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In terms of propositions this year, especially SF propositions, it's a pretty lean year. Both A and B, in fact, seem to be so non-controversial that neither the SF Republicans nor Starchild appear to object. Then there's Proposition C.
Proposition C is a call to "convert" Alcatraz into a "Global Peace Center." The idea being that Alcatraz gives off negative vibes and so should be replaced by an "International Conference Center For Non-Violent Conflict Resolution" which will send forth such positive vibes that there will be no more war, violence will cease to exist, and the writers strike will end so we can get a full season of "Lost" in. To help usher in all this peace, the center will also include a "Harmonium", a "multi- media facility of Laser Light, holographic sound, and fragrance" that will shoot out holographs into the Bay and have it look much like how it's depicted here in these posters (warning-- contains New Age-y-ness). All of this is depicted in this nine minute YouTube clip that also features massive New Age-y-ness
The idea is the brainstorm of the Light Party's founder, Da Vid (yes, that's his real name). Opposing it are merchants at Fisherman's Wharf who think they'll lose money due to the in tourism, CADAR (Citizens Against Dumbass Resolutions), as well as pretty much everyone who doesn't listen to whale songs on a regular basis. If passed, the measure would pretty much have to get approval from Congress as Alcatraz is National Historic Landmark.
Good luck with that.
And for those interested, somehow, this resolution got just enough votes (20,000) to be put on the ballot, thus proving people will sign anything if shoved in front of their face by some hippie dude in front of Safeway.
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Yay! a Starchild reference.
How many horseman is that apocalypse thingy?
Alcatraz should be converted back into a prison to house supercriminals, just like in the comic books. Wesley Snipes can be its first inmate!
After looking at the posters I need to go to a Tenderloin bar, do some shots and start a fight to recover.
So if this thing were built, mountains will magically appear in the sky and Saturn will move behind them, some UFOs will show up and set up bases, and a serene-looking goddess/Queen Amidala-type will arrive to spy on the whole thing? Great.
It's stuff like this that gives this town its flavor and part of why I moved here, but I know the next time I talk to relatives or friends who don't live here, part of the conversation will be "no, I'm not voting for that," complete with a sigh and an eyeroll.
Actually, I think it's a brilliant idea. Think about it - a peace center, isolated on an island, inaccessible to pretty much everyone. (Unless, that is, you swim the bay, hire a boat, or ride one of those new age whales or something.) I think the symbolism there pretty much sums the whole thing up, IMO.
And we can rename it Alcat Raz.
Redseca2,
I heartily recommend Whiskey Thieves on Geary for all your poster-recovery needs.
I like "Enchanted Wings." That would make a great album cover for a 1970s prog-rock band with just a hint of the hair metal that is still to come. Actually the band, or the album, or the song, or all three could be named that.
I prefer "New Darfur"
Turn it into a giant homeless camp.
Turn it into a giant homeless camp.
We could put a jail there for all the misunderstood pit bulls.
You know where to find peace?
I don't either, but I have a hunch that it isn't hiding in an uphill battle to replace a popular national landmark with some bullshit hippie conference center.
Where do I sign up to join CADAR? I's ready to give them the same rousing "meh" of support I'm giving Obama!
but where's the geodesic dome with speakers to hid our "stash" in?
Don't do it! The moment the measure is approved, Newsom will declare diplomatic immunity and convert the taxpayer dollars into krugerrands and build a casino using the money. Only the Alba Varda will be allowed to sail in to or out of the island. It's a trap!
Great, Heaven's Gate 2.0. Fabulous.
Alca Paz.
This is really what our city needs. This way, mastermind criminals will no longer be able to use the former prison to launch terrorist attacks on Candlestick Park. I mean, Nicholas Cage will only be able to save our asses so many times folks.
But what about the patchouli tipped warheads and nerve incense that could be unleashed on our fair city?
This gives me some much needed humor when in the voting booth.
Wait, wait. So, are we PRO C or ANTI C? I'm confused (as usual).
At least there's something on the ballot that you can be sure about your vote on - opposed to the usual wishy-washy bond measures which I'm not really against but not really for either.
I'm always certain to vote no on all propositions. Screw the initiative process.
Shibi-- Just remember, we report, you decide. Although I will say the jokes pretty much wrote themselves on this piece.
The only thing this STUPID proposition accomplishes is to provide yet another reason for the rest of the country to collectively laugh at us and make snarky comments about our city.
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So I guess it means I've been reading Fandom Wank too much when I see "Harmonium" and think this whole thing might have been cooked up by batshit Harry Potter fans.