Why is the local rag so intent on being PR hacks for the RSA? Me thinks they propandizeth too much. A news organization ought to more than a shill for anybody, King David included.
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quote:Originally posted by bobbybrown:
Ought to be PROPAGANDIZETH to correct my Shakespeare from previous message. The question remains. Why?
quote:Originally posted by *~*Manda*~*:
I can't answer your question, as I don't know what the RSA is.. lol..
I read the news paper but not too often.
Mom, I think he was trying in a facetious way to apply Shakespeare to his thread, for the humor of it Or that's what I assume it's for.. Basically he's saying that TD use propaganda too much.
Am I right? If not, I inherited those blonde roots from KS.. ROFLMAO! hehe
~Manda~
quote:Originally posted by excelman:
If I aremember right, RSA has interest in one of the TV stations in Huntsville and the TD.
A friend (who will go un-named for obvious reasons) told me that management for TD and local radio stations prohibited any negative comment from these outlets for the RSA plan to land grab TVA . I assume that went for the rest of the total RSA package for the Shoals.
David Bronner is very powerful- he wants your land for free and he has the media in his pocket.
quote:Originally posted by Alabama McCoy:
You're right, excelman. At least at some point (I'm not sure if it is still the case) RSA had a major interest in WAFF 48 in Huntsville.
But at the same time, because the NYT owns the TD and until recently owned WHNT-19, as well, I doubt WAFF and the TD would conspire on anything, since they were in direct competition.
Also, if the TD prohibited negative comments about the RSA, wouldn't that apply to letters to the editor, as well? There have been plenty of those, as well as comments in stories critical of RSA. Just my two cents on the matter.
I think overall, the RSA project has been beneficial to the area, at least with the hotel and the golf course. No matter what people say, it is bringing people to the area, which isn't a bad thing. It's providing sales and lodging tax revenues and showcasing the area.
On the other hand, I don't think a Bass Pro Shops is the right answer for the attraction. I'm not even sure there is a "perfect" answer for the attraction. Most of the ideas getting thrown either A) don't seem to appeal to a wide enough range of people or B) aren't feasible for this area because there aren't enough people to staff it (large amusement park) or support it financially year round (minor league baseball).
I think the best bet would be to accentuate what is already in the park. Maybe putting in a top of the line youth baseball and softball stadium complex to host major tournaments and add a good amphitheater near the river to attract some concerts.