tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post8488065665102743194..comments2023-10-17T05:44:23.781-04:00Comments on COAST - Fighting for the taxpayers, not working against them!: Streetcar Tweets: Is This What We Can Expect?COASThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16200778324645740094noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-76747501560105994982009-09-02T21:19:43.403-04:002009-09-02T21:19:43.403-04:00Uh, if the streetcars are so terrible, why are eve...Uh, if the streetcars are so terrible, why are every one of the tweeters riding one???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-14754300849228775492009-08-28T13:28:33.024-04:002009-08-28T13:28:33.024-04:00By the way,
Where is David Ben? I thought for s...By the way, <br /><br />Where is David Ben? I thought for suer he'd stck to his guns and call the 8 anonymous pro-streetcar bloggers on this post cowards for not posting their names. <br /><br />Where are you David? Or is it only cowardly to "hide behind a veil" if you're against the streetcar?Bris Chortznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-46069597976677823122009-08-28T13:24:07.955-04:002009-08-28T13:24:07.955-04:00Anon -
We were told at the outset that tens of mi...Anon - <br />We were told at the outset that tens of millions of dollars in private corporate contributions were going to be used to help pay for the streetcar. I have no problem at all with that. The problem is, it never panned out. Just another broken promise by a broken government. <br /><br />Now, that being said, the aforementioned non-existant private money is much different than the Bris Chortznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-62570909183264929952009-08-28T12:43:23.075-04:002009-08-28T12:43:23.075-04:00Bris,
Hold on one minute! One day you are saying t...Bris,<br />Hold on one minute! One day you are saying that no private money is going toward the streetcar and that should tell us how much of a failure it would be, now you are saying that the streetcar is backed by big money? <br /><br />Which is it? Are you the 'little guys' or are you with private interest, private money funded projects? You can't have it both ways.<br /><br />You Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-6872815261407036082009-08-28T11:32:54.265-04:002009-08-28T11:32:54.265-04:00"Whose pocket are you in?"
I'm not ..."Whose pocket are you in?"<br /><br />I'm not in anyone's pocket. I'm not a member of COAST. COAST's finance reports, however, are a matter of public record. Feel free to look it up and see who their contributors are for yourself. I think you'll find that most of their contributors are regular people who gave small amounts of money.<br /><br />If you want to seeBris Chortznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-10630704374389712782009-08-27T15:08:42.814-04:002009-08-27T15:08:42.814-04:00Bris,
Like you are using your real name? I think w...Bris,<br />Like you are using your real name? I think we can assume you are just as anonymous as I am.<br />And I would say that quoting the Phoney Coney is at least as reputable as quoting the COAST blog.<br />I applaud you on being against the stadium funded with taxpayer dollars.<br />My point is this: That was a gigantic private venture funded with public funds and Bedinghaus was a RepublicanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-49355110715656749282009-08-24T09:21:41.320-04:002009-08-24T09:21:41.320-04:00I do enjoy a good potato salad so that will be gre...I do enjoy a good potato salad so that will be great, will be nice to meet you.Jason Gloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15245055966218274267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-24964095334287700392009-08-23T11:02:10.787-04:002009-08-23T11:02:10.787-04:00Believe it or not Anonymous, the Phoney Coney Blog...Believe it or not Anonymous, the Phoney Coney Blog is not exactly a reputable news source. It provides you with opinion, which you happen to agree with. (big surprise)<br /><br />The fact is that COAST endorsed a third party candidate against pro-stadium tax Bob Bedinghaus in the 2000 Commissioners' Race. That candidate, Paul Naberhaus, took 9.25% of the vote. Bedinghaus lost to Portune Bris Chortznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-44657710191670684122009-08-22T16:07:02.327-04:002009-08-22T16:07:02.327-04:00COAST rewrites history again:
http://thephonycone...COAST rewrites history again:<br /><br />http://thephonyconey.blogspot.com/2009/08/coast-flip-flops-on-stadium-issue.html<br /><br />So, when you get the Anti-Progress amendment on the ballot and lie to people to get them to shut out rail for all of the southwestern portion of Ohio, you can rewrite history and claim that you made the process better. And when it is eventually built a decade from Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-4867701747245709262009-08-22T15:38:22.549-04:002009-08-22T15:38:22.549-04:00Yeah, I guess your right. COAST is pretty ineffect...Yeah, I guess your right. COAST is pretty ineffectual for stopping bad decisions and really successful at killing good ones. You win, Bris. Good job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-48565228618990546982009-08-22T14:32:52.040-04:002009-08-22T14:32:52.040-04:00Thanks Jason, I'm thinking Potato Salad.Thanks Jason, I'm thinking Potato Salad.CAASThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985294408896844277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-28426416554605536722009-08-22T09:36:59.565-04:002009-08-22T09:36:59.565-04:00"There are no blog entries bemoaning the taxp..."There are no blog entries bemoaning the taxpayer cost of the stadiums, why?"<br /><br />- Gee, I don't know. Could it be because the stadiums are already built? Could that be it? Could it be because that issue is over and the money is already spent? Could it be because there's nothing that can be done about that now? <br /><br />FYI - COAST endorsed two candidates AGAINST Bris Chortznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-51743571234640475022009-08-22T09:34:44.616-04:002009-08-22T09:34:44.616-04:00Actually COAST was very much against the staudium ...Actually COAST was very much against the staudium tax, but at least the people got to vote on it and they had their say.<br /><br />CAAST, there is an open invitation on our blog for the picnic, just bring a side dish to share. Thanks.Jason Gloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15245055966218274267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-85408954915348985812009-08-22T09:05:22.296-04:002009-08-22T09:05:22.296-04:00There are no blog entries bemoaning the taxpayer c...There are no blog entries bemoaning the taxpayer cost of the stadiums, why? Is it because it was a Republican effort that put campaign contributions into conservative coffers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-88014129407733127782009-08-21T22:39:04.848-04:002009-08-21T22:39:04.848-04:00I still haven't gotten my invitation to the CO...I still haven't gotten my invitation to the COAST picnic.CAASThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985294408896844277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-57132063287193422462009-08-21T19:08:30.831-04:002009-08-21T19:08:30.831-04:00Umm, can we say selectively edited?
