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Re: Benson makes Forbes billionaire list with $1.2 billion fortune
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And most jealous wealth bashers never consider... How much revenue will be created because of the Pelicans? How many jobs will they bring to the area? How much tax revenue will they receive from the jobs created by the Hornets/Pelicans? How much tax revenue would be lost if they had moved somewhere else? How many jobs would be lost if they'd left? How many Companies and wealthy families would like to relocate to this area because of the increased quality of life that these types of entities bring to the table? |
Re: Benson makes Forbes billionaire list with $1.2 billion fortune
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Re: Benson makes Forbes billionaire list with $1.2 billion fortune
Does anybody else remember how Benson used to run his business with a used car mentality.?
He used to draft players and when they got value he sold them. To me at the time he wasn't investing in the team he was trying to profit from them. Thank Goodness that we didn't end in San Antonio. It was right after that that he changed his business model.....personally, I think Rita came in the picture about that time and was influential in the changes. |
Re: Benson makes Forbes billionaire list with $1.2 billion fortune
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There are other ways to generate even more revenue with that 36 million that are seldom even discussed. It's great for him but if we are talking about creating tax revenue, jobs...there are better options I assure you that could create 10X the economic impact of the Hornets. |
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And if I had to choose between giving 36 million to a proven entrepreneur or a Goverment politician, I'll choose the proven businessman every time. I assure you he will generate 10x the economic impact that the politician would. |
Re: Benson makes Forbes billionaire list with $1.2 billion fortune
I get your point Danno but I'm willing to try other options despite the political culture. Giving it to the richest person in the state with the promise of marginal gains at best...no thanks. I know we can do better and it's not that hard! It's really not.
One scenario, take the money and work towards making New Orleans one of the safest travel destinations in the country. Bring in the best of the best and hold them accountable. I talk to people all the time and it's a major concern. They don't want to come down because of the crime. |
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What was the projected ROI? |
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Ill rehash a statement I have made many times. The NFL was started by a group of businessmen that saw a profitable business model. It is a business to them. It is a privately owned business, and whether you care for how Benson arrived at where he is today it worked out pretty damned well. We, the fans are the only group of people that sees the NFL as anything but a business. |
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He really is invested in New Orleans now and that is what matters to me. We as a community have and will benefit from his professional sports teams. Not to mention that he has invested in many New Orleans businesses now. This is the only time I've ever believed that trickle down economics works.:p |
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