Comments on: Team Dave Tries Brainwashing Public

By: Mr. Thank You

Mr. Thank You — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:00:11 +0000

I second that, Brandon. But, the Stateman and everyone else I talk to make it sound like the Trolley is a done deal because we don’t even have a day. Does anyone know why most of our media outlets will not report on this? I’ve only seen Statesman coverage and it is “light” at best. The Idaho Biz Review was a bit heavier, but nobody seems to want to report the facts.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:46:30 +0000

In response to a comment made by BOB
“In short, the streetcar is an overly expensive solution to a transportation problem that DOESN’T EVEN EXIST”.

Sounds a lot like another project of Team Dave…BFD getting into the EMS transport business. An overly expensive solution to a problem that does not exist.

By: Mr. Watcher

Mr. Watcher — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:03:53 +0000

Clancy, forget the PR game using public employees. Put up the cost and the pro’s and con’s and allow the voters to vote on this beyond stupid idea. Hopefully we can get rid of Dave and his marry band of elitist and put this to bed next election.
My feelings are its not going to be easy to get rid of Dave. Because if there is a strong chance someone is going to beat him in the election the local newspaper is going to step in and make the election very one sided.

By: Clancy

Clancy — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:48:24 +0000

MM- So far you have proved nothing besides Erin is guilty by association. As for transparency, my name is Clancy and I have no relation to Erin or Noah. I hate to see someone who is not related to the silliness of the Team Dave to be dragged into it.

Cyclops- I was trying to be funny but have a hard time conveying with the keyboard. The city has more than enough staff/ Public spokesman to get the job done.

By: Media Maven

Media Maven — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:34:11 +0000

Clancy,how the heck does Bryan’s post clear her, Ritter Consultation or the Mayor (for that matter)??? And for everyone’s random information, I have posted on the IBR multiple times. I also have no problem with pr people. We have many in this market who have no trouble being transparent, who don’t use their spouses to speak for clients and utilize good judgement in general. This is not about pr people. It’s about transparancy.

By: Sisyphus

Sisyphus — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:13:34 +0000

LMAO at those that think the trolley is a mass transit solution. Try looking under urban development. I’m skeptical but the more I hear the more I like, even when its not under the gaze of Bieter’s ever twirling eyes. Get a grip.

Speaking of boondoggles, where were you guys when the Statehouse kept giving money to Micron?

By: cyclops

cyclops — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:20:09 +0000

AARGGHHH!!! Clancy! Why in God’s name does the city have to hire ANYONE to sell their half-assed ideas? When the city has something to “convince” the citizens of, get that chubby little muffin top of a mayor off his arse and go sell it!!! Tha’s what we hired him to do!!!

By: Clancy

Clancy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:20:50 +0000

-Interesting that BG knows who “Media Mavin” is when MM has not posted under that name at IBR before.

-I think Erin’s post clears her name as to her relationship to with Ritter and the city of Boise. (plus her and Noah don’ t mind posting under their real names).

– I would rather see the city hire a qualified individual to do the PR work than hire outside firms. There are a few on staff, why not pay them extra and work their tail off?

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By: Mr. Watcher

Mr. Watcher — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:56:21 +0000

In all fairness the person did post their real name. However I find it strange that a husband would do this without telling his wife who is a PR rep in such matters and it could be a situation that would cause damage control to go into over time.
The raw turth is the train thing is a huge mistake and its being pushed by elitist on the people no matter what. This is a huge flag telling the citizens of Boise that we have a government running the city that is self serving and in no way has the best interest of the citizens of Boise. In light of the elitist demeanor that is behind this project. I have to wonder if the correct name was used to give more credit to the posting in hopes that the connection would go under the radar. Here’s the give away to my reasoning: “I’m frustrated. Frustrated because a trusted member of the local media would move forward commenting with such affirmation, when your facts are completely incorrect.”
Clearly the facts are not “completely incorrect” because it is her husband. I can’t help noticing the words “a trusted member of the local media”. Was special treatment not giving that shows such anger?
My personal view is, the wife’s letter opens up the other end of the can of worms.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:06:13 +0000

WHAT THE H>>L was the City of Boise doing bringing up healthcare? You need to do a story on this JOKE that the Mayor thinks he needs to do to make himself look good to the democates – because he is one along with the vast majority of the council!

Maybe the mayor and council will make a resolution to set up a branch of Acorn at City Hall too.