I will vote for this. haha.

I bet these are the same people trying to turn Alcatraz into a "global peace center" (http://www.globalpeacefoundation.org/). When will people stop wasting time on unimportant issues?

I think it's offensive, if not to Bush then to the office of the President. What good does it do to have negative landmarks?

well, if they really believe all of the negative things they say about Bush, and they also believe in self-fulfilling prophecies, then they may very well curse their own sewer plant.

I first read about this a little over a month ago. There was a post up at a cafe on Market St. The first thing that came to mind is how long did it take these people to reach this level of stupidity?

I am no fan of George W. Bush but there are ways to make a statement about a parting president that does not involve the unwilling or cost the tax payers unnecessary burden for such a silly project.

If the San Francisco constancy passes this measure they will loose any footing they have at the table when it comes to having a strong progressive voice in America.

This brings to mind the words of an old Jedi Master "Who is the more foolish? The fool or the fool who follows him?

*Constituency

great use of Obi Wan wisdom Hypno.

I think it's funny and certainly not the most outrageous idea to come out of the Bay area in recent years.

IMO it's ridiculous and immature and completely in character.

I'm not offended, though, because I have already exercised my executive authority and renamed my toilet bowl San Francisco Bay.

Tacky.

Hypno, you always make me smile.

Yes, this is a completely frivolous and unnecessary initiative...but it's also HILARIOUS. I honestly hope that this passes, and it's the only place that bears his name.

Even I think this idea stinks.

brings to mind a favorite snopes article on Bush and Gore's enviro cred: http://www.snopes.com/politics/bush/house.asp

i think this is actually really funny. yes its pointless, and yes it's a waste of money... BUT... it's hilarious! let us all just laugh and have a good time as the world crumbles and ends around us! please!

I like the idea, and I have a few places I would like to have the Carter and Clinton namesake...

ehhh...it's silly but ummm, i don't really care.

And people wonder why no one takes San Francisco seriously politically.

Of course, then you read the report that the Bush Justice Department was hiring based on political affiliation and you think 'why insult sewage plants?"

Steph - you crack me up.

I think it's funny, but not really a brilliant idea.

However, I am shocked and amazed to discover that there is a San Francisco Republican Party. Who'da thunk?

I agree Stiletta if the voters pass this measure it will be the nail in the coffin of credibility. San Francisco has long had various groups some more liberal than others that have been nothing short of outspoken. The difference is this statement would not speak for one group it would speak for a great city and a great region.

The paper this measure is written on might as well be a boomerang. For when cast it will overshoot its target and come right back to make a mockery of a citizenry that has a long history steeped in pride of being a strong progressive counter measure on the scales of partisanship. San Francisco has always masterfully balanced the tight rope of going too far and going far enough I pray they find their balance.

They have the freedom to rename it if they want to. Stranger things have happened in this country.

You are correct, but are they prepared for the consequences of naming it as such?

What's the consequence, people are going to refuse to use it? That protest wouldn't last long.

Not that people won't use it, that the residents will be considered a joke.

I agree mazdagirluk stranger things have happened and I don't think anyone here is about stripping freedoms. This is about preserving a constituency’s position as the anchor of progressive leadership in this country. In the every life of is the trash out and did you do your homework I'm sure no one gives two flies. However at the table of politics in this country where the policy that governs every day life is decided our weight in influence is carefully measured and not to be taken for granted.

Stay Classy San Francisco.

And Hypno, get busy and take over San Fran already! They need you!

The Berkeley College Republicans is one of the largest and most active student groups at UC Berkeley. I always supposed they felt more of a need to organize and stick together. If you're a liberal in that area, you don't need to join a club.

Way back in the day my husband and I lived in an apartment complex owned by a German couple. My husband did the site maintenance in exchange for reduced rent. Lottie - the owner - was insane and made our life hell. We vowed to get a German Shepard and let it outside to "take a Lottie". Drunk and in our early twenties, we thought that was hysterical.

I think this idea has about the same maturity level. Funny in theory, humiliating for the city if actually carried out.

GreatSom, does that avatar mean you're preggers???

I think we should name our public library the George W. Bush library. To me that would be more insulting than a sewage plant. Like the Bill Clinton Fidelity Center or the Ronald Regan Mental Health Ward. Irony. It's our greatest weapon.

The thing about San Francisco is that even if this happens no one will care. I doubt San Francisco will be humiliated and less respected. San Francisco is still a great city that allows people to have certain freedoms that are not allowed or even tolerated any where else. I am very lucky to live here. There are far more serious things for a city to be humiliated about.

Nica, Yup!!!

I think it's funny that this bit of foolishness will actually be on the ballot. If it passes, the voters will just look like fools. I hope they have respect for the people who run the plant and vote against it. If the plant's people are against the name change, then the presidential memorial commission should just let this drop. Could you imagine telling people, "um yeah I work at the George W Bush Sewage Plant"?

Brilliant Raci!
This is a silly waste of time and money. It could pass just because people won't have read the measure before they vote.

I would think a GW Bush Center for Integrity would be far more appropriate...

Maybe next they'll want to rename the "Derek Zoolander Center For Kids Who Can't Read Good And Wanna Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too."

Hehe. This story makes me think of that movie.