I know I don't see this stuff like most people do. Platitudes and vague substance-less rhetoric does nothing for me... That's not true. It annoys me.
She wouldn't need to go into details. She could have simply said "Yes of course. There are several possibilities we've discussed and have contingencies for. I think we're well prepared for his inevitable shenanigans." That would have been a solid confidence inspiring answer. But instead, she tries to dodge the question, focusing on the present. I assume because she's not aware of any plan and doesn't want to say that. Then hearing herself, realizes it's a bad answer to focus on the now without looking ahead; So she tries to find a way to say something that sounds like being prepared. And finally caps it off talking about how bad Trump is again.
I think so many people are so used to vacuous bullshit from politicians, they've started judging it by different standards than they would use in normal real world conversations. Imagine you asked a coworker a question, and got a response like hers. I'd hope your bullshit alarm would be blaring.
You can't be ready for anything.
Being ready for anything doesn’t mean planing for everything, that’s impossible.
Just as impossible as being ready for everything.
No it's not.
Being ready for anything is having a plan for anything.
When you can't know what your opponent might do, you can't plan. That's exactly why the best swordsman is afraid of the worst. He's forced to go without a plan.
That's not what I heard.
"We've got two weeks to go, and I'm very much grounded in the present. We will deal with election night and the days after as they come, and we have the resources and the expertise and the focus on that as well"
She's saying they have a bunch of capable people who'll figure it out on the fly.
That's called improvising. Improvising is exactly the opposite of a plan. It's what you do when you have no plan.
Yah that is pretty terrible.
Better to simply execute for all crimes, and abolish prisons.
Why can't you just say 20 years?
I'm in the US.
I've never had a job tell us we can't take our 15s. But most places keep staffing tight enough, and busy enough, that people feel guilty taking a 15 unless they have a real reason to.
Personally, I find them kind of frustrating. By the time I begin to calm down, it's time to head back. It's not even like a real break. Where I am now, 30min is auto deduced for lunch, so we take 45min lunches most of the time.
Every job I've ever had.
Of course we do!
It's called the Fossil Fuel Industry.
It's slow and not well targeted. But if you have a century to put into the project, you can do some real damage.
Once again, you REALLY need to elaborate more on your question.
Especially here. We're not known for mind reading well.
Be as explicit and specific as possible. You'll get far more, and more useful responses.
Or maybe this question is about exactly that. I don't know.
Voters to weigh in on $11M in park bonds - City Desk ABQ
> With election season underway, Bernalillo County voters are being asked to consider six bond questions that could lead to $40.5 million in capital projects.
It then goes on about what many of them are.
Trash talk: Bin repair and replacement delays compounded by a large back order - City Desk ABQ
> Alex Bukoski, a spokesperson for the department, told City Desk ABQ there are nearly 2,000 outstanding requests for either residential trash can repairs or replacements. > > “The problem is certainly there and we acknowledge it, but there are a lot of plans in place for not only building back our supply, but also building up the team of how we’re going to be more efficient and work on that,” Bukoski said. > > Complicating things is the 4,500 trash cans and 1,300 trash can lids Bukoski said are on backorder from a manufacturer. He said the order should be in by early November.
That's a very broad question that could be asking about a few different things.
A good start here, would be to elaborate more on what you mean exactly. Maybe give an example?
The full range is about 5.5%. So while it is misleading, a 5% drop in a graph that consistent isn't nothing. Something substantial absolutly changed
Agreed. But that doesn't effect my point, or even the study.
Almost everything with an effective appropriate use can also be misused.
That's better. It's still escalating language, and dishonest. But at least it's more accurate.
And the truth is spanking doesn't build trust. Not on its own anyway. It's all about the context.
Following through on an established rule with a known consequences does actually promote trust. It works as part of a holistic approach to reward and punishment.
Spanking generally isn't needed with many children. But with some children, it can be a effective tool when used appropriately.
Besides, the use of “besides” as a complete sentence with a full stop is grammatically wrong.
That's true. Apologies... And corrected
They aren't organized by the Sate. They have no official authority. So they aren't really a Militia.
They are a literal gang.
Stop calling them Militia.
You're choosing to use escalating language, instead of accurate language; With the choice of "assault", you're attempting to arouse an outsized emotional response in the reader. As a debate tactic, It's a dishonest manipulation. You should try to avoid doing that.
