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September 22nd, 2007 at 10:48 pm
“Forgotten in all this is that a very popular ex-President is coming to Lowell and that his presence should draw a significant crowd and some nice publicity.”
And be a major pain-in-the-ass for the rest of us who want to go about our day as usual, but need to put up with all the traffic it will cause.
September 23rd, 2007 at 10:42 am
Why don’t I ever hear complaints about traffic when a band sells out the Tsongas?
September 23rd, 2007 at 12:13 pm
Bill Clinton would be welcome in my town any time! Get over it. He is an exPresident of this USA. He was a great President and was replaced by an embarrassing entity. Whether Niki Tsongas or anyone else brought him to town I will be there! Can’t wait for Hillary’s tenure.
September 23rd, 2007 at 12:42 pm
You mean jokes about hiding the women and children aren’t welcome?
Listen, I’m not a big fan of Big Bubba, but sometimes bending the rules is OK. In the case of a President visiting a city, I think it’s safe to say this qualifies as a special enough occassion to hold and event, even if it is a political fundraiser. The temporary traffic concerns and inconveniences are minor compared to the publicity generated by such a visit. I trust that the former commander-in-chief is savvy enough to keep his anti-war rhetoric to a minimum given the site, but other than that, I don’t see a problem.
I would also trust that you “donkeys” out there will be similarly gracious should the day ever come where a sitting or former “Elephant” President would come to Lowell for an event like this. After all, what’s right is right.
But why do I get the feeling if in 5-years G.W. is invited here, the donkeys will be up in arms?
September 23rd, 2007 at 2:28 pm
I think a Three Stooges convention would be a bigger draw than G.W. would.
September 23rd, 2007 at 5:49 pm
Nyut, Nyut, Nyut…..
September 24th, 2007 at 7:42 am
This issue here is not the “political rally” but the fundraiser.
The auditorium has always welcomed political rallies, but tradition (and ethics) held that as a public building it should not be for fundraising.
The same is true of City Hall, the library and the local police precincts. Public resources should not be used for political fundraising.
September 24th, 2007 at 8:46 am
Maybe Al Gore could let us know if there is a controlling legal authority here.
September 24th, 2007 at 9:43 am
As long as the City gets its cut, I don’t care if they host the National Association of Overweight Nudists with Butt Acne.
It’s a venue, somebody rented it. Clean up when you’re done, and make sure the check doesn’t bounce.
September 24th, 2007 at 10:10 am
…Oh, and don’t forget to turn out the lights! Amen!
September 24th, 2007 at 10:22 am
But that’s not what they’ve done.
They told Tsongas.. “you go ahead, but we’re not going to let anyone else do it.”
Sorta sounds like your supporting one candidate over the other.
They should have just permanently opened it up to everyone (with fees of course to the city).
September 24th, 2007 at 10:24 am
Talk about the glass half full. Traffic congestion?
The Tsongas people didnt ask for the single exception, Mr. Taupier’s dramatics set that up. Tsongas, Ogonowski or anyone else should be able to use this facilty if they pay for it. An ex-President honors Lowell and this great venue. Heck, the WWF has had matches here for profit! It’s all about posturing. Ya know, they could have done this in Haverhill too.
I’d rather talk about the real issues of the campaign and the differences on jobs, taxes and health care. Remember, when Jamie talked health care? Mr. Ogonowski doesn’t even think we should have national health insurance or cover uninsured children!
September 24th, 2007 at 10:39 am
The Lowell audidtorium is a Veteran’s memorial and the rule has been no fundraising at that facility period. If this were President Bush my guess would be the Left wing would be flipping out. If the reason had to do with security it would be completely understandable. But Clinton has been here before so its not about security. The sitting Congressman at the time was denied the use of the facility to use for a fundraising featuring Clinton. So a precedent has been set. I don’t blame Nikki. She was just making a request. I do blame the Auditorium Board of Trustees. They should have denied the request based upon their policy - period. I don’t see how any future political fundraising can be denied at the facility because that horse has “left” the barn. A precedent is being set here and I’m not sure everyone is going to support the future result of that. As far as Clinton being “popular”. Why don’t we ask Juanita Brodderick or Paula Jones, or Jennifer Flowers their opinion on Clinton’s popularity. I just can’t see how any woman can just ignore what he’s done to other women regardless of his party affiliation. If he were a Republican my opinion of him would be the same. As an independent I don’t care what party they’re from I care about their actions. Those speak louder than any phenomenal public speaking ability.
September 24th, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Shawn,
That was my point - I don’t see why there’s any need to limit this to one campaign.
September 24th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
Joe:
That is my point too. You cannot limit this policy to one event. It does not make any sense. If you have not had a chance to read Dick’s views on this controversy, check out his blog, http://richardhowe.com/?p=504.
September 25th, 2007 at 4:30 pm
There are a TON of events going on in downtown this weekend - Friday & Saturday night the Last Comic Standing Tour at the Auditorium, MCC, old court, brewery. Open Studios Sat & Sun 12 - 5. Moon Festival, Market Mills courtyard, Sat 4-7. Free Concord river greenway tour, Sat 9-12 contact Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust. Boott Cotton Mills Museum is free of charge on Saturday (National Public Lands Day). On Sunday there are three events at Boardinghouse Park: Alzheimer’s Walk at 9am, Kerouac 5K roadrace at noon, and the completion of the Jericho Road Bike Ride (which starts in Concord)ends in Boardinghouse park around 2-3pm. So, yeah, add in Clinton and the traffic in Lowell will be… umm.. interesting this weekend.
September 26th, 2007 at 10:09 pm
Joe..
I agree.
The auditorium board has had a long time tradition that probably should be changed.. but to change it just for this “once” is wrong.
The public building thing is not really an issue, in that the building is run by this outside commission.
I think its just time that they let the auditorium be opened for fundraising events as well.. there are few enough arenas (no pun intended) for these types of events.