SoCal Deek

I’ve been asked speak about this subject at a few conferences over the years. The problem isn’t the lobbyists asking for favors. It’s not even the offer of meals, contributions, or sports tickets. The problem is the politicians accepting the offer! Just say NO!

You’re very welcome….and don’t call me Shirley

Exactly my point. Many are going to be super disappointed.

My comment was of course sarcastic, but I’ve often wondered if everyone in the Congress has to take a half day seminar ever year on the constitution…and pass a test as part of Continuing Education credits. If they don’t….they should.

So it’s your position that someone who just happens to have darker skin than another person couldn’t possibly be conservative by nature? Why exactly? Is it because you judge them only by their skin color and NOT by the content of their character? Yikes!

Chef…that’s a pretty recent interpretation of retirement. Not very long ago social security was conceived as something to get you through the few years you might have after the paychecks stopped coming in. The baby boomer generation turned retirement into a much more extravagant experience.

Shouldn't a President who has spent his entire 50 year career in and around Washington, be expected to know at least something about the Constitution?

Where does Bobby Hart fit into those categories?

It would be more productive to the discussion if you actually read this stuff, before just copying and pasting some Twitter hack's take on the actual document.

Is that Peppermint Patty's replacement? This should be an interesting year.

Thanks...I wouldn't know Bobby Hart from the man in the moon, except that on this very Message Board smarter people than me spoke so badly about him that I made it a point to watch him in what may have been the last preseason game. He was literally terrible. The true definition of a turnstile. Now...I'm sure he's a very nice man, but it's truly hard for me to believe that there aren't more capable guys floating around America somewhere....maybe not?

We’ll show that dastardly Putin! We’ll start dipping into our petroleum savings account! That’ll fix it. Ugh!

Huh? I purposely focused on Hart when he played for the Bills last year. No matter how you describe it he was literally nothing short of terrible! I’m not sure what more anyone wants to see for this guy. And yes, I’d much rather give an unknown kid a shot.

Bruce Smith was a beast. Unbelievable athlete, and maybe the best defensive player all time. Sure he was young once, but if you watch that show you’ll see the inspirational man he’s grown into. I think people forget how young these players really are.

With so many rookies that’ll go undrafted it’s really hard for me to see how Hart makes any sense. Why not just bring in a kid? Who knows? Maybe you’ll discover someone.

I’m sensing a more personal connection to this one news story. I hope I’m wrong and that his extended family is ok.

Great topic. I’m guessing expansion over relocation. What’s the oldest stadium, after the Bills new home opens? Seems like most of the older rust belts towns have recently built new facilities. Population centers are moving south.

Speaking as the Architect among us, I’m sure real design didn’t start until the ironclad budget was established. Hard to complete renderings without a budget. The new stadium will be built in the parking lot. Parking will be a challenge during the two years of construction but games can still be held at ‘Rich’ Stadium

You know I laughed when somebody first floated the Austin idea but I recently gave a seminar there and was honestly amazed at the size of downtown Austin. Dozens of new buildings and cranes everywhere…and of course the main University of Texas has been there for a century. That place is booming! (Great BBQ)

Tibs....you are clearly really invested in the Ukraine story. I'm curious. Are you of Ukrainian descent? If so, I certainly hope all of your family members are OK.

So then in 20+ years the stadium expense will be fully amortized and the cost be the proverbial drop in the bucket. Rich Stadium cost $20 million back in the mid 70’s. Does anyone even think about that expense? Nope! (Im old enough to remember when the original video scoreboard cost $1 million and everyone said yikes.) 😉 Not arguing....just two old people having a front porch discussion. (Picture rocking chairs and a cold beverage.)

I’m not sure where you’re going with this. It feels like you’re running in circles. First, you think the current Owner got a sweetheart deal by not putting up all the money. Now, you think that the Owner, or any other future Owner, wouldn’t also see that as a great deal? Huh?

Sure…why not? As you yourself said there are very few NFL stadiums in America. It’s a huge asset with a devoted fan base. There are numerous cities that have gone through it over the last many years.

I’m not sure how old you are, but the NFL existed long before the Buffalo Bills.

Why? First of all, the stadium will be in use for decades. Second, if the Bills walk away, who’s to say there won’t be a new tenant some years in the future? I’m just not getting your huge concern.