Jump to content
  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Charlotte “unlikely” to contribute taxpayer money for new Panthers headquarters


Recommended Posts

12 minutes ago, Shotgun said:

He would do the area a favor by moving this garbage franchise somewhere else. Hopefully far away.   

Where are the moving spots? San Antonio, St Louis, Toronto?

I never thought I’d see a team in Vegas or LA because the NFL owners LOVED to threaten tax payers with the “I’ll move to LA” trump card. 
 

there def looks like there an ugly mess headed our way with the panthers stadium. 

  • Beer 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

13 hours ago, 1of10Charnatives said:

Tax incentives for "economic impact" is socialism under another name. It is the government favoring one business over another. Sports teams are just the most visible portion of a corporate world that has learned to use the prisoner's dilemma as an effective tool to extort funds from the public purse.

Prisoner's Dilemma Definition (investopedia.com)

Don't care.  Incentives are necessary if you want your community to thrive.   Just as building roads and infrastructure are necessary.   Otherwise, we can watch the best and brightest move away to places that do provide incentives.  

I do think that sports teams get more than they deserve as they don't bring in as much revenue as they think they do.  But I support incentives in general as a necessary evil.  

Edited by Davidson Deac II
Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, Davidson Deac II said:

Don't care.  Its necessary if you want your community to thrive.  Otherwise, we can watch the best and brightest move away to places that do provide incentives.  

At least direct the handouts to areas that create good, long-term jobs. A new football stadium ain't it.

  • Beer 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

17 minutes ago, 4Corners said:

There is nothing more American than a filthy rich white guy shaking down a city struggling to pay front line workers, teachers, and police/fire depts to build an obscene and excessive mega stadium for his sports team.  Disgusting 

Oh but hey he donated like $10M to public libraries so it's all good. He probably even got some plaques with his foundation name hung on the walls

Link to comment
Share on other sites

35 minutes ago, 4Corners said:

Where are the moving spots? San Antonio, St Louis, Toronto?

I never thought I’d see a team in Vegas or LA because the NFL owners LOVED to threaten tax payers with the “I’ll move to LA” trump card. 
 

there def looks like there an ugly mess headed our way with the panthers stadium. 

Charlotte shouldn't give Tepper anything. It would be up to him to find a new location...good luck.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Yeah, spending TONS of public dollars to create some primarily slave wage level service industry jobs is a great investment.

Sports fans way overestimate the impact of sports teams on the local economy. Industries that create good paying jobs don't give AF about the local sports teams. The vast majority of the folks looking to relocate don't give AF about the local sport teams. It's icing on the cake.

Had a business partner who made multi million dollar business off serving Nascar and it's fans.

Those aren't slave wages. Restaurants are having to pay people a living wage now, not more minimum wage there either.

Where is this slave labor? So the impact of the speedway, BofA and Spectrum center is overestimated.

I go through uptown at least twice a week. I'm not overestimating anything. Those structures alone provide good paying jobs not to mention the business they all generate.

Take the Panthers, Hornets, and Nascar away from Charlotte, what would you have? Raleigh.

  • Beer 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

5 minutes ago, rippadonn said:

Had a business partner who made multi million dollar business off serving Nascar and it's fans.

Those aren't slave wages. Restaurants are having to pay people a living wage now, not more minimum wage there either.

Where is this slave labor? So the impact of the speedway, BofA and Spectrum center is overestimated.

I go through uptown at least twice a week. I'm not overestimating anything. Those structures alone provide good paying jobs not to mention the business they all generate.

Take the Panthers, Hornets, and Nascar away from Charlotte, what would you have? Raleigh.

Yeas, some business owners will make millions. Already basically said that. But the overall economic benefit to the community as a whole is minimal at best. The vast majority of those jobs are low paying service sector jobs.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, rippadonn said:

The impact our sports and entertainment franchises have on our quality of life here in Charlotte is underestimated.

Meh...

My Sunday quality of life improved once I finally stopped watching the Panthers in the last 3-4 weeks of the season and if they stopped playing all the other non-NFL pro sports I wouldn't even notice.

