Comments for The Flack Attack

Comment on Google Wave Blogging by flackattack

flackattack — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:27:21 +0000

Just now using it, but it is pretty cool so far. The integration is incredible.

Comment on Re: Pennington by Jon

Jon — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:50:50 +0000

Agreed. I didn’t replay the “crime isn’t about just numbers”. I get that. Although I am going to take a quick peek at mid-90’s anyway (just for shits and gigs). What I should have said is that Pennington inherited a much better environment than he ever had in NOLA, and that might be driving the attitude/response.

Comment on Re: Pennington by griftdrift

griftdrift — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:57:36 +0000

Two things.

You do need to do your research. Now, I’m pretty sure it was in the pre-Olympic era, but Atlanta used to be right up there with NOLA and DC in competition for murder capital of the world.

And you’re right. Pennington’s reaction was strange. He disappeared. When a city starts seething at the joints from a rapid succession of high profile crimes, you don’t skip town, duck for cover or whatever the hell he did. You come out an address the situation publicly and as quickly as possible. That’s just basic P.R.

It’s not all about charts and stats.

Comment on A Broader View: The Perception of Crime in Atlanta by Jon

Jon — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:57:52 +0000

Not really (okay, maybe a little bit). Actually, I thought I needed to take a break from Steeler and Margarita blogging and get nerdy with charts and data tables. Seemed like a good place to go.

Comment on A Broader View: The Perception of Crime in Atlanta by griftdrift

griftdrift — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:29:27 +0000

You just like picking on me

Comment on An alternative that’s not politically sexy by flackattack

flackattack — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:34:32 +0000

…sparse and to the point. Bingo!

Comment on An alternative that’s not politically sexy by Virgilio Perez Pascoe

Virgilio Perez Pascoe — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:30:38 +0000

Let’s see: I disagree with the term gluttonous. It seems, to me, that this observation is sparse and to the point. I presume you agree with developing the possibility of local public transportation (say like bike paths, walking-friendly side-walks, and weekend bus rides to select parks and commercial centers.)

I know, I know–what you are suggesting is already too radical. To add anymore is to make it beyond crazy.

Comment on An alternative that’s not politically sexy by Mark

Mark — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:34:14 +0000

I recently read that Virginia, I believe the entire state, recently passed a law indicating that any new roads terminating in cul de sac or dead end would be considered private roads and their maintenance the responsibility of the property owners/developers. Where I live is a maze of cul de sacs and isolated sub-divisions. Most folks seem to prefer it that way and would not take kindly to me suggesting we open roads to connect where feasible. My road is one of the few that actually connects two major arteries and over the years there have been plenty of requests to close off one end to stop transient traffic. Emergency access has prevented any success which pleases me. I appreciate having two ways in & out. However, to placate, the county made it illegal and difficult to turn left onto or from my road. Concrete medians are in place to discourage along with regular police presence.

We are in accord. What a pleasure.