Over in one. Diogenes wins this thread.

Baltimore just got a new mayor last week. So far, not good.

Well, was he wrong?

I don't get how the govt can't keep the roads clean. It always does a great job at everything else it tries.

Michael Bilandic frowns knowingly,
Jane Byrne smiles knowingly.

/obscure?

In some places all it takes is a few flakes that DON'T EVEN STICK TO THE GROUND and everyone panics and starts driving at 20 mph, like here in Georgia. We had flurries this morning for about an hour. School and work gets canceled here on the threat of snow. As a transplant from Joisey, I am quite irritated.

At least there are some coping skills up there. Around here, a half inch of anything, snow or ice, and most people are completely paralyzed.

Anything like this? (new window)

I think Philly is doing an okay job so far. It's kind of freaking me out. South Philly is still a mess but eh, even when there isn't snow...

Ha!

To be fair, fat Jewish broads are fat.

\and Jewey

Call the whaaaaaambulance.

You know, Americans grouch about high taxes and think mayors are fools to spend hundreds of thousands year after year on snow removal equipment that isn't needed. But then, when the once-every-ten-years storm hits, they want a snow plow on their little street RIGHT NOW, and if it isn't there RIGHT NOW, they punish the mayor. Sounds like a lot of whining to me. If you want to have sufficient equipment and a trained cadre of workers ready every year for low-frequency events, you have to pay for it. But nooooooo. When there's no blizzards, asshole taxpayers want their cities to spend thousands on bad art installations and finger-painting supplies for their precious little yard apes, etcetera. Pbbbbt.

Meanwhile, up in Montreal, we're having one of the mildest winters on record. Barely two snowstorms so far (and even the second was weaksauce), and only one week of truly seasonal temperatures (around -20C). I love it.

We got 10-17 inches in SW Michigan in the last 24 hours. Some schools closed, most places are open and the roads in GR are clear. It's Feb in MI, no big deal.

/if you're getting 18", Mr Spiner suggested you lubricate. Husband read from Twitter last night.

Savage Bacon: Meanwhile, up in Montreal, we're having one of the mildest winters on record. Barely two snowstorms so far (and even the second was weaksauce), and only one week of truly seasonal temperatures (around -20C). I love it.

yup...you beat me to it. snow in my yard is barely there, in areas where i had 8 feet snowbanks last year.

Don't do it, Cartman!
We-e-e-e-ll (Language maybe NSFE-new window)

I'm a fat Jewish broad, so I'm getting a kick out of these replies.

What-what-WHAT!!?

geniusiknowit: I don't get how the govt can't keep the roads clean. It always does a great job at everything else it tries.

And that's why the country roads are doing better than the urban ones. All those bootstrappy Fark Independents™ clearing the roads so much better than those namby pamby city folk.



The DEVIL, you say!

canyoneer: Call the whaaaaaambulance.

You know, Americans grouch about high taxes and think mayors are fools to spend hundreds of thousands year after year on snow removal equipment that isn't needed. But then, when the once-every-ten-years storm hits, they want a snow plow on their little street RIGHT NOW, and if it isn't there RIGHT NOW, they punish the mayor. Sounds like a lot of whining to me. If you want to have sufficient equipment and a trained cadre of workers ready every year for low-frequency events, you have to pay for it. But nooooooo. When there's no blizzards, asshole taxpayers want their cities to spend thousands on bad art installations and finger-painting supplies for their precious little yard apes, etcetera. Pbbbbt.

You've been to Charlottesville, VA haven't you?

I understand New York City normally doesn't get as much snow as upstate New York, but they should still be prepared for snowstorms such as this one and the Lindsay Blizzard.

I live in a county of New York that is considered upstate by New York City and other downstaters, and we haven't had many storms. A few ones in the beginning of winter and some snow showers, but not much. Last night, the range of snow for where I live was being forecast 5 to 10 inches, but I haven't checked the most recent one. My road is wet, but still clear of snow.

bixpchiphead: Michael Bilandic frowns knowingly,
Jane Byrne smiles knowingly.

/obscure?

Not to anyone who RTFA.

Equally important, perhaps, the terrible snowstorm of 1969 highlighted how the handling of severe weather is a crucial test for politicians. It is a test that mayors in other cities would fail again and again.

In January 1979, Michael A. Bilandic, Richard J. Daley's successor as mayor of Chicago, was so inept in handling a blizzard that hit Illinois that it severely tarnished the legendary Daley political machine. Two months later, Jane M. Byrne, running on a reform platform, defeated Mr. Bilandic in the mayoral primary.

Sadida: /Ill take 2 if these are the fat jewish broads in question

i'd hit it. i'd hit it and not tell anyone on fark.

Sadida

gross dude

Technically, this is "the anniversary" of everything that has ever happened on Feb. 10, ever.

Politics is so silly. If the complainers were fat women who were jewish, all he was doing was describing them.

