Category Archives: Plato’s Republic

pertaining to government, the public sector, governance, democracy, politics, issues pertaining to such, like “freedom of speech” concepts

She’s not muted she’s having a technical malfunction

Posted on September 24, 2020 by markweiss86

I was disappointed by the candidates’ forum, 10 aspirants (2 incumbents) moderated by two from the Weekly over Zoom. I was imagining the Last Supper, 10 disciples of Jesus deliberating over how to most effectively pray to Yahweh for two … Continue reading →

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In Tanaka’s Satanic Service, Strikes Two

Posted on September 23, 2020 by markweiss86

BLUF: if i was going to answer such a question I would say I am reading the autobiography of the recently deceased football hero Gale Sayers for whom the NFL humanitarian of the year award is named for “I Am … Continue reading →

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Weird connection between Guild Theatre development and MapLight policy project

Posted on September 22, 2020 by markweiss86

I wish to point out respectfully that your Palo Alto report is seriously flawed.  Procrustean. And perhaps too short a narrative arc.  For example you list me in a table and list me as “neither” — It is trying to compare … Continue reading →

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In Tanaka’s satanic service?

Posted on September 21, 2020 by markweiss86

I da know what the fuck but Greg Tanaka mentions Satan twice in the first 30 minutes of his interview with the rev Bruce Reyes Chow of 1st Prez. This guy is a nightmare. He puts the bent in “incumbent”. … Continue reading →

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BULLY, FASCIST, NINNY, QUISLING

Posted on September 21, 2020 by markweiss86

The Palo Alto Post has picked four choices for Council even though there are still two months left in the campaign. Their slate includes four of my five bottom-dwelling worst-possible candidates. The only thing Dave Price and I agree on … Continue reading →

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Who shot ‘Meet Jane Doe‘?

Posted on September 18, 2020 by markweiss86

When Anna Eshoo our fifteen-term Congress-member and stellar rock of Democracy — metaphorical meteorite and Haley’s Comet of light exposing the swamp — was merely a neighbor or housewife or local businesswoman, my mom got invited to a meet and … Continue reading →

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Eisenberg tops my rankings of City Council candidates after online forum

Posted on September 16, 2020 by markweiss86

My ranked choice of Palo Alto’s ten candidates (although we can choose four):   Rebecca Eisenberg     2. Greer Stone     3. Raven Malone     4. Lydia Kou (I)     5. Steven Lee     6. … Continue reading →

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Reich calls out DeJoy on $30m conflict, and motive to destroy Postal Service e

Posted on August 29, 2020 by markweiss86
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20 inter-related headlines from Yesterday’s the New York Times regarding the election two months away and the future of democracy IMHO

Posted on August 29, 2020 by markweiss86

  One. Trump bolstered by party he has transformed: emphasizing nationalist themes, he goes into election looking to shift narrative   Two. Trump Unchastened by time in top office, even impeachment   Three. Teen suspect glorified police and weapons   … Continue reading →

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Ed and Lava’s Excellent Adventures

Posted on August 28, 2020 by markweiss86

Ed Solomon was in my Hebrew School car pool 45 years ago and he held signs for other cars to read, on 280 like HONK IF YOU’RE HORNY.He wrote “Bill and Ted” movies, one of which, still featuring Keanu Reeves, … Continue reading →

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