tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post2812158757095152687..comments2021-10-25T02:45:00.028-07:00Comments on We Fight Blight in South Berkeley-North Oakland: NIc Nak Redux: Just Say NO to Desley Brooks and Rebecca KaplanFight Blighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069953887321373091noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-77175088055808035522011-03-01T19:42:33.356-08:002011-03-01T19:42:33.356-08:00Can we all say scare tactics..... lol!!Can we all say scare tactics..... lol!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-10437718508232058582011-02-19T08:16:07.750-08:002011-02-19T08:16:07.750-08:00Thanks Ricardo. We appreciate your comments, thoug...Thanks Ricardo. We appreciate your comments, though we do disagree with your tenor. We do like how this neighborhood and North Oakland is changning. Change is good. Change brings new people, new ideas, new cultures, new investment and new businesses. The neighborhood is changing for the better because there are now a significant number of residents who are not afraid to stand up to more liquor Fight Blighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16069953887321373091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-61757960357521374072011-02-18T00:34:45.143-08:002011-02-18T00:34:45.143-08:00"So where is Mr. P now with his convenience m..."So where is Mr. P now with his convenience market and providing vegetables and fruit to the "community" and being a "pillar of the community". Haven't seen him or his family in months."<br /><br />Mr. P most likely closed because due to operating cost therefore barely turning a profit.You know, things things you need in everyday life. (gas, tuition for family, Ricardonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-81675862421763014242011-02-12T15:03:50.614-08:002011-02-12T15:03:50.614-08:00All we can say is that you should read our blog mo...All we can say is that you should read our blog more carefully. The answers to your questions are found within. Racism still exists. There is no doubt about it. But you really should stop using racim as an excuse for your failures. Really? In this day and age it is a sorry, tired card, played far too often in Oakland. <br /><br />We do not want more liquor stores because they are bad for the Fight Blighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16069953887321373091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-7447128731504719752011-02-08T21:01:46.184-08:002011-02-08T21:01:46.184-08:00We fight blight, I understand why you remain anony...We fight blight, I understand why you remain anonymous. You don't want to get your ass beat. If I was hiding behind a blog talking mess I would do it to. You are pathetic, and a hater. You probaly don't have anything yourself therefore hate and become jealous on people like Mr. P. Oh and one more thing....... racism still exist .......Ricardonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-85390688461682511642010-10-15T08:18:03.807-07:002010-10-15T08:18:03.807-07:00As we have noted on this blog multiple times, beca...As we have noted on this blog multiple times, because the property owner closed the liquor and convenience store for the better part of 5 years, his use as a convenience store is considered to be a new application and he must meet all current land use and design requirements. Free standing pole signs have significantly greater restrictions on them than they did 40 years ago. We are not jealous ofFight Blighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16069953887321373091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-9635499372790836532010-10-15T01:47:50.805-07:002010-10-15T01:47:50.805-07:00So if bought a building that had a sign that there...So if bought a building that had a sign that there for 40 years I would have to remove it for a conditional use permit? He is not asking for a change in the building? Why are you treating this as if it was new construction ? Maybe you don't have a vendetta, maybe your just straight up jealous. There's no need to bash on Kaplan and Brooks because they didn't jump on your band wagon. I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-26746276580243950142010-10-14T13:23:48.523-07:002010-10-14T13:23:48.523-07:00Thanks Anonymous October 13,
Several things to co...Thanks Anonymous October 13,<br /><br />Several things to consider here. First, while the pole itself does not encroach on the concrete sidewalk, the sign upon which it is attached does encroach into the airspace of the public right of way. The City can and has approved signs that encroach into the airspace above the public right of way. When the city approved the convenience store it did so Fight Blighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16069953887321373091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-64565345130830226102010-10-13T22:28:29.838-07:002010-10-13T22:28:29.838-07:00I walked down shattuck and alcatraz this morning ...I walked down shattuck and alcatraz this morning and his sign pole is not in the way of pedestrians, in fact the pole is on his property with a room to spare. You must really have a vendetta against him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-16849881110461225032010-09-20T23:37:07.329-07:002010-09-20T23:37:07.329-07:00All these anonymous comments by a person who is cl...All these anonymous comments by a person who is clearly a disgruntled NicNak supporter are hilarious. Truly. You say Kaplan doesn't have to explain herself to us because she's "moved on", yet you won't go back thru WFB's posts to get the synopsis of the NicNak issue? Hypocrite much?<br /><br />You are touting all the other so-called "accomplishments" Kaplan I'm saying NOnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-25077144740717849022010-09-20T22:34:23.666-07:002010-09-20T22:34:23.666-07:00Demographically, I should be the ideal Kaplan supp...Demographically, I should be the ideal Kaplan supporter and I realize that I am not going to agree with any one candidate 100% but Ms. Kaplan has never explained to any reasonable satisfaction her Nic Nak vote. Absent an explanation, this black male finds her vote a clear cut attempt to pander to black voters. It is distasteful. You then add her behavior during the Meserhle verdict and you reallyBuppieMBAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-57695551051374751642010-09-20T22:05:36.121-07:002010-09-20T22:05:36.121-07:00I'm with WFB on both the issues in this commen...I'm with WFB on both the issues in this comment section. <br /><br />You'll notice I am anonymous, as well. The reason being that I also am a professional in a profession where my private opinions are judged as relevant to my workplace performance. If you are too old to have never had an employer "Google" you during the interview process (or a potential landlord do the same), Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-34648003975924333542010-09-20T21:09:56.061-07:002010-09-20T21:09:56.061-07:00The best person to clear up the entire matter abou...