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December 15, 2009
The Golden Rule
From "MrT's" comment on Field of Schemes:
The more I hear about Atlantic Yards, the more I'm convinced your latter conclusion (a scam) is accurate. It is a scam with the backing of NY City and State Politicos, as well as Judges, IMO. This may be quite possibly the most corrupt public/ private partnership in the nation. Some new wrinkle is added every day that normally would cast doubt on this project ever seeing the light of day.
If these bonds are sold, you can be assured the fix is in. People are so hell-bent on getting a new Brooklyn arena that facts are being completely ignored. Basic approvals processes are disregarded as nuisance; as if they never existed! People talk about the corruption sting in NJ this summer - if anyone bothered to investigate this project, they could make a career for themselves in NY.
Perhaps the beloved straight-talkin' entertainer "Mr T." summed it up best:
"I believe in the Golden Rule — The Man with the Gold . . . Rules."
Posted by lumi at December 15, 2009 4:59 AM