Thread: Bye Bye Sonics
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Old 07-19-2006, 10:53 AM
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We'll see just how big a loss it would be to the economy. Something else might replace it.

[/ QUOTE ] It will certainly be a huge hit to downtown Seattle, especially right around that arena.

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I'm actually glad Nickels, who I'm not a fan of by any stretch, nixxed the sonics proposal.

[/ QUOTE ] He shouldn't be applauded for making a decision any other mayor would have done. Instead he should be criticized for not finding a solution that would work for both sides.

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Btw...Would you support a tax deal that put taxpayers funds to help expand Microsofts campus? How about Starbucks? Boeing?

[/ QUOTE ] I would support Tax cuts for MS and Boeing, but definitely not for a "retail" store like Starbucks.
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