<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Rick's already written up his guide: <a href="http://linuxmafia.com/~rick/election-2016-11-08.html#prop60">http://linuxmafia.com/~rick/election-2016-11-08.html</a></div><div id="AppleMailSignature"><br></div><div id="AppleMailSignature">We're always happy to have lunch, though.<br><br>Sent from my iPad</div><div><br>On Oct 23, 2016, at 10:13 PM, Michael Siladi <<a href="mailto:msiladi@ix.netcom.com">msiladi@ix.netcom.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><span>Folks:</span><br><span></span><br><span>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.</span><br><span></span><br><span>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.</span><br><span></span><br><span>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.</span><br><span></span><br><span>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.</span><br><span></span><br><span>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.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Please remember that democracy is not a spectator sport.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Regards,</span><br><span>Michael</span><br><span></span><br><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>friday-follies mailing list</span><br><span><a href="mailto:friday-follies@linuxmafia.com">friday-follies@linuxmafia.com</a></span><br><span><a href="http://linuxmafia.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/friday-follies">http://linuxmafia.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/friday-follies</a></span><br><span>To unsubscribe, visit <a href="http://linuxmafia.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/friday-follies">http://linuxmafia.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/friday-follies</a> and follow links.</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>