If that was the case no one would complain about our politicians.

>How about our politicians stop being lying criminal pieces of shit

This isn't a proposal.

>I know there will be harsh criticism of this, especially on this sub, but if people vote for it, then isn't that democracy in action?

Sure. But I think it is one of those issues with a ton of unintended consequences. People want more accountability from politicians, and this will end up giving even more power to special interests and corporations.

>Right now there is zero recourse for a politician that promises something and then does a 180 on it immediately upon getting elected.

We do not elect people for life.

Recalling a senator or judge might make some sense to me since they are elected for such long terms, but people on 4 years or less aren't going to serve a significantly shorter term than normal since recalls take so long (and how long do you need to judge that a person has "done a 180")?

For every one person you get removed from office you gum up how government works a ton and make special interests (like Sinclair) far more powerful, since they have the money to organize a recall and fund what would certainly turn into endless elections.

Politicians are generally driven by the same thing as all of us: they want to keep their job. So elections are still the way to hold people accountable for their promises.

Corruption is a justice system issue. Blowing up the election system will not fix it. I think it will make it way worse because every mayor will know they are going to get kicked out of office in a year or two, or at the minimum have to raise money for constant elections (so we simply get more politicians in corps hands).

Recalling a politician every time they do something you do not approve of is exactly the issue. Tons of people think the action he is taking with BGE is good, and many do not. We elect people to make these tough choices, and we live with the consequences of our collective votes. Cutting every politicians knees off at every turn will make it so no politician ever makes an unpopular or difficult decision. No one will ever sacrifice short term for long term. And special interests (like Sinclair) will have a TON more power, since they have the money to organize a recall; a threat they can constantly dangle.

It is not like we elect people for life or anything. If you don't like Scott, you will have the chance to replace him soon. It is not like recalls are swift. They simply gum up the works.

And the answer to corruption is within the justice system, not by blowing up the elections system.

>People gain faith in government and community cohesion builds.

I am happy you have had a good experience, but this does feel a little like the Republican characteristic of never caring about a thing (or thinking it is bad) until it directly affects you. Our government does thousands of things like this (or, you know, way more impactful) to help people every day just in the city alone.

>You're saying you wouldn't have liked the option to recall any of the Baltimore mayors that ultimately resigned in disgrace, but only after dragging their feet on investigations for years?

How long do you think recalls take broseph? Point me to all the states where recalls have worked well and not just lead to a ton of chaos and infighting.

Recalls are often WAY too easy to get and then distract the elected official for an entire year while they raise money and campaign. It cuts their power and leads to a ton of infighting.

It is not like we have insane terms or anything. Even when Baltimore had lame duck mayors I didn't think things would be better if we were going through a recall.

They got their way on term limits sadly.

Damn. Got my conglomerates mixed up!

My review of these places. Curious where people disagree -

ANANDA - Never been.

ASH BAR - Never been.

ALLORA- Never been.

AZUMI- Best sushi in the city but wildly overpriced. Also fuck Atlas.

THE BYGONE - Get a massage at the four seasons instead they let you chill in the spa area as long as you like

CHARLESTON - Best tasting menu place in town. Wish the bar was bigger.

CINGHIALE - Legit great but not quite transcendent.

CLAVEL - Love this place but actually find their tacos a bit meh.

ALMA COCINA - Legit might be my favorite higher end place right now.

COOKHOUSE - Never been.

COSIMA - Happy Hour is decent. Probably good for groups. Great outdoor space. But the food is extremely mediocre.

DOK KHAO THAI EATERY - Never been.

DUCK DUCK GOOSE - I know a ton of people have had crap experiences here, but if you sit at the bar this is one of the best meals in Baltimore. Incredible steak frites and wine. Get the broccolini it is one of the best apps in the city imo.

DYLAN’S OYSTER CELLAR - Not an oyster guy but solid still.

THE FOOD MARKET - Never liked this place for dinner much due to the cramped noisy vibe but makes for a great brunch or drinks spot.

THE BLACK OLIVE - Somehow have never been.

FORAGED - Need to get back here but my one experience was great.