Besides, assault is a legal term, which includes merely the threat of violence. Battery is the actual use of violence. So even in what you were trying to do, you used the wrong term.
This is most likely. It would've been easier to simply setup the stage where they were already collecting the debris to be hauled away.
City Council ditches controversial sidewalk proposal amid emotional pleas from the public - City Desk ABQ
Amid passionate public objections to a proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners and ban sitting or lying on sidewalks in Downtown Albuquerque, city councilors voted down the bill almost unanimously Monday night.
Lawsuit: SpaceX took over "pristine" land CAH bought to stop Trump border wall.
Kagi AI summery: Cards Against Humanity (CAH) is suing SpaceX for allegedly taking over a plot of land on the US/Mexico border that CAH purchased in 2017 to prevent the construction of Trump's border wall. CAH claims it maintained the land but SpaceX later moved construction equipment and materials onto the property without permission. The lawsuit seeks up to $15 million in damages to restore the land and cover losses, and also requests punitive damages. CAH says SpaceX never asked for permission to use the property and never apologized for the damage. The lawsuit includes before and after photos purporting to show SpaceX's use of the land.
And CAH's website all about it
Google search is in the news.
Kagi AI Summary: The document discusses the recent court ruling that Google's search business is a monopoly. It explains Google's search architecture, including the search index, search engine, and advertising business, and how this has created a powerful self-reinforcing cycle. While Google has innovated and provided valuable services, the document argues the ad-based model has led to misaligned incentives and harm to users through biased and low-quality search results. To address this, the document proposes treating Google's search index as an essential facility, allowing fair access and enabling more diverse search experiences and business models. This could foster innovation, competition, and better outcomes for consumers without attacking Google's core business.
The priorities of the South San Pedro Neighborhood Association wouldn’t be strange to other neighborhoods across Albuquerque: Increased safety and - Housing & Homelessness
Kagi AI Summary: The South San Pedro Neighborhood Association in Albuquerque is focusing on housing solutions and services for those experiencing homelessness, which is less common for neighborhood associations. The association formed a housing solutions committee to address homelessness and advocate for more affordable housing options. While safe outdoor campsites had some initial support, the idea has lost traction in recent years. The association's chair Tawnya Mullen believes the neighborhood should get involved to help their vulnerable neighbors, and that positive change can come when neighbors work together. Other neighborhood associations like Fair West have been inspired by South San Pedro's efforts to find community-driven solutions.
The whole thing is worth a read. It's so nice to see some YIMBYs
I-25 improvements between Comanche and Montgomery to begin next month | News
A project aimed at addressing traffic bottlenecks and improving pedestrian and bicycle safety on the Interstate 25 corridor in the middle of Albuquerque will begin soon.
Kagi AI Summery: The document announces that improvements to I-25 between Comanche and Montgomery in the United States will begin next month. The improvements will involve work on the interstate highway. The project aims to enhance the road infrastructure in that area. No additional details about the specific nature of the improvements are provided. The document serves as a brief announcement of the upcoming construction project on I-25.
I didn't expect an AI to point out how little info there is. That's impressively bad for The ABQ Journal. But at least it's a warning of construction that might slow things down.
Like Albuquerque, cities across the West rely on fragile water sources — and aging infrastructure.
Kagi AI Summary: The failure of the El Vado dam in New Mexico has disrupted the water supply for the Albuquerque region, forcing the city and nearby farmers to rely on finite groundwater resources. The dam, which has been collecting irrigation water for nearly a century, is suffering from structural issues that have caused it to be out of commission for the past three summers. This has threatened the water supply for both agriculture and the growing Albuquerque metropolitan area, which had previously reduced its groundwater reliance by importing surface water from the dam. With the dam's future uncertain, the region is struggling to balance its limited water resources and find alternative storage solutions. The challenges facing the El Vado dam highlight the broader water infrastructure issues affecting communities across the drought-stricken American West as climate change exacerbates water scarcity.
Drive-thrus, tribal consultation and other changes to the city’s zoning code
At their eight-hour meeting Monday, city councilors voted on multiple zoning changes that could impact neighborhoods and businesses, including allowing - City Hall
Kagi AI Highlights:
- The city council voted on several zoning changes, including allowing tribal representatives to comment on land developments near the Petroglyph National Monument, allowing drive-thrus in certain areas, and creating design standards for developments near the planned Rail Trail.
