Hello Eric,
I can appreciate the cheekiness and the privacy of this question, but it is real talk!! I hope that you don't mind but I will take advantage of our good, sometimes adversarial but respectful relationship and share this with our Communities.
I don't have an issue with none of those businesses (MM or Strip Clubs). While I don't need MM and don't use regular Marijuana, I don't see the harm in people being eased from pain of suffering from sickness or easing the everyday pain of just life. This is a stressful life for the educated and good salaried employed much less lower salaried and unemployed folks. Marijuana makes everyone peaceful and if one feels like they need that to relax, they should be able to smoke some weed. I have known people smoking weed all my life (much more than the average person) and never saw an instance of violence from them because of WEED. Actually, it would probably lower crime rate if some of our criminally inclined folks would be allowed to smoke. The reality is that I would much rather see them use Weed than Alcohol. Anyways, I just don't need that or much alcohol in my life.
As for Strip Clubs, I don't have the problem with strip clubs. I have been before and enjoy them and while I haven't been in about 4 years, I would go again. I just don't have the time. As a matter of fact, the Stadium is partially owned/managed by Damian who has been a friend of mine for maybe 24 years now. I went to the walk through with the Commissioners here in Ward 5 so that I could see first hand their issues if they had any. Good to see that they were fine as I saw none myself. If I had to, I would have supported Damian/The Stadium on that not because he is a friend but because they are people who enjoy Stripclubs and that should also be a service provided to residents. However, this is not to say that I am not aware of the hard Drugs and prostitution that is either involved or hovering in/around all strip clubs which will seep over into the clientele and the community that the establishments are located in. And that's why other CM's and their Constituents don't want them in their community. And just as it is a concern for them, it is a concern for us but somehow it seems that we over here are not as important - and that is what the concern is all about!
The issue that I have with both MM and Strip Clubs is that this should be spread all over the City but of course, CM's of other areas are not going to allow for that. Like Debbie Smith said, CM Alexandar said LOUDLY - NO - they are not putting this Barn on our green space, but yet she is fighting for the tracks to service her Ward. Somehow, it is OK to put on our Green Space - hypocritical and yes - Our CM, inexperience or "cool" - her adamant approach is not his approach. I say MAN UP and start stepping on some toes. I didn't hear her say NO to our Green Space/School Lawn and I didn't hear Kenyan say NO either.
If you are going to VOTE for something, then you need to be open to having it in your WARD. If you are going to want to drink alcohol inside/outside at Lauriel Plaza or in Adams Morgan or on H Street or anywhere, then allow for it in your own ward. Like I said, there are a bunch of Hypocrites, Selfish and Self Serving people here and all that that Bull Sh** about community and togetherness and love and care and Yoga is just some garbage that makes them feel good about themselves - that's why those who don't like me, really don't like me - I identify their inconsistencies and their contradicting ideoloqy of life and it bothers them. It is not that I am wrong but like I said, hypocritical. Remember - in situations when anger/emotions are not involved but when logic doesn't prevail, there must exist a presence of racism, sexism, fear, selfishness, elitism, imperial previlege, etc. It is hard looking at the mirrors of life, admitting the position of self and making the adjustments - that means you are wrong and/or have wronged someone or a community so instead, often times, positions are cemented and it takes hammers and axes to do what simple water (Knowledge and Experience) or WD40 (Invective, Whiny Smart Ass) could have been allowed to do.
Notice I didn't mention my youth and their schools, etc and the ______ ____ because I didn't want to be called "Whiny Smart Ass" or have my obviously educated friend RobbyCU not see the correlation again for whatever reason that blocks his and others intellectual vision.
Rob Ramson
On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:35 AM, Eric <ericindc@yahoo.com> wrote:
Rob (saying this tongue in cheek), based on your argument for consistency in thinking and since you are in support of all of our needs being serviced - one could deduce that you are in support of more strip clubs and medical marijuana in Ward 5 :)
> So Matt,
>
> I guess I could just say - well, you have persuaaaasively communicated your
> argument. But since you called me a "whiny smart ass", I think I will
> respond in kind.
