Mayor Mark Funkhouser's plan includes eliminating nearly $2 million the city gives each year to the Truman Sports Complex.

The mayor

is easily the most famous person interviewed on AP.

by Chris Thorman on Mar 6, 2009 9:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

And it clearly shows he could care less about jeopardizing the $500Mil. the taxpayers voted for sports in this town

If this passes, we’re screwed…it’ll be up to the 7 board members.

I really don’t think the majority of Royals and Chiefs fans understand the significance of this and am surprised at the small outcry.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 6, 2009 9:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

is because the mayor is right. Police and fire department are more important than Chiefs and Royals. But the matter should have been approached a lot differently. He is still a politician after all, and isn’t acting like one.

All I have to say is "Thank you, Clark."

by IISaiNtII on Mar 6, 2009 9:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The Mayor Is Right

And although I’ve been very critical of the Funk in the past, he’s doing right now what politicians should do…making the right choice even though it’s unpopular. Could he do a better job of selling it? Sure. But’s it’s more important that he’s doing the right thing.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 9:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't disagree about the Police and Fire Departments

But this is his way of using “politics”. By that I mean the good will of the people to support the Police and FD to make his point. He’s using that as a crutch. I’m surprised he didn’t say we needed it for a “9-11” defensive fund, like some use that excuse in DC for earmarking (ok, I’m blowing that a little out of proportion, but you get my drift about "politics").

You’re right, it should have been approached differently. The problem is that he isn’t posing a viable solution to jeopardizing $500Mil. of taxpayer money.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 6, 2009 9:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

KCPD could live with some budget cuts...

we live in a damn police state already.

by HIV 2 Elway on Mar 6, 2009 9:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If They Wanted To Save Money

They’d turn the trash service over to private companies (as has been done here in Wichita) instead of having the city do it and carry all those workers’ salaries and pensions on the books. City trash pickup is such a waste.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 10:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm for that as well...

it wouldn’t go over well but I don’t know what Kansas City is funding unaccredited schools. It would be a PR nightmare but if a school is failing it should be held accountable.

by HIV 2 Elway on Mar 6, 2009 10:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It is private...Deffenbaugh runs it.

It’s run throughout the midwest. From their webpage:

Headquartered in suburban Kansas City and operating from eight locations in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa, Deffenbaugh Industries, Inc. and Affiliates is the largest privately owned refuse firm in the Midwest.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 6, 2009 10:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not According To KCMO's Website

http://www.kcmo.org/pubworks.nsf/web/home?opendocument

I should probably be clearer. If Kansas City wants to save cash they’ll get out of trash collection altogether and let private industry take care of it like they do in Wichita. Down here the city doesn’t tell me who to use…I contact a private company to handle disposal and pay them without the city acting as a middleman. I pay about $15 a month and they take away anything I leave.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

$15 month?

For that much I’d just devote more time to my favorite hobby, illegal dumping. There are few thrills that match the thrill provided by illegal dumping.

by HIV 2 Elway on Mar 6, 2009 10:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You Probably Pay More Than That In Hidden Costs To Kansas City

It’s just lumped in with the rest of your taxes so you don’t notice.

Of course down here the city just redirects the sales tax money they save by not having trash service to building an arena that doesn’t have a tenant in a town that doesn’t have a pro basketball team. Frigging politicians.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

if you live in KCMO, some of that lovely “earnings” tax you pay goes to trash pickup

Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.

by PVChiefsfan on Mar 6, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

All I have to say is "Thank you, Clark."

by IISaiNtII on Mar 6, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I pay $16.50

And yeah, they take whatever, there are also 3 choices…you know, good ole free market.

I don’t know the specifics of the city’s deal, so I don’t know how that breaks down with recycling and the other things mentioned in that link besides trash pickup. If trash pickup is a significant cost, absolutely they should get out of the way and let the private companies go direct.

by kcsno56 on Mar 6, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If There's Money To Be Made In Recycling

Then it can be handled privately as well.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 10:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

True

I was referring more to snow removal, street maintenance, lighting, street signs…

That sort of thing.

But I’d guess there’s a good sized cut that could be made here.

by kcsno56 on Mar 6, 2009 10:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd Agree With Those

I was just referring to trash and recycling. Streets and roads and lighting, being publicly-owned “communal property”, pretty much require publicly-funded maintenance. And I’m okay with that.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 11:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You're In Wichita?

