Comment of the Year

By Jeff — Jeff Wilson

I Heart’s deserves to be shared with everyone:

Regarding another potential parallel: Do you think anyone is going to give a Kellaresque statement along the lines of “If opposing a sixty-foot building in my backyard makes me a developmental terrorist, then I’m a proud developmental terrorist.”?

We could have a lot of fun with this. It could (or perhaps has already) become the first SCV Internet Meme. “If enjoying elevator rides makes me a high-density environmentalist, then I’m a proud high-density environmentalist!”

Alternatively, playing off the terrorism angle offers many great opportunities for hilarity. How about a stack of SCV-centric Developmental Terrorist playing cards?

We need to know who these people are after all.

Comments (8)

AndyJune 1, 2010 at 2:05 pm

Yes! I need a card!

navigatorJune 2, 2010 at 11:34 am

Careful Andy! This appears to be a stacked deck!

ScottEJune 1, 2010 at 2:11 pm

“It could (or perhaps has already)..” …already has … you’re welcome.

Jim FarleyJune 1, 2010 at 2:17 pm

If opposing an illegal property tax assessment, an undemocratic election process, and council members and staff who lie about what ‘Open Space’ money can be used for makes me an Anti Open Space Terrorist, then I’m a proud Anti Open Space Terrorist. (Sorry – had to get my issue in there)

mikeJune 1, 2010 at 2:42 pm

You get to be on the Q card, except it’s short for barbecue, not queen.

PetzJune 1, 2010 at 2:34 pm

The city Council really does not mind “terrorist tactics”. They have waged a Holy War for years using the WMD of unlimited public funding against CEMEX under the leadership of Mullah McKeon. The corner in question off McBean has been idyllic with a little neighborhood real estate office. The citizens recognize that once a project gets some inertia, it is tough to stop it. Gauny and TBB exposed the collaboration of city staff and developers at HMH. Citizens should be vigilant and use their strength of organization as early in the process as they can

lvogelJune 1, 2010 at 3:29 pm

Right on Petz! The HMNMH was a ‘deal’ way before it was even brought to the residents (neighborhoods) attention. By the time ‘Public debate/discussions’ occurred at City Hall…it was a done deal. Same with the Singing Hills property. When residents were invited to see that construction project, most knew that the city was already on board. One thought; the homes that are in this area are some of the oldest and least expensive neighborhoods in this valley. I think the city knows exactly where to build and who doesn’t have the $$ to REALLY fight this!

spineflower2June 1, 2010 at 8:45 pm

“By the time ‘Public debate/discussions’ occurred at City Hall…it was a done deal.” This is standard procedure for both City and County project approvals. The innocent explanatoin is that a prudent developer willsound out the project before spending the resources toprepar a full proposal. The less-innocent reason is to buy off (either cash or non-cash transactions) those votes you need. Both happen regularly.