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Football / Re: Warner gets sponsorship for U-20’s parents
« on: September 22, 2009, 06:32:23 PM »Brownsugar,
The WC in germany was a precedent. That is the ultimate single sporting event. All kinds of demands were asked of the Gov't. The Gov't give them a million for not winning a game or scoring a goal. That is a precedent too. Which other gov't will do that. You like Jack and am sure you will vote for him. But he is playing both side of the game. The gov't is giving their fair share, and you know that. But it is not the gov't job to send parents everytime a team qualify for a WC. The gov't job is to make sure the get their passports in order and in time(ha!!!!!).
What if every TT sports team qualify for world championships. I guess it is TT govt should take the tab?
I would like to see the gov't upgrade and MAINTAIN all the sports facilities(not only football). Assist in the development sports programs for all sports. Woman sports should get more resources to bring them on par with the region sports powers. That should be their main focus. Anything else is secondary.
Deeks, I would like to point out that these two are the highlight of this thread for a couple reasons.
1. You said that JW is playing both sides, and you are absolutely right. Somewhere else on one of these posts, someone asked why doesn't the private sector come forward and assist the families.
- the private sector did come forward. It just so happened that the private sector was JW.
- JW is a shrewd businessman of questionable ethics, and we all know that JW is going to get value for his investment ... and it just so happens, that value is coming from the political points he will rack up from this PR stunt.
So should we expect anything less?
2. Your second post brings up the stadia. These stadia aren't even 10 years old, but the wear and tear on them makes them look a few decades old. However, you're asking the present administration to upkeep stadia ... but they're busy building The Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, which is a stone's throw away from The Mannie Ramjohn stadium. With all the money that has been wasted in Tarouba, with no completion date as per the MoS - The Hon. Gary Hunte - where do you think that money would have been better utilized?
You's ah UNC flunkie... Jack could fart and you'll call it "aroma". Conversely nutten the government do could ever please you... you constantly up Hunt as like ah tight jockey shorts, so doh even come with that "never please Trinis" talk.
Bake n Shark - It would have been slightly more insulting to call me a CoP flunkie. There'll always be a next time though.
But, tell me what exactly the government does that pleases you?
You're good with words, so enlighten us/ me.
On a slightly bothering note, I'd be wary of your penchant for harping on verbal volleys that revolve around derierre references.