ABC Vol. 2 – Anybody But Chris
SFist has an interview with another one of the District 6 contenders…
So we’ve moved up a notch on the news scale — instead of just reading anti-Chris Daly position papers on the internet, we actually reached out to the candidates we could find with working email addresses and asked them if they’d be willing to sit through an arduous SFist interview. Get to know these questions, folks, we’re asking them of all the candidates that expressed willingness to participate.Our first District 6 victim interviewee was actually our first District 6 candidate profile. Everyone welcome back Manuel Jimenez!
What’s your name, how old are you, and what do you do?
Manuel Jimenez, 38, Attorney (Deputy Trial Counsel/Office of the Chief Trial Counsel/State Bar of California) Married to Bo (ph “Bow”) and father to Timo (ph “Tee Mow”)So the name of the SFist District 6 election column is “Everyone Hates Chris.” Why do YOU hate Chris Daly?
Although I respect Mr. Daly, his work, and his drive to advocate for those in our community that are routinely ignored by the monied interests that dominate San Francisco politics and policy, I HATE Chris, because I don’t fall into his favored constituency (I’m actually more like him than like his political base, being that I own a condo), and therefore, the issues that affect me are routinely ignored. [more...]
ABC Vol. 1 – Anybody But Chris [SFHomeBlog]
Manuel Jimenez For District 6 Supervisor [his blog]
Matt,
You’re so damn political and you haven’t a clue, just knee jerk reactions based on nothing but self interest and greed. Everything you believe is unfounded, but helps you sell more real estate. Please don’t believe you’re a nice guy.
So why do you HATE Chris Daly?
Anonymous at May 23rd, 2006 at 10:52 am ( )First off, I have only lifted the word ‘hate’ from SFist, and I haven’t used the word myself (that I can remember). That said, I have little or no respect for the way he carries out his policy decisions and implementations. He represents a district that is widely varied in background and economic status, yet he all-but-completely ignores those who have jobs, homes, or businesses.
I’m not saying that there are easy answers to the problems in District 6 or anywhere else in the city, but I do believe there’s a better person for the job than Chris Daly.
And no, I haven’t made a decision about who that would be as of today, but you guys will be the first to know when I find someone that I think can do the job.
Matt Lanning at May 24th, 2006 at 8:11 pm ( )Matt,
Anonymous at May 26th, 2006 at 12:34 pm ( )Please be specific about what you don’t like that Chris Daly is done. Thanks.
Well, let’s just start with the six most recent things that come to memory:
1. parking and storage restrictions
2. homeownership restrictions
3. unneccessary legislation to slow/reduce homeownership opportunities
4. a housing moratorium in a large portion of his district
5. the unneccessary extortion of developers to suit his own personal agenda (and not that of 90% of his constituents or the rest of the city)
6. The Armory, over and over again
Not to mention the ways that he makes the city look foolish with his tirades and antics…
And this is all just in the past 12 months. We could take this back a lot further and point out all of the legislation that he introduced and/or passed that was thrown out by the courts for being ridiculous and unconstitutional.
His moves to help the down-trodden are well-meaning, but there are hundreds of thousands of us who don’t need his legislation, but (whether we live in D6 or not) are affected by his decisions and his temper. We need a new leader in D6, one who can handle the job without profanity, and one who can look at the bigger picture and find a way to solve problems for more than just a few percent of the city’s residents.
Does that answer your question?
Matt Lanning at May 26th, 2006 at 1:32 pm ( )Matt,
From what I can tell, the problems you have with Chris Daly are the same that we have been arguing about. In a nutshell, adding supply does not decrease price and my actually increase it. Cameron, your designated economist, does not disagree with this.
So please be specific and tell me the problem you have with Chris Daly’s policies. Thanks.
KK at May 28th, 2006 at 10:53 am ( )Matt said: “We need a new leader in D6, one who can handle the job without profanity…”
Matt,
Anonymous at May 29th, 2006 at 8:38 am ( )This is weak. A move right out of GWB’s playbook. Why don’t you lay out the issue as clearly as possible rather than list a bunch of articles. Come on, you can do it.
