No Invesco for Obama
Dennis Reuss, Denver
Published July 17, 2008 at 12:05 a.m.
How many other people in the Regional Transportation District who voted for the construction of Invesco Field several years ago feel the same way as I do? I voted yes on this issue so Colorado would have a first-class football stadium. As a Republican, I do not want to see this stadium used as a facility to help or further the cause of a political party that I oppose ("Invesco move is costly," July 8).
I believe that others who feel the same as I do on this subject should let our feelings be known, loud and clear.
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July 17, 2008
2:16 a.m.
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clyde writes:
Dennis, do you really think that any of the Libdems in Denver give a rat's patootie what you want to pay for. This is their Messiah, the modern day parting of the Red Sea, the defeat of Pharoh and the advent of cold fusion all rolled into one Dumbo-eared empty suit, that can't string a sentence together without a teleprompter.
I'm actually starting to lean toward voting for him, just to get this liberal collapse out of the way. Jimmy Carter will look good after Obama.
July 17, 2008
4:21 a.m.
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becca00 writes:
News Flash, Dennis: Invesco Field is a public facility, constructed with public funds for public use. So long as the Democratic party is paying for the facility, then what's the big deal?
@ Clyde: Lots of ad hominem, but (un)surprisingly short on actual facts.
July 17, 2008
4:43 a.m.
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me2 writes:
I wouldn`t care if McCain spoke there, don`t you think you are being awfully childish on this?
July 17, 2008
4:48 a.m.
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Shadow writes:
I just want to know who is footing the bill in reality. Is the money going to come equally from the Colorado rtax payers , both republican and democrat. Or will it come as it should from those who want to rent it. The democrat party.
Invesco holds concerts, among other events and those who want to go. A portion of their ticket pays the rent on the facility. So as a big bad capitalist. I am in favor of renting it out. A money maker. I just hope that the Colorado tax payer is not having to foot the bill for someone else is all.
July 17, 2008
6:21 a.m.
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glowrock writes:
I'm so sick of this tripe! Mile High Stadium is available to anyone who chooses to rent it out, period. I could care less whether it's a Democrat, a Republican, or a freaking Communist that rents it out! WHO CARES???
I swear, the childish comments in these blogs lately are truly disturbing!
July 17, 2008
6:45 a.m.
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Acemon writes:
Dennis's letter is proof that the rest of us taxpayers helped fund a huge stadium for the benefit of a group of millionares known as the Broncos. As a Libertarian, I say phooey and let whomever can pay the rent use the facility. If Dennis is truly a Republican, he should favor less government and lower taxes, thus he should stop depending on the politicians to solve his "problem" and be happy that another use of Invesco Field (aka Taxpayers Stadium) will hep reduce the taxes he might have to pay for maintenence for the Temple of Football.
July 17, 2008
6:55 a.m.
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DougH writes:
Glowrock - you are absolutly correct. The dumb comments about libdems or whatever made up words the right wing morons use is nothing more than grade school name calling.
Dennis's letter is just another example of typical Republican greed and selfishness. Pretty standard stuff from the all for me party.
July 17, 2008
9 a.m.
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FlyfishDude52 writes:
Dennis Reuss you offend me. What gives you the isea that mile high/invesco can't be rented to anuone with the cash? I might not care for the black guy with the funny name but as long as he pays the bill I'm all for the revenue. It's good for Denver & Colorado. Woops! There's the rub. With the dnc already millions of dollars underfunded how are they gonna pay the extra $3M for this "parting of the Red Sea" (thanks clyde, I liked your analogy) dog and pony show? Who's got the answer to that???
July 17, 2008
10:14 a.m.
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Michael writes:
Just cash the check before the event. No Net 30 or 60 days invoicing. In God We Trust - all others pay CASH!!!
July 17, 2008
12:36 p.m.
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Nobama writes:
It's not about the money. It's about hypocrisy. The Democrat Party espouses conservation. And, yet, this spectacle they are planning is extravagent and wasteful. It reminds me of the story about soldiers who were made to dig ditches and then fill them back up. It's a great example of the real Democrat Party, not the one portrayed in the news media.
July 17, 2008
1:46 p.m.
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Faux_Noise writes:
I'm ticked that this public facility is used 10x/year to make millions for fat cats Pat Bowlen and Mike Shanahan who are huge donors to the Republicans! Give me a break!
July 17, 2008
3:07 p.m.
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sheepherder writes:
"The dumb comments about libdems or whatever made up words the right wing morons use is nothing more than grade school name calling."
Um Doug, are you the pot or the kettle?
July 17, 2008
4:35 p.m.
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IRUNMAN writes:
Really Nobama?
Extravagant and wasteful?
Did you receive a contract for work to be done for the DNC? I did. You should see what needs to be tracked in order to make this a green event.
You don't seem to offer any facts up on your theory? This lack of information basically renders your drivel as callow.
July 17, 2008
4:40 p.m.
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titancain writes:
Pat Bowlen is a Canadian citizen and reaped a winfall of cash from our taxes. He was at a Bush fundraiser in 2004. Hmmm.