GERTRUDE’S CHESAPEAKE KITCHEN - Way better than a museum restaurant has any right to be.

GUNTHER & CO. - I always assumed this place was just run of the mill elevated American food but I went for the first time recently and was blown away. Will be back.

THE HELMAND - Has to be the best deal in fine dining in Baltimore.

HERSH’S - My favorite of the elevated pizza places. Too bad the location is so inconvenient from most of the city, but it doesn't seem to be hurting them.

LA CUCHARA - I went to northern Spain in part because of this place so I am a fan. Bar is huge which I love. I wish they had something between their kick ass HH and their pricey dinner.

LA SCALA - Best classic Italian in Little Italy. Too much great Italian in the city though.

LE COMPTOIR DU VIN - Great but maybe a bit overrated or that is what I am telling myself for not trying to get a table. Natural Wine needs to die a fiery death though.

LIORA - Legit great Vegan food.

THE CHOPTANK - Nope.

MAGDALENA - Some of the most interesting food in the city. Atmosphere is really hit or miss though. Great for wine peeps.

MARTA - Was never big on alt so I am looking forward to trying this spot.

THE MILTON INN - Wasnt even great (save the space) before Atlas took over.

MONARQUE - Probably the one Atlas place I would want to go thanks to the performances.

OUZO BAY - For the crowd that wants expensive food in a place that has a DJ booth. The Beach however is legit unique.

BONDHOUSE - I wish this place was good but I gave it two shots and it was not. Bad cocktails to boot.

PEERCE’S - Never been.

PERENNIAL - Never been.

PETIT LOUIS BISTRO - I have always liked this place but I could see people think it is stuffy or mid. It is a french bistro in roland park so I think it is doing what is expected. Wish the frites were better.

PRESERVE - Never been.

LITTLE DONNA'S - Loved Tail Up Goat so I am looking forward to trying this place out.

THE PRIME RIB - Food is solid but the atmosphere is fucking incredible here. Straight 80s "class".

PUERTO 511 - Great stuff. Not as big on Peruvian flavors as other people but I love a BYOB.

RESTAURANTE TÍO PEPE - Never loved the food here but the vibes are immaculate.

ROYAL TAJ - Never been.

TAGLIATA - Fuck no.

TAPAS TEATRO - This place is solid for what it is but does not belong on any best of list.

THACHER & RYE - Never been.

THAMES STREET OYSTER HOUSE - Probably the best seafood in the city (save Faidleys) but I cannot get over how shitty their cocktails are.

TRUE CHESAPEAKE OYSTER CO. - Haven't been yet.

VELLEGGIA’S - Haven't been yet.

XENIA GREEK KOUZINA - Haven't been yet.

THE TITLTED ROW - Haven't been yet.

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Biggest snub would be Sally Os imo. And I think Cindy Lou's is great as well, though it may be dinged for being in a hotel. Looks like I still have a lot of places to explore!

1405 point and 555 president both have rooftop jams

Won't you take me down, to taco town

Good point. Location is the wrong word.

And that area should be amazing for foot traffic. Stupid ass car centric city.

yeah. The days of succeeding simply by being a micro brewery are gone methinks.

Was this the place in the old firehouse?

Awesome location. Terrible everything else. Could have been a red brick station for all I could tell.

>I think unfortunately part of the allure of riding the dirt bikes is the nuisance it causes.

I mean, same for Harleys but we still apply laws to them.

>I don’t think they would go anywhere near a sanctioned dirt bike area.

It might make enforcement easier. Plus, maybe the key would be making the arena kick ass. People go to tracks to race their cars that they definitely like racing on streets, yes?

> “The” problem is kids riding dirt bikes illegally in the city and endangering the public.

How many people in the public have been hurt by them?

>A large majority of the dirt bikes you see being illegally driven around the city are stolen.

"This confirms what I want to believe so I will believe it despite evidence showing about one in five are stolen."

Bull.

Shit.

JFC have you ever met a black person or are they all just one to you?

That is the thing. Most of us are terrible at spotting "fakes". Hell, an AI image won an art contest IIRC.

I remember the red lion district being similar. No idea what that even is.

>not all Christians

C'mon bro you are better than this