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

[Michael Siladi]

Folks:

If any of you are interested, we'll be doing a Proposition Party 
starting at 11:00am on Saturday, 11/5 at Sweet Tomatoes in Sunnyvale.

     @ Costco Wholesale
     1210 Kifer Rd, Sunnyvale, CA
     (408) 730-8117

I'm still open to suggestions for a place that won't mind us hanging out 
for a few hours and that has wi-fi available.

Please RSVP to the Friday Follies list (even if you aren't a member.)

Regards,
Michael

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On 10/29/2016 11:35 PM, Michael Siladi wrote:
> 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 
> 11/5 or Sunday 11/6 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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