When Neighbors Attack
This story in today’s paper touches on multiple sagas playing out around town.
We liked this quote the best:
“A few very organized people really can derail something like this,” said Wren, who supports density.
Good to know that citizen voices still have a shot against commercial developers and City Hall.
Posted on October 23, 2007 – 10:21 am by APR
13 Responses to “When Neighbors Attack”
You mispelled “Good to know that a bunch of neighborhood nitwits can still prevent anything good from being built in this city”.
By M1EK on Oct 23, 2007
Nothing good EVER happens in Austin!
Yeah, we needed more overpriced apartment rentals.
“More Triangle!”
By uh huh on Oct 23, 2007
I’ll take More Triangle over more idiot marxists who think increasing supply somehow increases price.
By M1EK on Oct 23, 2007
not sure what that has to do with too much traffic on link, but then again you don’t live there and don’t care.
By uh huh on Oct 23, 2007
The idea that only nearby neighbors get to care about a project on a major artery which can help the city meet its overall goals of more transit-supportive land use may be popular among the paleoliberal set, but it’s not any more morally correct than the owners of Howard’s tract telling you how you can build the addition on your home.
What you (and RG4N, your model) are asking for is nothing more than mob rule.
By M1EK on Oct 24, 2007
I’m just glad we could finally draw out your true colors you fascist.
By uh huh on Oct 24, 2007
Yep, that’s me. So much of a fascist that I prefer to let somebody decide how to develop their own property (within reason) rather than the tyranny of the neighbors you prefer.
If it’s supposed to be up for a vote, then why not up for a vote by the whole city?
By M1EK on Oct 24, 2007
Keep talkin, my man. seriously, you are making my case for me.
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Fascism is an authoritarian political ideology (generally tied to a mass movement) that considers individual and other societal interests subordinate to the interests of the state. Fascists seek to forge a type of national unity through oppression and coercion, usually based on (but not limited to) ethnic, cultural, or racial attributes. Various scholars attribute different characteristics to fascism, but the following elements are usually seen as its integral parts: nationalism, statism, militarism, totalitarianism, anti-communism, corporatism, populism, collectivism, and opposition to economic and political liberalism.
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tyranny of the neighbors huh? thats rich. yeah, lets let the wealthy west austin folks decide where the walmarts and apartments they won’t use should be.
By uh huh on Oct 24, 2007
ok, i didn’t mean to paste the whole thing. just this part
Fascism is an authoritarian political ideology (generally tied to a mass movement) that considers individual and other societal interests subordinate to the interests of the state. Fascists seek to forge a type of national unity through oppression and coercion, usually based on (but not limited to) ethnic, cultural, or racial attributes. Various scholars attribute different characteristics to fascism, but the following elements are usually seen as its integral parts: nationalism, statism, militarism, totalitarianism, anti-communism, corporatism, populism, collectivism, and opposition to economic and political liberalism.
By uh huh on Oct 24, 2007
Yes. In this case, the state is represented by the neighborhood - which has no direct political legitimacy (unlike, say, the city council) but has instead basically seized it. It’s the neighbors who are the fascists in this little play, son.
By M1EK on Oct 24, 2007
son? i’ve seen your profile boy, you are half my age.
and no, here the state would be the bigger entity, not the poor plebe’s in the neighborhood who have to revolt in order to eat. i’m done with this thread, as you seem to be unable rationally look at a situation that you have already lost, and will continue to lose as long as i know you are involved. that much i promise. change your handle if you ever want to win a battle in this town.
By uh huh on Oct 24, 2007
I use “son” to indicate half-wit, not half-age, you anonymous coward. Repeating the same paleoliberal tripe that can be found in the dank corners of 20-year-old Austin Chronicles is no substitute for real wisdom.
By M1EK on Oct 24, 2007
Zing!
I use “boy” because you display the maturity of a 13 year old boy who doesn’t get his way. boy.
By uh huh on Oct 24, 2007