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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.If you think that's "bullying", you have no idea what defines it. State-funded infrastructure i.e. roadwork, yes, but the guy built his own stadium with his own money in an era when that was still exceedingly rare. Just for the record, if I lived in Foxboro I would likely be against the casino, but I don't live there. The fate of that project will likely be correctly in the hands of the people of Foxboro via a referendum vote. Now, I suppose you think "Bob the Bully" will rig that, also, correct?More like flexing his very sunstantial muscles.....more so recently....redistricting thanks to obliging politicians (wonder how that works) and now casinos.
In the past, state funded infrastructure....again, nice to have obliging politicians.
If a casino does get built, hope they name it appropriately ...Bradywoods....because without our gunslinger, the local McDonalds would be the best meal in town
Mike Reiss, is that you?
Looking at fascinating flex decision - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston
As I stated in an earlier post, if I were a Foxboro resident I would likely be against the casino. But, I'm not and whether or not a casino becomes a reality will be likely determined by a referendum vote of the citizens of Foxboro. Squash them like a bug? You're watching too many episodes of Boardwork Empire, sport. If you don't think businessmen and businesswoman use their influence every day, I'm guessing you're putting out the cocoa for Santa already. Where you're wrong is suggesting that the use of that influence in a public arena question can override the public's wishes. It can't, as long as the issue is in the hands of a vote of the citizens, and it is. Finally, you need to be careful about throwing around the "bullying" term when describing situations which don't warrant it. We all know how correctly eye-catching and inscendiary that term and it's use is these days, but intentionally misusing it is disingenuous.Maybe you should ask the Foxboro Selectmen about that, I am sure they would have an opinion on the matter. As do a lot of the fans from me reading here occasionally.
Kraft is trying to turn Foxboro into his own little corporate playground, and uses the same type of influence and clout he has with the NFL to get his way. Sure worked with the SNF game, I mean Tebow vs Brady or the Ravens vs a 4-7 SD team?No brainer right? Wrong. Kraft and CBS aren't going to let that happen.
I bet the residents are fully behind the cash cow casino he is trying to build aren't they? Oh no what is that they are putting up a fight and Kraft is trying to squash them like a bug? Couldn't be.
Follow the money.
Mike Reiss, is that you?
Looking at fascinating flex decision - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston
Couldn't be!
Didn't know that Kraft was the chairman of the broadcasting committee as well.
Nah, no influence there.
Couldn't be!
Didn't know that Kraft was the chairman of the broadcasting committee as well.
Nah, no influence there.
Couldn't be!
Didn't know that Kraft was the chairman of the broadcasting committee as well.
Nah, no influence there.
Hey Baltimore troll you should be thanking kraft for allowing the Ravens prime time spotlight for your team to choke on.
Influence is not bullying (your term.)Couldn't be!
Didn't know that Kraft was the chairman of the broadcasting committee as well.
Nah, no influence there.
Are you bleeping kidding me? According to Titan TV my CBS station is giving me Jets/Eagles you know a game that has NO real playoff implications. I really hope this is a mistake and my station will end up getting the Pats game. I am not watching Tubby Wrecks and Fraud Sanchez that is for sure.
Everything else (ie: Zap2It, TV Guide, my Comcast box) is saying "TBA" for what game. I'll contact my CBS station to see if they know what game will be on. From what the station manager has told me Pats are the highest called for team to be aired outside of Vikings/Packers.