I think I just almost killed Nenshi with my car

[Table 5]

Typical Calgary pedestrian not paying attention.

Although I've been in that scenario. I was going to jaywalk in between two parked cars, step out, and a delivery van zooms by probably 10" from my face. It was actually kind of traumatizing....took a few days to get over it fully.

[killer_carlson]

first of all, some of you need to get off the high horse and see a joke for what it is.

Second, 37% tax increase is ridiculous. I hope the appeal is successful and believe it will be.

[Teh_Bandwagoner]

Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard

If you did kill him would you become the new mayor? Small sacrifice if that is the case. Mayor fotze... he's okayish... just like you!

Yes, as decreed by the rules of Highlander.

[troutman]

How Sun "Readers" describe Nenshi and his supporters (this is just one story):

http://www.calgarysun.com/2014/03/19...-premiers-seat

The Purple Princess
Over-Educated Fool
Liberal Nanny
Whiney Liberal
Naive Socialist
Smoke and Mirrors
Ego is too Large for Him to Think
Leave Our Great Province and Go Back to Where You Came From
Environmental Psychos
Purple Kool-Aid
He Tweets A Lot
The Petulant Prince
Moron
Tinky Winky
Pompous Clown
Purple Fruitcup
Puke
Delusional and Egocentric
Spendshi
Barney
Dud Mayor
Self-serving
Elitist Socialist
MRU Janitor
Purple Turd
Purple Tax Eater
Thinks Taxpayers Money is His Bank Account
One Trick Pony
Purple Slug
Did Not Say One Thing About Neil Young Circus
Won't Stand Up To (Occupy) a Bunch of Bums
Purple People Spreading Like Dandelions
Ass Hat
Slithering Back to Parent's Basement
Screwing Up Our City
Needs to Run in a Straight Line Due West for About a Thousand Miles
Steal(ing) Money From Taxpayers
Knucklehead
Nenshi as Premier would be the biggest mistake in Canadian History
Self-Appointed Hero
So Sad, So Delusional
Lack of Basic Economic Understanding
I'm Moving Out of the Province

[puckluck2]

This is what is in my head when I read this thread...

[Minnie]

Originally Posted by rubecube

Making the same joke twice but with different words doesn't make it funnier.

Mayor Nenshi, rube needs a new pair as well - collateral skidmarking. He just clenched really hard.






























I'm so kidding. Hopefully you take it as the joke it was meant to be.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

first of all, some of you need to get off the high horse and see a joke for what it is.

Second, 37% tax increase is ridiculous. I hope the appeal is successful and believe it will be.

You realize that even if Nenshi got hit by fotze, or died tomorrow from a massive heart attack, that 37% increase would remain right? Him dying doesn't all of a sudden vacate what is owed...

Beyond that, as mentioned, Nenshi isn't out there performing assessments himself. Odds are your mom just lived in an area that was badly underassessed in the past. If she doesn't like it she can always move to an area with lower property tax rates (i.e. the ghetto).

[Shaggin Wagon]

Sweet a thread dedicated to people whose assessment went up 37%. If you have a property like me, then you are probably along the West LRT. Turns out major construction hurts assessment value and transport upgrades help assessment value. I prefer the extra 37% that my property may (I know sell price and assessment are not the same) be worth over the extra $50 a month. Tax is not a fixed cost, plan for that to increase next year too.

Back on point, OP glad you did not kill anyone today. Now see how long you can go without killing someone and then try to double that.

[calumniate]

Was speed a factor?

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by Table 5

Typical Calgary pedestrian not paying attention.

Although I've been in that scenario. I was going to jaywalk in between two parked cars, step out, and a delivery van zooms by probably 10" from my face. It was actually kind of traumatizing....took a few days to get over it fully.

Wasn't crossing, just climbing into the passenger side. I think a lot of people don't anticipate that there is an actual travel lane squeezed against the parked cars. Nevertheless, we should always look! 17th is bad for this as there really only is about 3/4 of a travel lane against the parked cars westbound. #1 place for collisions in Calgary and not very safe for those getting in their vehicle (guy killed last year in this circumstance in a hit and run) in front of Cibo).

[squiggs96]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

well, based upon my mother's 37% property tax increase over last year (Yes, 37%), had you taken him out she may have sent a fruit basket to the remand center to help get you through the days.

How's she going to afford the fruit basket and the courier charges if all of her money went to property taxes?

