Comments on: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain http://washingtonindependent.com/10517/palin-forgets-she-once-used-eminent-domain National News in Context Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:19:45 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Carl Moore http://washingtonindependent.com/10517/palin-forgets-she-once-used-eminent-domain/comment-page-1#comment-37361 Carl Moore Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:54:20 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=10517#comment-37361 The problem is that some people don't want a sports complex. I.e., not everybody benefits, only those who watch the sports, and even some of them might want something else there instead. Eminent Domain is the ultimate in "big government" behavior. What makes it so sick is that the Republicans think of themselves as the party of small government. You might say cities will always exercise their Eminent Doman rights, but citizens will often be angry about it, and if enough have influence, we can stop this type of land-theft that, while it might benefit some people, hurts others, especially the property owners. The problem is that some people don't want a sports complex. I.e., not everybody benefits, only those who watch the sports, and even some of them might want something else there instead. Eminent Domain is the ultimate in “big government” behavior. What makes it so sick is that the Republicans think of themselves as the party of small government. You might say cities will always exercise their Eminent Doman rights, but citizens will often be angry about it, and if enough have influence, we can stop this type of land-theft that, while it might benefit some people, hurts others, especially the property owners.

]]> By: Carl Moore http://washingtonindependent.com/10517/palin-forgets-she-once-used-eminent-domain/comment-page-1#comment-10505 Carl Moore Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:54:20 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=10517#comment-10505 The problem is that some people don't want a sports complex. I.e., not everybody benefits, only those who watch the sports, and even some of them might want something else there instead. Eminent Domain is the ultimate in "big government" behavior. What makes it so sick is that the Republicans think of themselves as the party of small government. You might say cities will always exercise their Eminent Doman rights, but citizens will often be angry about it, and if enough have influence, we can stop this type of land-theft that, while it might benefit some people, hurts others, especially the property owners. The problem is that some people don't want a sports complex. I.e., not everybody benefits, only those who watch the sports, and even some of them might want something else there instead. Eminent Domain is the ultimate in “big government” behavior. What makes it so sick is that the Republicans think of themselves as the party of small government. You might say cities will always exercise their Eminent Doman rights, but citizens will often be angry about it, and if enough have influence, we can stop this type of land-theft that, while it might benefit some people, hurts others, especially the property owners.

]]> By: John Seravalli http://washingtonindependent.com/10517/palin-forgets-she-once-used-eminent-domain/comment-page-1#comment-10307 John Seravalli Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:33:40 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=10517#comment-10307 Diane: True that a sports complex is not a school, firehouse or police station. But those that think eminent domain should not be used for public uses, such as a City owned Sports Complex or a Park are not being reasonable. No State will ever pass legislation that prohibits the use of eminent domain for a City owned Sports Complex or a Park. John Seravalli Diane: True that a sports complex is not a school, firehouse or police station. But those that think eminent domain should not be used for public uses, such as a City owned Sports Complex or a Park are not being reasonable. No State will ever pass legislation that prohibits the use of eminent domain for a City owned Sports Complex or a Park. John Seravalli

]]> By: Diane_dp http://washingtonindependent.com/10517/palin-forgets-she-once-used-eminent-domain/comment-page-1#comment-9026 Diane_dp Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:18:18 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=10517#comment-9026 A sports complex is not comparable to a police station, a fire station, or a school. Recreation does not have the same standing as educating our children, preventing and solving crimes, or putting out burning buildings. A sports complex is not comparable to a police station, a fire station, or a school. Recreation does not have the same standing as educating our children, preventing and solving crimes, or putting out burning buildings.

