gfhockey Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I didn;t know where else to put this but looks like bemidjis arena is left out. http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/i...mp;section=News Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I sure hope something can get worked out, otherwise this may be the start of the downfall of their program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaksHomey Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Pawlenty is a douche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickboy1956 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Pawlenty is a douche Easy to say if you are not a Minn taxpayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I thought this was already taken care of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaksHomey Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Easy to say if you are not a Minn taxpayer. True. Also easy to say if I am a college hockey fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upper Deck Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Pawlenty is a douche Yes, so far he is. A few months ago, he was in Bemidji saying the Event Center is a done deal. He got a BSU jersey out of the deal. Actually, the MN house added the Event Center to their bonding, so it's up to Pawlenty as both the house and senate have done their job. Hopefully the lobby effort will pay off. Otherwise, I'll go to St. Paul myself and take back that jersey (BSU could probably use it . . . ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Pawlenty is a douche Whatever. Check out www.twincities.com and read about Minnesota DFL'ers screaming "home-owner rights". Their poster child at a meeting yesterday is a "single mother of 10" who is going to lose her home thanks to an adjustable rate mortage. Don't call Pawlenty's office and whine about BSU. Call Keith Ellison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 In fact, let me help you out in case you can't find the link... Helping Homeowners with ARMs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stromer Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Whatever. Check out www.twincities.com and read about Minnesota DFL'ers screaming "home-owner rights". Their poster child at a meeting yesterday is a "single mother of 10" who is going to lose her home thanks to an adjustable rate mortage. Don't call Pawlenty's office and whine about BSU. Call Keith Ellison. I just read it and yeah.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Whatever. Check out www.twincities.com and read about Minnesota DFL'ers screaming "home-owner rights". Their poster child at a meeting yesterday is a "single mother of 10" who is going to lose her home thanks to an adjustable rate mortage. Don't call Pawlenty's office and whine about BSU. Call Keith Ellison. and that's our problem because she couldn't afford a home and got into and ARM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upper Deck Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Both parties get their share of uncommon sense - for this is MN. To me, it doesn't matter which party the Governor is - he made a promise that was a big part of this project getting underway. He needs to fulfill his promise. This is a hockey board and I don't want to get involved in politics here. There's a lot riding on this for BSU hockey and as a Bemidji resident, I don't want to see the program fold. Bemidji and BSU have both done their fair share to try and screw this up - nothing has been easy - but the bonding finally got to where it needs to be and it would be a shame to not get funded now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaksHomey Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 In fact, let me help you out in case you can't find the link... Helping Homeowners with ARMs No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franchise Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 and that's our problem because she couldn't afford a home and got into and ARM. Agreed. The wife's cousin did something similiar. They should have known what they were signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 No thanks. Listen, I'm all in favor of leaving politics out of the mix, but when you're going to thru something out like "Pawlenty's a douche," it deserves a rebuttal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 To me, it doesn't matter which party the Governor is - he made a promise that was a big part of this project getting underway. He needs to fulfill his promise. Promise or not, it all depends on the legislature. It does seem odd, though, that when Minnesota comes calling, things get built (such as the new football stadium), but anything outside of the Twin Cities, it seems that "is that really necessary?" gets asked a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermit Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Listen, I'm all in favor of leaving politics out of the mix, but when you're going to thru something out like "Pawlenty's a douche," it deserves a rebuttal. TPaw is a douche. They should have called the gas tax a user fee because that is what TPaw likes to call tax increases. Then you have Lynn Stauss saying it will be ahrd on east Side gas stations with the new tax. Well those same stations have been enjoying the extra three cents a gallon they have been making over the last few years. Though their gas costs was three cents less than GF they still charged the same as a GF station instead of charging three cents less. Never heard him complain about that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 TPaw is a douche. They should have called the gas tax a user fee because that is what TPaw likes to call tax increases. Governor Pawlenty VETOED the transportation bill, which was overridden by the MN State Senate and House of Representatives. Get your facts straight! Gas Tax Takes Effect April 1st Legislature Overrides Pawlenty's Veto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 TPaw is a douche. They should have called the gas tax a user fee because that is what TPaw likes to call tax increases. I can only assume you're still reading, hermit. Don't like the new gas "user fee"? Call DFL headquarters and complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upper Deck Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Promise or not, it all depends on the legislature. It does seem odd, though, that when Minnesota comes calling, things get built (such as the new football stadium), but anything outside of the Twin Cities, it seems that "is that really necessary?" gets asked a lot. I agree with both points. 1) The Senate passed the bonding bills, 2) The House has them on their bill and I believe they vote Thursday - which should pass. 3) It's now up to the Governor. Second point - yes, the metro seems to comes first and foremost and if there's any scraps, we'll through outstate a bone . . . If you feel that BSU should get the Event Center to boost the area's economy and opportunities (and you don't want to see BSU's team fold - email the gov (not sure if I can post the email address - but it's available here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I thought this was already taken care of? You thought wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest federal employee Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Easy to say if you are not a Minn taxpayer. Tax now you have my full attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermit Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Governor Pawlenty VETOED the transportation bill, which was overridden by the MN State Senate and House of Representatives. Get your facts straight! Gas Tax Takes Effect April 1st Legislature Overrides Pawlenty's Veto I have my facts straight. They legislature should have called it a user fee because when ever TPaw raises a tax that is what he calls it. I have no problem with the new gas tax. What is the option? Charge it and worry about it later in how to pay for it? The tax has not been raised in twenty years. So then the tax on the cost of a gallon of gas got smaller and smaller of the cost of that gallon of gas. With the way the price of gas flucuates it will not be noticed by the consumer unless they are told to worry about it. It is a user fee plan and simple. The gas tax has not even come close to covering the cost or road construction it always has taken money from the general fund to cover the difference. Gas taxes cover about 25% of the cost of roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Gas taxes cover about 25% of the cost of roads. And the myth is that this new tax will go entirely towards the cost of roads. Now go get together with your JFK and 9/11 conspiracy theorists and try to convince me that Republicans blew up the 35W bridge in order to get the Twins and Vikings new stadiums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermit Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 And the myth is that this new tax will go entirely towards the cost of roads. Now go get together with your JFK and 9/11 conspiracy theorists and try to convince me that Republicans blew up the 35W bridge in order to get the Twins and Vikings new stadiums. It will unless the Republicans raid the fund for some other reason. Or should they do what TPaw wanted and tried to get the contractors to put up the money to fix the I-35 and Crosstown interchange? That idea really worked well did it not? How else do you suggest they do to fix this major problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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