- The ordinance allowing tribal representatives to comment on land developments near the Petroglyph National Monument passed unanimously, as it was seen as important to protect sacred tribal lands and cultural resources.
- The proposal to allow drive-thrus in the Volcano Heights Urban Center was controversial, with the Planning Department and Environmental Planning Commission recommending against it, but it ultimately passed in a 6-3 vote.
- An ordinance was passed to require development standards like landscape buffering and building design restrictions for properties next to the planned Rail Trail in downtown Albuquerque.
- The council voted on several amendments to the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) Annual Update, including increasing alley lighting, allowing more duplexes, and adjusting fence/wall heights.
- The amendment to allow duplexes in more residential areas failed in a 3-6 vote, while the amendment to require energy storage systems to meet neighborhood standards passed unanimously.
- An amendment to have neighborhoods and developers meet after a development is proposed (rather than before) passed 5-4.
- The amendment to allow tribal representatives to meet with developers about land-related applications passed unanimously.
- The proposal to increase allowable front yard fence/wall heights to 5 feet failed 1-8.
- The amendment to allow overnight shelters in certain zones also failed 3-6.
Albuquerque is throwing out homeless people's belongings
The city has violated a court order and its own policies by discarding the personal property of thousands of homeless people, who have lost medications, birth certificates, IDs, treasured family photos and the ashes of loved ones.
Kagi AI Summary: Albuquerque, New Mexico has been aggressively clearing homeless encampments, resulting in the loss of personal belongings for thousands of homeless individuals. The city has escalated these efforts despite a court order prohibiting the destruction of unattended possessions. Homeless residents have lost critical items like medication, identification, and survival gear, making it harder for them to find housing and jobs. The city claims it provides notice and resources, but advocates say this is rarely the case. Lawsuits have been filed challenging the city's actions as unconstitutional, but the issue remains unresolved as the city continues its encampment removal program at an accelerated pace.
Teams of volunteers are set to fan out across the city on Tuesday in an attempt to count Albuquerque’s homeless population. Armed with surveys, volunteers will canvass neighborhoods, alleys, parks, encampments and meal service sites. They’ll count those who are unsheltered and in emergency she...
Kagi AI Summary > The New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness organizes an annual point-in-time count of the homeless population in Albuquerque. Last year's count found over 2,300 homeless individuals. Volunteers will canvass the city on Tuesday to survey unsheltered people and those in shelters. The count provides data required for federal funding and gives officials a sense of needs. However, it is acknowledged to be an imperfect undercount, as it depends on conditions and willingness to participate. Notably, the 2023 nationwide report found that New Mexico saw the largest increase in homelessness at 57% over the past year, along with high rates of unsheltered veterans and chronic homelessness.
Restaurant inspections: Rodents, roaches and long fake nails close one New Mexico staple
Kagi AI Summary: The passage lists the addresses of various food establishments in Albuquerque, New Mexico that have recently been downgraded due to health code violations. Many issues were observed like rodent droppings throughout facilities, food debris built up under kitchen equipment, and employees not properly washing their hands. Major violations included lack of date labeling on food items, food stored at improper temperatures, and chlorine sanitizer buckets lacking test strips. Several restaurants had gaps in external doors and walls allowing pest entry. Overall, the list shows that many popular food locations were cited for health code violations and risks to customers if issues are not addressed properly.
We’re out! AVANGRID cancels $8.3 billion PNM merger
It's official: Global energy giant AVANGRID is walking away from a three-year $8.3 billion plan to acquire New Mexico's largest utility, PNM. For three
Kagi AI Summary: The merger between PNM Resources and AVANGRID has been officially cancelled after three years of negotiations. While the $8.3 billion deal had overcome initial opposition, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission ultimately rejected it in 2021 due to concerns raised by advocacy group New Energy Economy. AVANGRID appealed the decision but the court did not rule in time. With the deadline expired at the end of 2023, AVANGRID chose to withdraw from the merger. PNM had proposed extending the agreement until a court decision was made but AVANGRID declined. As a standalone company, PNM remains committed to transitioning to 100% renewable energy for its customers with or without AVANGRID's investment.