Comments on: Congress looking into Bronx land valuation

By: Ben K.

Ben K. — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:14:49 +0000

Next time I’ll be sure to dumb it down to your level, Steve. Thanks for the input.

By: Old Ranger

Old Ranger — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:44:37 +0000

Must agree with most of the posters today.
Ever notice when there is a big problem, congress doesn’t investigate itself? They cause a problem with their rules/non-rules…then they go after the people that followed the rules they put in place, (albeit) with their usual greed. They will do anything to keep the spotlight off themselves and put it elsewhere.
We have come a long way from the days of —Part Time, Congress/Senate.
When are the people in Washington going to get it…our money is ours, not theirs?!? Just leave us alone…that gose for both partys! 27/09.

By: THU

THU — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:21:58 +0000

He’s a jerk. I wouldn’t doubt this is just to stick something at NewYork and the Yankees. He’s a known Yankee Hater in Cleveland and is just upset the Indians will lose millions of dollars due to a casino option being on the ballot which has a huge backing in Ohio. If they manage to open one, no one will be going to progressive field to watch the junky Indians.

By: kenthadley

kenthadley — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:10:06 +0000

yep, and if anyone thinks it is going to get better after November, they are naive….or a politician themselves……all these guys are from the same mold….the kind of mold that grows on cheese…….the worst financial crisis in 80 years, war, Putin doing imitations of Nikita, and they are investigating whether the land under Yankee Stadium was overvalued…..incredible…..

By: Pablo Zevallos

Pablo Zevallos — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:57:42 +0000

Kucinich is just looking for a record to run again in 2012…

By: Mark B

Mark B — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:44:10 +0000

Amen, Lanny.

Hate to get political on this site, but hearing this makes me want to puke.

By: JeffG

JeffG — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:11:16 +0000

The Yankees are still paying for the stadium. If they retain their tax free bonds its not like the bond holders, who financed the stadium, will not be getting their interest. It’s only that the govt wouldn’t have their sticky little hands in the pot.
I know Bronx land isn’t worth very much but the land in the immediate surroundings of a new billion dollar stadium could be argued to have some increased value.
Also, there are way bigger problems facing our nation. It strikes me as funny how politicians waste their time on sports related issues because it puts their face in front of a larger audience.
These probes, including Bonds and Clemens, are where the taxpayers are really getting cheated. I wish the people we put in office would spend more of their energy on the issues that matter.

By: deezer

deezer — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:50:16 +0000

nice piece. well written.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:20:05 +0000

My accountant thought this article was fascinating. I got halfway through the first paragraph before my eyes glazed over.

Judging by the number of responses, I wasn’t alone.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:55:43 +0000

Cookie Cutter staduim.

Get them Kucinich, way to attack people that do not vote for you. Classic Washington. Do not address hte problems of your district or state but another so that when you run again you can argue you are a reformer or maverick.