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No, Blue Springs

8 minutes from the Complex!

by kcsno56 on Mar 6, 2009 10:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Have done plenty of work at that Farmland plant there

by kcsno56 on Mar 6, 2009 10:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Had To Know This Kind Of Thing Was Coming

State and city governments across the country are looking for any way to slash budgets (often bloated because of the largesse they gave private entities in better times) so sports go by the wayside.

And I don’t really have a problem with it. I’ve never agreed with government subsidizing sports teams and frankly where the hell are the Royals and Chiefs going to go anyway? It’s a major recession and even the well-off states aren’t spending money…nobody’s going to be building them a new stadium to woo them away. At least not one better than what they’ve got here.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 9:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The issue is

in 2-3 years when the economy is potentially better, and both teams are better, the chance for fleeing is going to be much higher.

A renegotiation should have been brought up, rather than, “We’re slashing your budget by $2million” negating the leases. The way I see it, Funkhouser is hurting the city by doing what he’s doing, rather than approaching it a different way.

All I have to say is "Thank you, Clark."

by IISaiNtII on Mar 6, 2009 9:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

in 2-3 years when the economy is potentially better, and both teams are better, the chance for fleeing is going to be much higher.

Exactly correct. We’re not talking short term, we’re talking a few years down the road.

We could easily get $2Million, by having a “entertainment tax” on hotel rooms, say…$1 a day to cover our butts.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 6, 2009 9:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The Pro Teams That Relocate Are Pro Teams That Are In Dire Financial Straits, Are Mismanaged, Or Have Been Sold

Colts, Browns, Rams, Hornets, Cardinals, Sonics…none of these teams have similarities to the Chiefs. Where’s Hunt going to go that’s guaranteed to be more profitable with a better fan base? L.A.? There’s a reason it has no pro football teams…the fans don’t care and nobody’s willing to shell out for a state of the art stadium. Las Vegas? The pro sports have avoided that town like the plague. San Antonio might be more profitable or it might not. Beyond that it’s a saturated market.

The Royals would be a more likely team to move, simply because Glass doesn’t appear to care much for KC and he’s the most Bidwill-esque, but I don’t see anyone shelling out big bucks for the Royals for a new stadium after the record of ineptitude that Glass’ ownership has produced. He’s more likely to end up in a Cardinals-like purgatory (where they played in a terrible stadium for 20 years). And as far as I know, Glass hasn’t voiced any interest at all in relocating.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 10:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, Glass would look at the re-sale value…it’s in his “Walmart” genes. Kietz said the Royals net worth has about doubled since he bought them.

It’s all about money in the end. If there is an opportunity in let’s say Salt Lake City, L.A. (which was rumored to get a team by Goodell), Albuquerque, San Antonio, and let’s not forget Mexico City (which is big on the NFL’s radar), I don’t think that an owner with a home in “Dallas” is too concerned about where his team is located as long as it makes him money.
If the opportunity presents itself to make a lot more in 10 years by going someplace else, from a financial perspective, it’s business.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 6, 2009 10:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Mesquite-grilled onions, jalapeño relish … wait a minute, those are Southwestern ingredients. Mango-lime salsa? That’s the kind of bold flavor they enjoy in… Albuquerque!

by HIV 2 Elway on Mar 6, 2009 10:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't like government subsidized stadiums either

But isn’t this being pennywise and pound foolish? Seems like we’re only saving a million or so this year, but we’ll probably have to pay much more than that in cost overruns and maintenance costs for the stadiums since the teams are no longer obligated to pay it. Plus, we forfeit naming rights revenues. Seems like the time to make the objection to this deal was before it was signed. Now that we are obligated, we should probably live up to it.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 6, 2009 11:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good Point

I’ll agree with you there. If doing this actually creates a bigger financial obligation on the city then Funkhouser ought to be removed from office.

Normally I’d say that a mayor wouldn’t be that short-sighted and economically stupid when drafting a money saving plan, but then again Funkhouser got embroiled in the mother of all stupid battles because he was upset he couldn’t come to work every day with his goddamned wife.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 11:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I live in LA.

There is a new plan in the works to build an NFL stadium in City of Industry, so I don’t think LA is completely off the table. The city supports the Lakers and Dodgers really well. Having USC’s football program is almost like having an NFL franchise. I think a well run NFL franchise would do well here.