Kurt…I am scoundrel AND a ‘designated econmist’? I await the next title. But your posting here does remind me yet again that it is clear that you don’t fully digest other postings.
It was one of the anonymous posters that really went addressed, actually completely debunked, your supply/demand arguments. I can’t take credit for that.
I really had no plans to comment on a race in a district in which I don’t live…but since you mentioned me….
Thankfully I am not in Daly’s district. From what I have seen and read he is only interested in grandstanding and getting more ‘ink’. Of course, Chris Daly owns his own home which by your standards makes him rich. The real question should be why you like him?
Anyone in his district that owns property or would like to do so is clearly NOT represented by Daly.
CameronRex at May 30th, 2006 at 2:01 am ( )Cameron,
What are you trying to say here: “It was one of the anonymous posters that really went addressed, actually completely debunked, your supply/demand arguments. I can’t take credit for that.”
I love how you allude to “other postings” as justification the nonsensical statement above.
As for Chris Daly, what the Hell are you talking about? Can’t you ever be concrete and to the point?
KK at May 30th, 2006 at 10:40 am ( )Kurt, I think Cameron was quite succinct when he asked you why you like Chris Daly (which you deftly avoided answering), then he followed with “Of course, Chris Daly owns his own home which by your standards makes him rich. The real question should be why you like him? Anyone in his district that owns property or would like to do so is clearly NOT represented by Daly.”
Seems like all we’re doing is just quoting other’s responses. I disagree with the anonymous poster that I did not make my point clear by linking to the articles I’ve posted on why I don’t like Daly.
I also agree wholeheartedly with Cameron that if you own a home, own a business, want to own a home, or want to own a business, you are NOT represented by Chris Daly. The number of his constituents who voted for him has dropped since the last election while the number of homeowners in D6 has nearly doubled.
It’s time for Chris to move on and turn the seat over to someone who represents the MAJORITY of the constituents in the district, not the minority.
Matt Lanning at May 30th, 2006 at 1:48 pm ( )Matt,
Once again, deflect and avoid answering. But if I have to answer Cameron before you’ll give me a good answer, so be it. I like Chris Daly because he’s a socialist, because he limits economic growth and because he advocates for the poor. I don’t care if that owns a home. I’s actually a TIC so he hurts himself with his own legislation. But doesn’t that mean he puts his ideals above his own financial interests? Sounds good to me. Plus, I know him personally and believe him to be honest and not beholden to business interests.
Now, Matt, in your own words, please tell me why you don’t like him. Or let me guess your response, “We need more housing.” KK
KK at May 30th, 2006 at 5:47 pm ( )No, actually, Chris Daly owns a condo. It’s a BMR unit, but it’s still a condo. He has not hurt himself one bit with his legislation.
Matt Lanning at May 30th, 2006 at 5:55 pm ( )Good Morning,
I certainly have no problems with someone being a socialist. I do not personally believe that pure socialism works (see Europe) but some countries, Sweden for instance, have stepped back and tried to meld some of the best features of the social safety neck with some positive elements of capitalism. The results have been promising.
I do have a problem with someone who feels the best way to get his point across is to yell and scream in SF Board meetings, stand over someone in a wheel chair (Suvr Alioto-Pier) and scream at them, take advantage of a political olive branch and appoint people to boards that the actual mayor would not appoint…etc…
On top of the behaviour issues above there is the issue that he represents the interests of only some of his constituents, not all of them. He doesn’t even try to meld those interests. Arrogance, no matter how well intentioned, is never pretty.
And I am not so sure being for someone because he ‘limits economic growth’ is such a good thing. How is society to pay for all the programs that socialists want if there is not the economic growth to generate the tax revenue? That does tend (again, see Europe) to be what trips up socialist economies over and over again.
This will probably not be concrete enough for you but it best summarizes my feelings. Remember, I am only a ‘designated economist’ not a real one.
Have a great day all.
CameronRex at May 30th, 2006 at 6:07 pm ( )Matt,
Is that the best you have?
Cameron,
Yes, let’s see Europe. How about The Netherlands, and Scandinavia. Where would you rather be born if your social/economic status was random? Answer not USA. There is simple no doubt about it.
