Category Archives: Plato’s Republic

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

Open letter to Bill Johnson (draft of post to PAW site)

Posted on December 8, 2014 by markweiss86

prologue August 30, 2013 or less than a year before the campaign: HE KNEW HIM WHEN … Palo Alto developer Jim Baer said he was inspired to help organize Monday night’s “I Have a Dream” commemoration in front of City … Continue reading →

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Washing cars to afford to go serve as a Marine, Chicago 2009

Posted on December 7, 2014 by markweiss86
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Let’s play two Chez Franc hot dogs at Mitchell Park grand opening

Posted on December 6, 2014 by markweiss86

Let’s Play Two with Chez Franc ‘Chez-cago’ dogs (Note: I took about 26 photos at Mitchell Center and a few more at Farmers Market but will have to suffice with just two: 1, Jacquetta the Chez Franc Queen; 2, Weiss … Continue reading →

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Should Palo Alto pardon Jeremy Lin?

Posted on December 5, 2014 by markweiss86

prologue, from February 10, 2012: Lin had the most astounding performance of his remarkable week, scoring a career-high 38 points and outdueling Bryant as the New York Knicks held off the Los Angeles Lakers 92-85. Later I will read this … Continue reading →

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Original G, or Lah med yah weh

Posted on December 4, 2014 by markweiss86

(Note: I wrote this exactly one month ago but re-reading it, it eludes even me. The basic story is that a barista at Peet’s in South Palo Alto who did not look particularly interested in Torah had four Hebrew characters … Continue reading →

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Earthwise / Cubberley sax legend joins Rolling Stones tour

Posted on December 3, 2014 by markweiss86

In September of 1996, Karl Denson and Greyboy Allstars funked out the house at Cubberley Theatre, a Thursday night, in South Palo Alto. In fall of 2014, down under, Denson did a series of shows with Rolling Stones, precipitating a … Continue reading →

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Palo Alto Times shout

Posted on December 2, 2014 by markweiss86

Inhabiture site is also original home of Palo Alto Times which the Weekly never mentions because they want to pretend there is no such thing as real journalism just their kowtowing to the powers that be, mostly the landlords. Darryl … Continue reading →

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No Harbaugh, no cry

Posted on December 1, 2014 by markweiss86

”I don’t worry about my future,” Harbaugh said. ”Haven’t participated in any of that speculation. I think I have a recessive gene for worrying about my own future.” This makes no sense unless you have been reading about the Plastic … Continue reading →

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Sexting cases and PAPD

Posted on December 1, 2014 by markweiss86

If you follow the link the auditors’ report states that the PAPD officer’s actions “easily left someone with the impression that it was sent as a joke.” Worse than that, it would be reasonable to assume from that act that … Continue reading →

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Two red dogs, or 3

Posted on November 30, 2014 by markweiss86

Red dog number one I saw at UNICEF gift shop in Palo Alto, I nearly bought it for Terry who misses our Frida so. Red dog number two is made by and watched over by Julie Brown, Justin’s mom and … Continue reading →

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