mattp Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 It looks like the free market folks, probably some friends of KK and Fairweather, are targetting public transportation. For big events like Husky Football and Seahawks games, Metro has been providing shuttle service from regional park and ride lots, helping alleviate traffic and parking problems associated with these events. Apparently, there is a new Federal regulation providing that Metro cannot provide transportation to public events if there is a private service that wants the job. Result: the price for fans to get to Seahawks games will be four times as much and the busses will not pick up passengers actually in the park and ride lots. What do oyou want to bet we'll see an increase in the number of people who elect to drive to the games? Seattle times Next thing you know, they'll privatize the campgrounds in National Forests! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) It looks like the free market folks, probably some friends of KK and Fairweather, are targetting public transportation. Piss off, Matt. Can't you ever bring up an issue without throwing out FW and my name, and attributing supposed beliefs/stands on our part. It's ridiculous. And, BTW, I don't support this change w/r/t bussing to sporting events. Edited August 15, 2008 by KaskadskyjKozak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassgowkiss Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 It looks like the free market folks, probably some friends of KK and Fairweather, are targetting public transportation. Piss off, Matt. Can't you ever bring up an issue without throwing out FW and my name, and attributing supposed beliefs/stands on our part. It's ridiculous. And, BTW, I don't support this change w/r/t bussing to sporting events. fuck off fluff boy. shouldn't you be busy sucking FW's cock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Piss off, Matt. Can't you ever bring up an issue without throwing out FW and my name, and attributing supposed beliefs/stands on our part. It's ridiculous. You are touchy, KK! After our "transfer of wealth" discussion the other day, I figured you were for private enterprise over public endeavor, so you might argue that public transporation used tax money and was therefore immoral as a transfer of wealth to people who did not serve in the military. But, either way, I was just trying to generate some good discussion. No insult was intended. I didn't call tou names or tell you to piss off, but: Piss off. Cocktail hour starts early on Friday's and there's a single malt and a couple of ice cubes waiting for you somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 He's just bitter FW never gives him a reacharound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Piss off, Matt. Can't you ever bring up an issue without throwing out FW and my name, and attributing supposed beliefs/stands on our part. It's ridiculous. You are touchy, KK! After our "transfer of wealth" discussion the other day, I figured you were for private enterprise over public endeavor, so you might argue that public transporation used tax money and was therefore immoral as a transfer of wealth to people who did not serve in the military. But, either way, I was just trying to generate some good discussion. No insult was intended. I didn't call tou names or tell you to piss off, but: piss off. Its almost cocktail hour anyway, and there's a single malt waiting for you somewhere. There. I said it. here's a clue for you: leave my name out of a topic you are trying to discuss. I certainly don't start a thread with: "look at this latest BS - MattP must support it!" Piss off - back at you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 I am sorry to offend your sensitivities, even by accident, as you would never be offensive yourself, right? Go home and put your feet up. Relax. You'll feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akhalteke Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Get a room homos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_Puget Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Let’s get rid of publicly subsidized “public transportation” in its entirety. Why the hell should I help pay for someone’s trip to see the Seahawks? Or Huskies? Or ,dare I say it the, Ms! Get the government out of Public Transportation! I would add that many laws have been written expressly to make "private" Public transportation uneconomical a best and downright illegal at worse in order to help support "public" public transportation and union workers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Get a room homos. I thought you were headed for the Pisgah. Take a chill pill and any conversation between KK and I won't bother you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_Puget Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 oh yea all of you piss off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Let’s get rid of publicly subsidized “public transportation” in its entirety. Why the hell should I help pay for someone’s trip to see the Seahawks? Or Huskies? Or ,dare I say it the, Ms! Get the government out of Public Transportation! I would add that many laws have been written expressly to make "private" Public transportation uneconomical a best and downright illegal at worse in order to help support "public" public transportation and union workers. More people on the bus = less traffic for you, so you have a benefit, subsidies benefit you? What percent of the Metro's costs are subsidized anyways, does someone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 oh yea all of you piss off! is this a real fight? 'cos if so, my nuts just shriveled up and I need to flee the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Let’s get rid of publicly subsidized “public transportation” in its entirety. I gotta admire your idealism. In a program that cost a total of $257,000.00, Metro provided a subsidy of $38,000.00. The article above said the private provider will charge four times as much so, if you do the math, four times the metro fare receipts of $175,000.00 is $700,000.00. Remember: this program costs $257,000.00 as provided by metro. Private enterprise is grand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_Puget Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 hey pussy face (KKK) take your head out of GGK's ass and I am sure he'll take his out of yours his hand out of yours: I would be willing to give up my subsidy benfits in order to improve the common weal. That's called being a honorable patriot. Oh yea Mattp Piss off. there I said it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Let’s get rid of publicly subsidized “public transportation” in its entirety. I gotta admire your idealism. In a program that cost a total of $257,000.00, Metro provided a subsidy of $38,000.00. The article above said the private provider will charge four times as much so, if you do the math, four times the metro fare receipts of $175,000.00 is $700,000.00. Remember: this program costs $257,000.00 as provided by metro. Private enterprise is grand? I'll bet that subsidy more than pays for the reduction in wasted gas for those who would be even more stuck in stop and go traffic during the game times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akhalteke Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Get a room homos. I thought you were headed for the Pisgah. Take a chill pill and any conversation between KK and I won't bother you. Eat shit and die homo. I am leaving in 30 mins. Green is not your color bish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_Puget Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) Hey Matt: ever consider that proper prices will lead to a more efficient economic organization? No you just want to preserve the "powers that be" no matter how many band aids are needed. Oh yea: McCain in 2012 two terms! Edited August 15, 2008 by Peter_Puget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Get the government out of Public Transportation! DMAN FUCKING STRAIGHT! I'M TIRED OF PAYING FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND HIGHWAYS! I'M TIRED OF SUBSIDIZING THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY! PRIVATIZE IT ALL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Hey Matt: ever consider that proper prices will lead to a more efficient economic organization? exactly - vehicle weight based road tolls will reduce driving and road damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_Puget Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Amen brother Start the road auction now! Except let the owners decide the pricing structure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Amen brother Start the road auction now! Except let the owners decide the pricing structure. yeah, that would be AWESOME! back to the middle ages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Maybe I can sign up for the Clear Creek road that serves Darrington climbing areas. I'll charge a toll and make a mint! Ph hey: I'll take the Clear Creek campground too. Just like the bus company or Iraq security services, I should be able to score these contracts as a single bidder with no other competitor, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Amen brother Start the road auction now! Except let the owners decide the pricing structure. yeah, that would be AWESOME! back to the middle ages! the free market can only benefit us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_Puget Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Ya Matt your language is telling. You would sign up for the "clear creek road & campground" Fuck singing up. You'd have to pay for the right to operate the road. Out bid the competition. This would be free markets not some government right handed out to the well connected. Free your mind. oh yea Piss off too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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