subscribeIt. Is. On.
by dusty on Dec.06, 2009 , under Uncategorized
Okay, I’m sensing enough interest to do this out in public.
Engaged citizens, bloggers, media-types, political junkies, policy-makers, masochists and anybody else who isn’t afraid to combine beer, politics and crass humor — you’re all invited to the first ever (to my knowledge) city council debate watch party. It’s a chance to analyze, dispute, poke fun at and, most importantly, use alcohol to deaden yourself to the effects of the proposed Edgewater Hotel Redevelopment, one of the most divisive issues to come before the council this year.
The party starts at the same time as the council meeting — 6:30 PM, Tuesday December 8th at Amy’s Cafe near the corner of Gilman and State. The bar manager assures me they can put the debate on TV, and I’m still working on rules for an Edgewater Debate Drinking Game. I could use some suggestions as far as rules go, too. A certain County Supervisor says he’ll put together some Edgewater Debate Bingo cards, and if anyone else has any ideas, don’t hesitate to throw them out there.
I’m very interested to see what happens when so many informed, opinionated people are gathered into one place. Of course, it goes without saying the table talk will have to be light-hearted.
Tell your friends, and if you really want to geek out, bring your laptop, bloggers. Give a heads up if you plan to come.
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December 7th, 2009 on 7:24 am
Please set up a webcam so that we can watch you watching us!
December 7th, 2009 on 9:18 am
If the weather behaves like they say it will, I’ll probably have to pass. Otherwise, you should also do some contingency planning for when this item goes past bar time (which I’m sure it will).
December 7th, 2009 on 11:57 am
Yeah, a lot of this is contingent on weather. Stay tuned, and we’ll make adjustments as the need arises. But whenever the Edgewater debate happens, we’ll have a party at Amy’s, even if we have to bring dogsleds.
And really, Mike? Past bartime for the first issue on the agenda? Man, I hope not. I have work in the mprning.
December 7th, 2009 on 12:07 pm
A Herald photographer may show up to document this hilarity.
December 7th, 2009 on 1:53 pm
How about we do a shot every time someone says precedent, destroying the fabric of the neighborhood, or blight. But then again we would not last an hour at that rate.
December 7th, 2009 on 2:43 pm
“precedent,” “fabric of the neighborhood,” “blight…” Brilliant! Adding them all to the list of words that prompt a drink… But remember, longevity is key here. SHOTS could be dangerous. I want to at least make it through the public testimony.
December 7th, 2009 on 9:39 pm
Very good point- it is going to be a very long night.
December 8th, 2009 on 12:46 am
That sounds way more fun than room 201. I’ll be there. Be sure to post if you’re canceling on account of snow.