>
> 1. First of all, I don't think that "Irony" is a weapon. I am just
> pointing out how hypocritical some are. It is truly sad to see that so
> many who claim to be so "green" and "educated", etc. totally lack
> congruency in thought and actions.
>
> 2. While you may want to classify Irony as a wonderful comedic
> tool, nothing about comparing these scenarios are funny!
>
> 3. I guess that you must have just joined all three list Servs today that
> is why you are unaware of the Street Car issue. If that is the case, then I
> withdraw my direction of response from you. I am sure that the Moderators
> would know whether you joined today. Me, it is tough for me to believe
> that you haven't read anything about the street car conversations. Just
> know that the statement "Give it a shot some time *instead of being a> whinysmart ass means that you are probably lying when you said that
> you were> continuousand since what I wrote was short and non repeatitive, it
> unaware of the Street Car issues. The word "whiny" references
> leads me to know> on electric street cars.*
> that this isn't the first time you read my posts. I could be wrong but
> your heat in your response says "pent up" to me. You and some others don't
> have to like me, just know when we are dealing with the reprecussions,
> don't say that we were not aware of this sadistic sacrifice to looking cool
>> neighborhood". If I read that correctly, *"ill planned"* to me says that
> 4. As to your statement "ill-planned attempt to revitalize a
> you support street cars but it was ill planned. If that is so,* then
> the hypocritical aspect of irony with your need for cheap cabs still> applies.*
>> 6. As to connecting, I would say that I connected well. *It is
> 5. I am sure others get their hypocracy - once you are reading, your brain
> gets it!
>
> amazing What occurs when one rises the level of Cognitive Dissonance.> Somewhere I read that a drip of water cracks even rock over time. *
>> cool with that. *I will always just be a "horrible person" that I am and
> Something to think of - I lost lots of money (clientele) because I stood up
> for all that I have so either I am crazy or the education/lives of our
> kids, including my daughter justifies the cost.
>
> By the way, don't use those harsh words again or my good
> hypocritical/prejudiced moderators at Brookland List Serve will censor
> you - or maybe censorship is just reserved for those like me who are too
> real for their world. As for me, I don't mind. I am used to it and I am
> "the reason why Ward 5 doesn't get nice things". *
> **
> The Comedic Irony of your retort is that I am actually on your side
> regarding the Uber Cab situation. I am all for our needs being serviced.
>
> Rob
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 6:53 PM, Matt Turley <mattturley@...> wrote:
>
> > Hi Rob,
> >
> > You seem to think Irony is a weapon - how sad. It is a wonderful comedic
> > tool.
> >
> > First off, I've not been informed of what is going on with the street
> > cars. It certainly does not mean that I support them. They are an
> > ill-planned attempt to revitalize a neighborhood.
> >
> > I was, however, informed very quickly, and very directly about something
> > that impacts me in a very real and tangible way and, as such, I responded.
> > Obviously, many others did as well, as the amendment was tabled. If this
> > is such a key issue for you, then YOU need to find ways to reach people as
> > directly, with a message that connects to them directly. It's known as
> > persuasive communication and argumentation. Give it a shot some time
> > instead of being a whiny smart ass.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Matt
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM, Rob <indianrob@...> wrote:
> >
> >> Hello Matt,
> >>
> >> Isn't it strange - it is amazing that you and others want a cheaper taxi
> >> (which I don't have a problem with) *BUT SAY NOTHING* WHEN THE WONDERFUL> >> CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS* WANT TO SPEND BILLIONS* ON A STREET CAR that has
> >> to be *SUBSIDIZED*.
