Pacific Northwest Thread Mk. II: Crossing the Duwamish

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What regions belong in the Pacific Northwest?
	Alaska, US
	British Columbia, CA
	Washington, US
	Oregon, US
	Idaho, US
	Montana, US
	Wyoming, US
	California, US (MODS PLEASE BAN ANYONE VOTING FOR THIS OPTION TIA)

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GodFish: Oct 10, 2012; We're your first, last, and only line of defense. We live in secret. We exist in shadow.

And we dress in black.

inkblottime posted:

I actually don't know much about Orion except for his union ties. Tell me how he doesn't want you to live in Seattle. There's no need for hostility because you disagree with my assessment.

Hi kshama supports the headtax and other socialist policies that would allow me to continue living in the city I was born in at a minimum wage. Orion is running against her funded by amazon and the chamber of commerce because he and they oppose these things. Hope that helps

# ? Nov 7, 2019 08:54

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# ? May 11, 2024 22:47

inkblottime: Sep 9, 2006; For Lack of a Better Name

GodFish posted:

Hi kshama supports the headtax and other socialist policies that would allow me to continue living in the city I was born in at a minimum wage. Orion is running against her funded by amazon and the chamber of commerce because he and they oppose these things. Hope that helps

You sound spoiled.

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# ? Nov 7, 2019 09:53

Jackard: Oct 28, 2007; We Have A Bow And We Wish To Use It

Whoa, giving yourself away there.

# ? Nov 7, 2019 12:17

Wraith of J.O.I.: Jan 25, 2012

ah there it is

# ? Nov 7, 2019 17:18

seiferguy: Jun 9, 2005; FLAWED
INTUITION; Toilet Rascal

inkblottime posted:

You sound spoiled.

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lmao, whoops

# ? Nov 7, 2019 17:25

JIZZ DENOUEMENT: Oct 3, 2012; STRIKE!

Flew too close to the sun imo.

Also this election cycle has been lovely.

At least Seattle city council isn�t 100% bought by Amazon

# ? Nov 7, 2019 17:44

silicone thrills: Jan 9, 2008; I paint things

Think they were serious or just trolling? Haven't seriously met a single pro orion person. Of course that just be because I only hang out with cool people irl.

# ? Nov 7, 2019 17:52

The Oldest Man: Jul 28, 2003

inkblottime posted:

You sound spoiled.

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Ok boomer

# ? Nov 7, 2019 17:59

HashtagGirlboss: Jan 4, 2005

The Oldest Man posted:

Ok boomer

Ok Antediluvian

# ? Nov 7, 2019 18:02

Teabag Dome Scandal: Mar 19, 2002

inkblottime posted:

It wasn't my intent but I guess now that I see how it is there's really no point. People want an echo chamber, I get it. God have mercy on the 2020 elections.

maybe if you provided anything useful to discuss but you're just uninformed to such a degree it isn't worth bothering. you admit the only thing you know about Orion is his union ties which don't loving exist. why would anyone bother with such an obvious troll chiding anyone about anything?

# ? Nov 7, 2019 18:09

Pander: Oct 9, 2007; Fear is the glue that holds society together. It's what makes people suppress their worst impulses. Fear is power.

And at the end of fear, oblivion.

Personally now I want to know inkblottimes' theories on maps, mountains, and regionality.

# ? Nov 7, 2019 18:22

Spergin Morlock: Aug 8, 2009

How dare someone want to remain in their birth city where their friends and family are when Amazon employees would prefer a shorter commute. The gall.

# ? Nov 7, 2019 18:35

hailthefish: Oct 24, 2010

inkblottime posted:

You sound spoiled.

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# ? Nov 7, 2019 20:11

BlueBlazer: Apr 1, 2010

inkblottime posted:

The tax issue is big in this state but the west-side can more easily afford it so the minority on the east-side have to suffer in silence and throw darts when they can. I-976 feels like a bulls-eye for how our state feels about the current taxation methods. This is just my theory.

Tax the rich and niether side suffers.

Let's stop getting tricked into cutting their taxes and just make a point to raise them.

Make more than 200k, gently caress you pay up. Pretty simple. Make them fight it.

