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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Folks:<br>
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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.<br>
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@ Costco Wholesale</span></div>
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<div><span> 1210 Kifer Rd, Sunnyvale, CA<br>
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<div><span> (408) 730-8117</span></div>
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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.<br>
<br>
Please RSVP to the Friday Follies list (even if you aren't a
member.)<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
Michael<br>
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On 10/29/2016 11:35 PM, Michael Siladi wrote:<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Folks:<br>
<br>
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.)<br>
<br>
Given the short notice, we'll skip holding the Proposition Party
this weekend. <br>
<br>
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.)<br>
<br>
If anyone has an alternate idea of a restaurant with sufficient
space, and possibly with wi-fi, I'll all in favor.<br>
<br>
Please cast your votes!<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
Michael<br>
<br>
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For extra reference:<br>
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href="http://projects.sfchronicle.com/2016/voter-guide/">http://projects.sfchronicle.com/2016/voter-guide/</a><br>
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href="http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/10/25/california-propositions-a-voters-guide/">http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/10/25/california-propositions-a-voters-guide/</a><br>
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<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-pol-ca-propositions/#nt=oft12aH-6gp2">http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-pol-ca-propositions/#nt=oft12aH-6gp2</a><br>
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href="http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/election-endorsements/article108811402.html">http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/election-endorsements/article108811402.html</a><br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article109734427.html">http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article109734427.html</a><br>
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<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/endorsements/">http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/endorsements/</a><br>
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On 10/23/2016 1:17 PM, Deirdre Saoirse Moen wrote:<br>
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<div id="AppleMailSignature">We're always happy to have lunch,
though.<br>
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On Oct 23, 2016, at 10:13 PM, Michael Siladi <<a
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<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><span></span></div>
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