Sometimes. But this statement shows a very poor understanding of politics. Politicians don’t just do unpopular things for fun. They do them when their political constituency demands it. And that constituency can only override political will when they have a lot of unaccountable power.
Flock is popular with cops. That’s why flock gets approved. There’s no major institutional force out there pushing for bike lanes. Just grassroots advocates. If anything, you can see from this lawsuit how wealthy people are opposed to it, so it must be really popular to override that.
But regardless, taking issue with my evidence but only offering your own feelings in return is a very weak argument. So I’d say put up or shut up.
Why don’t you just admit you’re wildly out of touch with what the residents of Berkeley want and that lashing out at internet warriors on Lemmy is just a sad attempt to try to make it seem like you have a relevant opinion?
Sure, but they’re correlated with public opinion. If you’ve got polling data then feel free to share. But I’m guessing this is the best we’ve got.
I hate to break it to you, but most city councils give zero fucks about public opinion. See flock.
Sometimes. But this statement shows a very poor understanding of politics. Politicians don’t just do unpopular things for fun. They do them when their political constituency demands it. And that constituency can only override political will when they have a lot of unaccountable power.
Flock is popular with cops. That’s why flock gets approved. There’s no major institutional force out there pushing for bike lanes. Just grassroots advocates. If anything, you can see from this lawsuit how wealthy people are opposed to it, so it must be really popular to override that.
But regardless, taking issue with my evidence but only offering your own feelings in return is a very weak argument. So I’d say put up or shut up.
The only evidence you’ve provided is the map. It is a great map. I’m not disputing it.
Why don’t you just admit you’re wildly out of touch with what the residents of Berkeley want and that lashing out at internet warriors on Lemmy is just a sad attempt to try to make it seem like you have a relevant opinion?
I’m the only person in this thread paying taxes to the city of Berkeley. Mine is the only relevant opinion here.
So you’re mad because you lost your free parking. Thoughts and prayers, you poor soul.
Not mad at all. And I do pay for off street parking. Try again.