That was a very intelligent speech you gave. Sadly they didn't take it too seriously, but I commend you for your efforts.
I'm biased because I'm a Seattle citizen and die hard Sonics fan, but I too agree with your stance. KeyArena does it's job, but Bennett just wants to squeeze this community till it breaks. His intent was bringing the team to Oklahoma, so there was no room to budge.
Qwest Field has been great for the community, and Safeco is great to watch a game, but this is too much.
The difference between making the city better and turning away from a scam artist can be blurred if you dont look twice, read twice and ask questions. Mayor Conelius and his gang want us, little tax payers to pay for the profits his friends projected would make him money when he is out of office. Oh but wait, the coat tails he was planning on riding former mayor Ghouliani, are no longer there. The firefighters, HONEST TAX PAYERS took care of that!
errr how many people are not for making our city better. You say that the only people making money will be Clay B and the other Oklahoma City Investors. That is wrong, do any of you know someone who works at a resturant with in 5 miles of the Ford Center? Well I plenty, and while the Hornets were here they made good money. That's right, some poor waiters made money, and guess what they did with it. They spent it, putting it back out in our city. Go away Steven.
Speaking as a conservative from Seattle (yes, we do exist, not completely dodo bird extinct), you will be making a big mistake if you give in to "Cash Us" Clay and his cohorts, giving him all of the benefits and requiring none of the payment from him for this facility. We said no, and so should you.
Hey Steve - be sure to let me know when your event is next month in plenty of time so I can arrange a ride and all that good stuff! You did a good job and were very respectful. I like Cornett and hope he will listen to what you and others have to say.
Yes Cornett has cried "uncle" to David Stern. Stern is about to cry "UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNCLLLLLLLLLEEEEEE!" to the people of Oklahoma City soon though so it'll be more than even and Cornett's legacy won't have to be losing to that fraud Fallin.
boring. you owe me 4 free crab dinners.
notpip 2 years ago
That was a very intelligent speech you gave. Sadly they didn't take it too seriously, but I commend you for your efforts.
I'm biased because I'm a Seattle citizen and die hard Sonics fan, but I too agree with your stance. KeyArena does it's job, but Bennett just wants to squeeze this community till it breaks. His intent was bringing the team to Oklahoma, so there was no room to budge.
Qwest Field has been great for the community, and Safeco is great to watch a game, but this is too much.
bober5 3 years ago
The difference between making the city better and turning away from a scam artist can be blurred if you dont look twice, read twice and ask questions. Mayor Conelius and his gang want us, little tax payers to pay for the profits his friends projected would make him money when he is out of office. Oh but wait, the coat tails he was planning on riding former mayor Ghouliani, are no longer there. The firefighters, HONEST TAX PAYERS took care of that!
clipedwingangel 3 years ago
Join the Corral
Highstickharry 3 years ago
errr how many people are not for making our city better. You say that the only people making money will be Clay B and the other Oklahoma City Investors. That is wrong, do any of you know someone who works at a resturant with in 5 miles of the Ford Center? Well I plenty, and while the Hornets were here they made good money. That's right, some poor waiters made money, and guess what they did with it. They spent it, putting it back out in our city. Go away Steven.
okstatecgordo 3 years ago
Speaking as a conservative from Seattle (yes, we do exist, not completely dodo bird extinct), you will be making a big mistake if you give in to "Cash Us" Clay and his cohorts, giving him all of the benefits and requiring none of the payment from him for this facility. We said no, and so should you.
kdaylyon 3 years ago 2
Stadium subsidies are outrageous bullsh**.
I hope you can defeat this latest scam by millionaires and billionaires.
drywall222 3 years ago
mapsformillionaires dot org!
o0xst 4 years ago
"Uhhhh.. Steve, how much are you gonna read?"
That just cracked me up. Subtext: We don't like larnin'!
:-)
amylh322 3 years ago
how can we living elsewhere support your cause? Do you have a website.
madashelldude 4 years ago
I don't know about any of that - if you want me to come, just let me know!
amylh322 4 years ago
I wonder what the heck i was talking about 9 months ago? :-)
amylh322 3 years ago
Hey Steve - be sure to let me know when your event is next month in plenty of time so I can arrange a ride and all that good stuff! You did a good job and were very respectful. I like Cornett and hope he will listen to what you and others have to say.
amy
amylh322 4 years ago
ok then.
Yes Cornett has cried "uncle" to David Stern. Stern is about to cry "UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNCLLLLLLLLLEEEEEE!" to the people of Oklahoma City soon though so it'll be more than even and Cornett's legacy won't have to be losing to that fraud Fallin.
o0xst 4 years ago
Thanks!!! A good promo for the OMAA and I'll try to get more folks invoved. Thanks again.
Mary Francis
mfrancis101 4 years ago