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Originally Posted by Red
Sorry, I should have been clearer. Funding to build a new NHL arena cannot be part of the plan because in essence the 3 levels of government + IOC etc would be giving money to the Flames. They have to dance around this somehow to not make it look like it. Even though, it will in the end be exactly that. We just don't know to what degree.
As for your other point. I already said that we shouldn't look at posters opinions here about the arena funding. They will pay for it because they are a fringe minority, fans of the team. Overall, Calgarians were very clear how they want the arena funded. Just go back to when both sides released their proposals.
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Oh I get that, but we have to remember it's about perception. It's easier to sell the (false) perception that "the feds and province" are helping to pay for the arena then it is with "the city alone is helping to pay", since arguably the crucial argument for the bid is getting sports infrastructure funding that we normally can't. This is still politics after all, it's always about the sales job.