# ? Nov 7, 2019 21:21

inkblottime: Sep 9, 2006; For Lack of a Better Name

I have no obligation to be diplomatic to someone who insulted me. It was a poo poo post and I own that. But the only mask I took off was courtesy. You tell me you're entitled to live in Seattle, I call that selfish, shortsighted, and juvenile. You want to talk about how people should be able to live in Seattle without the pressures of gentrification, I'm all ears. But keep in mind, I knew I couldn't afford to live in my hometown long before I was old enough to live on my own.

We all live here in or around Seattle. I invite you to PM me to talk about the issues of this election. I along with my SO would be willing to meet in person too, like at a coffee shop or brewery or such. We can sit down and enjoy some drinks and talk Seattle politics in person, sans hostility, childish name-calling, or mob mentality. If you don't want to talk politics I'm fine with shooting the poo poo. If you want to talk about how lovely these times are and how there's a lot of anxiety about the climate of politics, I'm good with that too. I have both conservative and liberal friends and get into some pretty good discussions that don't always line up but are informative and enlightening. I promise not to call you selfish so long as you don't call me a dumb-rear end.

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# ? Nov 7, 2019 21:27

Pander: Oct 9, 2007; Fear is the glue that holds society together. It's what makes people suppress their worst impulses. Fear is power.

And at the end of fear, oblivion.

inkblottime posted:

I have no obligation to be diplomatic to someone who insulted me. It was a poo poo post and I own that. But the only mask I took off was courtesy. You tell me you're entitled to live in Seattle, I call that selfish, shortsighted, and juvenile. You want to talk about how people should be able to live in Seattle without the pressures of gentrification, I'm all ears. But keep in mind, I knew I couldn't afford to live in my hometown long before I was old enough to live on my own.

We all live here in or around Seattle. I invite you to PM me to talk about the issues of this election. I along with my SO would be willing to meet in person too, like at a coffee shop or brewery or such. We can sit down and enjoy some drinks and talk Seattle politics in person, sans hostility, childish name-calling, or mob mentality. If you don't want to talk politics I'm fine with shooting the poo poo. If you want to talk about how lovely these times are and how there's a lot of anxiety about the climate of politics, I'm good with that too. I have both conservative and liberal friends and get into some pretty good discussions that don't always line up but are informative and enlightening. I promise not to call you selfish so long as you don't call me a dumb-rear end.

you want to have a beer summit with people you lambast for failing to be gentrified out of their hometown

# ? Nov 7, 2019 21:38

Iamgoofball: Jul 1, 2015

inkblottime posted:

I have no obligation to be diplomatic to someone who insulted me. It was a poo poo post and I own that. But the only mask I took off was courtesy. You tell me you're entitled to live in Seattle, I call that selfish, shortsighted, and juvenile. You want to talk about how people should be able to live in Seattle without the pressures of gentrification, I'm all ears. But keep in mind, I knew I couldn't afford to live in my hometown long before I was old enough to live on my own.

We all live here in or around Seattle. I invite you to PM me to talk about the issues of this election. I along with my SO would be willing to meet in person too, like at a coffee shop or brewery or such. We can sit down and enjoy some drinks and talk Seattle politics in person, sans hostility, childish name-calling, or mob mentality. If you don't want to talk politics I'm fine with shooting the poo poo. If you want to talk about how lovely these times are and how there's a lot of anxiety about the climate of politics, I'm good with that too. I have both conservative and liberal friends and get into some pretty good discussions that don't always line up but are informative and enlightening. I promise not to call you selfish so long as you don't call me a dumb-rear end.

Comrade, did you just defend gentrification? What are you, a landlord apologist?

# ? Nov 7, 2019 21:43

Ditocoaf: Jun 1, 2011

I want people to be able to continue to live in their home city, and so I strongly prefer candidates who are trying to make that easier over candidates who are going to make that harder.

Call me spoiled or juvenile for that, and then pretend to be the reasonable one in this discussion.

# ? Nov 7, 2019 21:44

Teabag Dome Scandal: Mar 19, 2002

inkblottime posted:

I have no obligation to be diplomatic to someone who insulted me. It was a poo poo post and I own that. But the only mask I took off was courtesy. You tell me you're entitled to live in Seattle, I call that selfish, shortsighted, and juvenile. You want to talk about how people should be able to live in Seattle without the pressures of gentrification, I'm all ears. But keep in mind, I knew I couldn't afford to live in my hometown long before I was old enough to live on my own.