> >>> >> On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 12:44 AM, Matt Turley <mattturley@...>wrote:
> >> HOW ABOUT THIS FOR IRONY!!! You and others probably don't get it
> >> but the millions and millions that will be used for subsidy is money that
> >> we can use for other more needed things. In addition, a cheaper electric
> >> taxi cab (maybe Uber) around H Street would be much better.
> >>
> >> HILARIOUS.
> >>
> >> Rob.
> >>
> >>
> >>> **
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Hi All,
> >>>
> >>> Uber cab, a relatively new service that provides an outstanding
> >>> alternative to cabs that never show up in our neighborhood is under attack
> >>> by the Taxi lobby in DC. Please see the message below and my email to all
> >>> of DC council. Please reach out in support of Uber.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> to pmendelson, mcheh, mbrown, jgraham, jevans, mbowser, kmcduffie,
> >>> twells, yalexander, mbarry, dcatania, vorange...
> >>>
> >>> Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council,> >>> *Un-Independence*
> >>>
> >>> I am writing to express my frustration and shock of hearing that there
> >>> is currently an amendment that will limit transportation options in a city
> >>> like ours where the public transportation options are so very problematic.
> >>> I am a 3-year resident of Ward 5, living in the Brookland area. Since
> >>> moving here in 2009, one of our biggest hassles has been the availability,
> >>> or lack there of, and the horrible reliability of DC's Taxi system.
> >>> Fearing from robberies, the out of the way nature of the location, and
> >>> other factors, cab drivers simply do not respond to our requests. Even
> >>> when scheduling cabs for air travel, the cabs often do not show up.
> >>> Several times, I have had to drive to the airport and pay the outrageous
> >>> parking fees because my scheduled cab did not arrive.
> >>>
> >>> Since Uber was released in DC, these problems were eliminated. I've
> >>> used the service about 10 times now, and every time I have a cab at my
> >>> house within 15 minutes - normally much faster. This service has
> >>> alleviated a huge headache for us, and I am very upset to learn that
> >>> pending legislation would all but cripple the service, requiring there
> >>> minimum fare to be ridiculously more expensive than a standard taxi.
> >>>
> >>> I urge you, for the good of all DC residents, vote NO on this issue.
> >>>
> >>> Thank you,
> >>> Matt Turley
> >>> 17th St., NE
> >>> Washington, DC 20018
> >>>
> >>> On Independence Day, Uber announced a roll out of a lower cost service<http://uber.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=56116f874e&e=b035a1122b>that we call UberX. A less expensive Uber option on an all-hybrid fleet.
> >>> We're pretty excited about it and think it's a great idea for cities across> >>> the taxi modernization bill that would *make it illegal for Uber to
> >>> the country. What some of you probably noticed is that there was no roll
> >>> out of this service in the District. That is because, only days earlier,
> >>> the DC City Council informed us that they intended to pass an amendment to
> >>> lower its prices* or to offer a low cost service in any form.
> >>>> >>> at today's rates and *no less than 5 times a taxi's minimum fare*.
> >>> The Council's intention is to prevent Uber from being a viable
> >>> alternative to taxis by enacting a price floor to set Uber's minimum fare
> >>> Consequently they are handicapping a reliable, high quality transportation> >>> the goal is essentially to protect a taxi industry<http://uber.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=3d87bf0c6f&e=b035a1122b>that has significant
> >>> alternative so that Uber cannot offer a high quality service at the best
> >>> possible price. It was hard for us to believe that an elected body would
> >>> choose to keep prices of a transportation service artificially high - but
> >>> experience<http://uber.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=8acfe2ae71&e=b035a1122b>in influencing local politicians. They want to make sure there is no viable
> >>> alternative to a taxi in Washington DC, and so on Tuesday (tomorrow!), the> >>> *Take Action*
> >>> DC City Council is going to formalize that principle into law.
> >>>
> >>> For obvious reasons, Uber is seriously concerned about punitive
> >>> government intervention in a well functioning marketplace. Because of this
> >>> we felt it was our responsibility to let our riders know about the issues
> >>> at hand.
