Catholic Guilt Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 There’s a public hearing at every Charlotte NC city council meeting and those who wish to speak sign up ahead of time. In this particular clip, a man steps to the podium to address the council about homeland security. He mentions the fact the old arena (1988) couldn't make ice - a very true statement. His speak goes south in a hurry. Trust me, watch the video. Video link
The Dean Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 Another link with imbeded video 711358[/snapback] Wow!
Chef Jim Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 There’s a public hearing at every Charlotte NC city council meeting and those who wish to speak sign up ahead of time. In this particular clip, a man steps to the podium to address the council about homeland security. He mentions the fact the old arena (1988) couldn't make ice - a very true statement. His speak goes south in a hurry. Trust me, watch the video. Video link 711339[/snapback] Is he a poster here on this board? Just wondering.
IDBillzFan Posted June 20, 2006 Posted June 20, 2006 Is he a poster here on this board? Just wondering. 711428[/snapback] Sounded a lot like JSP, didn't it?
erynthered Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Sounded a lot like JSP, didn't it? 711435[/snapback] I'm not sure about that, the new link says he has an extensive collection of Barbara Streisand Cd's. Joe's more of a Ted Nugent fan, no?
IDBillzFan Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 I'm not sure about that, the new link says he has an extensive collection of Barbara Streisand Cd's. Joe's more of a Ted Nugent fan, no? 711440[/snapback] No, but you're close. He loves his album of Streisand doing Nugent tunes. Cat Scratch Fever by Babs is definitely a collector's item.
erynthered Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 No, but you're close. He loves his album of Streisand doing Nugent tunes. Cat Scratch Fever by Babs is definitely a collector's item. 711441[/snapback] I hear from the West coast, That Album, aka, Scratch and sniff with a side of Brolin, was quite popular. Though, I thought it bad taste, when she included, with each album, a Pubic hair, tacky, none the less. Is your copy signed? I wouldn't have anything to do with that skank.
Tortured Soul Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 I hate it when those helicopters fly low over my house.
PromoTheRobot Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Is he a poster here on this board? Just wondering. 711428[/snapback] I'd like to know what he thinks the Bills chances are this year? Couldn't be any worse than John Clayton or Peter King. PTR
Lurker Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Is he a poster here on this board? Just wondering. 711428[/snapback] Mod.....
Catholic Guilt Posted June 21, 2006 Author Posted June 21, 2006 The funny and sad thing about this nut job is his basic story is correct. When they built the Charlotte "Hive" in 1987 it was suggested they be able to make ice. George Shinn, President of the Hornets, poo-pooed the idea. Charlotte's minor league hockey team, the Checkers continued to play in an old 50's style arena. Fast forward to 1995-96. Hartford Whalers owner Peter Karmanos visited Charlotte in secret and wanted to move the Whalers here. NO dice. Shinn wanted a new uptown arena with more skyboxes. Peter caught wind and even agreed to temporarily move the team to Greensboro (90 minutes north) until a new uptown arena was built. Shinn pissed off the city leaders and fans. The arena got tabled but Karmanos brought his team to North Carolina and Raleigh built him and NC State a nice new arena. Shinn leaves Charlotte with the Hornets and the city feels like the prom date that got dumped. Taxpayers get raked over the coals to build a new uptown arena for an expansion NBA team. And yes, it does make ice well. The Checkers moved uptown too. As much as I hate the Canes, I would trade them straight up for the NBA's Bobcats.
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