Empire challenges rumored NY franchise plan

[sumitas]

kinda closer, it seems.
http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=39377

Empire's concerns.
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/nat...an-flawed.aspx

[blackthroatedwind]

Why would anybody bother reading about a group that only tells fabrications?

[sumitas]

I have no clue other than what I read here. Would be so kind as to set the record straight ?

[Left Bank]

I see nothing but fighting with that plan.Government should just get out of it and give it to the highest bidder.

[ELA]

Maybe it's me, but I see a very distinct difference in what Empire, and the other groups, are saying, claiming, etc. I have no ties to any party, so I am not biased in my allegiances; in reality, I don't have any. I am a fan, a bettor and an owner, but I am 100%, all for the betterment and benefit of evey aspect and everyone involved in NY racing.

Like either one of them or not, with NYRA and Excelsior, I see a great deal of their mindset, platform, methodoligies, etc. in their public remarks, press releases, statements, etc. Yes, they have different models, beliefs, and ideas. However, with Empire, there always seems to be this tone (perhaps undertone) of adversarial and confrontational behavior. They always seem to making claims, accusations, and "loud" statements about everyone else, what's wrong, the negativity, etc. It's very much finger-pointing type of marketing and PR. I very much and very clearly see this not being part of the solution -- but as part of the problem.

Eric

[blackthroatedwind]

Empire wants to raise take-out.

Next!

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by ELA

However, with Empire, there always seems to be this tone (perhaps undertone) of adversarial and confrontational behavior. They always seem to making claims, accusations, and "loud" statements about everyone else, what's wrong, the negativity, etc. It's very much finger-pointing type of marketing and PR. I very much and very clearly see this not being part of the solution -- but as part of the problem.

Eric, I agree completely, but that's what you get with a political hack like Jeff Perlee in charge. Besides the backroom deals that led to the NYTHA endorsement, Empire's "negative" campaigning on the franchise issue is no different than the what these guys do it on the political front. And they wonder why people are turned off to their schtick?

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Why would anybody bother reading about a group that only tells fabrications?

Amen. It's amazing that the press gave them much coverage of yesterday's press conference.