Comments by Joel Farbstein
September 07, 2010
Good question. But they're putting their names out there to raise money for the schools, so I'll cut them some slack. In terms of fundraisers, you think we'd raise more money if we had a Dunk Tank? Post it here and on HMB Review's Talkabout, and see whose dunking raises more money, you or me?
April 29, 2010
“Hometown”, the band that christened the Boys and Girls Club rink at Half Moon Bay High School, just signed to play Rock the Rink 2. Hometown’s original songs, “Brain Decay,” “Tragedy,” and “Child of the Aftermath” are with the classic rock and punk flavors of bands such as Led Zeppelin, Green Day, Guns N’ Roses, and The Swellers. Looking forward to May 1; they go on at 5pm! Nihility plays at 6pm. FYI, all children in attendance get SJ Sharks photo cards. Bring your skates! (There…
January 22, 2010
If there were no "intent to deceive" by the LCP, this thread (and the fine) wouldn't exist. Everything I wrote is true; you guys are just too close to the violators to see it. (Or maybe you ARE the violators!) It is really pathetic: 1. What the LCP did (no argument, lest there be no fine), 2. That you continue to try to make excuses for it, 3. That you think election violations are NOT a bad thing, and 4. You're incapable of accepting responsibility. (and 5, that you don't see that George Muteff…
January 21, 2010
Are you kidding me? "Intent to deceive" is the standard, and the LCP clearly violated that. Read it as an impartial observer, not as someone who got caught and is still trying to make excuses. The apology needs to come from the League for Coastside Protection and the Voice of the Coast authors, and not from people like me who support the FPPC's ruling and aren't fooled by the LCP's nefarious practices.
January 20, 2010
I find it even harder to argue that this is only some small technical rule violation (which the LCP P.R. team is in overdrive trying to claim) when the FPPC investigated a complaint and ultimately found the LCP in violation (of two separate laws), then levied a fine. In my mind, a legitimate publisher (and the general public) would be thrilled that a regulatory agency assessed penalties when it found people (or organizations) guilty of "intent to deceive the voting public." If you condone the LCP's…
January 20, 2010
Stronger headline: 'Recreation supporter Ginna unanimously approved as Kowalczyk pick for Rec Commission'. (Or maybe choose something from the first 5 of 7 paragraphs.)
Good move by the new City Council member. Ginna has spent countless hours running several active youth recreation programs, and I expect him to tirelessly dedicate himself to enhancing the parks and recreation opportunities for Coastisde children and adults alike.
January 15, 2010
For as much a stickler as Kevin Lansing is on following the rules, I'm a bit surprised he isn't appreciative that the Fair Political Practices Commission enforced the law. Maybe in his world you can choose which laws to obey, but election violations are serious business; don't try to claim it was a minor error. All those Coastsider.com readers who aren't familiar with the facts should realize the FPPC found the League for Coastside Protection violated the law, and fined the LCP for its deceptive…
January 13, 2010
No comments on this story, Barry? Not even from you on the League for Coastside Protection's deceptive "Voice of the Coast?" I'd think that you, as a publisher, would appreciate the Fair Political Practices Commission's finding that the LCP's political rag violated the law by attempting to appear to be a legitimate newspaper. I guess since you allowed it to reprint Coastsider.com articles, that might explain your likely dismissal of the seriousness of the violation. btw, while true that the fine…
November 30, 2009
That's strange... You wrote: "A 10 vote difference is a pretty big gap." But Naomi Patridge gets 400 more votes than Deborah Ruddock’s 1,053, and it’s close? Too funny! And Sabrina Brennan, County Elections Manager David Tom said the recount would take roughly a day. Not sure why you saw fit to insinuate something about Jim Larimer. http://www.hmbreview.com/articles/2009/11/24/news/breaking_news/doc4b0c79607b111597676128.txt Thanks, Brett Turner, for posting some enlightening (and worrisome?)…
November 23, 2009
There you have it: Ken Johnson is opposed to a parcel tax. (That's news?) Doesn't matter what sacrifices CUSD has made. Doesn't matter how the money raised will be spent. Doesn't matter how it'll benefit the students. Ken Johnson is opposed to it. He doesn't need to see the plan; it's not how he'd do it. I hope the rest of you will be more objective. (Just like they teach you in school.) Read first, then decide.
November 07, 2009
Please don't put words in my mouth about growth. Read my posts again. My comments on this thread are focused on helping the LCP realize that HMB voters want essential services in place before we achieve build-out. In my view, there are win-wins out there.
November 07, 2009
See Comment #6.
The LCP DID have good candidates: Despite Zero name recognition going in (tied with Rick Kowalczyk), Dan Handler came within 11 votes of Deborah Ruddock. You have good canddiates, just not a message that's palatable to enough voters.
And you're not helping your own cause if you claim the reason for the LCP's loss is because of smears. You need to reconnect with voters, and understand they want to move forward.
November 07, 2009
You don't recognize that not winning a single seat, with 3 available, is a mandate? HMB voters repudiated League for Coastside Protection policies the last THREE elections. The LCP has a good organization and it turned out its base. But that's not enough. Because of its message. Like I said, some people will continue to struggle with being marginalized. I wonder why I'm even trying to prod you into reality that your core message is just part of several elements HMB voters want for their City. (And…
November 05, 2009
At some point when you oppose all locations, it becomes clear it's not the location after all.
Seems some of your friends are in deep denial and it'll take them longer to get used to moving forward, which we need to do. Agreed? btw, Barry, I'm happy to chat about which one of us has the more positive outlook for the city.
November 05, 2009
"Incredulous" is my first reaction. There's so much spin in your first paragraph I half-expect you to next claim the LCP is in favor of positive, open communication and transparency in government. Glad you agree there are "much needed facilities" but your claims are beyond belief. And you know better. We agree, however, that parks and recycled water are two issues that have been delayed due to politics. I'm glad to see there is positive momentum building for both. You going to allow the CC to have…
November 05, 2009
A mandate to quit playing the blame game. A mandate to move HMB forward, not look backward. A mandate to explore new ideas on how to improve HMB's business climate. More support for schools, libraries, police, and Boys and Girls Club facility, among other things. Voters expressed a clear repudiation of League for Coastside Protection policies, no matter how you look at it. I'm sure it's going to take a little time for it to sink in, and there's going to be some painful attempts at denial, but that's…
November 04, 2009
The word MANDATE comes to mind. Or rather, the healing continues.
November 02, 2009
Startling in a good way, I agree! The Coastside Young Professionals should be commended for 1. being involved and 2. looking forward, not backward. They got all 8 candidates there, stuck to their time limits, and asked questions that (mostly) didn't allow the candidates to repeat their stump speeches.
October 19, 2009
That's what I'm asking you. That, and to be constructive, not destructive. If you want the policy be changed to "the child may return to school after the situation is treated" or whatever else it is that you want, start with that, then present your facts. Your headline could then read, "Change to CUSD lice policy could benefit students, family budgets."
October 19, 2009
Barry, you spent 18 paragraphs playing victim, but have you spelled out your proposed solution? You want CUSD to "reverse the policy," and the facts you state would seem to support a revision. But wouldn't it be more constructive to specifically list here what your proposed new policy would be, and approach it that way, from the desired goal? Why not be proactive and use Coastsider.com to rally support for your specific policy recommendation? I think you'd find the "CUSD should revise its policy…
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