Really need some front page coordination here. If the GOP can do it, BJ can too!
4.
Phyllis
Watching Democracy Now, with an engrossing story about Canadian protests against the Winter Olympics. They gave a figure of at least 1 billion just for police & security, which boggles, and a total cost to Vancouver of 6 billion.
One really has to question what communities and countries are actually getting by vying for the ‘opportunity’ to host the Olympics. Seems backward to me-the Olympics should be the ones beggng to pay.
Of course, I’m the radical who thinks that if the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, etc want a K-16 feeder/farm system, they damn well ought to pay school districts and colleges for the privilege.
ETA: Roger Ebert has an interesting perspective of the impact on London in a post on his blog (havng link fail in edit function-sorry).
5.
Napoleon
Well I bought a BJ sweatshirt. All I have to say is it better get me laid.
@Phyllis: They ought to pay for their own stadiums as well, and chip in for the needed infrastructure to support them. The so-called economic benefit a team brings to a city never matches up to what they take out of it.
One really has to question what communities and countries are actually getting by vying for the ‘opportunity’ to host the Olympics. Seems backward to me-the Olympics should be the ones beggng to pay.
Without the Winter Olympics, how would we ever find stars for the inevitable “Snoopy on Ice” figure skating shows? That’s gotta be worth billions.
Apart from this, the morans protesting the Olympics surely could be doing something better with their time.
Apart from this, the morans protesting the Olympics surely could be doing something better with their time.
Wow, way to totally reduce the issues at hand such as gentrification, marginalization of indigenous peoples, and how massive public resources are being used to their barest essence. And I don’t mean that as a complement. ‘Protesting the Olympics’…not so much.
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EIGRP
Since it’s an open thread….
I got an electronic survey to fill out the other day (e-rewards anyone? it’s good for free magazines). Anyway, this was the first political one I’ve gotten. There were some beauties that it wanted me to rate on a scale of 1-10 and gather other info from me
—
The best way to stimulate our economy right now is through an economic agenda focused on returning money to taxpayers through tax cuts
The actions of the Obama administration and the Democrats in Congress have made me feel like I’m losing my country
In this financial crisis, if you played by the rules, paid your
mortgage, paid your taxes and acted responsibly, you got stabbed in the back by people who didn’t
Democrats and liberals are the ones to blames for the financial crisis
President Obama’s plans to share the wealth, move the country to a green economy, and provide healthcare [NB – not my fault there isn’t a complete sentence there]
Abortion is morally wrong
Just over a year ago there was a presidential election between Barack Obama and Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket and John McCain and Sara Palin on the Republican ticket. For whom did you vote?
—
There are other typos in there as well, and even placeholders that never got filled out. I’m sure my answers will make their heads explode, and they paid me $15 do it.
Also, I can’t believe they spelled Sarah’s name wrong. It was like that in multiple places.
@Phyllis: That’s why Leonard Cohen wasn’t there! Damn. I knew there had to be a reason. I agree with you about pro-sports, too. It’s why I have such a conflict watching them. And yeah, they need to pay for their own damn stadiums.
@jeffreyw: Thank you, Sir, for continuing to post pictures of your various fauna.
Wow, way to totally reduce the issues at hand such as gentrification, marginalization of indigenous peoples, and how massive public resources are being used to their barest essence.
I do the best I can.
And I don’t mean that as a complement.
I doubt that you meant that as a “compliment” either.
The issues the protesters raise would exist whether or not the Olympics are being held. And since no one is going to cancel the games, and fewer are going to even pay attention to the protesters, their attempts at consciousness raising at this point in time is weak tea. The sad fact is that more Canadians are concerned that their country win their first gold medal than with infrastructure.
As for whether spending money on stadiums instead of people is a misuse of resources, I suggest that you ask the opinion of the good people of New Orleans.
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jeffreyw
Purple grackles are swarming the feeder this morning.
Had a couple inches of snow last night.
4tehlulz
ABC is reporting that Evan Bayh is not seeking re-election.
I’m not sure if this is good or bad.
arguingwithsignposts
Posted in Open Thread at 11:06 am
Dennis G. has an open thread at 11:08 am
Really need some front page coordination here. If the GOP can do it, BJ can too!