This Funkhouser is a complete idiot. How much tax revenue do the stadiums generate each year? It has to be a lot more than the $2 million the city is required to put into the stadiums. It seems like a very small investment to keep the moneys generated by the teams.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Mar 6, 2009 11:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Revenue That Goes Largely To Owners As I Recall

I think the city gets a cut but it’s small. Not sure, though.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 11:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

How much money have the Glass and Hunt family's put into the renovation?

The Glasses probably not all that much, but didn’t the Hunt family put $250 million toward the Arrowhead renovation? Seems like it would be hard to leave town after putting that much of your own money into the project.

How much money do the teams generate for the city, for other business in the city? How much does having them raise KC’s profile as a major city? Usually teams don’t break stadium leases due to clauses in the lease that requires them to repay the city for revenue lost by the team leaving. This usually winds up being hundreds of millions of dollars. Teams only leave cities when their leases expire or when the city fails to live up to its end of the lease agreement.

The Chiefs and Royals have to generate more than $2 million a year for the city and area businesses. Funkhouser is an idiot.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Mar 6, 2009 11:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

but didn’t the Hunt family put $250 million toward the Arrowhead renovation?

I think the $250Mil. is ongoing. It hasn’t been spent by Clark,….yet? However, it’ll be interesting to see if he closes his checkbook on the remaining balance. Hopefully someone is keeping track and it’ll be a sure sign of how he feels if the lease is broken.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 6, 2009 11:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Correction, I believe that Kietz said it was $200Mil

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 6, 2009 11:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm pretty sure Hunt's contribution to the total project is $125 million

And other cost overruns…assuming the lease isn’t broken.

Glass’ contributions are much less, I want to say $25 million…but I hope thats wrong. I remember a study done when the tax was on the table, that showed Glass’ contribution % for the whole project would make it one of the worst deals for taxpayers in the last 20 years of stadium projects.

A lot of the money the Hunt’s put forward was voluntary and went towards things like offices and the practice facility.

by kcsno56 on Mar 6, 2009 12:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think the Hunts may have incresed the amount they put in more than once.

The Glass family is generally pretty worthless.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Mar 6, 2009 12:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They have...

And I think it ended at $125 mil, but the final total may end up being higher.

by kcsno56 on Mar 6, 2009 1:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The taxes on that revenue

go to the city/county. Those $8 beers and $7 sodas don’t all go to the owners pockets.

All I have to say is "Thank you, Clark."

by IISaiNtII on Mar 6, 2009 11:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

While I see his side of it,

it’s still going to be pretty terrible. Neither team will have to stay or do anything for city for using the stadiums.

They should renegotiate the contracts, but the mayor should have brought that up when the issue was first found and this was the route they had to go with the cuts. I’m sure both teams/organizations understand that concessions have to be made and possibly would have agreed to redoing the contracts.

This is a dick move by Funkhouser. I for one am pretty nervous.

All I have to say is "Thank you, Clark."

by IISaiNtII on Mar 6, 2009 9:46 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

This is a dick move by Funkhouser. I for one am pretty nervous.

Me and you both.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 6, 2009 9:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You have nothing to worry about

He’ll NEVER get 7 votes from the City Council on this. Never.

And this isn’t a smart place to cut back, you don’t give up $500 million, and then risk that investment to save $2 million. There is a tremendous amount of tax revenue generated at the stadiums.

I’ll be honest, I was against the renovations, simply b/c renovating the K was a moronic idea. With the downtown redevelopment, a new baseball stadium would have gone a long way to push it even further. Baseball stadiums were meant to be downtown. And I live 8 minutes from the complex now, so this wasn’t a selfish opinion.

This isn’t just about moving…I agree the Chiefs aren’t likely to go anywhere even if the lease is broken, at least not now. This is more about sharing revenue as is currently outlined in the lease. If the City breaks this lease, the Chiefs would be nuts to share revenue as outlined, and there would be nothing KC could do about it. SO…the Council will realize this, and this won’t pass, don’t worry.

by kcsno56 on Mar 6, 2009 10:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope you're right...says a lot about the Mayor. Hopefully smarter heads on the Council will prevail.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 6, 2009 10:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Thank god for a “weak mayor” form of governance in Kansas City. The only power Funk has is one vote on the City council.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 6, 2009 11:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

I thought he showed some promise at first but after a few months I realized that he’s a damned loon.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 11:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I've backed the Funk from the get go...

but if he drops the bal on this, and to save a measly $1M a year, I’ll be leading the mob with torches and pitch forks.

by HIV 2 Elway on Mar 6, 2009 9:49 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I haven't heard what came out of yesterday's city council meeting...

in regards to leasing out MCI. That is forcasted to generate $1B for the city over the next 10 years. Would make paying $1-2M in annual repairs seem like nothing.

by HIV 2 Elway on Mar 6, 2009 10:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

If you're talking about KCI...it failed. So nix that off as a viable option. Friggin politicians.

http://www.kctv5.com/politics/18864003/detail.html

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 6, 2009 10:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah MCI is the actual code, I know too many pilots.

