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[–] Qruoa73@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It’s also because no politician actually has the balls to do what is right.

[–] Good_NewsEveryone@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

At the same time the public cries for this but you bet your ass if you let a team leave under your watch you’re gonna pay for it politically

[–] Qruoa73@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Of course you will pay for it politically and that’s why it hardly happens. It’s also why we get what we vote for.

[–] SpicyTigerPrawn@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Most Americans also wait for the general election and then bitch about the lesser of two evils. Where were they during the fucking primary?

[–] MikePenice@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do they even know such a thing exists?

It's like primary colors, right? Is 2024 a yellow year, or is it gonna be another blue or red?

[–] captmorgan50@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

This guy about to vote Yellow for the 3rd time.

[–] Julian_Caesar@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Correct.

The leverage a team has over local politicians is enormous.

I wonder what would happen if a politician told the voters that they would sponsor a fundraiser for the team instead of using tax dollars. If the voters want their money to go to the stadium, they can give it directly instead of raising taxes for everyone.

[–] Good_NewsEveryone@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It wouldn't get even close to the amount needed to make a dent

[–] Fedacking@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean, the packers do it (kinda). They raise 1/10th of what it's needed, but they at least renovate the stadium regularly.

[–] DreadWolf3@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Packers are an exception tho as they are publicly owned.

[–] AtreusIsBack@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because the politicians get bonuses when they do these things.

[–] Qruoa73@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Set of steak knives.