On Tuesday November 4th 2014 I'm voting:
Tony Kranz for Mayor
Catherine Blakespear for city council
I've found both Kranz and Blakespear to be calm, intelligent, professional and reasonable people and Leucadia would do well to support them.
Also, I'm voting Yes on F
Monday, November 3, 2014
Leucadia Blog endorses Kranz, Blakespear, Prop F
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LB jumped the shark a long time ago.
ReplyDeleteFitting since they don't get much of anything right. One of the candidates is the polar opposite of reasonable, you can figure out which one. Vote for Julie & Sheila.
ReplyDeleteA… haaa haaa haaaa. Right
DeleteWho do you think pegged the name - KLCC?
I'm voting for Kranz and Blakespear. Voting for Sheila is about the worst thing you could do.
ReplyDeleteVoting for Gaspar is the worst...
DeleteNope Cameron is the worst… weird than the kook!
DeleteLook at the eyes.
I agree completely with the Leucadia Blog,s endorsements and the the rational for doing so.
ReplyDeleteI miss the Leucadia Blog. I do not like the heavy bias of this blog, its habit of deleting comments that question the bias, the far more massive unintelligent comments, unfair attacks and consistent negativity.
If you know the issues and the players and care about the issues of the coast, the choice is clear.
Kranz and Blakesphere.
Go hang out with LB then - and die of boredom.
Delete7:15 who is I at the LB?
DeleteWhen I get tired of watching the grass grow... I visit Leucadia blog.
DeleteARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED???
Deletetrue about the bias towards KLCC on this site. thats for sure. But this blog allows more anon blogs to stand. LB died when JP shut down the comments. So will this blog if they shut them down anymore.
Deletethe publisher just can't stop himself. Its like the power of the ring in lord of the rings. Editing is soooo tempting. My precious.
Yes, the LB is worthless. Note that there are zero comments; it is no longer a forum for anything but Lamey (JP) Lamey's viewpoint.
DeleteIt was more interesting when it was hijacked by commercial concerns.
To be fair, I have seen WC deleting comments, unless they were totally inflammatory. He has his take, we have our take, there's some good info. There's also some of the wild west, personal attack stuff that was just as prevalent on the LB.
ReplyDeleteI'm voting for Tony, but I have to go with Julie instead of Blakespeare. This is the last day of the election, so best luck to all and thanks to WC for the platform.
-MGJ
To be fair, I did delete a couple of non-inflammatory comments from one or two obsessive commenters who kept insisting that they knew what I meant and implied better than I did.
DeleteI tried to explain nicely, but eventually I warned them that I was going to delete further comments that falsely put words in my mouth.
Comments alleging bias on this blog are welcome, especially if they are supported with evidence.
Sorry, I meant "haven't seen", with the exception of the ones WC references above. There were some real trolls on that day.
DeleteKeep the conspiracy mindset out of it and we can have a good discussion, people.
-MGJ
To be fair, WC doesn't recognize his/her own bias and can't handle being called out on it. Hence, the deleted comments.
DeleteTo be fair, the comments were not alleging bias but rather ignorance and an absurd attribution of fault.
DeleteEU - you do realize that a fire can't burn without fuel............
Delete- The Sculpin
Well, no, at least one of the comments said WC doesn't recognize his/her own bias.
DeleteEverybody has their own bias, it's one of the basic tennets of rational discourse. Move on people, we've got an election to bitch about!
Delete-MGJ
I went with Gaspar and Graboi - I believe the 2 have some common ground and can build on that to achieve a reasoned consensus among the other members. Sorry, but Tony is in way over his head, and similar to Barth, he has poisoned the well. If Graboi gets in, and she can develop some consensus among the council, 2016 will have much better candidates for it.
ReplyDelete- The Sculpin
I had to look up "poisoning the well." I think I get what you mean, but Tony hasn't done the classic definition of poisoning the well, as far as I know.
Deletehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poisoning_the_well
There was of course an excellent example of another council member "poisoning the well" with respect to Julie Graboi this year...
Sculpin is a Barbie advocate - figures. Maybe he is Ken in disguise?
DeleteEU has the definition right in respect to Shaffer's disgusting little trick...especially disgusting in light of her "dirty politics suck" reminders...the height of hypocrisy.
DeleteGraboi had the grace not to call Shaffer out publicly, which is far more leniency than Shaffer deserved.
Who knows who'll win this election. But we're lucky in our feeble minded town that two candidates on a slate don't have signs saying VOTE FOR KEN AND BARBIE. It would be too cute not to.
DeleteAfter looking up the Wiki definition, I think EU is referring to the issue of the "lewd and lascivious" CTF neighbor being thrown into the mix to poison the well against Blakespear.
DeleteThere's also an attack robo call against CB, with cows mooing and roosters crowing, saying that's what it will sound like next door, if Blakespear is elected. People are attributing it to Lerch, but it will probably help Julie Graboi.
By the way, hens are already allowed, roosters aren't, in single family residential zones. Cows would not be allowed, but the attack robo call features goats bleating, too.
DeleteDon't they have to state who paid for the robocall?
DeleteI hear it's pretty funny. Anybody have a recording?
You have to be crazy to vote for Kranz and Blakespear. Flip-flop Kranz does not know the difference between yes and no. Blakespear, along with Lisa Shaffer, wants to redefine community character, agriculture and culture in general. She does not have a clue about city government and land use. Enhancement to her means urbanization. Both will waste your tax dollars. Vote for Cameron and Graboi. You can trust THEIR words.
ReplyDeletetook funny…. I wouldn't trust Carmeron to keep a cat box.
DeleteShe would make a bigger mess than 2,000 stinky cats.
That's what I call playing the odds. JP has his store in one of the centers, so perhaps that's why he is doing it.
ReplyDeleteJP's landlord seems to have exerted some influence over his thinking about many important community issues but I also can't imagine many out there would voice opposition publicly that went against the person they pay their rent to if they wanted to stay at that location.
ReplyDeleteWhether JP would feel differently if Keith wasn't his landlord is beyond knowing and he deserves the freedom to think what he wants to. I just wish JP was a little more open minded sometimes on some issues but we all can't believe the same on everything or the boredom would be intolerable.
All is forgivable and we can thank JP for all the good things he supports and pays forward to our community.
Like hosting a lame advertisement for his shop.
DeleteHey Anon 9:28...can you explain what you're trying to say. It seems your comment is out of context or only works inside your mind.
DeleteOpen mindedness is not desired in Leucadia. It's tow the Shelia Cameron line or be destroyed. It's brave of JP to publicly post his endorsements in this hostile environment. Will Encinitas Undercover post their endorsements?
Delete10:28,
DeleteNo. Don't think it would matter but appreciate Sculpin, MGJ, and others sharing.
It's a difficult choice this time, definitely a lesser of evils approach. I can't go Gaspar, because she won't take a stand on tough decisions and is backed by the same group that backed Stocks and his gang for years. If the FF, cops, out of town Developers, Rotarians, and cranky folks picked a different tack, I might be down. As it stands, I think Gaspar is not all bad, and could probably do some good things. But if you want the definition of over your head, look up her name in the dictionary.
DeleteSheila would be the call if this is 15 years ago, but after all the past ugliness down at the City and her inability to work with others, I can't give her my vote. Too bad, becasue she has been our biggest advocate in Leucadia.
Tony is the only choice, he has quietly been doing some good things. I don't think he's in over his head, but he has a steep learning curve.
And finally, I back Julie, although Blakespeare should take it pretty easy. Hard to know what we'll be getting there. I'm not as paranoid about some of the density and community character talk, a lot of that stuff on the farm is a tempest in a teapot. I mean, if we can't get roads paved, how can we inflict new density standards on a town where quite simply there aren't that many places to stick the density?
