tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post8088057048282408530..comments2023-03-26T03:47:29.469-04:00Comments on Peter St. Onge: Can Charlotte live up to its moment on stage?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-42289307119381800232011-02-05T18:24:07.997-05:002011-02-05T18:24:07.997-05:00Opportunity? Open minds? Not the Charlotte I'v...Opportunity? Open minds? Not the Charlotte I've lived in for the past 20-some-odd years!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-16975212224892009072011-02-03T12:05:44.761-05:002011-02-03T12:05:44.761-05:00Hey Lawdy Mama Lyrics to the great Canadian John K...Hey Lawdy Mama Lyrics to the great Canadian John Kays band Steppenwolf 1970 hit never said it better<br /><br />these towns "are all the same only difference is the name"<br /><br />www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZDdsuvlIC8<br /><br />You'd like to show me all around<br />Thank you girl but I know this town<br />It's alright, hey lawdy mama, it's alright<br />Don't you know they're all the same<br />Only difference is the name<br />It's alright, hey lawdy mama, it's alright<br />Three motels, dusty cars<br />A movie show and a dozen bars<br />It's alright, hey lawdy mama, it's alright<br />Only thing that I can say<br />Is we'll be here for just one day<br /><br />Baby don't you know we're<br />Leavin' early in the mornin'<br />So long, I don't know we might be back next year<br />Baby it just might be never<br />Don't cha worry 'bout it<br />So long, good to know your smilin' face was here<br /><br />This town is boring you to tears<br />Nothing in the world ever happens here<br />It's alright, hey lawdy mama, it's alright<br />Don't you know you've got to help<br />Nothing ever happens by itself<br />It's alright, hey lawdy mama, it's alright<br />If no one will share the load<br />Go pack your bags, hit the open road<br />It's alright, hey lawdy mama, it's alright<br />Try to find someone like you<br />Hope will tell you what to do<br /><br />Baby don't you know we're<br />Leavin' early in the mornin'<br />So long, I don't know we might be back next year<br />Baby it just might be never<br />Don't cha worry 'bout it<br />So long good to know your smilin' face was hereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-37388571989279155842011-02-03T09:57:59.659-05:002011-02-03T09:57:59.659-05:00If the RNC came to town it would obviously be slan...If the RNC came to town it would obviously be slandered as a racist white supremist party like they tried to taint the T-Party before it got elected in Nov 2010 and took the Demorats to the woodshed for that turible turible whooping. Ouch !! hehehe<br /><br />The conservative Tea Party GOP would like to thank all you lib idiots for the big win giving it free attention. There are bigger fish to fry so its onward Xtian soldiers to the White House in 2012 with a bigger win. Farewell to socialism and hello capitalism. <br /><br />Dont worry. Pres Palin or Trump will be your good pres too and address legit needs as long you work and pay taxes and not demand welfare or a free lunch. No undeserved unearned free entitlements. <br />Equality for all but only if you earn it.<br />You may even learn to like eating moose meat. yummy yummy ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-75558162080241284382011-02-02T16:24:11.789-05:002011-02-02T16:24:11.789-05:00After surveying the urban pits also considered for...After surveying the urban pits also considered for the convention, a thought comes to mind: Why do we have to bother to "impress" these people anyway? Whether visitors like it or not, to most residents this city is infinitely more pleasant than the other burgs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-10617579064931297232011-02-02T15:25:25.573-05:002011-02-02T15:25:25.573-05:00Anonymous said...
