[friday-follies] Anyone up for a Proposition Party?

[Michael Siladi]

Folks:

I apologize for delays, but work has been keeping me very busy, 
including having alert messages going off since 9:00pm (just got them to 
stop, but it took several of us.)

Given the short notice, we'll skip holding the Proposition Party this 
weekend.

I'm going to suggest Sweet Tomatoes in Sunnyvale on either Saturday 11/4 
or Sunday 11/5 at whatever time they open. (We've used Sweet Tomatoes 
before as they have a space we can take over for a few hours.)

If anyone has an alternate idea of a restaurant with sufficient space, 
and possibly with wi-fi, I'll all in favor.

Please cast your votes!

Regards,
Michael


For extra reference:

http://projects.sfchronicle.com/2016/voter-guide/

http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/10/25/california-propositions-a-voters-guide/

http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-pol-ca-propositions/#nt=oft12aH-6gp2

http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/election-endorsements/article108811402.html
http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article109734427.html

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/endorsements/

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On 10/23/2016 1:17 PM, Deirdre Saoirse Moen wrote:
> Rick's already written up his guide: 
> http://linuxmafia.com/~rick/election-2016-11-08.html 
> <http://linuxmafia.com/%7Erick/election-2016-11-08.html#prop60>
>
> We're always happy to have lunch, though.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Oct 23, 2016, at 10:13 PM, Michael Siladi <msiladi at ix.netcom.com 
> <mailto:msiladi at ix.netcom.com>> wrote:
>
>> Folks:
>>
>> It's that time again. There are lots of propositions (17!) on the 
>> California ballot, plus a lot of local issue to be decided on 
>> November 8th.
>>
>> For those not familiar with the concept, a "Proposition Party" is a 
>> gathering where we discuss the merits and drawbacks of the various 
>> state and local ballot measures.  This is not about "how to vote", 
>> but instead it is focused on "what exactly are we voting on", and 
>> determining what "yes" and "no" votes mean with respect to each 
>> ballot measure.
>>
>> Typically, we gather on a Sunday before the election, bring our voter 
>> pamphlets, newspaper editorials and reviews, web page print-outs, 
>> campaign materials, opinion pieces, and any other background 
>> materials, and discuss each measure.  Hopefully, we do this calmly 
>> and thoughtfully.
>>
>> In the past, we've done this at the Sunnyvale Sweet Tomatoes (after 
>> Sunday Brunch clears out, we can have several hours of "quiet" time 
>> where we won't disturb anyone.  I also think that doing this after 
>> eating yields better dialog.
>>
>> I'd like to suggest either Sunday October 30 or Sunday November 6, 
>> about Noon-ish (or so).  Sweet Tomatoes in Sunnyvale can work for us 
>> (dress warmly as we'll probably be on the patio with space heaters.) 
>>  Other possibilities include Hobee's, Black Bear Diner, El Torito 
>> (Milpitas) or someone's home (with a potluck?) However, I'm open to 
>> suggestions for alternate locations, dates and times.
>>
>> Please remember that democracy is not a spectator sport.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Michael
>>
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