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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Do as I say, not as I do
With extensive street striping makeovers taking place citywide and Blakespear's near-hyper campaign for bike safety in the wake of the Walker accident, why are they all bareheaded?
Encinitas is not bike friendly, in terms of traffic safety. Now the electric bikes are appearing and they move at a much quicker speed. The disregard for traffic rules when on a bike is common; but the consequences are grave with the added speed and reduction of reaction time. Common sense is not so common anymore.
VEHICLE CODE - VEH DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD [21000 - 23336] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) CHAPTER 1. Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws [21000 - 21296] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )
ARTICLE 4. Operation of Bicycles [21200 - 21213] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 479. )
21212. (a) A person under 18 years of age shall not operate a bicycle, a nonmotorized scooter, or a skateboard, nor wear in-line or roller skates, nor ride upon a bicycle, a nonmotorized scooter, or a skateboard as a passenger, upon a street, bikeway, as defined in Section 890.4 of the Streets and Highways Code, or any other public bicycle path or trail unless that person is wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets the standards of either the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), or standards subsequently established by those entities. This requirement also applies to a person who rides upon a bicycle while in a restraining seat that is attached to the bicycle or in a trailer towed by the bicycle.
This seems very petty. The photo is at the park, and was obviously part of a photo shoot. Should they be wearing helmets? Sure. But you are acting like the Paparazzi got a photo of them riding down Highway 1 with beers and no helmets.
You would think the way Blakespear and Hinze force their cycling-centric worldview on us they'd be walking the talk, but no.
Appears photo ops to use now and for 2020 elections mean they get a pass. 2:37 may not have an issue with that, but others say it points to a lack of judgment at best and arrogance at worst.
This bike fantasy reminds me of the made up lie of "man made global warming". If they say it enough, they will believe it. If she thinks people are going to start riding bicycles all over Encinitas she is sadly confused. She has convinced herself of the bike riding and of the fake science of man made global warming. Ohhh' GAWD.
5:46 Nope. NOT every scientist on Earth states that man made global warming is a fact. First off, follow the grant money, find the lies. Let me provide you just few. 1.Acid rain, you mean it just disappeared? 2.Dying and soon to be extinct Polar Bears, Lie. More P Bears today than in the last 60 years. 3.Ozone getting bigger, lie 4.Soon the East coast will be underwater, lie as that was stated twenty years ago 5.The earth is shrinking due to lack of water, lie 6.Permenate drought in California, lie 7.The west coast will be underwater, that was stated twenty years ago, lie Need I go on? I have more. It's all a lie to get money, it's all about the money. It is a religion for the believers, it's their god
6:21 - Acid rain didn't just disappear. The clean Air Act of the early 70's (signed by Nixon!) required the removal of sulfur from raw coal before burning it in power plants, or scrubbing it from the exhaust. Thus the sulfur would no longer convert to sulfuric acid and mix with rainfall.
Simple facts and science. Now go back to your Russian troll hole.
When the term "man made global warming" didn't catch on, the greedy creeps announced it was now "global warming". When that that also failed, it was again change to "climate change". That way even simple people could understand. "Ohhh' it's the climate, it has to be true". Al Gore made millions while the believers peed their pants. And yet, the believers blame their own country for the so called problems. Never China or India, only America. In a recent interview with electric vehicle owners they were asked where electricity comes from to power their cars. Most stated solar or wind turbines without a clue how electricity is generated. Perhaps it is bliss to live in the world of ignorance.
Lol 8:29, it's ok to attack blissful ignorance when 5:55am does it, but if someone else references the exact same phrase, it's "typical of the left?" Masterfully done!
Found the mark gullible enough to believe a lady claiming to be a virgin pregnant with god's kid. Fuck science, amirite?
Cute list of refuted claims that literally have never come remotely close to being part of the discussion about man made climate change. Predictable move from those who can't argue their way out of a paper bag.
You people will believe in anything from Unicorns to gullible warming. And yet you fly in planes, drive in cars, take the train or bus, heat and cool you living areas. And you buy products made in China, the worst polluting country on the planet. You are the ones that contribute to bad air. The gullible warming crowd, what a bunch of child like phonies.
1:57 can’t comprehend that we also still use air conditioners and aerosol spray cans without harming the ozone layer because we had global systematic changes resulting in new refrigerants and aerosol propellants. Back in the 80s, he would have argued that catalytic converters, smokestack scrubbers, and the end of leaded gasoline were going to kill the economy and human progress.
They didn’t. Science is science, whether you believe it or not. And history shows that we can rise to environmental challenges and thrive.