> >>>
> >>> *THE COUNCIL VOTES ON THE UBER AMENDMENT TOMORROW!*
> >>> If each of us writes or calls our DC Council people, we could make an> >>> *Strike down the MINIMUM FARE language from the Uber Amendment<http://uber.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=00fffb7f2a&e=b035a1122b>
> >>> impact on this law. What are we asking for?
> >>>
> >>> .*
> >>>
> >>> Here are the City Council members' contact info. Call/write as many of
> >>> them as possible!
> >>>
> >>> Keep the #UberDCLove alive. See full blog post here<http://uber.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=a1ee24e931&e=b035a1122b>> >>> - *Phil Mendelson* (Chairman), (202) 724-8064,
> >>> pmendelson@...
> >>> - *Mary Cheh*, Ward 3, (Chairperson of Committee on the Environment,
> >>> Public Works and Transportation), (202) 724-8062, mcheh@...,
> >>> @marycheh<http://uber.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=5fcc10f993&e=b035a1122b>
> >>> - *Michael Brown*, at-large, (202) 724-8105, mbrown@...,
> >>> @cmmichaelabrown<http://uber.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=2fb9f188fb&e=b035a1122b>
> >>>
> >>> - *Jim Graham*, Ward 1, (202) 724-8181, jgraham@...,
> >>> @jimgrahamward1<http://uber.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=d8c6dd0648&e=b035a1122b>
> >>> - *Jack Evans*, Ward 2, (202) 724-8058, jevans@...,
> >>> @jackevansward2<http://uber.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=a744cc810c&e=b035a1122b>
> >>> - *Muriel Bowser*, Ward 4, (202) 724-8052, mbowser@...,
> >>> @murielbowser<http://uber.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=808933a461&e=b035a1122b>
> >>> - *Kenyan McDuffie*, Ward 5, (202) 724-8028, kmcduffie@...,
> >>> @kenyanmcduffie<http://uber.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=276f8de88f&e=b035a1122b>
> >>> - *Tommy Wells*, Ward 6, (202) 724-8072, twells@...,
> >>> @tommywells<http://uber.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=53ad59ca98&e=b035a1122b>
> >>> - *Yvette Alexander*, Ward 7, (202) 724-8068, yalexander@...,
> >>> @cmyma<http://uber.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=af5f72fb0a&e=b035a1122b>
> >>> - *Marion Barry*, Ward 8, (202) 724-8045, mbarry@...,
> >>> @marionbarryjr<http://uber.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=5912a4debf&e=b035a1122b>
> >>>
> >>> - *David Catania*, at-large, (202) 724-7772, dcatania@...,
> >>> @cataniapress<http://uber.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=d4fd7d525e&e=b035a1122b>
> >>> - *Vincent Orange*, at-large, (202) 724-8174, vorange@...,
> >>> @vincentorangedc<http://uber.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=142e82cd5e&e=b035a1122b>
> >>>
> >>> .
> >>>
> >>> Sincerely,
> >>> Travis Kalanick, Uber Co-Founder and CEO
> >>>
> >>> *To join the #UberDCLove activism team, click here<http://uber.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba2&id=cb285e761a&e=b035a1122b>
> >>> .
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> *
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> R. Ramson
> >> 3744 12th Street, N.E.,
> >> Washington D.C., 20017
> >> 202-438-5988
> >>
> >> "We must become the change we want to see" - Mohandas Gandhi-
> >> (Together, for a Brighter Tomorrow)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
>
>
> --
> R. Ramson
> 3744 12th Street, N.E.,
> Washington D.C., 20017
> 202-438-5988
>
> "We must become the change we want to see" - Mohandas Gandhi-
> (Together, for a Brighter Tomorrow)
>
--
R. Ramson
3744 12th Street, N.E.,
Washington D.C., 20017
202-438-5988
"We must become the change we want to see" - Mohandas Gandhi-
(Together, for a Brighter Tomorrow)
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