We always bash on the mEdia for their terrible reporting, but in this case, they got one right! The reaction from the man on the far right says it all.

It’s the BREW part II!

Still confused about exactly what we did and didn’t vote for?! Me too!

Come to the BrewHaHa!

What the *bleep* happens next with Eugene’s downtown?

Hosted by Bus Project of Lane Co and Eugene Weekly

Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Davis’ Restaurant
94 w. broadway

ALL AGES + Completely & UTTERLY FREE.

A monthly non-partisan, interactive, in your face political slam.

This month:
Since measure 20-134 got shot down like Bambi’s mom, many community members have been wondering what’s next for the pit that is downtown.

Our October downtown debate pulled in more than 90 attendees.

This month we are not looking to have as much of a debate on the issue, but to instead have a community discussion on the next steps. We’ll be inviting 5-6 panelists in the hopes that they can shed some light on the project ahead.

Speaker invites include developers, local architects, U of O Professors, and possibly even a student who has been following the issue.

So come on down to DOWNTOWN and VOICE your opinion over a few PINTS!

We can finally buy green christmas trees in Oregon!!

Kids, try not to get sick if you don’t have insurance.

People need to keep their cigarette prices down.Well, at least we didn’t have to amend the Oregon Constitution…yes THAT Oregon Constitution.

“They haven’t done that since 1890!!”

Big tobacco, deceptive advertising and special interest win again. (also those flannel shirted people in their kitchen won too. I blame them the most!)

Davis’ Restaurant and Bar packed in as many as it could hold last Tuesday night for the inaugural Bus Project/Eugene Weekly Brewhaha. In retrospect, I couldn’t think of a better title for the event. It was lively, sometimes contentious, some beer was being imbibed by a few attendees and it has an all-around postive vibe.

Master of Ceremonies Brian Shaw moderated the event in fantastic style with the deep booming radio voice we’ve all come to love.

The Yes on 49 contingent was out in force, leaving quite a few “NO” voting paddles on the floor all night.

The downtown debate was a just about 50/50 down the line. I learned a lot more about this issue and even though I already had voted, I must say that I was heavily persuaded by the points of the other side (you’ll have to guess which way I voted!)

Let’s hope to see these events getting even bigger and better! For a very thorough recap from the Eugene Weekly, check out their BLOG POST HERE!

Don’t forget to Vote!
Ballots are due TOMORROW, Tuesday, at 8pm. Tell your friends, family, and neighbors! Get out the Vote.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAM!

It’s the Dudes birthday today! You know him as the creator of this badass beautiful blog. He’s dazzled us with his wise and witty words.

Cam, The bus hearts you! Thank you for creating this online space for us. You make politics crazy and fun for everyone.

OK, so you may have been a bit too lazy to get it in the mail in time, but you still have a chance to prove you love Oregon and Democracy. Use this map below to find the nearest ballot drop location.  If you were having trouble deciding how to vote, keep reading this blog!

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– Electronic Frontier Foundation

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