I encourage everyone to read your Tweets and replies.
Spoiler alerts:
• All Democrats are racist. • Climate change is a joke because India used to have more droughts. • Lots of Tea Party celebrations • Obsession with AOC • “Deep state” conspiracy theories • Socialism conspiracy theories • “Main stream media” conspiracy theories • Federal Reserve conspiracy theories
You keep repeating that stat like a badge of honor. And again you'll be reminded, much as you like to dismiss the reasons she won, she was "challenged" by a latecomer who lives here (maybe), had a dog for a running mate, had no clue about local issues, and whose standard attire was farm laborer hat, Hawaiian shirt, and flip flops...'nuff said.
Every time one of her minion quote that number as a sign of her greatness/popularity/whatever fantasy they want to assign to it, the rest of us think that that 15% should have been less than 1%.
Consider the possibility that he does not care about blakespear branding him a loser, which is exactly what she did with her boastful win report. And that he doesn't care what her followers think, either.
Doing a great job is not highly debatable, it's laughable. Just curious: what is your favorite Kool-Aid flavor?
It’s not any candidate branding someone a loser, it’s the donor class. The more losses on your record, the harder it is to raise money for a run. Donating money to a loser is like flushing it down the toilet. This is why strong candidates take a pass on running against incumbents with strong support of the electorate.
Politicians who are doing a bad job don’t get the luxury of running against a nut case and his dog. And they sure as hell don’t pull in 85% of the vote.
So, we know as a matter of fact that prior to November 2018, Mayor Blakespear was seen by voters and prospective candidates as doing a good job and enjoying broad support.
So the question becomes, has anything changed in the last eight months? Has she done something different? Changed positions? Had a major scandal? It would have to be something big to move the needle from 85% support to less than 50%.
Your "matter of fact" and "strong support of the electorate" cannot be tested because, let's face it, JP was completely unviable. I wouldn't spend time worrying about his money and the toilet. That's his problem and anyway, it's doubtful he'll be back.
Nothing has changed in the past eight months, that's the problem and you just don't know it. blakespear is still forcing the public to swallow her vision for Encinitas on a variety of unpopular projects and she's still relying on her expert staff to inform her decisions.
So by all means, hang on to your 85% like a security blanket - for what it's worth.
Well, as we know from that true patriot Sean Hannity, it is a no-no to go bike riding with your family and wear a helmet. Preferably, they should be shirtless on horseback.
On closed session tonight - Council evaluation of city manager and cit attorney. Why is Brenda, the community services director mouthpiece for the city manager and mayor getting $191,000 a year in salary.
1:57 PM She is paid at max salary. From the salary list the council will approve tonight - Classification 89 - Development Services Director with 10 steps in the classification - step 10 salary = $191,954(without benefits). A "good" city manager takes care of her employees and herself. A dumb city council pays and pays taxpayer money. Gush, gush, and more gush from the council on what a great job the planners and engineers above $100,000 salary are doing for the council. Encinitas, another city of Bell or Inglewood.
Wait, what?? how come Blakespear's hands weren't "tied" by "the law" she's so fond of quoting? Guess a cutesy photo op was too good to pass up. Funny, that.
Encinitas is not bike friendly, in terms of traffic safety. Now the electric bikes are appearing and they move at a much quicker speed. The disregard for traffic rules when on a bike is common; but the consequences are grave with the added speed and reduction of reaction time. Common sense is not so common anymore.
ReplyDeleteVEHICLE CODE - VEH
ReplyDeleteDIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD [21000 - 23336] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )
CHAPTER 1. Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws [21000 - 21296] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )
ARTICLE 4. Operation of Bicycles [21200 - 21213] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 479. )
21212.
(a) A person under 18 years of age shall not operate a bicycle, a nonmotorized scooter, or a skateboard, nor wear in-line or roller skates, nor ride upon a bicycle, a nonmotorized scooter, or a skateboard as a passenger, upon a street, bikeway, as defined in Section 890.4 of the Streets and Highways Code, or any other public bicycle path or trail unless that person is wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets the standards of either the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), or standards subsequently established by those entities. This requirement also applies to a person who rides upon a bicycle while in a restraining seat that is attached to the bicycle or in a trailer towed by the bicycle.
This seems very petty. The photo is at the park, and was obviously part of a photo shoot. Should they be wearing helmets? Sure. But you are acting like the Paparazzi got a photo of them riding down Highway 1 with beers and no helmets.
ReplyDelete2:37 PM, safety starts with you. And the mayor.
