“Should the charter be amended to exempt Alameda Point from the restrictions of article 26 (measure A)?”

That’s the suggested new issue in Alameda on KD. Hmm, why would anyone think ten (if that many) people commenting in a virtual kitchen (unless they’re part of the cabinet) give a hoot about MA? I mean it’s only been the subject of rancorous discussions in every opinion outlet in every venue in Alameda since it was passed thirty some years ago.

But that’s not the question. The question is, why would a city official give a hoot what the ten respondents opine just because their hoot’s in KD? Wow, if it were discussed in KD and KD has an “arrangement” (nefarious?) with all the king’s (and queen’s) (wo)men and…and others, I’m sure they would pass edict after edict reflecting the will of someone.

I’m just not getting why anyone thinks KD’s anything different than…this blog, for instance.

Plus, it’s way too slow and clumsy for the lightening quick ether theater.

Yes, true democracy is messy and people are not always civil — nor are they required to be. The results of public policy decisions are quite often uncivil and can cause misery and woe to many.

Democracy is not about posting opinions on a webpage. Freedom of speech is part of it, but so is working together with others to achieve a common goal. Democracy isn’t one thing, but a constellation of rights and freedoms. Kitchen Democracy has as much to do with democracy as it does kitchens.

Many of the meetings happen in the middle of weekdays, meaning only retirees and stay at home moms can likely attend. Either that or they’re early in the evening- way before many of us get off work. So from that perspective, I agree.

In regards to the latest-greatest plans for Alameda Point, well the biggest issue in regards to affordability will solve itself sooner or later. This just in the paper today. Enjoy the read:

“The Mercury News. “Alameda Realtor David Gunderman said he’s seen home prices and sales soften. In general, he said, the softening market is affecting those buying homes for the first time. The reason is that lenders have tightened their lending standards.”

“‘Those people (buyers) were taking a risk, and the lender was allowing them to do so,’ he said. ‘Those people are no longer in the market, which is good, responsible lending. It got irresponsible for a while there and that’s why we’re feeling the pinch right now. It’s a correction, a necessary correction.’”

“Broker Michael Studebaker said…Harbor Bay Isle home sales were suffering.”

Oh, come on , notadave. KD is no more quasi official than any other group of word dabblers who mostly hide behind their animosity. Our quasi cc should regard kd or, not regard dk, at their own peril.

Plus it’s way to slow and clumsy, unlike dk.

Slight difference between Lauren’s Blog and KD. KD promotes itself as a quasi official connection with local government. They state that they “connect local citizens with city hall” They promise that “elected officials read what is posted on the site” It is absolutely imperative that they be as objective as possible. If you read Lauren’s about section, she is very upfront about her beliefs and why she launched the blog.

Oh, and that noisy minority that seeks to monopolize discussion? That would be you Dave.