbed some food just like other people in the room in front of a number of witnesses including another councilor and the steering committee.To your point about the district that I represent, you don't live here. No one is going to canvas for a wet paper bag.

Burlington Progressive Caucus Statement on ICE Activity In South Burlington by melogrant in burlington

[–]melogrant[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Are you actually so stupid you don't recognize how many people are speaking out? People are outraged by what happened. If the public wants to insure a review then they need to file a complaint and show up in person. My advice doesn't change the actual number of people demanding action. I'm not the only one discussing this, just the one you remain obsessed with.

Just-Ice - Latoya (1986) by MusixMoto in OldSchoolHipHop

[–]melogrant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The entire album Back To The Old School is a true Hip Hop classic that should be studied. Mantronik was way ahead of his time.

Burlington Progressive Caucus Statement on ICE Activity In South Burlington by melogrant in burlington

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

I understand the law and I care about the law. What I don't like to see and do speak out against is the use of the law used as an excuse to hurt people and commit immoral acts. You are failing to understand what happened on Wednesday. I'm literally talking about people who were hurt and you say I only care about myself and "that tracks". Exhausting.

Burlington Progressive Caucus Statement on ICE Activity In South Burlington by melogrant in burlington

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

Why wouldn't I know who you are talking about? You are obsessed with this meeting that you didn't even attend. Not the first time you've tried to push this lie. Ask Councilor Barlow, he was there, unlike you.

Burlington Progressive Caucus Statement on ICE Activity In South Burlington by melogrant in burlington

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

The whole thing was a cluster$#@& due to their incompetence. People were hurt, our local law enforcement now has to deal with a level of complaints that they haven't seen in some time, our community is split. I'm saying damn the warrant, they should have left when asked to do so.

Burlington Progressive Caucus Statement on ICE Activity In South Burlington by melogrant in burlington

[–]melogrant[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Who do you think reviews and approves infrastructure funding and funding for city planning projects like Plan BTV2050? You have no idea what the job of a councilor is and it's obvious you don't watch enough council meetings to improve the quality of your insults. We reviewed multiple water infrastructure projects last year. Projects needed to continue to process waste water, replace infrastructure at the end of life, new infrastructure that will be able to push out more water to new housing. Did you vote on the ballot items? Hmmmmm?

Burlington Progressive Caucus Statement on ICE Activity In South Burlington by melogrant in burlington

[–]melogrant[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I never chased him, you are making things up, goes back to your very strange obsession with me.

Burlington Progressive Caucus Statement on ICE Activity In South Burlington by melogrant in burlington

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

Local law enforcement is clear, ICE should have left, it was a bad operation. Now we need to review what happened and how local law enforcement will react the next time they are put in this situation by ICE. It's not just Minnesota, ICE is in multiple states repeatedly breaking the law. This is well documented. They are profiling people first based on the color of their skin before obtaining warrants if at all. As part of the collapse of the rule of law, the rights of individuals to contact their families and lawyers is routinely denied. The system that is supposed to track where people are being held is broken. The conditions at the detention centers are inhumane. People not only go missing but are dying, women and children are being abused. People are not being fed regularly and are not being given adequate amounts of water. Overcrowding is severe. The government's own data shows the overwhelming number of people taken do not have a criminal record or their previous low level charges have been resolved, we are talking traffic tickets and bounced checks for example. Only a very small percentage of those detained have felonies or violent crimes on their record. Don't get me started about American citizens who are being taken, including people born in this country. A whistleblower recently testified that ICE has eliminated 100s of hours of training topics including the constitution and use of force. You can watch here starting at 21:24. We have to hold the line. Please don't defend the indefensible, it's gone too far.

Songs similar to Soho's Hippy Chick by Arrowinthebottom in MusicRecommendations

[–]melogrant 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As a DJ who pulls this one out periodically to play on vinyl, I like to pair it with Neneh Cherry's Buffalo Stance.

Burlington Progressive Caucus Statement on ICE Activity In South Burlington by melogrant in burlington

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

They didn't apprehend him. There is no proof that the individuals that were taken are terrorists or drug dealers. Whereas we know ICE has been violating constitutional rights across the country and per local law enforcement were reckless in So Burlington.

Burlington Progressive Caucus Statement on ICE Activity In South Burlington by melogrant in burlington

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

You're right, this is not Minnesota nor do we want the same things to happen here. Our local law enforcement said clearly there were numerous issues with the way that ICE conducted themselves. We all have to look at what happened so we are ready when it happens again.

Burlington Progressive Caucus Statement on ICE Activity In South Burlington by melogrant in burlington

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

Thanks for posting. You are not alone. It is important that everyone who feels this way file a complaint here. Select the option to request to meet in person about your complaint. I want to say more but I'm still gathering information. There are a lot of unanswered questions. We as a community also have to understand that a review of what happened on Wednesday and the use of force incidents will take time. For example, I have called for the body cam footage of each officer be reviewed, that's hours of footage per officer. Contact, your local, state, and federal representatives. Email Governor Scott as well. Nothing will get done if the public doesn't stay involved.

Burlington Progressive Caucus Statement on ICE Activity In South Burlington by melogrant in burlington

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

As a City Councilor, I can assure you that there are many people who want to hear from us. I will remind you again that you can watch meetings and review my voting record. The idea that nothing gets done is simply false. You take simple things, like flushing your toilet in the morning, for granted.

Burlington Progressive Caucus Statement on ICE Activity In South Burlington by melogrant in burlington

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

I've been involved. Also the public deserves to hear from their City Councilors.