]]> By: John Seravalli http://washingtonindependent.com/10517/palin-forgets-she-once-used-eminent-domain/comment-page-1#comment-7905 John Seravalli Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:26:00 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=10517#comment-7905 Aaron: Thanks for the advise. I just did the research, the Sports Compex is owned by the City of Wasilla. John Seravalli Aaron: Thanks for the advise. I just did the research, the Sports Compex is owned by the City of Wasilla. John Seravalli

]]> By: Aaron Epstein http://washingtonindependent.com/10517/palin-forgets-she-once-used-eminent-domain/comment-page-1#comment-7904 Aaron Epstein Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:11:27 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=10517#comment-7904 You say you are "assuming" that the sports complex is owned by the City of Wasilla. Yes, sports complexes are owned in many cities by cities. But also in many cities they are owned by private enterprises. <br><br>Rather than "assume" you might find the true facts and then post your reply!<br>Aaron You say you are “assuming” that the sports complex is owned by the City of Wasilla. Yes, sports complexes are owned in many cities by cities. But also in many cities they are owned by private enterprises.

Rather than “assume” you might find the true facts and then post your reply!
Aaron

]]> By: John Seravalli http://washingtonindependent.com/10517/palin-forgets-she-once-used-eminent-domain/comment-page-1#comment-7902 John Seravalli Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:03:37 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=10517#comment-7902 I am assuming that the "new sports complex that included an indoor hockey rink" is owned by the City of Wasilla, is is used by the citizens of Wasilla. This has nothing in common with the Kelo case. Kelo was about taking homes and turning them over to a developer who planned to build a hotel among other things, for PROFIT, that was to be realized by the developer. What was done in Wasilla is no different than any City taking property for a school, police station, city hall or park. By contrast when I asked Obama for America Senator Obama's position on eminent domain, the response was Senator Obama supports eminent domain for "economic development", exactly as was the case in Kelo. For the record, Senator McCain has released a statement on eminent domain. Senator McCain only support eminent domain for projects used by the public, such as schools and a City owned Sports Complex. Of the three, Governor Palin, Senator McCain and Senator Obama, the only one who supports eminent domain abuse is Senator Obama. I am assuming that the “new sports complex that included an indoor hockey rink” is owned by the City of Wasilla, is is used by the citizens of Wasilla. This has nothing in common with the Kelo case. Kelo was about taking homes and turning them over to a developer who planned to build a hotel among other things, for PROFIT, that was to be realized by the developer. What was done in Wasilla is no different than any City taking property for a school, police station, city hall or park. By contrast when I asked Obama for America Senator Obama's position on eminent domain, the response was Senator Obama supports eminent domain for “economic development”, exactly as was the case in Kelo. For the record, Senator McCain has released a statement on eminent domain. Senator McCain only support eminent domain for projects used by the public, such as schools and a City owned Sports Complex. Of the three, Governor Palin, Senator McCain and Senator Obama, the only one who supports eminent domain abuse is Senator Obama.

]]> By: Isobel Lee http://washingtonindependent.com/10517/palin-forgets-she-once-used-eminent-domain/comment-page-1#comment-7877 Isobel Lee Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:59:12 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=10517#comment-7877 If it existed they would have released it by now. So the answer to your question is probably never because it is a work of fiction. If it existed they would have released it by now. So the answer to your question is probably never because it is a work of fiction.

]]> By: Eric Dondero http://washingtonindependent.com/10517/palin-forgets-she-once-used-eminent-domain/comment-page-1#comment-7867 Eric Dondero Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:37:35 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=10517#comment-7867 Kelo happened way after she was Mayor. <br><br>You're obviously trying to dampen libertarian enthusiasm for Sarah Palin. Trust me, it ain't working. We libertarians LOVE SARAH PALIN!! Kelo happened way after she was Mayor.

You're obviously trying to dampen libertarian enthusiasm for Sarah Palin. Trust me, it ain't working. We libertarians LOVE SARAH PALIN!!

]]> By: RF http://washingtonindependent.com/10517/palin-forgets-she-once-used-eminent-domain/comment-page-1#comment-7832 RF Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:55:57 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=10517#comment-7832 When will they release the video of Michelle Obama calling Bill Clinton "WHITEY" When will they release the video of Michelle Obama calling Bill Clinton “WHITEY”

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