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Wednesday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Wednesday, 8/27/25, 9:11 am

– Let people have fun or you’re going to look like a real jerk.

– Yay for Fresh Bucks.

– Being a sanctuary state has its limits.

– But not letting ICE in to municipal buildings without a warrant is common sense.

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Monday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Monday, 8/25/25, 8:26 am

Man, how is it so hot? Go drink a glass of water. Right now. Iced coffee or whatever is nice, but have some water now.

My apartment doesn’t have AC and there isn’t enough heat to justify getting it, but every year it gets worse. Damn you heat trapping properties of carbon and the urban heat island. We have until tomorrow night and then the worst is over. Hopefully no new wild fires.

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Friday!

by Carl Ballard — Friday, 8/22/25, 7:53 am

– Free Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry.

– Killer cops getting $600K. On top of already being paid to resign.

– The protesters are right, Microsoft should cut ties with the Israeli military.

– Hey, it’s going to be hot this weekend and into next week. Drink some water now.

– It’s past time for the state to be able to inspect the Northwest ICE Processing Center.

– Not a comeback as it never went away, but COVID is ramping up.

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Wednesday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Wednesday, 8/20/25, 7:52 am

– Gas Works is a better place than Cal Anderson for the Christian supremacist freaks. But have they considered going the fuck away?

– If Pam Bondi wants cooperation on immigration, maybe she could work to make it decent and humane.

– Sue Bird statue. If is delightful.

– Listen, Chris Pratt is from somewhere; That somewhere is not Seattle.

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Monday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Monday, 8/18/25, 7:51 am

– Bainbridge Island has a chance to do something rad, and I hope that they don’t screw it up.

– New jerk off fence installed.

– This Chief Diaz fellow? I’m beginning to have some doubts.

– Hillary Franz, don’t protect creeps in your office challenge.

– Anyway, today is a good day to contact your legislator or member of Congress.

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Friday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Friday, 8/15/25, 8:06 am

Look who’s back! I had a lovely time in New England and maybe got more smoke than if I had stayed. Anyway, here are some things. Some are a bit dated.

– Ann Davison’s consultant is a a bit mysterious.

– ICE kidnapping Real Change sellers.

– If you got a ticket in a construction zone, you are bad at driving and should stop.

– At least we didn’t tax rich people too much.

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Monday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Monday, 8/11/25, 4:05 am

Still on vacation. It’s difficult to believe how red cardinals actually are. Strange birds.

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Friday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Friday, 8/8/25, 7:44 am

Still on va-ca but you guys have a chat

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Monday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Monday, 8/4/25, 2:38 pm

New England is lovely. I am still on vacation.

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Friday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Friday, 8/1/25, 8:25 am

I am on vacation next week and part of the following week. So open threads may be sporadic.

Anyway, I’m glad that the mayor and city attorney finally realized that Trump’s executive orders are bad. It’s like having elections forces them to do things. But there are people who understood that Trump is bad already.

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Wednesday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Wednesday, 7/30/25, 8:07 am

– It is good to see faith leaders who seem to care about immigrants.

– Trump making electricity more expensive is an interesting story. But the headline framing it as a question was strange, and doesn’t fit the actual article.

– Don’t forget, your Cybertruck needs a regular wash in saltwater and lemon wash.

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Monday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Monday, 7/28/25, 8:02 am

Oh hey. The newly opened Pier 58 looks pretty great. It looks like kids were really enjoying the new playground and people of all ages have more park space by the water. And whatever my objections were to the tunnel, this isn’t all in the shadow of a giant freeway.

As I was walking down the waterfront to work this morning, there were already kids playing on the playground. I think it’s a hit beyond just the opening celebrations.

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Friday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Friday, 7/25/25, 7:58 am

– Renton, don’t vote for a guy who posts MAGA garbage on Facebook.

– Davison’s tenure as City Attorney is fucking embarrassing.

– During the Teen Dance Ordinance years, the Old Firehouse in Redmond was so rad to have. I am glad there are still people willing to fight for it.

– Stop covering for creeps.

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Wednesday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Wednesday, 7/23/25, 8:12 am

– It’s hot again and I am working from my un-air conditioned apartment.

– Division Street in Spokane could be a lot better.

Coming home from Drinking Liberally, the bus (49 South) was as crowded as I’ve ever seen it at 10:00. Are people taking the bus while I-5 lanes are closed? If so, welcome and I hope you stay after it opens up.

– Anyway, your legislators and member of Congress go uncontacted. Tragic, but you can fix it.

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Monday Open Thread

by Carl Ballard — Monday, 7/21/25, 8:48 am

Your ballot is arriving soon if it hasn’t already. Here are some voter guides. It’s more Seattle/ Western Washington centric than maybe it could be.

– Fuse has a progressive voter guide.

– The Stranger and the Urbanist both have endorsements.

– Seattle Bike Blog has many transportation and safe streets endorsements.

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