<i>The best person to clear up the entire matter about her vote on the Nic Nak liquor store is Rebecca Kaplan. We have invited her to post a response on this blog. Let her tell her side of the story.</i><br /><br />So her responses elsewhere aren't enough for you? What makes you think she has an obligation to come to your blog to post about an issue that most people have moved on from 4+ Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-22825572298252464812010-09-20T20:42:23.307-07:002010-09-20T20:42:23.307-07:00Thanks Anonymous@7:41 pm. We appreciate your comme...Thanks Anonymous@7:41 pm. We appreciate your comments. <br /><br />First of all there are many, many posts discussing the issue related to the Nic Nak liquor store. Go back and read some of the more salient posts to get our rationale for why we opposed having another liquor store in North Oakland/South Berkeley. <br /><br />Second of all, we do not purport to represent anybody other than the We Fight Blightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-61528369042294405222010-09-20T19:41:48.883-07:002010-09-20T19:41:48.883-07:00Sorry, but you're not making a convincing argu...Sorry, but you're not making a convincing argument. You assume Kaplan did something you disagree with in a calculated and nefarious move to get votes, but there's just no evidence there. This sinister quid pro quo in your post rides on a single word - "seemed". As in, it <i>seemed</i> to you like there was a quid pro quo. You offer no evidence, and your assumption relies on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-14085649632722507442010-09-20T15:10:21.472-07:002010-09-20T15:10:21.472-07:00We Fight Blight - I respect and admire your passio...We Fight Blight - I respect and admire your passion and commitment to making your neighborhood better. Had it not been for your blog, I wouldn't have even known about the Nik Nak saga, and I think that even though it may seem like a trivial issue to some, it illustrates some much bigger problems in Oakland, and with Oakland politicians. After following the saga, I have the same concerns Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-23323858931585221582010-09-20T08:13:19.132-07:002010-09-20T08:13:19.132-07:00Anonymous, I think you miss my point here totally....Anonymous, I think you miss my point here totally. It is the not outcome of voting for one liquor store, it is how she arrived at her decision and the lack of any rationale basis for doing so other than the perceived desire to win the support of the Oakland Black Caucus. In essence a vote swap. <br /><br />And then Kaplan's complete inability to explain her decision except for a lame, Fight Blighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16069953887321373091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-77188203103622843392010-09-20T08:13:14.941-07:002010-09-20T08:13:14.941-07:00Anonymous, I think you miss my point here totally....Anonymous, I think you miss my point here totally. It is the not outcome of voting for one liquor store, it is how she arrived at her decision and the lack of any rationale basis for doing so other than the perceived desire to win the support of the Oakland Black Caucus. In essence a vote swap. <br /><br />And then Kaplan's complete inability to explain her decision except for a lame, Fight Blighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16069953887321373091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-57776759068694125692010-09-20T06:57:46.635-07:002010-09-20T06:57:46.635-07:00If your sole criteria for choosing who to vote for...If your sole criteria for choosing who to vote for in this election is one liquor store, you've become obsessed by your own pet cause. <br /><br />This city faces many more important challenges than the reopening of a liquor store that had never been cited for any violation of any kind.<br /><br />Yeah, pretty much gotta agree with Dan on this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-7225610682252771452010-09-19T13:12:00.761-07:002010-09-19T13:12:00.761-07:00Dan,
We Fight Blight does not represent anyone ot...Dan,<br /><br />We Fight Blight does not represent anyone other than the ideas we post here in our blogs. We do so to encourage open discussions about issues that affect North Oakland and South Berkeley. We have been roundly criticized before for being anonymous. We think people should focus on the merits of the ideas represented here and not whether we are Democrats or Republicans, white or Fight Blighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16069953887321373091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-14289952021350793252010-09-19T12:09:30.261-07:002010-09-19T12:09:30.261-07:00We Fight Blight, I find your response to my commen...We Fight Blight, I find your response to my comment to be fairly intellectually dishonest.<br /><br />When you say "we" are you speaking for some group, some imaginary idea of the Oakland electorate, or is it the royal use of the word? It is pretty hard to tell who you are representing when you use anonymous accounts.<br /><br />Then you shift to "Oakland voters will likely vote Daniel Schulmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303642264123802312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-83967549639090787162010-09-19T11:43:29.388-07:002010-09-19T11:43:29.388-07:00Dan thanks for your comments.
We have no problem ...Dan thanks for your comments.<br /><br />We have no problem with a Councilmember who does not agree with our positions. However, we do expect that they will be honest in saying why? Rebecca Kaplan, in our opinion, was dishonest with herself and with the residents of North Oakland. If there was anyone who should have been able to understand the legal issue here it was Kaplan. The combination of a We Fight Blightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202914464682120515.post-63674272115049311492010-09-19T10:56:39.945-07:002010-09-19T10:56:39.945-07:00While I agree with the analysis in this post, I do...While I agree with the analysis in this post, I do not concur with the sentiments.<br /><br />I am a strong supporter of Rebecca Kaplan for Mayor. However, I am not an apologist. I fully recognize her short-comings, but you go overboard. Just because Nic Nac is your <i>bête noire</i> and Kaplan was on the wrong side doesn't make her more morally-challenged than other candidates.<br /><br />Daniel Schulmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303642264123802312noreply@blogger.com