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by Bunk

Wasn't crossing, just climbing into the passenger side. I think a lot of people don't anticipate that there is an actual travel lane squeezed against the parked cars. Nevertheless, we should always look! 17th is bad for this as there really only is about 3/4 of a travel lane against the parked cars westbound. #1 place for collisions in Calgary and not very safe for those getting in their vehicle (guy killed last year in this circumstance in a hit and run) in front of Cibo).

Yeah, the right lane is definitely pretty tight. I've had a couple of close calls as a driver on 17th, although both of them were people swinging their doors wide open as they were getting out. Having duallys park in those spots definitely doesn't help either.

Driving in and around the Beltline, I definitely make it a point to be more mindful of pedestrians. I'm constantly amazed at how many people don't look both ways (or any ways) before they cross the street. Hoodies up, headphones in, just walking forward.

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by fotze

17th is exactly what I was thinking of while driving except 4th you are going much faster due to next to zero traffic. I actually avoid 17th if I need to.

From a drivers perspective, 11th/12th is a much better way to cut across the Beltline. 17th is a giant obstacle course.

[Slava]

No wonder he's in favour of bike lanes!

[Daradon]

Out of curiosity what would happen if Fotze had succeeded in his assassination attempt? Is there a bi-election for new mayor only? Is a interim mayor made from one of the alderman?

Now that I think about it, I know that Toronto has a deputy mayor from the recent Ford craziness. Is that standard in all Canadian cities? Do we have one? I am a little embarrassed to admit I don't know.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Daradon

Out of curiosity what would happen if Fotze had succeeded in his assassination attempt? Is there a bi-election for new mayor only? Is a interim mayor made from one of the alderman?

Now that I think about it, I know that Toronto has a deputy mayor from the recent Ford craziness. Is that standard in all Canadian cities? Do we have one? I am a little embarrassed to admit I don't know.

I can only imagine Bunk would have been investigated in a Calgarypuck plot to take the throne.

[MoneyGuy]

Originally Posted by Daradon

Out of curiosity what would happen if Fotze had succeeded in his assassination attempt? Is there a bi-election for new mayor only? Is a interim mayor made from one of the alderman?

Now that I think about it, I know that Toronto has a deputy mayor from the recent Ford craziness. Is that standard in all Canadian cities? Do we have one? I am a little embarrassed to admit I don't know.

There would be a by-election for mayor. The councillor who is deputy mayor would be interim mayor. Any councillors who chose to run would have to resign their positions. By-elections would also fill those seats.

[1stLand]

This wouldn't have happened if there wasn't so many bike lanes. More room for cars.

Just gobbled a yop

[bizaro86]

When saw troutman and a long post with short lines, I assumed it was song lyrics. Now that I think about, I feel like this could make an excellent song, although I'm not sure if it should be angry heavy metal, or blues or what.

Originally Posted by troutman

How Sun "Readers" describe Nenshi and his supporters (this is just one story):

http://www.calgarysun.com/2014/03/19...-premiers-seat

The Purple Princess
Over-Educated Fool
Liberal Nanny
Whiney Liberal
Naive Socialist
Smoke and Mirrors
Ego is too Large for Him to Think
Leave Our Great Province and Go Back to Where You Came From
Environmental Psychos
Purple Kool-Aid
He Tweets A Lot
The Petulant Prince
Moron
Tinky Winky
Pompous Clown
Purple Fruitcup
Puke
Delusional and Egocentric
Spendshi
Barney
Dud Mayor
Self-serving
Elitist Socialist
MRU Janitor
Purple Turd
Purple Tax Eater
Thinks Taxpayers Money is His Bank Account
One Trick Pony
Purple Slug
Did Not Say One Thing About Neil Young Circus
Won't Stand Up To (Occupy) a Bunch of Bums
Purple People Spreading Like Dandelions
Ass Hat
Slithering Back to Parent's Basement
Screwing Up Our City
Needs to Run in a Straight Line Due West for About a Thousand Miles
Steal(ing) Money From Taxpayers
Knucklehead
Nenshi as Premier would be the biggest mistake in Canadian History
Self-Appointed Hero
So Sad, So Delusional
Lack of Basic Economic Understanding
I'm Moving Out of the Province

[Locke]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

I can only imagine Bunk would have been investigated in a Calgarypuck plot to take the throne.

Its only a matter of time.