Can't say as I like the bleachers with window boxes. From: Andrew Diller <dill...@dillernet.com> Reply-To: Andrew Diller <dill...@dillernet.com> Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:55:24 -0400 To: UnivCity listserv <UnivCity@list.purple.com> Subject: Re: [UC] Re: Parking Spaces @ 43rd & Baltimore
The parklet is the most retarded thing I've ever seen. There is a F***** park right across the street. This is not in direct response to any of the responses below, just a general sentiment. What's next? Wheelchair lanes in-between the trolley tracks on Baltimore? How much did they waste on that piece of crap? -andy On Sat, Aug 13, 2011 at 1:56 PM, robert rathmann <jacko...@cavtel.net> wrote: > The rebut that I expected. I do not however, expect to be lumped in > with a group that I lay no public claim to. My dear Mr. Mohel... I > explained that my feelings were not as emotional as yours and I wrote > of MY feelings on a very superficial level. I have no idea what the > so called "peace activists" had done to you to provoke such hard > feelings nor do I see where I have said anything that expressed > concern for my life due to flash mobs, but give me full credit for the > way you feel about what I personally said. I have not ridiculed you > or your followers. Actually, I believe we need people like you to > keep the rest of us thinking. > Thank you for that Mohel. > > > On Sat, Aug 13, 2011 at 1:26 PM, Glenn <glen...@earthlink.net> wrote: >> > "If we spent less time selfishly complaining >> > about minor inconveniences and embrace the cultural expressions and >> > creativeness of those who make things happen we might smile a bit >> > more." >> > >> > Ratmann, I said the same thing to a bunch of selfish peace activists. If >> > they would stop their annoying complaining, we could smile and enjoy our >> > lovely wars. If they understood that citizenship is an obsessed selfish >> act >> > like you do, we would all feel happy happy joy joy and love for our >> creative >> > wars. >> > >> > >> > The funny thing is that when you positive thinking entitled rats hear about >> > a flash mob, you scream the loudest for "justice" and revenge. Why don't >> > you get stop and frisked and then send your love? Will you smile when the >> > creative one's yank away your rights as a citizen or your kids rights? It >> > would be a minor inconvenience isn't that right, Rat? >> > >> > This happy happy joy shit is just another level of bullshit. It brings the >> > same amount of happiness as all other addictions. But you mindless one's >> > use the law of positive thinking as a weapon against honest citizens. >> > >> > Give up your health care and send your kids to an Afghan village, and then >> > sing your happy happy joy song. If you really believe that parklets, >> > gadgets, and propaganda bring happiness, you simply delude yourself. >> > >> > Yes, you are selfish when you ridicule the citizens, who actually speak up >> > and work for justice. The route to true happiness is revealed in the >> > dharma. >> > >> > On 8/13/2011 12:10 PM, robert rathmann wrote: >> > >> > I'm sorry Glenn, I wasn't confusing your stupidity with your enjoyment. >> > >> > I'm afraid that my feelings on the parklet are less than emotional. >> > It's a fun, temporary display. I do however enjoy and support most >> > creative forms of street art (or whatever you are going to call it in >> > rebuttal). If the temporary inconvenience of losing two parking >> > spaces is making it hard for people to manage they're parking needs >> > then you can take my spot for the time being. let me know and I will >> > save a spot for you with my folding chairs (I stole them from Clark >> > Park btw). Much of the reasons for living in this neighborhood is the >> > never ending diversity of ideas and creative displays that our >> > neighbors demonstrate in many ways. The city is a tight squeeze and >> > we're all in it together. If we spent less time selfishly complaining >> > about minor inconveniences and embrace the cultural expressions and >> > creativeness of those who make things happen we might smile a bit >> > more. >> > >> > As for Clark Park... it's my children's "backyard". We are thankful >> > that there are changes being made and that the Park has become a more >> > friendly space for most. The amount of folks that use the north side >> > of the park speaks for the positive change that's happening. I'm not >> > going to sit here and say that every change is good and that any >> > change is going to satisfy everyone but I'm not an angry guy with too >> > much time and a personal agenda. I have a family, a real job which >> > keeps me from becoming obsessed with every blade of grass that is >> > damaged and every fart that is expelled from the "powers" working hard >> > to make West Philly Safer, more creative, and a great place to raise a >> > family. >> > >> > Lastly, I will have to confess that my "love" for Siano is undeclared >> > as is my love for Glenn. Sorry. >> > >> > I've now addressed my shallow, selfish feelings about these things. >> > I'm out. I will continue to enjoy reading the ever so entertaining >> > discussions like this one. Rock on Glenn. >> > >> > Love, Rat >> > >> > On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 8:03 AM, Glenn <glen...@earthlink.net> wrote: >> > >> > On 8/11/2011 11:17 PM, robert rathmann wrote: >> > >> > Dude... get a life or at least take the time to enjoy the one you have. >> > >> > Oh Ratmann, let's not confuse enjoyment with stupidity! >> > >> > Thoughtful happy grownups have been discussing the flawed dealings of >> > government. >> > >> > Your type of ad hominem interjection is rather pathetic and bullies the >> > listserv readers; "Glenn and others will shut up because I call Glenn >> > miserable. My beloved Siano and Parklet have been brilliantly defended. >> > And I didn't need to defend or support my Parklet with no damn rational >> > statements. I'm happy, happy, happy!" >> > >> > Rat, if you're too stupid to profess your love for Siano or represent your >> > positions on the Parklet, let the discussions for the mature adults! >> > >> > Happy and contented, >> > Glenn >> > >> > ---- >> > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the >> > list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see >> > <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. >> > >> > No virus found in this incoming message. >> > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com> >> > Version: 9.0.901 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3831 - Release Date: 08/13/11 >> > 02:34:00 >> > >> > > ---- > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the > list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see > <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