Bummer, seemed like a good revenue source.

by HIV 2 Elway on Mar 6, 2009 10:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

KCI is the Municipal Airport

by Ren on Mar 6, 2009 10:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They changed it its KCK I was told

eeeh oh well theres that theory

by Ren on Mar 6, 2009 10:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Lets please not compare

The Funk to Gandolf. Gandolf is a straight badass! I dont think we could say the same about Funkhouser…

by ArrowDread on Mar 6, 2009 10:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yes

Let’s not link Funk to the Trilogy. Link him to Star Wars instead. He looks like Count Dooku, after all. :)

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 10:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Although

That wasn’t Gandalf in the picture…that was Saruman.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 10:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Played By The Same Actor Who Played Dooku

So I guess it’s a valid comparison.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 10:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly....it's Saruman and the trees will destroy his selfishness ;)

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 6, 2009 11:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good call

Fuck Sauraman, dark side loving bitch… Gandolf is tight!

by ArrowDread on Mar 6, 2009 1:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This isn't the . . .

. . . Brookside Chiefs, and the crap mayor and city council running KC could care less about anything that doesn’t impact Brookside directly. (When are they going to fix the fricking schools for god’s sake?)

by atrltd on Mar 6, 2009 10:32 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

You want to talk trash on the BKS?

Roll down to 66th Street and say that shit.

The schools will never be fixed until parents start taking an active roll in their children’s education. All the money in the world can’t fix parent’s appathy.

by HIV 2 Elway on Mar 6, 2009 10:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed on both points

I can’t ever say anything bad about BKS. And completely agreed on the second point as well. The parents raise them….they’re responsible.

by Joel Thorman on Mar 6, 2009 4:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Unfortunately

The school district is not under the jurisdiction of the mayor or council. They are their own self-destructive entity.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 6, 2009 11:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We will need more police if the stadiums are gone.

Like we need another Bannister Mall. Dont see it happening though, unless Kansas buys them. That woould suck to let it slip like that.

by kcoutlaw2 on Mar 6, 2009 10:47 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow

It seems to me that the Chiefs produce a hell of a lot of revenues for the City. I understand the City government trying to cut some spending but i would love to see how much money the Chiefs bring to the City every year.

by paratrooper on Mar 6, 2009 11:05 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Flunkhoser

Hell, I think Marion Barry would even be able to see how stupid this is while high on crack, in jail, being photographed with prostitutes.

All I have to say is "Thank you, Clark."

by IISaiNtII on Mar 6, 2009 11:26 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Are you saying

Bitch set Funkhouser up?

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 6, 2009 11:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

No, I’m saying he’s more retarded than a crackhead :)

All I have to say is "Thank you, Clark."

by IISaiNtII on Mar 6, 2009 11:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You spelled "retarded" right, which on AP is wrong. It's

retarted

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 6, 2009 11:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

oops...forgot the ;) on that last post

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 6, 2009 11:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

How could I forget?

I’m such a retart…

But I also hate conformity… My moral compass is in a bind!

All I have to say is "Thank you, Clark."

by IISaiNtII on Mar 6, 2009 12:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Spell It How You Want

No matter how “the man” tells you to spell it. Don’t be a sheeple. :)

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 12:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Too late...

I’m already working for “the man” in a moldy building in the worst place in KS.

I can’t complain though, not much is expected of me and it almost pays the bills.

All I have to say is "Thank you, Clark."

by IISaiNtII on Mar 6, 2009 1:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's nice

not much is expected of me and it almost pays the bills

by Joel Thorman on Mar 6, 2009 4:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Dude, you're a friggin nihilist! :)

You want a toe? I can get you a toe, believe me. There are ways, Dude. You don’t wanna know about it, believe me.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 6, 2009 1:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nihilism?

Shit. Say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism but at least it’s an ethos.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 6, 2009 2:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

His name is DUDE man!

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Mar 6, 2009 2:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That shit never gets old ;)

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 6, 2009 4:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs