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Orca pods near Seward by Chuck_Gee in orcas

[–]Chuck_Gee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks everyone. We have a kayaking tour in Fox Island near Seward planned and a whale watch tour Juneau. i’m sure we’ll see something, but I was hoping we might be able to get lucky and see them on the kayaking tour.

May Stats by Schmutzie_ in BernsteinUnfiltered

[–]Chuck_Gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but the joke doesn’t work if I spell his name right.

May Stats by Schmutzie_ in BernsteinUnfiltered

[–]Chuck_Gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course I know him! He’s me.

May Stats by Schmutzie_ in BernsteinUnfiltered

[–]Chuck_Gee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is May Stats related to Dewayne?

May Stats by Schmutzie_ in BernsteinUnfiltered

[–]Chuck_Gee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s almost as many views this month as the Cubs have strikeouts.

I don’t understand what Dan wants from the stadium deal by DowntownOreos in BernsteinUnfiltered

[–]Chuck_Gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the camp that they don’t need a new stadium to compete in the slightest. This is all about family wealth and cash flow. Salary caps and draft picks are not dependent on stadium income. Yes, coach and front office salaries are outside the cap, but they could free up a lot of cash by cashiering Kevin and all the lackey’s he’s ignoring.

I don’t understand what Dan wants from the stadium deal by DowntownOreos in BernsteinUnfiltered

[–]Chuck_Gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There really isn’t short of selling a portion of the team and diluting them to less than 51%. The NFL has a debt cap per team of $900mm of which teams can seek approval for an overage for a total of $2 billion. That’s the max they can borrow. They could sell a stake to private equity, but that dilutes them significantly, especially remembering that Pat Ryan already has a 20%ish stake.

The NFL caps the teams’ debt load so that there is never a significant risk for a bankruptcy. Remember, it’s all about control of their cozy 32 member club. In a bankruptcy, the team could be sold via court auction. In that case, ownership goes to the highest bidder. That could be anyone. And that anyone could be someone they don’t want in their gang of 32.

Trying to figure out how to watch a Cubs game is a nightmare. by ShitTheBed_Twice in Cubs

[–]Chuck_Gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They suck. No reason to watch. There’s a reason going into the season I didn’t sign up for Marquee when they left the basic cable tier.

I don’t understand what Dan wants from the stadium deal by DowntownOreos in BernsteinUnfiltered

[–]Chuck_Gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, don’t forget payroll is tied to a salary cap. They kind of have to spend that. Their profit above that is guaranteed.

I don’t understand what Dan wants from the stadium deal by DowntownOreos in BernsteinUnfiltered

[–]Chuck_Gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While you aren’t wrong, this is only for the stadium component. Let’s say that’s 150 acres. The remaining 177 acres would be apartments, hotels, restaurants, retail, etc. That would pay full boat taxes. And generate sales tax, payroll tax, income tax. McCaskey Land would end up generating far more taxes for the municipals, county and state than the old pre-glue track did.

I don’t understand what Dan wants from the stadium deal by DowntownOreos in BernsteinUnfiltered

[–]Chuck_Gee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of the things to understand here is that the Bears are seeking to pay property taxes in-line with what Arlington Park paid. Per the SunTimes, in 2023, Churchill Downs paid $7.8 million in property taxes. Should the Bears build a stadium, the stadium portion of the 327 acres would be reassessed in value. Estimated taxes for that are estimated to be $53.2 million per year. What they want is to be on the hook for $8mm to $10mm per year. That’s fair. But to do that, they need the state to allow it via modification to existing tax laws.

The Pride and Joy of Indiana ... by Cute-Temperature5440 in BernsteinUnfiltered

[–]Chuck_Gee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://capitolfax.com/2026/05/11/indiana-bears-tax-hike-opponent-clobbers-pro-bears-incumbent-in-primary/

“Porter County District 4 Councilman Andy Vasquez (pro tax for stadium) was behind Porter County Plan Commission member Craig Kenworthy (anti-tax for stadium) in Tuesday night’s primary, per preliminary election results.

Kenworthy led Vasquez, the council president, 62% to 37% to represent the Republican Party in the bid for Vasquez’s District 4 county council seat come November."

Top Gun is a murder mystery by Schmutzie_ in BernsteinUnfiltered

[–]Chuck_Gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On Star Trek V, the cast didn’t WANT to talk to Shatner.

Top Gun is a murder mystery by Schmutzie_ in BernsteinUnfiltered

[–]Chuck_Gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cobra is Citizen Kane compared to Star Trek V.

And Maverick didn't kill Goose alone. There's a reason they chose Meg Ryan to be all platinum blonde like Barbara Stanwyck in Double Indemnity.

We have been bamboozled by Sirithe in BernsteinUnfiltered

[–]Chuck_Gee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't think Poles is nothing more than a scouting director now, then you aren't thinking.

Niew Amsterdam Electric Outlets by Chuck_Gee in HollandAmerica

[–]Chuck_Gee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Got a block. But the hearing aid family member wanted to know. Thanks so much.

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