Comments on: And now, the ski industry lines up

By: Bill Grant

Bill Grant — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:14:20 +0000

“I see the No. 1 benefit of this election as one-party control,”

So… We don’t like what we have to reap after we have trashed the GOP for ages here?

Heh, the democrats haven’t even started yet.

By: Ace of Spades HQ

Ace of Spades HQ — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:54:47 +0000

Now Lining Up for Bailouts? The Ski Industry…

Remember when I argued that the bailout could be contained and would not necessarily lead to socialism or corporatism? Yeah. Not so much. A lot of people in the industry are very concerned about climate change and something will actually……

By: McCloud9

McCloud9 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:49:02 +0000

After I got out of college, I went to Park City Utah and worked at Deer Valley Ski Resort for 4 years. Back then only the “Elites” came to Park City,and their was PLENTY of snow(1985 Record Snowpack) and honest to God I NEVER heard one word about “Global Warming”… Not from Jane Fonda, Not from Robert Redford (who happens to own Sundance Ski Resort in Provo Canyon).

By: Intrepid Dad

Intrepid Dad — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:00:08 +0000

I was stupid enough to actually pay for my Vail Resorts pass this year. The government can help the ski industry by refunding my ski pass. Then I can use it to stay at the expensive hotels at the base of Vail. That way the hotel industry won’t need to line up for a bail out.

By: Thought Cloud For November 25, 2008 — ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected

Thought Cloud For November 25, 2008 — ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:02:58 +0000

[...] And now, the ski industry lines up [...]

By: RabbidSquirrel

RabbidSquirrel — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:59:38 +0000

Are you kidding me? Most of the ski resorts in Colorado are leased from government land and the Forest Service dictates when the season is open.

When the government says you are closed – you are closed. One resort ended its season with more than 120 inches of snow left on the slopes. All of the seasonal workers from New Zealand, South Africa, South America, etc have to go back to school and base their travel on the closing date.

Early bookings may be down, but with $20 parking, $10 pizzas, 45 minute lift lines and no discounted sales, I havent seen the downturn yet this season. They should be able to make a profit off of me alone.

Since I am single white male and am personally subsidizing the whole rest of the country, if you all can send me a little extra of your cash, I will promise to increase the money I spend snowboarding this year (even if I have to contribute to every co-eds college fund too) and we can all bypass the government and cut out the middlemen.

By: ofbbg

ofbbg — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:45:46 +0000

Michelle – six months ago I started a buggy whip company. However, due to the economic downturn, sales have dropped from two a month to 1 a month. Do I qualify for 1 million in aid? Thanks!

By: obdurate

obdurate — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:40:15 +0000

Boycott Colorado which has become a people’s republic, ski in Utah which has better snow.

By: LOBOMAN

LOBOMAN — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:21:54 +0000

If we continue the way we are going (and I have no reason to think we wont) I really, really fear for my grandkids!
“The Brave New World”

By: Bailout Insanity Continues « The Forum

Bailout Insanity Continues « The Forum — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:16:21 +0000

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By: zorro

zorro — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:14:30 +0000

Are you still out in Denver?

By: Bailoutmania Continues « The Forum

Bailoutmania Continues « The Forum — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:14:25 +0000

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By: b-cat

b-cat — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:57:23 +0000

On November 24th, 2008 at 12:15 pm, On-my-soap-box said:
…still looking for ammo for that French rifle I was suckered into buying…

It may have been damaged when it was dropped….

By: Dexter Alarius

Dexter Alarius — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:37:13 +0000

On November 24th, 2008 at 12:15 pm, On-my-soap-box said:
…still looking for ammo for that French rifle I was suckered into buying…

Does it take the roll type, or plastic caps?

By: Jvette

Jvette — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:25:57 +0000

Well, hey, Las Vegas and the entire state of Nevada depends on the gaming industry. With this whole crappy economy, we are losing revenue and unemployment is at a 23 year high. The view of the strip is marred with half-built casino/hotels because the credit isn’t flowing.

I propose that the feds give every American over the age of 21 some cash to travel to Vegas and gamble. Some will win, some will lose but Nevada will be bailed out. Our state is too big to fail.