No different to Glazer in Tampa...
The first ballot proposal to build a new stadium using public money was rejected. Hey, it is illegal, you know...
He threatens to take the team away, and, before you know it, it's there again, this time snug nicely in a new proposal with a few new roads to be built and some more $$$ for schools.
No problem this time!
Your tax dollars at work...
People ARE dumb...
Who Owns YOUR Town?
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jingle_jangle
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Sounds like the old Bush/Texas Rangers deal, minus the eminent domain land grab.
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Detroit is owned by the Fords / GMs / Chryslers of the world, and the Illitches, who own the Red Wings / Tigers / Theatres / Entertainment Venues (except for the Palace).
I'm happy Forsberg went to the Flyers, because they will NEVER win the cup as long as Bobby Clarke is in the head office. Don't get me started on the Canadian exodus of hockey teams due to $$$, I'll be writing all day!!!!!!
I'm happy Forsberg went to the Flyers, because they will NEVER win the cup as long as Bobby Clarke is in the head office. Don't get me started on the Canadian exodus of hockey teams due to $$$, I'll be writing all day!!!!!!
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