DeleteYou would think the way Blakespear and Hinze force their cycling-centric worldview on us they'd be walking the talk, but no.
DeleteAppears photo ops to use now and for 2020 elections mean they get a pass. 2:37 may not have an issue with that, but others say it points to a lack of judgment at best and arrogance at worst.
This bike fantasy reminds me of the made up lie of "man made global warming". If they say it enough, they will believe it.
ReplyDeleteIf she thinks people are going to start riding bicycles all over Encinitas she is sadly confused. She has convinced herself of the bike riding and of the fake science of man made global warming. Ohhh' GAWD.
3:19 has it half right. Bicycling and walking are not going to become popular enough to relieve traffic congestion or reduce GHG.
DeleteBut global warming is man made as virtually every scientist on Earth says.
5:46 Nope. NOT every scientist on Earth states that man made global warming is a fact. First off, follow the grant money, find the lies. Let me provide you just few.
Delete1.Acid rain, you mean it just disappeared?
2.Dying and soon to be extinct Polar Bears, Lie. More P Bears today than in the last 60 years.
3.Ozone getting bigger, lie
4.Soon the East coast will be underwater, lie as that was stated twenty years ago
5.The earth is shrinking due to lack of water, lie
6.Permenate drought in California, lie
7.The west coast will be underwater, that was stated twenty years ago, lie
Need I go on? I have more. It's all a lie to get money, it's all about the money.
It is a religion for the believers, it's their god
6:21 You're an idiot. Ignorant enough to be a Trump supporter.
Delete6:21 PM The Trump Psychosis Phenom- believe in anything that suits you in spite of overwhelming empirical evidence to the contrary.
Delete6:21 - Acid rain didn't just disappear. The clean Air Act of the early 70's (signed by Nixon!) required the removal of sulfur from raw coal before burning it in power plants, or scrubbing it from the exhaust. Thus the sulfur would no longer convert to sulfuric acid and mix with rainfall.
DeleteSimple facts and science. Now go back to your Russian troll hole.
The reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated.
DeleteWhen the term "man made global warming" didn't catch on, the greedy creeps announced it was now "global warming".
DeleteWhen that that also failed, it was again change to
"climate change". That way even simple people could understand. "Ohhh' it's the climate, it has to be true".
Al Gore made millions while the believers peed their pants.
And yet, the believers blame their own country for the so called problems. Never China or India, only America.
In a recent interview with electric vehicle owners they were asked where electricity comes from to power their cars. Most stated solar or wind turbines without a clue how electricity is generated. Perhaps it is bliss to live in the world of ignorance.
5"55 AM Your last sentence pretty well sums up your philosophy. You must be ecstatic!
DeleteAnd there it is 6:54, another example of ignoring facts and attacking the fact presenter. Typical of the left.
Delete8:29 You're ignorant of the fact you're ignorant. You have presented no facts, only your baked-in, ignorant bias.
DeleteScary thing is that 3:19 probably votes. Someone that low IQ and so easily spews lies has a say with their vote.
DeleteLol 8:29, it's ok to attack blissful ignorance when 5:55am does it, but if someone else references the exact same phrase, it's "typical of the left?" Masterfully done!
DeleteEU is anti-science.
DeleteScroll through the WC Varones Twitter feed.
Found the mark gullible enough to believe a lady claiming to be a virgin pregnant with god's kid. Fuck science, amirite?
DeleteCute list of refuted claims that literally have never come remotely close to being part of the discussion about man made climate change. Predictable move from those who can't argue their way out of a paper bag.
You people will believe in anything from Unicorns to
Deletegullible warming. And yet you fly in planes, drive in cars, take the train or bus, heat and cool you living areas. And you buy products made in China, the worst polluting country on the planet. You are the ones that contribute to bad air. The gullible warming crowd, what a bunch of child like phonies.
1:57 can’t comprehend that we also still use air conditioners and aerosol spray cans without harming the ozone layer because we had global systematic changes resulting in new refrigerants and aerosol propellants. Back in the 80s, he would have argued that catalytic converters, smokestack scrubbers, and the end of leaded gasoline were going to kill the economy and human progress.
DeleteThey didn’t. Science is science, whether you believe it or not. And history shows that we can rise to environmental challenges and thrive.
12:50,
DeletePlease elaborate.
What leads you to call me "anti-science" other than that it's a cheap, lazy epithet used by people not good at critical thinking?
Let's discuss facts and specifics with reason.
Elaboration:
DeleteI encourage everyone to read your Tweets and replies.