It's funny how so many people comment without any knowlwege of what they say.
July 17, 2008
6:37 p.m.
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Uno writes:
Pat Bowlen is a Canadian citizen? Since when? Looks like another lie from titancain.
“It's funny how so many people comment without any knowlwege of what they say.” - agree, and you are the front runner.
July 17, 2008
7:20 p.m.
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popo writes:
I was against paying for Pat Bowlens cash cow in the first place.
And if racist Rethuglicans don't wanna vote for a black guy..... let them vote for his white half, I'm sure he won't mind.
July 17, 2008
9:50 p.m.
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titancain writes:
Pat bowlen IS a Canadian Citizen idiot. Look it up. More rightwing lies.
July 17, 2008
9:53 p.m.
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titancain writes:
"Canadian Pat Bowlen" Uno is an idiot!
http://www.canoe.ca/NFLCanada/News/20...
July 17, 2008
10:06 p.m.
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titancain writes:
Pat Bowlen IS a Canadian Citizen...
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_9796956?...
Will uno, the rightwinger take responsibilty for his/her slander against me?
Of course not.
July 17, 2008
10:53 p.m.
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Uno writes:
Yup, my bad, Pat Bowlen was born in the US but retained his Canadian citizenship. You can quit yelling now titan, you gonna wake the neighbors.
July 17, 2008
11:40 p.m.
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Faux_Noise writes:
So besides being a cash cow for the right wing political system, my tax dollars funding Invesco are being outsourced to Canada?
Why do you republicans hate America?
July 18, 2008
2:10 a.m.
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navymom writes:
popo, "And if racist Rethuglicans don't wanna vote for a black guy..... let them vote for his white half, I'm sure he won't mind."
Why are you bringing race into a conversation on whether the DNC should use Invesco or not? Not one person on here said a derogatory word about Obama or said that they would not vote for him because he is "black".
July 18, 2008
7:20 a.m.
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Acemon writes:
I'm in favor of anyone who rents, and pays for, the temple of football. Those of us who ignore sports will be delighted to see other uses for Taxpayers Stadium, especially if the money doesn't go to Pat Bolen or his millionare friends. I'd even welcome John McCain to do the same. Come on, John; welcome to Denver, an alleged World Class city.
July 18, 2008
8:56 a.m.
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moonspinner3 writes:
I think that the democratic party, should not be allowed to use Invesco for their convention. First of all if they want to host a party here in Denver than they should pay to have their party, because any other group has to pay to have their party. Also that same weekend is the Mile High Showdown, now did anyone think about that before they said, "Let's go use Invesco"? The answer is probably no. I think that using Invesco during the convenction is a terrible and stupid idea. I also think that it is another way to stick it to us that are not for the democratic party, or even liberals for that matter, because they get to hold their party here in Denver at the Pepsi Center. I think that moving it to Invesco is not using the stadium for its purpose, which is to be a football field for the Denver Broncos. So I say go somewhere else like the Air Force Academy Stadium, or better yet just stay at the Pepsi Center.
July 18, 2008
9 a.m.
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glowrock writes:
Hey moonspinner, the Mile High Showdown (Rocky Mountain Showdown?) is on the WEEKEND, and this will be on a Wednesday (or Thursday?) evening. No overlap there.
Not to mention a small thing about money. The DNC is PAYING TO RENT MILE HIGH STADIUM, JUST LIKE THEY WOULD PAY TO RENT THE PEPSI CENTER! Noone's getting anything for free.
I think you're simply another Republican hack who's looking for things to complain about.
July 18, 2008
10 a.m.
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RickyLee writes:
Pat Bowlen's probably an ILLEGAL ALIEN! The "authorities" should look into that, perhaps we can deport him.
July 18, 2008
10:08 a.m.
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Acemon writes:
The Dems are paying their own way, so what's the problem with that? They're even paying for the same kind of additional security that John McCain will need at the GOP convention. I don't begrudge either side their celebration, and neither should you.
Tell us, moonspinner3, how much will the Republican convention cost, and how might it affect taxpayers? What sort of objections will you raise regarding their celebration and use of public facilities? Can we expect an even-handed response from you?
Don't forget the financing and building of Taxpayers Stadium was, in itself, a way to "stick it" to non-football fans. By your own arguement, how fair was that?
July 19, 2008
2:32 p.m.
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Brain writes:
Add me to the "as long as Obama or Dems pay for it" list, GREAT! BTW, There are many events held at the stadium, not just football and it is not owned by a Canadian, it is owned by the public. The Denver Broncos are privately owned, if you don't like the owner or the game/team don't buy the tickets! I won't be going to the DNC event because I don't support Democrats, actually I wouldn't go if it were any political organization.
I don't like Lacrosse much so I don't go to their games at the stadium.
July 19, 2008
10:53 p.m.
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titancain writes:
The fact is, Pat Bowlens wealth went up tremendously because we, the taxpayers gave his company welfare. I voted no and am forced to line the pockets of a Canadian citizen.
July 19, 2008
11:30 p.m.
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daveloveslinda writes:
The republicans love to privatize profits and socialize costs.