Election 2012 - Page 5

skysdalimit · October 25th, 2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mhays

You got in right before I changed selfish to civic minded!

I'm not getting why you think our data backbone, 99, multiple streets, and a big chunk of our local economy aren't useful to Seattle residents in general.

Tourists will pay, because the businesses they spend money on will pay.

The state, the port, etc., are sharing costs for 99 and direct mitigation. The City's share in the combined projects is relatively limited.

Touche. We could continue to beat this dead horse, although, if you do think Seattle residents should solely pay for it, then I think the city needs to work it in their routine cap ex budget somehow instead of placing an additional tax. Considering 99 is a state route, it wouldn't hurt if the state contributed either. I wonder how far the impacts of a severed data backbone would go geographically. Maybe those affected should have to put up more funding for the improvements.

RMacherat · October 25th, 2012, 09:22 PM

I remember when stuff like that was called "Public Works" and was aptly named.

mhays · October 25th, 2012, 09:37 PM

The state is paying $2.1 billion for 99 and some of the related work. The port is planning to pay $300m. Or something like that. This seems like an appropriate level of sharing to me.

skysdalimit · October 25th, 2012, 10:04 PM

It will be interesting to see if this passes. If it doesn't pass, I wonder where the funds will come from.

bgwah · October 28th, 2012, 07:55 AM

I'm amused Republicans have kept up the "Inslee is a quitter!" attack.

Pretty sure none of them had a problem when my State Senator, Dino Rossi, quit to run for Governor.

lol politics!

skysdalimit · October 28th, 2012, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgwah

I'm amused Republicans have kept up the "Inslee is a quitter!" attack.

Pretty sure none of them had a problem when my State Senator, Dino Rossi, quit to run for Governor.

lol politics!

Jay Inslee drove bulldozers in Bellevue. AND his mom was a teacher.

Also, he understands the issues, in particular, the property tax swap.

Jay Inslee 3, Rob McKenna 0

Capitol Hill · November 2nd, 2012, 03:13 AM

Did Hurricane Sandy help the Seawall replacement?

cameronrex · November 2nd, 2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Capitol Hill

Did Hurricane Sandy help the Seawall replacement?

I thought of that. Hope so!

jessejb · November 3rd, 2012, 12:25 AM

By bro turned into a Republican this week. =(

Capitol Hill · November 3rd, 2012, 06:03 PM

I must say that reading Nate Silver's blog is must reading for those of you who are of the wonky set:

http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/

LCIII · November 3rd, 2012, 06:16 PM

Hahahaha

Yah, and don't miss MSNBCs fair and balanced coverage. Hahaha

bgwah · November 3rd, 2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LCIII

Hahahaha

Yah, and don't miss MSNBCs fair and balanced coverage. Hahaha

That's Fox News' slogan.

jessejb · November 3rd, 2012, 07:05 PM

Nate Silver uses those "facts" I keep hearing about. And everyone knows facts are for f**s.

The Fox Nooz set might wanna get their magical polling data here: http://unskewedpolls.com/

LCIII · November 3rd, 2012, 11:02 PM

Nate Silver is using polls that significantly over sample Ds in a year when EVERYONE admits O has an enthusiasm problem. No way he matches or betters '08 turnout. There's nothing wonky about that.

Ds did this same shit to themselves before the 2010 landslide election and again during the WI recall...

bgwah · November 3rd, 2012, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCIII

Nate Silver is using polls that significantly over sample Ds in a year when EVERYONE admits O has an enthusiasm problem. No way he matches or betters '08 turnout. There's nothing wonky about that.

Ds did this same shit to themselves before the 2010 landslide election and again during the WI recall...

What is your evidence that he's selectively picking pro-D polls?

LCIII · November 3rd, 2012, 11:19 PM

Read the cross-tabs. He's added Rass for good measure. Nate Silver is commonly referred to as Dem Xanax for a reason.

cameronrex · November 3rd, 2012, 11:42 PM

No need to spend a lot if time arguing/discussing the accuracy of Nate Silver's data. We will know Tuesday evening.

LCIII · November 4th, 2012, 12:16 AM

Sure will! Thank God!

alexjonlin · November 4th, 2012, 12:37 AM

http://www.theonion.com/articles/new...from-na,30218/

Capitol Hill · November 4th, 2012, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCIII

Read the cross-tabs. He's added Rass for good measure. Nate Silver is commonly referred to as Dem Xanax for a reason.

I will Do a screen shot Monday Night on 538. I'm thinking it'll be pretty accurate.

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Capitol Hill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,376 Likes (Received): 156	I must say that reading Nate Silver's blog is must reading for those of you who are of the wonky set: http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/ __________________ After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF

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jessejb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,692 Likes (Received): 103	Nate Silver uses those "facts" I keep hearing about. And everyone knows facts are for f**s. The Fox Nooz set might wanna get their magical polling data here: http://unskewedpolls.com/ __________________ Le Tumblr: http://inanevergreenstate.tumblr.com/

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October 25th, 2012, 09:22 PM	#82
RMacherat Buy used books Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,698 Likes (Received): 80	I remember when stuff like that was called "Public Works" and was aptly named.

October 25th, 2012, 09:37 PM	#83
mhays Journeyman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,339 Likes (Received): 115	The state is paying $2.1 billion for 99 and some of the related work. The port is planning to pay $300m. Or something like that. This seems like an appropriate level of sharing to me.

October 25th, 2012, 10:04 PM	#84
skysdalimit Uptown Bound Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle, originally from Charlotte Posts: 1,010 Likes (Received): 17	It will be interesting to see if this passes. If it doesn't pass, I wonder where the funds will come from.

October 28th, 2012, 07:55 AM	#85
bgwah honk!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,732 Likes (Received): 76	I'm amused Republicans have kept up the "Inslee is a quitter!" attack. Pretty sure none of them had a problem when my State Senator, Dino Rossi, quit to run for Governor. lol politics!

November 3rd, 2012, 06:16 PM	#91
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,847 Likes (Received): 59	Hahahaha Yah, and don't miss MSNBCs fair and balanced coverage. Hahaha

November 3rd, 2012, 11:02 PM	#94
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,847 Likes (Received): 59	Nate Silver is using polls that significantly over sample Ds in a year when EVERYONE admits O has an enthusiasm problem. No way he matches or betters '08 turnout. There's nothing wonky about that. Ds did this same shit to themselves before the 2010 landslide election and again during the WI recall...

November 3rd, 2012, 11:19 PM	#96
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,847 Likes (Received): 59	Read the cross-tabs. He's added Rass for good measure. Nate Silver is commonly referred to as Dem Xanax for a reason.

November 3rd, 2012, 11:42 PM	#97
cameronrex Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 460 Likes (Received): 30	No need to spend a lot if time arguing/discussing the accuracy of Nate Silver's data. We will know Tuesday evening.

November 4th, 2012, 12:16 AM	#98
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,847 Likes (Received): 59	Sure will! Thank God!

November 4th, 2012, 12:37 AM	#99
alexjonlin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,248 Likes (Received): 82	http://www.theonion.com/articles/new...from-na,30218/