Spoiler alerts:
• All Democrats are racist.
• Climate change is a joke because India used to have more droughts.
• Lots of Tea Party celebrations
• Obsession with AOC
• “Deep state” conspiracy theories
• Socialism conspiracy theories
• “Main stream media” conspiracy theories
• Federal Reserve conspiracy theories
Thanks for following!
DeleteYou have heard of tongue-in-cheek, right?
Right.
DeleteJust joking.
The zeitgeist of radicalism.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/when-in-doubt-trump-is-joking-just-ask-the-white-house/2019/04/16/d2653d4c-e97a-44af-b1f2-545393cd9ae8_video.html?utm_term=.34c5f67d156b
The Blakespears should be charged with child endangerment.
ReplyDeleteResident endangerment!
DeleteThe 15% have found their campaign issue.
ReplyDeleteYou keep repeating that stat like a badge of honor. And again you'll be reminded, much as you like to dismiss the reasons she won, she was "challenged" by a latecomer who lives here (maybe), had a dog for a running mate, had no clue about local issues, and whose standard attire was farm laborer hat, Hawaiian shirt, and flip flops...'nuff said.
DeleteEvery time one of her minion quote that number as a sign of her greatness/popularity/whatever fantasy they want to assign to it, the rest of us think that that 15% should have been less than 1%.
No credible candidate would run, in order to avoid being branded a loser and harming future election prospects.
DeleteThe mayor is doing a great job, and has strong support. 2020 will be no different.
Consider the possibility that he does not care about blakespear branding him a loser, which is exactly what she did with her boastful win report. And that he doesn't care what her followers think, either.
DeleteDoing a great job is not highly debatable, it's laughable. Just curious: what is your favorite Kool-Aid flavor?
It’s not any candidate branding someone a loser, it’s the donor class. The more losses on your record, the harder it is to raise money for a run. Donating money to a loser is like flushing it down the toilet. This is why strong candidates take a pass on running against incumbents with strong support of the electorate.
DeletePoliticians who are doing a bad job don’t get the luxury of running against a nut case and his dog. And they sure as hell don’t pull in 85% of the vote.
So, we know as a matter of fact that prior to November 2018, Mayor Blakespear was seen by voters and prospective candidates as doing a good job and enjoying broad support.
So the question becomes, has anything changed in the last eight months? Has she done something different? Changed positions? Had a major scandal? It would have to be something big to move the needle from 85% support to less than 50%.
Your "matter of fact" and "strong support of the electorate" cannot be tested because, let's face it, JP was completely unviable. I wouldn't spend time worrying about his money and the toilet. That's his problem and anyway, it's doubtful he'll be back.
DeleteNothing has changed in the past eight months, that's the problem and you just don't know it. blakespear is still forcing the public to swallow her vision for Encinitas on a variety of unpopular projects and she's still relying on her expert staff to inform her decisions.
So by all means, hang on to your 85% like a security blanket - for what it's worth.
Good luck.
DeleteYou can celebrate 16% or more as progress.
See comment #3 in her VOSD interview....'nough said.
ReplyDeleteWell, as we know from that true patriot Sean Hannity, it is a no-no to go bike riding with your family and wear a helmet. Preferably, they should be shirtless on horseback.
ReplyDeleteOn closed session tonight -
ReplyDeleteCouncil evaluation of city manager and cit attorney.
Why is Brenda, the community services director mouthpiece for the city manager and mayor getting $191,000 a year in salary.
You listed max salary for the position. More than likely not at max salary given pay at previous position.
DeleteLet's rephrase: why is she getting a salary?
Delete1:57 PM
DeleteShe is paid at max salary.
From the salary list the council will approve tonight - Classification 89 - Development Services Director with 10 steps in the classification - step 10 salary =
$191,954(without benefits). A "good" city manager takes care of her employees and herself. A dumb city council pays and pays taxpayer money. Gush, gush, and more gush from the council on what a great job the planners and engineers above $100,000 salary are doing for the council. Encinitas, another city of Bell or Inglewood.
The Mayor Blakespear is a HYPOCRITE and her husband is a moron!
ReplyDeleteWait, what?? how come Blakespear's hands weren't "tied" by "the law" she's so fond of quoting? Guess a cutesy photo op was too good to pass up. Funny, that.
ReplyDeleteIt's all about the show..no matter who she puts at risk.
ReplyDeleteIt IS all about the show. And she thinks no one can see behind the mask.
DeleteNo, she's like Reagan. She actually believes the bullshit she spews.
Delete