We all live here in or around Seattle. I invite you to PM me to talk about the issues of this election. I along with my SO would be willing to meet in person too, like at a coffee shop or brewery or such. We can sit down and enjoy some drinks and talk Seattle politics in person, sans hostility, childish name-calling, or mob mentality. If you don't want to talk politics I'm fine with shooting the poo poo. If you want to talk about how lovely these times are and how there's a lot of anxiety about the climate of politics, I'm good with that too. I have both conservative and liberal friends and get into some pretty good discussions that don't always line up but are informative and enlightening. I promise not to call you selfish so long as you don't call me a dumb-rear end.

# ? Nov 7, 2019 21:44

Pander: Oct 9, 2007; Fear is the glue that holds society together. It's what makes people suppress their worst impulses. Fear is power.

And at the end of fear, oblivion.

inkblottime posted:

I have no obligation to be diplomatic to someone who insulted me. It was a poo poo post and I own that. But the only mask I took off was courtesy. You tell me you're entitled to live in Seattle, I call that selfish, shortsighted, and juvenile. You want to talk about how people should be able to live in Seattle without the pressures of gentrification, I'm all ears. But keep in mind, I knew I couldn't afford to live in my hometown long before I was old enough to live on my own.

We all live here in or around Seattle. I invite you to PM me to talk about the issues of this election. I along with my SO would be willing to meet in person too, like at a coffee shop or brewery or such. We can sit down and enjoy some drinks and talk Seattle politics in person, sans hostility, childish name-calling, or mob mentality. If you don't want to talk politics I'm fine with shooting the poo poo. If you want to talk about how lovely these times are and how there's a lot of anxiety about the climate of politics, I'm good with that too. I have both conservative and liberal friends and get into some pretty good discussions that don't always line up but are informative and enlightening. I promise not to call you selfish so long as you don't call me a dumb-rear end.

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AS A HOMEOWNER...

the post

# ? Nov 7, 2019 21:48

porkface: Dec 29, 2000

I learned long ago the world is poo poo, so drat you for expecting better!

# ? Nov 7, 2019 21:49

Vivian Darkbloom: Jul 14, 2004

D&D mods are basically Mao Zedong circa 1951, pass it on

# ? Nov 7, 2019 21:52

Iamgoofball: Jul 1, 2015

I like how he just casually volunteered his SO to tag along to a goon meet too. Absolute centrist landlord move right there.

I'll meet you, landlord apologist, but I reserve the right to refer to you exclusively as Esteemed Homeowner Landlord Apologist the entire date.

# ? Nov 7, 2019 21:53

silicone thrills: Jan 9, 2008; I paint things

Pander posted:

AS A HOMEOWNER...

the post

As a homeowner:

gently caress that guy.

Also end all single family zoning. It's loving classist as poo poo.

# ? Nov 7, 2019 21:54

SousaphoneColossus: Feb 16, 2004; There are a million reasons to ruin things.

silicone thrills posted:

As a homeowner:

gently caress that guy.

Also end all single family zoning. It's loving classist as poo poo.

The house next to the 900 sq ft cottage I rent used to be a modestly sized single-story three bedroom house sitting on part of a double size lot. Of course, this year it was bought for $850k, demolished, and now a 3 story pseudo-Craftsman McMansion is there in its place, spread across the entire lot, where you could probably fit four of the kind of place I'm living in, to say nothing of 10+ apartments. I wouldn't have minded the construction noise so much if it hadn't been going toward something so wasteful. It's not even the ugliest of the teardown/replacement houses in this neighborhood either.

# ? Nov 7, 2019 22:04

Iamgoofball: Jul 1, 2015

inkblottime posted:

I've become more conservative with age but I think I'm still left of moderate. Maybe I'm out of touch with the new generation

Oh my god he's a class traitor, and a Republican to boot. Just ban this dude, he's clearly some trust fund kiddo coasting on some job his daddy nepotism'd him into. Also, he's clearly white going by his nuclear take on gentrification, so his opinions just automatically suck period.

# ? Nov 7, 2019 22:06

SousaphoneColossus: Feb 16, 2004; There are a million reasons to ruin things.

By the way, it's worth mentioning that Sawant is not beaten yet. She has made up large deficits in late returns twice before. I'm sad Shaun Scott didn't beat that horrible prick Pedersen, but Strauss (probably) beating Wills in my district was a nice surprise, and the 7th is still a tossup. So, even for all of Amazon's money, it doesn't look like the overall ideological makeup of the council will be hugely different from before.