  • Pie 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share


  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • One of the most god awful games I’ve ever watched. The panthers defense intercepted 4 passes from the bears who were starting Todd Collins….and lost by 17 points. Peppers had a pick and shushed the crowd. Jimmy Clausen and Matt Moore combined to throw 32 passes for 96 yards and 3 INTs with no TDS….adjusted for the lost yardage on the 5 sacks they took it was 62 net passing yards. Matt forte had 166 yards and 2 TDs including one for 68 yards where no one appeared to be interested in trying to tackle him.  
    • ➥✅ Official Website: Makers CBD Gummies ➥✅ Product Name: Makers CBD Gummies ➥✅ Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5.0) ➥✅ Side Effects: No Major Side Effects ➥✅ Availability: In Stock Voted #1 Product in the USA   In the realm of holistic wellness, Makers CBD Gummies have emerged as a beacon of tranquility, offering individuals a natural and enjoyable way to incorporate the therapeutic benefits of CBD into their daily routines. Crafted with precision and care, Makers CBD Gummies provide a delightful experience for those seeking relaxation, stress relief, and overall well-being. In this article, we'll delve into the serene world of Makers CBD Gummies and explore how they can elevate your wellness journey.   https://www.theendhtx.com/group/the-end-community/discussion/8e6b2ba9-a8fd-489f-9825-7ec4dd975dda https://www.latinoleadmn.org/group/leadership-action-team/discussion/049fa6e6-b418-4032-9d80-7e4d05a75059 https://www.latinoleadmn.org/group/leadership-action-team/discussion/0c4cfc8d-9832-4285-8a34-6db01b666b85 https://enavate.microsoftcrmportals.com/forums/general-discussion/ed051afa-1bed-ee11-a73c-0022484d9402 https://enavate.microsoftcrmportals.com/forums/general-discussion/dd3a0109-1ced-ee11-a73c-0022484d9402 https://www.latinoleadmn.org/group/leadership-action-team/discussion/339c74aa-459a-4806-9a0d-1a6ec54658a5 https://enavate.microsoftcrmportals.com/forums/general-discussion/44a67d23-b9ec-ee11-a73c-0022484d9402 https://www.latinoleadmn.org/group/leadership-action-team/discussion/c6a5620e-8403-4513-a83c-0366c998e535 https://www.theendhtx.com/group/the-end-community/discussion/8863634c-72f4-4390-8bf8-a307de7617ea https://www.latinoleadmn.org/group/leadership-action-team/discussion/4372879e-04ff-4fa6-8ccc-e8365ea11fb7 https://www.latinoleadmn.org/group/leadership-action-team/discussion/98359d20-29a9-4b71-97ae-b86e150dac78 https://www.theendhtx.com/group/the-end-community/discussion/608fd834-88a9-4a9f-9802-972781edbdd7 https://www.theendhtx.com/group/the-end-community/discussion/96835e66-bc00-42d6-bedd-f7979c76f700 https://enavate.microsoftcrmportals.com/forums/general-discussion/df7a349c-1aed-ee11-a73c-0022484d9402 https://enavate.microsoftcrmportals.com/forums/general-discussion/b3a10ec4-1aed-ee11-a73c-0022484d9402 https://enavate.microsoftcrmportals.com/forums/general-discussion/c7c89c26-1bed-ee11-a73c-0022484d9402 https://enavate.microsoftcrmportals.com/forums/general-discussion/51e54d39-1bed-ee11-a73c-0022484d9402 https://www.latinoleadmn.org/group/leadership-action-team/discussion/f79966ec-3054-4ba4-90c2-8fab00fbfdd7 https://www.theendhtx.com/group/the-end-community/discussion/33f4f0c9-c68c-4bc1-b26d-bebd715d68ea https://www.theendhtx.com/group/the-end-community/discussion/8e6b2ba9-a8fd-489f-9825-7ec4dd975dda https://www.latinoleadmn.org/group/leadership-action-team/discussion/0c4cfc8d-9832-4285-8a34-6db01b666b85 https://enavate.microsoftcrmportals.com/forums/general-discussion/ed051afa-1bed-ee11-a73c-0022484d9402 https://enavate.microsoftcrmportals.com/forums/general-discussion/dd3a0109-1ced-ee11-a73c-0022484d9402 https://enavate.microsoftcrmportals.com/forums/general-discussion/44a67d23-b9ec-ee11-a73c-0022484d9402 https://www.latinoleadmn.org/group/leadership-action-team/discussion/339c74aa-459a-4806-9a0d-1a6ec54658a5 https://www.latinoleadmn.org/group/leadership-action-team/discussion/c6a5620e-8403-4513-a83c-0366c998e535 https://www.theendhtx.com/group/the-end-community/discussion/8863634c-72f4-4390-8bf8-a307de7617ea          
×
×
  • Create New...