And what abou...Umm, can we say selectively edited?<br /><br />And what about the billions wasted on freeways, which there are even more negative Tweets about?<br /><br />http://search.twitter.com/search?q=freewayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-24860445106020932042009-08-20T22:46:42.178-04:002009-08-20T22:46:42.178-04:00Once again. The proposed streetcar system is too ...Once again. The proposed streetcar system is too small for those opposed to the plan, but the regional transit plan in 2002 that included upgraded bus service, regional light rail, and modern streetcars was too big. Is there any kind of rail transit system you guys like? How about any specific plan to improve our existing bus system? I look forward to hearing your specific plans soon.Randy Simeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14272257274373604807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-36214594626037268422009-08-20T11:43:00.899-04:002009-08-20T11:43:00.899-04:00The funny thing is Travis, in every single neighbo...The funny thing is Travis, in every single neighborhood of Cincinnati but three people will still have to get in their cars and drive to ride the streetcar. <br /><br />Sorry folks in the nearly 50 other City of Cincinnati neighborhoods. You still have to get in your cars and drive to use the streetcar. <br />Westood, Hyde Park, Price Hill, Saylor Park, Roselawn, College Hill, Pleasant Ridge, Bris Chortznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-41484855214431773662009-08-20T11:16:57.855-04:002009-08-20T11:16:57.855-04:00You COAST guys should also follow @CarTrouble. It...You COAST guys should also follow @CarTrouble. It's an account that automatically retweets whenever someone mentions, well, car trouble.<br /><br />choward702: F***! I get up early and get ready on time and brave the fact that's I don't wanna get up at this ungodly hour, then my car ...<br /><br />S_J_M: Car won't start this morning... great way to start the day<br /><br />Travis Estellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02707965541974281483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-47220250534982292182009-08-20T11:10:25.661-04:002009-08-20T11:10:25.661-04:00"Streetcars have a higher capacity (and there..."Streetcars have a higher capacity (and thereby will alleviate traffic) than buses"<br /><br />- Modern streetcars have a capacity of about 150 riders (standing and sitting).<br /><br />It's disengenuous to talk about capacity though, since the streetcar people at city hall are anticipating ridership that is so low that the system will run a $2 million plus operating deficit each Bris Chortznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-75201943422776930622009-08-20T10:55:22.416-04:002009-08-20T10:55:22.416-04:00David - Manby blogs provide anonymity. If you don...David - Manby blogs provide anonymity. If you don't like it, choose another discussion forum that doesn't provide for anonymity. <br /><br />I noticed that I don't see you calling UC Student, The Provost of Cincinnati, CAAST, Cincinnati4Progress, or the numerous anonymous pro-streetcar commentators on this blog cowards.Proudly Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-18802306859085105322009-08-20T10:27:45.204-04:002009-08-20T10:27:45.204-04:00David,
We setup a feed to continuously stream all ...David,<br />We setup a feed to continuously stream all tweets containing the word "streetcar". We found it rather auspicious that they were overwhelmingly negative, and thought that was worthy of a post.<br /><br />About 15% of them were references to the play (e.g. "<i>just finished reading Streetcar Named Desire</i>"). One was positive ("<i>I just got off the light railCOASThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16200778324645740094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-25971937991303324762009-08-20T10:15:14.372-04:002009-08-20T10:15:14.372-04:00I think my comment at 8:58 was misinterpreted. I ...I think my comment at 8:58 was misinterpreted. I am in favor of streetcars.<br /><br />My point is that if these people are complaining about them, it doesn't matter because they are making the CHOICE to ride them. So clearly to them, the benefits outweigh the cons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-37093388542464998522009-08-20T10:12:58.549-04:002009-08-20T10:12:58.549-04:00Streetcars have a higher capacity (and thereby wil...Streetcars have a higher capacity (and thereby will alleviate traffic) than buses, and also bolster business. No, I am not too good to ride a bus, but I'd rather see 1. more transportation CHOICES, 2. less traffic for everyone (even you), and 3. a more robust business atmosphere. Streetcars are one way to begin to accomplish these goals.<br /><br />And please sign your name. Its cowardly to David Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04189109300592277533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-77561325374815758122009-08-20T10:06:27.777-04:002009-08-20T10:06:27.777-04:00David -
"Others cannot afford cars."
...David - <br /><br />"Others cannot afford cars." <br /><br />We already have these things downtown to alleviate traffic and provide a transportation option for those who cannot afford a car. They're called BUSES! Are you too good to ride a bus?Bris Chortznoreply@blogger.com