-MGJ
Your right. It would not matter and we already know it by your edits.
DeleteWC likes the KLCC candidates.
Cameron will be destroyed tomorrow. I can not wait to laugh my ass off come Wednesday morning when I read the numbers! Haaaa!
DeleteThe way I see it is we have a choice between chickens, bees, and goats in our neighbors yards, along with some veggies, or we have possibly stack and pack. Neither one sounds good to me. However, if I have to chose, and I do, I will go with Graboi and Cameron. Neither of them seem to want either one the options I mentioned.
ReplyDeleteI would like hi-rise goats personally, where does that leave me?
Delete4:36,
DeleteThat would require GMOs. Alex hates GMOs.
No, I want to keep a goat in my stack and pack hi rise, grazing on the grass roof!
DeleteKranz has done nothing positive for Leucadia. He can't even get the city to water the medians. Blakespear wants to maintain "community character" which is code for keeping Leucadia crappy. Sad to see the man that coined the term KLCC has joined their ranks.
ReplyDeleteKranz didn't coin that term, CM did. But it was first posted on the Leucadia Blog, re Prop A, by JP. That's when his blog jumped the shark.
DeleteNo 10:12 has it right. JP coin the term KLCC….
DeletePerfectly I might add! Yeah JP- Poo on KLCC
Why doesn't the city do minimal upkeep of Pacific View? Water the landscape and do some painting - it'd improve the looks considerably.
ReplyDeleteLololoolllllollololollloooolllloololollllooollllooooolllloololllololllooollloollolloollloolllolololololollllololollllooolllloooolololololollll. Now your comment is funny!! The COE maintaining something?? Water the plants?? Paint something?? Geez I wish I had thought of your comment.... Wow. Seriously, you must be a newcomer to these parts.
DeleteEver heard of the broken window theory?
DeleteJP doesn't seem to realize that publicly taking unpopular positions in his community will hurt his retail business. Few people look at the Leucadia blog, but word gets around. Others I know and I will never buy anything at Surfy Surfy.
ReplyDeleteTrue. I know I won't, and encourage others not to shop there, either.
DeleteGuess keeping the landlord happy is more important....
For me, I just can't see myself buying a bar of wax from a place called Surfy Surfy and feeling good about it........but I didn't like the Kook either........
Delete- The Sculpin
You are welcome to your opinion, but I would advocate cutting the guy a break. Dude is running a business, so yes, he's not going to run a free-swinging swear fest like the old LB. I'm surprised he even put his picks up.
DeleteAt the end of tomorrow, we'll all still be here, and most likely council will just have one new member, with that being Blakespeare. You then have two years to consider if you want to keep Tony, Lisa and Marky Mark.
None of you surf so why would you go into a surf shop?
DeleteWhat kind of petty person operates this way? Do you apply this rational to all local business? Who is Don Hansen voting for? Who is Mark from Encinitas Surfboards voting for? Who is Doug from Progression voting for? Who is Matt from Bing voting for? Who is David from Seaweed & Gravel voting for? Who is Roy from Patagonia Cardiff voting for? Who is Jeff from Iron Cross voting for?
DeleteWhy don't you ask them? They aren't endorsing someone on a community blog, at least, not that I've heard.
DeleteCopouty Copouty!
DeleteM'yeah, Don H is actually off my list. Between opposing Prop A and refusing to sponsor the original Kook statue (a girl), unless it was a dude, I'm not feeling the need to give him my dough.
DeleteKLCC don't surf.. they just complain about surfers, flowers and the clean ocean air.
DeleteWhat they love is fast loud unsafe roads, weeds, and dirty air.
Yea, JP should have kept discreetly quiet. Whatever your political opinion is, there will always be opposition. Just keep posting pictures of the local shops and lines on the road - that is enough "controversy" for LB (Leucadia Banal).
ReplyDeleteReal surfers think that place is goofy-goofy.