The disparity in income is huge, a thirty percent chance of no healthcare except the emergency room, far worse working conditions, less opportunity to move up, less public transit. In America, you have about a 10 percent chance of being born poor and black, which would clearly suck.
Europe is far better than you US and I can back up each and every assertion. Look at the WSJ Special Report on oppotunity for example.
We have socialism in the USA but it’s only for corporations in terms of subsidies for protection of property.
The only concrete issue, with no real examples, that you don’t like Chris Daly is that he yells and swears. If that’s the best you have, it isn’t much. And I would ask you to supply the demographics that support your assertion that Chris Daly does not support his constituents. Good day. kk
kk at May 30th, 2006 at 10:37 pm ( )Kurt….I mentioned a scandinavian country, Sweden, as an example of how socialism can be meshed with capitalism. They are not purely socialist countries. Are you AGAIN not fully reading and digesting my posts?
You mention a small country, The Netherlands. I’ll bring up France, Germany and Italy…all train wrecks with no end in sight to their downward spirals. They are being bankrupted by their social benefits….fabulous as those benefits may be.
Now please READ THE FOLLOWING as I do not intend to repeat myself. Healthcare, transit, social support and many other social services are very well supplied in Europe. I’m not going to argue that. (I would point out that those are not subjects for this blog but I doubt you care)
I would love 5 weeks of vacation guaranteed a year and to not have to worry about health insurance. However, figuring out a way to supply those things is difficult and certainly is not helped by ‘limiting economic growth’ which is a phrase you used to describe Chris Daly.
Also, and this gets back to something Matt has asked and you have ‘deflected’, these social goods in Europe are supplied by the individual states/governments…not private citizens by governmental decree. If you are advocating for socialism you should figure out the difference.
Whether you agree or not..I think it is perfectly valid to dislike a politician for his foul mouth, temper and behaviour that can border on assault. I would dislike anyone that behaved in that matter no matter what their politics.
If you are not able to UNDERSTAND that Chris Daly’s policies run counter to the interests of any constituent that owns or wishes to own property or run a business then I certainly can’t help you.
In conclusion Kurt, while I will continue to read this blog and occasionally respond to items of interest to me I may choose to ignore further posts by you. I’ve tried evey way possible to engage you politely but I have come to the conclusion it is not possible.
You clearly have no respect for the thoughts or ideas of anyone that does not think EXACTLY the way you do. People like yourself are every bit as bad as ultra-conservative republicans. You don’t leave any room for people in the center. And I might point out that centrists in San Francisco are labeled ‘flaming liberals’ just about everywhere else.
Idealogues are found on both sides of the spectrum. They are sad and detrimental to civil discourse no matter what their political stripes.
As always, Matt, thanks for the forum. It is beneficial to read other points of view whether you agree with them or not.
CameronRex at May 31st, 2006 at 12:37 am ( )Cameron,
Once again, no specifics. You said, “If you are not able to UNDERSTAND that Chris Daly’s policies run counter to the interests of any constituent that owns or wishes to own property or run a business then I certainly can’t help you.” I disagree with this as he is advocate for low-income housing.
The other reason you cite for not liking him is that he uses profanity. That’s just plain weak.
Regardng socialism, sounds like you agree that Scandinavia, which includes more than Sweden, and The Netherlands are in many ways superior to the USA and you are correct. But of course you didn’t answer my question about what country you’d like to be born in randomly.
I’ll ask it again, this time with France v. USA. Which country would you rather be randomly born into. If you choose USA, you’re either lying or ignorant. The same goes for Italy, but it has the uptight Catholic thing, so it’s not as clear.
It’s funny how you are trying to leave the conversation after citing no specifics and not budging yourself, then somehow saying that I’m unreasonable. You think you in the “center”. Well you might be in the US, but not Europe. Europeans would call you a conservative as would I. You pretend you’re for the middle class 40-60k, but you’re really only for the upper-middle 80-100k and rich >100k. You are against those who advocate for the poor (eg Daly), and you promote things you don’t understand (eg economic growth–read Small is Beautiful).
All the while, you come at me with the smug arrogance of a moderately educated man. In fairness, you seem like you’d like to be a nice person, but you don’t know how.