Would these same libs cheer if ...Anonymous said... <br />Would these same libs cheer if the RNC came to Charlotte? Yea rite ... hippo time.<br /><br />February 2, 2011 12:03 PM<br /><br />Why wouldn't they? Especially if they own a business that will be patronized by our extra guests. I hope we can be "world class" and not so continually small minded. When President Bush came to Charlotte, I thought it was great. It places a spotlight on the city. No matter who is president, there is nothing wrong with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-46520244121507960502011-02-02T14:26:38.805-05:002011-02-02T14:26:38.805-05:00Amen to the above!Amen to the above!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-74781044111409082952011-02-02T13:14:37.428-05:002011-02-02T13:14:37.428-05:00I can't wait to be a part of Obama's farew...I can't wait to be a part of Obama's farewell tour!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-65989548763439512692011-02-02T12:03:29.455-05:002011-02-02T12:03:29.455-05:00Would these same libs cheer if the RNC came to Cha...Would these same libs cheer if the RNC came to Charlotte? Yea rite ... hippo time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-84828055684311517922011-02-02T11:37:22.963-05:002011-02-02T11:37:22.963-05:00Plus there'll be plenty of vacant condos that ...Plus there'll be plenty of vacant condos that can be rented out for the week.Ryan from Reidsvillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-62347690634313263262011-02-02T11:32:47.476-05:002011-02-02T11:32:47.476-05:00Please edit the headline - it's live up, not l...Please edit the headline - it's live up, not life up. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-33829898377229144032011-02-02T11:01:00.111-05:002011-02-02T11:01:00.111-05:00With his American Renaissance bungling followed by...With his American Renaissance bungling followed by this big win for Mayor Foxx...<br /><br />...have we finally seen/heard the end of Patrick Cannon?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-57921138771297403612011-02-02T09:39:46.927-05:002011-02-02T09:39:46.927-05:00I think this is a great opportunity for Charlotte ...I think this is a great opportunity for Charlotte to showcase the city. If the Republicans had brought their convention here instead of Tampa, I'd feel the same way. It's so sad that some people are so bitter and partisan that they can't even cheer Charlotte for beating out the other cities for this convention. Reminds me of the people cheering when Chicago didn't get the Olympics. Pitiful.cltindependentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-31243352018556119872011-02-02T07:36:36.732-05:002011-02-02T07:36:36.732-05:00Noone else wanted the DNC and all in the hole bigt...Noone else wanted the DNC and all in the hole bigtime. Dont be fooled. Even Obama considered not running for a 2nd term. McCain didnt really want the job in 2008 with the Great Depres II and incred BHO has run up 300% more red ink trills than big spender Bush.<br /><br />NC is a RED STATE officially and Raleigh owned by Repubs for the 1st time in 150 yrs. Unemploy is highest in Charlotte in 100 yrs and a top foreclosure city. Gas going to 5 bucks a gall.<br /><br />Its great PR but if Obama loses in 2012 as predicted it could leave a stigma and that 100 mill price tag unpaid. DNC will pay it? Yea rite. IOU time. The DNC is BROKE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-22050603200216297122011-02-02T05:48:25.295-05:002011-02-02T05:48:25.295-05:00How did we get to a city with "southern charm...How did we get to a city with "southern charm, warm hospitality, vibrant, diverse and full of opportunity" from "bastian of racism" in only a week?kantstanzyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234428527135811367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-56880134732816787192011-02-02T00:59:56.549-05:002011-02-02T00:59:56.549-05:00I am very conservative and can't stand the Dem...I am very conservative and can't stand the Democratic party but this will be incredible for Charlotte. Worldwide attention and a big boost for the economy. Restaurants, hotels, car rentals, shopping, etc.<br />Maybe the nation and the world can finally see what an awesome city Charlotte is and how much it has grown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-3933144265602545522011-02-01T23:42:41.700-05:002011-02-01T23:42:41.700-05:00I can just picture it now. Rachel Maddow, Thom H...I can just picture it now. Rachel Maddow, Thom Hartmann, Ed Schultz, Wow, Charlotte look what you became during the Bush administration. Wow, look at those bank skyscrapers. Wow, Nascar HOF, Wow banking sponsored "cultural campuses". Wow, Nuclear Energy hub. And every local "lefty" will be interviewed and complain about our Democratic State government. A republican mayor for almost 20 years who probably would have been re-elected if he ran. Gee, why did Meck go 65% for Obama but 50% for Perdue. Wow look at all those Unions. <br /><br />Charlotte is the antithesis to everything that most democrats stand for. The movers and shakers here believe only in corporate headquarters and trickle down philosophy. <br /><br />Charlotte is about as anti-government of a place as there ever was. Hopefully the dems will USE Charlotte as what is wrong with the world.<br /><br />Sincerely <br />a "true" liberal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-42602350674356499702011-02-01T23:02:44.418-05:002011-02-01T23:02:44.418-05:00I notice Kojo and the NAACP have been silent the p...I notice Kojo and the NAACP have been silent the past few days about the Charlotte boycott.<br /><br />Was the $55 million donation to only 7 schools within CMS a payoff?<br /><br />Eerie timing.....wiley coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674905924582409585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-2092787295736620932011-02-01T22:56:29.062-05:002011-02-01T22:56:29.062-05:00Let's hope so. Either way, this is a great mom...Let's hope so. Either way, this is a great moment for Charlotte. No matter what lever you pull!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-18016900347295989552011-02-01T22:04:46.484-05:002011-02-01T22:04:46.484-05:00Charlotte has always pulled itself up by its boots...Charlotte has always pulled itself up by its bootstraps. It's in our DNA, because we had no natural port, no river navigable for shipping, no particularly favorable geography.<br /><br />So whaddya know, we've done it again. Many thanks to all those who worked hard to land this one shining moment, including Mayor Foxx, Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers and the late and much-missed Susan Burgess.<br /><br />I am a thrilled native Charlottean. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com