ReplyDeleteThe name is meant to be funny obviously.
DeleteI was surprised he put his endorsement on the site...
DeleteDummy Dummy
DeleteReal surfers, know quality - not plastic or crappy
DeleteReal Surfers, know quality- its called Surfy Surfy- Not Plastic or Crappy.
DeleteI vote for Surfy Surfy!
The rest of you chumps can stay out of the water.
I surf, therefore, I love surfy surfy!
DeleteIt's that simple.
JP posting in desperation (8:39, 9:19, 8:46 PM,s)
DeleteLamey Lamey!!
U wishy wishy- wishy washy.
DeleteJust another loyal customer.
Boycotty Boycotty!
Deleteboycotty from zero spender = no big deal.
Deleteplease do and stay home planting your weeds in your backyard.
This is a lot of drama for 2 tame endorsements. Tony and Catherine are hardly radical or controversial picks. Where is your love for Alex Fidel people?
ReplyDeleteAllah Akbar!
DeleteIf Alex gets elected and can get two other Muslims in the Enc city council it's Sheria law will be a getting.....ladies get out your berkas.
ReplyDeleteGaspar in a Macy's tent - the mayor's new look!
DeleteThey are spelled "Sharia" and "Burka" respectively.
ReplyDeleteSince you know how to spell them, obviously you are ready.
DeleteReady to burn one down with Alex!
Delete4:43: most educated folk also know how to spell them. Didn't go to school? Pick up a paper. Learn something.
DeletePeople are putting out there that Gaspar will be the first Mayor of Encinitas. That is totally ridiculous and totally FALSE.
ReplyDeleteThe truth is: Whoever wins as mayor tomorrow will be THE FIRST "ELECTED' MAYOR OF ENCINITAS.
Marjorie Gaines was the FIRST MAYOR OF ENCINITAS when we first became a city.
Naw.. that is BS… we have only had council members. Our first Mayor will be plastic Gaspar. Now that is a fine representative of Encinitas.
ReplyDeleteI guess our Community is more shallow hal than green. Plastic Mayor - Yeah.
8:18 you obviously have not followed politics in this city. Up to this year the mayoral position was on a rotational basis until several council members became greedy and jealous and tried to turn it into a high school popularity contest. Thus, because council members got passed over because of their dislike by their comrades, we now have an elected mayor process.
ReplyDeleteThe elected mayor has no more authority than the other members on council. They will be doing exactly the same thing all the other mayors have done in the past.
We have had tons of mayors, some who did not even pocess a college degree. That's how silly this little Mayberry By The Sea has operated.
...and so do I.
ReplyDeleteThis blog is so fun to read today, tomorrow is going to be epic hearing about the meltdowns. A reminder that when the prop A vote was settled the pro prop A side said the voters have spoken. I hope the pro prop A side still fees that way tomorrow because their canditates are going to go down in electorial flames.
ReplyDeleteIt's time to restore the Specific Plans adopted by the city of Encinitas to their pre Prop A configurations.
Prop. A will stand as it is, as voted on by the people.
DeleteYou can rest assured of that fact.
Absolutely and I agree. Right up until the time it is overturned by the people :)
Delete4:27pm, what are you talking about? I'm pro Prop A and my candidates aren't the same ones you are thinking about.
Deletehttp://encinitasundercover.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-history-of-third-parties-in-united.html
DeleteHow do you access these links?
Delete4:48 Prop. A won't be on the ballot again. It's already been voted on. Where have you been?
DeleteThe lopsided defeat of Cameron and Graboi provide a strong indication that Encinitas voters are not happy about Prop A. (I'm just practicing for tomorrow)
ReplyDeleteThe truth is Encinitas majority of public by far is stoked about Prop A and knows Cameron is a miserable KLCC failure. The two are independent.
ReplyDeleteIn hindsight, I guess if I wanted to be popular I should have endorsed Gaspar.
ReplyDelete