Daily Archives: July 30, 2009

Obama salutes the People

For the bullet summary, please go here.

We all know the expression, ‘how badly do you want it’!

How much are you willing to do or offer in an attempt to ‘get it‘?

When man has ambition, he may do anything in the name of ambition; to gain power, and be put in man’s ‘seat of authority’. He may even promise a few future favors in return.

Politics is full of ambition for  power, and the whole system is geared to political campaigning to influence the voters, which gives the candidate a good chance at winning the election.

We all know about the last Presidential race, where Barack Obama was in competition with Senator of Arizona John McCain. Senator McCain, of course represents the Republican Party, and President elect Obama the Democrats.

How this ties into the government land subsidy issues being fought in  the U.S. Supreme Court, the Phoenix Coyotes bankruptcy case, and the Republican Goldwater Institute may prove intriguing.

Lines may begin to blur, where political ideals and values  may not match political ambition. Where Republican values may be ‘numbed’ by past relationships, or potential promises or favors made. ‘Eyes’ deflected away when they should be firmly focused.

So, what on earth am I talking about?

Well, a recent article asked Arizonans to contact their Senator to help put an end to the sales tax based government spending as evidenced in the CityNorth case, and in the Coyotes case in Glendale.

The Republican values of the Goldwater Institute are fighting fiercely the governments of Phoenix and Glendale on these tax concessions.

Now, as we have looked at time and again, the ‘friends of Glendale’ seem to have positioned themselves well with the City and it’s officials. But if they truly wanted to position themselves well in Glendale, Arizona, perhaps they should position themselves well with the State of Arizona. Could this also be why the Mayor of Phoenix is fighting so fiercely to keep the corporate partners like Related Companies happy?

Could it also explain why Jerry Reinsdorf was a political fundraiser in John McCain’s 2008 Presidential Campaign?

Jerry Reinsdorf (fundraiser for John McCain in 2008 Presidential Campaign)

I would certainly hope that the Senator of Arizona would join the Republican cause in fighting hand in hand with the Goldwater Institute to take back control for the taxpayers.

Senator John McCain (Arizona)

Arizonans, you can help Senator McCain by contacting him. Show your support of reduced government spending, and support the ideals and goals of the Republican Party to have your voice count.

Help him put the past behind him, and focus on the rights of the American people.

And, even if you live in a state outside Arizona, chances are good your government is considering land development sales tax subsidies too. Time to have your voice heard!

Obama salutes the People

For the bullet summary, please go here.

We all know the expression, ‘how badly do you want it’!

How much are you willing to do or offer in an attempt to ‘get it‘?

When man has ambition, he may do anything in the name of ambition; to gain power, and be put in man’s ‘seat of authority’. He may even promise a few future favors in return.

Politics is full of ambition for  power, and the whole system is geared to political campaigning to influence the voters, which gives the candidate a good chance at winning the election.

We all know about the last Presidential race, where Barack Obama was in competition with Senator of Arizona John McCain. Senator McCain, of course represents the Republican Party, and President elect Obama the Democrats.

How this ties into the government land subsidy issues being fought in  the U.S. Supreme Court, the Phoenix Coyotes bankruptcy case, and the Republican Goldwater Institute may prove intriguing.

Lines may begin to blur, where political ideals and values  may not match political ambition. Where Republican values may be ‘numbed’ by past relationships, or potential promises or favors made. ‘Eyes’ deflected away when they should be firmly focused.

So, what on earth am I talking about?

Well, a recent article asked Arizonans to contact their Senator to help put an end to the sales tax based government spending as evidenced in the CityNorth case, and in the Coyotes case in Glendale.

The Republican values of the Goldwater Institute are fighting fiercely the governments of Phoenix and Glendale on these tax concessions.

Now, as we have looked at time and again, the ‘friends of Glendale’ seem to have positioned themselves well with the City and it’s officials. But if they truly wanted to position themselves well in Glendale, Arizona, perhaps they should position themselves well with the State of Arizona. Could this also be why the Mayor of Phoenix is fighting so fiercely to keep the corporate partners like Related Companies happy?

Could it also explain why Jerry Reinsdorf was a political fundraiser in John McCain’s 2008 Presidential Campaign?

Jerry Reinsdorf (fundraiser for John McCain in 2008 Presidential Campaign)

I would certainly hope that the Senator of Arizona would join the Republican cause in fighting hand in hand with the Goldwater Institute to take back control for the taxpayers.

Senator John McCain (Arizona)

Arizonans, you can help Senator McCain by contacting him. Show your support of reduced government spending, and support the ideals and goals of the Republican Party to have your voice count.

Help him put the past behind him, and focus on the rights of the American people.

And, even if you live in a state outside Arizona, chances are good your government is considering land development sales tax subsidies too. Time to have your voice heard!

For the bullet summary, please go here.