# ? Nov 7, 2019 22:14

silicone thrills: Jan 9, 2008; I paint things

SousaphoneColossus posted:

By the way, it's worth mentioning that Sawant is not beaten yet. She has made up large deficits in late returns twice before. I'm sad Shaun Scott didn't beat that horrible prick Pedersen, but Strauss (probably) beating Wills in my district was a nice surprise, and the 7th is still a tossup. So, even for all of Amazon's money, it doesn't look like the overall ideological makeup of the council will be hugely different from before.

So far on the elections site, Scott's district only shows 17k votes being counted so far. That can't be it, can it?

# ? Nov 7, 2019 22:15

SousaphoneColossus: Feb 16, 2004; There are a million reasons to ruin things.

silicone thrills posted:

So far on the elections site, Scott's district only shows 17k votes being counted so far. That can't be it, can it?

I'm seeing 18k on the latest King County tally, but yeah, there is a decent a number of ballots to go. We won't know the final vote numbers for at least a week. That said, he has 42% to Pederson's 57% which will be tough (but I guess not impossible) to overcome. Maybe my rough math is off and I'm being too pessimistic though.

# ? Nov 7, 2019 22:18

Wraith of J.O.I.: Jan 25, 2012

if d3 turnout is the same as 2015, sawant needs about 58% of the remaining votes to win by my math

# ? Nov 7, 2019 22:20

Ham Equity: Apr 16, 2013; The first thing we do, let's kill all the cars.; Grimey Drawer

The general feeling seems to be that Sawant's gap will be very difficult to overcome, and Scott's is insurmountable.

That being said, neither is mathematically impossible, so...

# ? Nov 7, 2019 22:25

Wraith of J.O.I.: Jan 25, 2012

Thanatosian posted:

The general feeling seems to be that Sawant's gap will be very difficult to overcome, and Scott's is insurmountable.

That being said, neither is mathematically impossible, so...

crunched some numbers for d4 and if turnouts the same there as it was in 2015, looks like shaun needs about 63% of the remaining ballots

# ? Nov 7, 2019 22:40

Ditocoaf: Jun 1, 2011

I'm feeling some hope, because Seattle is definitely more populous than it was in 2015, so you'd expect turnout to be higher.

# ? Nov 7, 2019 23:14

Wraith of J.O.I.: Jan 25, 2012

Ditocoaf posted:

I'm feeling some hope, because Seattle is definitely more populous than it was in 2015, so you'd expect turnout to be higher.

what why?

# ? Nov 7, 2019 23:16

Ditocoaf: Jun 1, 2011

Wraith of J.O.I. posted:

what why?

For some reason I thought you were talking about turnout as in total number of votes to count. More people with a similar % turnout would be more total turnout. If you were already assuming a similar percent of the population would vote, never mind.

# ? Nov 7, 2019 23:18

Wraith of J.O.I.: Jan 25, 2012

yeah i meant turnout as in % of voters who actually voted, which in 2015 was about 49% for d3 and 47% for d4

# ? Nov 7, 2019 23:28

Wraith of J.O.I.: Jan 25, 2012

fresh drop puts it at egan 51.02%, kshama 48.56%

that drop broke 59% kshama, 40% egan

if the rest break that way she�ll win

# ? Nov 8, 2019 00:45

gohuskies: Oct 23, 2010; I spend a lot of time making posts to justify why I'm not a self centered shithead that just wants to act like COVID isn't a thing.

Thanatosian posted:

The general feeling seems to be that Sawant's gap will be very difficult to overcome, and Scott's is insurmountable.

That being said, neither is mathematically impossible, so...

Scott's deficit is insurmountable but if Friday's drop in D3 is like today's, it'll be basically a tied race, probably with Sawant in the lead. D3 could still go either way but I'd give the odds 60/40 or better to Sawant.

# ? Nov 8, 2019 00:48

Nebalebadingdong: Jun 30, 2005; i made a video game.
why not give it a try!?

Wraith of J.O.I. posted:

fresh drop puts it at egan 51.02%, kshama 48.56%

that drop broke 59% kshama, 40% egan

if the rest break that way she�ll win

holy poo poo

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# ? May 11, 2024 22:47

Wraith of J.O.I.: Jan 25, 2012

don�t wanna be too optimistic, but i think she�s about to do it

god that would own so hard

# ? Nov 8, 2019 01:01

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