Rather, you’re a tragic consequence of Chomsky’s propaganda model, which creates fools out of good people. Matt is different since he’s only about making himself money. You Cameron, if you let go of the arrogance, could be more than a tool.
Anonymous at May 31st, 2006 at 3:05 pm ( )KK
I live in District 6 and I can tell you exactly why I will not be voting for Chris Daly.
1) Over a year ago I sent him an email asking him about a specific neighborhood noise issue, identifying myself and my ownership status (I own a condo) and asking him (very politely and with great understanding, I belive) to assist. I was very surprised when he did not get back to me in a couple of weeks. I lived in Aaron Peskin’s district and once sent him an email and he responded immediately, politely and followed up with a phone call.
I re-sent my email to Mr. Daly with a followup geared towards his interests – that is that I could get new windows to block out noise from sirens, but many renters in the neighborhood could not (and I cannot afford new windows, frankly). I also mentioned that since I am a home owner, I would probably be a long-term constituent.
He responded, finally, by forwarding my email to the fire chief with a terse note – to the fire chief, not to me. Never acknowledged me in any way. Jerk move.
Completely not impressed by that.
2) The Tenderloin Community Benefit District tax. This tax assesment was pushed through as a test for the rest of the city and you all should be scared. Plus, the “benefits” were heavily influenced by the Homeless Coalition and included fees to help “maintain” a possible homeless shower/storage area. You know, for the most part I think I’m like other city dwellers. I see these same people every day, in and out, and it seriously worries me that my money will be spent on maintaining an area that will probably be crime ridden, a drug den, and will not be used by the people who need it, but by criminals (see the example set in San Diego).
3) Let’s talk about drugs. The police down here pretty much turn a blind eye to people smoking crack on the street. I want my supervisor to have a good relationship with the police – and Chris doesn’t seem to have a good relationship with anyone – well, except for other activists.
4) Let’s talk about activists. Chris is a rich boy from where, Pennsylvania? It is my belief that he is using this position to make a name for himself as an activist in politics. That’s great. We need activists – but Chris has tunnel vision. As per my first reason, Chris doesn’t give two shits about someone like me. And he should. I struggle to live here. I’m not rich by any means – in fact, I make less than the median wage here in the city. This city needs people like me to balance out the economics. And yet, he immediately placed me in the “richie ignore” category when I contacted him. Unless perhaps, he treats all his constituents that way, which is actually worse.
5) Next, the F word. If, during the course of my work, someone frustrated me enough that I shouted at them to “F off.” I would not say “oh, I was attending to my crying baby.” I would have to apologize. And I still might lose my job. Let’s see, who else has used the F word in politics…um, Dick Cheney! That’s a great role model. I want my city supervisor to emulate Dick Cheney. Chris, I’m going to vote to fire you.
5) Let’s talk about the continued phone calls to my house. So now that it’s election time even though he’s ignored me and been snippy and pretty much an embarassment, Chris wants to know if he can count on my support. The one tonight was rich. Apparently, since the press has been bashing him so much (and of course, it’s nothing that he did…) he is now a target of “unfair voting practices.” No Chris, it’s not unfair to point out your antics. What is unfair is you taking a serious accusation that should only be leveled in severe cases and applying to yourself and THEN using it as an attempt to win sympathy votes. You’ve just gone way over the edge dude.
Mind you, I still got this call even though I berated the last poor guy that called and responded to an email saying that I would rather vote for Saddam Hussein then for Chris Daly (I was kidding – if saddam hussein was the ONLY other candidate, I would write in my name). They keep calling though, and I’ll keep telling them why Chris will NOT get my vote.
Chris, you suck. Grow up and learn to behave – come back in 10 years when you’ve done that and maybe I can listen to you without cringing.
Mindful Life at October 13th, 2006 at 6:23 am ( )what mindful said! but better yet don’t bother to come back because you’re a whiny piece of garbage.
Anonymous at November 1st, 2006 at 7:17 pm ( )If Chris Daly makes $88k/yr ($118k including benefits) then how does he qualify to live in a BMR unit? The other condos in that building must be #$%&*@+ awesome!!
Anonymous at November 1st, 2006 at 7:45 pm ( )