Folks, we should have just asked the NHL a long time ago if they would have arrived at a unanimous decision to reject Jim Balsillie as an owner in the NHL. I bet Judge Baum is now upset that the court’s time and money has been spent on a cause that was never going to happen. They should probably just call a special meeting, where Judge Baum can stand up, look somber, and give Jim Balsillie the unfortunate news that he is disliked in the NHL owners’ lounge, and he might as well give up. Or, not!

I think we can all recall the moment when Judge Baum flexed his wisdom at the NHL and its’ lawyers. The question is, were they sleeping at that part?

And Justice For All!

Did the NHL miss the important, yet revealing words of Judge Baum, when he said clearly that if Jim Balsillie should be rejected as an owner at this point, it would ‘raise some legal eyebrows‘? In laymans terms, Judge Baum may as well have said, ‘Boys, I’ll let you play your game, but when it steps over the line and becomes so obvious as it insults my court and intelligence, then all bets are off!’ Well, the bets are officially off!

You see, Judge Baum has no doubt been down this road many times before. It’s called legal wrangling, and it is quite honestly pathetic.

But, there are important aspects of human psychology that come into play with this ‘move’.

The NHL has played all their cards now. This is a last ditch effort to secure Jerry Reinsdorf as the ‘white knight’ of Glendale. Actually Jerry Reinsdorf is just another friend of uncle Glendale.

The boys tried to bring in the rookies, and now have realized, oops, that wasn’t a good idea, let’s go back to Jerry. But, they tried to fool the court in believing plan B was fresh, autonomous, and evidence no collusion was taking place. Judge Baum must be thinking, ‘Is that all you got?’

It is time for the U.S. bankruptcy trustee with much wisdom too, to call a spade a spade, stand up, and pull out the whistle. What the NHL has to wonder is who strategically called in the U.S. Bankruptcy trustee in the first place. Hmmmm. That’s an interesting one, isn’t it? There could be a judge looking for an excuse, and is lining up his ducks too.

The NHL has been testing the court with it’s arrogant nature. Judge Baum has so far let the noose out, and given the NHL the benefit of the doubt. Judge Baum was playing the game too. No more. It’s now the nitty gritty. Now, it’s time to get tough.

It would seem the NHL has finally done it this time. They have officially raised the legal eyebrow of Judge Baum’s courtroom.

If I were the NHL, I’d be a little worried about how strong the court can really be.

For the bullet summary, please go here.

Folks, we should have just asked the NHL a long time ago if they would have arrived at a unanimous decision to reject Jim Balsillie as an owner in the NHL. I bet Judge Baum is now upset that the court’s time and money has been spent on a cause that was never going to happen. They should probably just call a special meeting, where Judge Baum can stand up, look somber, and give Jim Balsillie the unfortunate news that he is disliked in the NHL owners’ lounge, and he might as well give up. Or, not!

I think we can all recall the moment when Judge Baum flexed his wisdom at the NHL and its’ lawyers. The question is, were they sleeping at that part?

And Justice For All!

Did the NHL miss the important, yet revealing words of Judge Baum, when he said clearly that if Jim Balsillie should be rejected as an owner at this point, it would ‘raise some legal eyebrows‘? In laymans terms, Judge Baum may as well have said, ‘Boys, I’ll let you play your game, but when it steps over the line and becomes so obvious as it insults my court and intelligence, then all bets are off!’ Well, the bets are officially off!

You see, Judge Baum has no doubt been down this road many times before. It’s called legal wrangling, and it is quite honestly pathetic.

But, there are important aspects of human psychology that come into play with this ‘move’.

The NHL has played all their cards now. This is a last ditch effort to secure Jerry Reinsdorf as the ‘white knight’ of Glendale. Actually Jerry Reinsdorf is just another friend of uncle Glendale.

The boys tried to bring in the rookies, and now have realized, oops, that wasn’t a good idea, let’s go back to Jerry. But, they tried to fool the court in believing plan B was fresh, autonomous, and evidence no collusion was taking place. Judge Baum must be thinking, ‘Is that all you got?’

It is time for the U.S. bankruptcy trustee with much wisdom too, to call a spade a spade, stand up, and pull out the whistle. What the NHL has to wonder is who strategically called in the U.S. Bankruptcy trustee in the first place. Hmmmm. That’s an interesting one, isn’t it? There could be a judge looking for an excuse, and is lining up his ducks too.

The NHL has been testing the court with it’s arrogant nature. Judge Baum has so far let the noose out, and given the NHL the benefit of the doubt. Judge Baum was playing the game too. No more. It’s now the nitty gritty. Now, it’s time to get tough.

It would seem the NHL has finally done it this time. They have officially raised the legal eyebrow of Judge Baum’s courtroom.

If I were the NHL, I’d be a little worried about how strong the court can really be.