Phyllis
Watching Democracy Now, with an engrossing story about Canadian protests against the Winter Olympics. They gave a figure of at least 1 billion just for police & security, which boggles, and a total cost to Vancouver of 6 billion.
One really has to question what communities and countries are actually getting by vying for the ‘opportunity’ to host the Olympics. Seems backward to me-the Olympics should be the ones beggng to pay.
Of course, I’m the radical who thinks that if the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, etc want a K-16 feeder/farm system, they damn well ought to pay school districts and colleges for the privilege.
ETA: Roger Ebert has an interesting perspective of the impact on London in a post on his blog (havng link fail in edit function-sorry).
Napoleon
Well I bought a BJ sweatshirt. All I have to say is it better get me laid.
arguingwithsignposts
@Napoleon:
Win!
Incertus
@Phyllis: They ought to pay for their own stadiums as well, and chip in for the needed infrastructure to support them. The so-called economic benefit a team brings to a city never matches up to what they take out of it.
Happy Lundi Gras everyone!
Laura W
@Napoleon: I suspect the two women who have purchased the “Classic” OBEY thong have a slightly better chance, but I could be wrong.
No boxers have sold. Now see…that would turn me on, to see a guy in a pair of OBEY boxers. But I’m a freak.
Napoleon
@Laura W:
I suspect you are right!
Brachiator
@Phyllis:
Without the Winter Olympics, how would we ever find stars for the inevitable “Snoopy on Ice” figure skating shows? That’s gotta be worth billions.
Apart from this, the morans protesting the Olympics surely could be doing something better with their time.
Phyllis
@Brachiator:
Wow, way to totally reduce the issues at hand such as gentrification, marginalization of indigenous peoples, and how massive public resources are being used to their barest essence. And I don’t mean that as a complement. ‘Protesting the Olympics’…not so much.
EIGRP
Since it’s an open thread….
I got an electronic survey to fill out the other day (e-rewards anyone? it’s good for free magazines). Anyway, this was the first political one I’ve gotten. There were some beauties that it wanted me to rate on a scale of 1-10 and gather other info from me
—
The best way to stimulate our economy right now is through an economic agenda focused on returning money to taxpayers through tax cuts
The actions of the Obama administration and the Democrats in Congress have made me feel like I’m losing my country
In this financial crisis, if you played by the rules, paid your
mortgage, paid your taxes and acted responsibly, you got stabbed in the back by people who didn’t
Democrats and liberals are the ones to blames for the financial crisis
President Obama’s plans to share the wealth, move the country to a green economy, and provide healthcare [NB – not my fault there isn’t a complete sentence there]
Abortion is morally wrong
Just over a year ago there was a presidential election between Barack Obama and Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket and John McCain and Sara Palin on the Republican ticket. For whom did you vote?
—
There are other typos in there as well, and even placeholders that never got filled out. I’m sure my answers will make their heads explode, and they paid me $15 do it.
Also, I can’t believe they spelled Sarah’s name wrong. It was like that in multiple places.
Any ideas who might have funded such a survey?
-Eric
And FYWP
asiangrrlMN
@Phyllis: That’s why Leonard Cohen wasn’t there! Damn. I knew there had to be a reason. I agree with you about pro-sports, too. It’s why I have such a conflict watching them. And yeah, they need to pay for their own damn stadiums.
@jeffreyw: Thank you, Sir, for continuing to post pictures of your various fauna.
@Laura W: Two? Who’s the other one?
Laura W
@asiangrrlMN: As I said this morning in last night’s store thread, I am a very discreet shopkeeper.
asiangrrlMN
@Laura W: Heh. I know. I just thought it was worth a shot.
Fax Paladin
Because there just wasn’t enough reason for sane people to make fun of Texas, Baylor University just named Ken Starr its president…
Brachiator
@Phyllis:
I do the best I can.
I doubt that you meant that as a “compliment” either.
The issues the protesters raise would exist whether or not the Olympics are being held. And since no one is going to cancel the games, and fewer are going to even pay attention to the protesters, their attempts at consciousness raising at this point in time is weak tea. The sad fact is that more Canadians are concerned that their country win their first gold medal than with infrastructure.
As for whether spending money on stadiums instead of people is a misuse of resources, I suggest that you ask the opinion of the good people of New Orleans.