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Originally Posted by pylon
Most people do realise that. But Nenshi came across as a smug little twerp from day one. Regardless of how utterly awesome Nenshi thinks he is (just ask him and I'm sure he'll tell you), he's the face of the city in a negotiation with people that pay more tax in a year, than Nenshi makes in a term. I don't know if it's typical small man syndrome, but Nenshi seems to like to antagonise people and companies that are far more successful, and frankly way above his 'pay grade' of success. Wenzel, UBER, The Flames, and I'm sure I'm missing others.
Again, this mans legacy is now going to be one the likes Peter Pocklington. A hero at first, but the ultimate villain in the end. I don't agree with the Flames proposal, but Nenshi's ego and horrible tact from day one is why we are here. You think a guy like Murray Edwards is going to let Nenshi push him around and berate his corporation in public?
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You continue to blame Nenshi while ignoring the fact that he's still willing to negotiate. It takes two sides to get a deal done, the flames and Ken King pouting and behaving like they are entitled to what they are asking for isn't Nenshi's doing, it's their own choice. They know where the city is at and the city knows where they are at, if the team doesn't want to negotiate and at the same time are not announcing they are planning on moving due to Calgary being an unviable market then maybe they shouldn't be asking for tax payer money during a recession if it's not vital to their business.