47 is the new 42: I understand New York City normally doesn't get as much snow as upstate New York, but they should still be prepared for snowstorms such as this one and the Lindsay Blizzard.

I live in a county of New York that is considered upstate by New York City and other downstaters, and we haven't had many storms. A few ones in the beginning of winter and some snow showers, but not much. Last night, the range of snow for where I live was being forecast 5 to 10 inches, but I haven't checked the most recent one. My road is wet, but still clear of snow.

Looking out my window, seems like the streets are relatively clear. It is still snowing quite a bit (relative term, I know) but the NYC snow removal process seems to be Manhattan and major thoroughfares first, everything else after that. As I am sure you can imagine, some who live in Brooklyn or Queens take issue with this.

NotoriousW.O.P: bixpchiphead: Michael Bilandic frowns knowingly,
Jane Byrne smiles knowingly.

/obscure?

Not to anyone who RTFA.

Equally important, perhaps, the terrible snowstorm of 1969 highlighted how the handling of severe weather is a crucial test for politicians. It is a test that mayors in other cities would fail again and again.

In January 1979, Michael A. Bilandic, Richard J. Daley's successor as mayor of Chicago, was so inept in handling a blizzard that hit Illinois that it severely tarnished the legendary Daley political machine. Two months later, Jane M. Byrne, running on a reform platform, defeated Mr. Bilandic in the mayoral primary.

Chicago's city government may be corrupt as all hell, but at least their corruption gets the garbage picked up and the snow plowed.

Forty years ago this week...

...Fifteen inches of snow fell on Sunday, Feb. 9, 1969

Forty years ago?

Thats some fine gate-keeping Lou.

Mel Gibson agrees.

Clarence Potter: 47 is the new 42: I understand New York City normally doesn't get as much snow as upstate New York, but they should still be prepared for snowstorms such as this one and the Lindsay Blizzard.

I live in a county of New York that is considered upstate by New York City and other downstaters, and we haven't had many storms. A few ones in the beginning of winter and some snow showers, but not much. Last night, the range of snow for where I live was being forecast 5 to 10 inches, but I haven't checked the most recent one. My road is wet, but still clear of snow.

Looking out my window, seems like the streets are relatively clear. It is still snowing quite a bit (relative term, I know) but the NYC snow removal process seems to be Manhattan and major thoroughfares first, everything else after that. As I am sure you can imagine, some who live in Brooklyn or Queens take issue with this.

Well, maybe they shouldn't be living in Brooklyn or Queens.

Seriously though, it's snowy but doable. I'm from Texas and though I've been here 3 years this is the first 'big' snow I've experienced. Walking home took a bit longer but not by much. Driving wise, I cannot comment since I've never driven on snow much less in this city.

The comment was recorded on tape, but The New York Times, The Associated Press and WNEW radio declined to run with the story.

Nice to see the main stream media was just as neutral today then it is now. "All the news that's fits (our preconceived world view) to print."

The name "Lindsay Blizzard" sounds kinda porny.

Braindeath: I think Philly is doing an okay job so far. It's kind of freaking me out. South Philly is still a mess but eh, even when there isn't snow...

My sis-in-law's street near the Italian Market was plowed not once but twice after Sat. The street is usually one of the last to get plowed, sometimes not at all. Someone on the block must have made friends with someone important.

I should also give props to Fadó and Starbucks as they've been doing an excellent job of clearing their sidewalks of snow. So, I can now easily get coffee, booze and food should we run out.

It's not so bad, was pushing 50mph on the norther state parkway to and from work. NYC does a relatively good job of cleaning up the express ways first and foremost so that people can get to and from work.

We had a big blizzard on christmas and several smaller storms since then. Only just last week was the road in front of my business finally widened from one to two lanes. It's winter, it's the midwest, you deal with it.

RedLemming: In some places all it takes is a few flakes that DON'T EVEN STICK TO THE GROUND and everyone panics and starts driving at 20 mph, like here in Georgia. We had flurries this morning for about an hour. School and work gets canceled here on the threat of snow. As a transplant from Joisey, I am quite irritated.

Delta is ready when you are.

I thought the "Lindsay blizzard of 69" involved coke and Sam Ronson and happened in a Long Island club bathroom about six months ago.

Joe

jebus! will you east coast farktards farking shut up about the snow already? It's winter, it snows, NOW GET FARKING OVER IT ALREADY. Did Ric Romero move over to weatherman? Shut your whiny traps, put some farking chains on, and GBTW

In other news, it's 70, and I'm about to start grilling outside. Snow is something you see on TV.

Try living in Philadelphia. Not plowing the streets is "Business as usual".

Mayor Bloomberg doesn't need this PR lesson, for two reasons:

1. He's Jewish himself, so he can always get away with pointing out other Jews.

2. Everybody knows that there are no fat people in New York City. All New Yorkers are thin and beautiful, and smell like fresh flowers.