tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post7962306774844481718..comments2024-03-06T04:16:12.541-06:00Comments on Tony's Kansas City: MUST READ!!! KANSAS CITY AIRPORT INSIDER: STOP THIS HUB NONSENSE!!!Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-62274713352873822272014-01-30T12:07:42.665-06:002014-01-30T12:07:42.665-06:00The lack of a world class airport isn't what i...The lack of a world class airport isn't what is keeping KC from being Dallas or Houston. The lack of a toy train between two places that nobody outside of KC give a shit about (and most in KC don't give a shit about) is not what is keeping KC from being Boston or Austin or anywhere better. Kansas City is mediocre at best because of the regionalism within the metro (Northland, JoCo, WyCo, Lee's Summitt/east and KC) and the lack of cohesion as a city. KC is mediocre at best because what should be the shinning star of the region, KCMO, is a crime ridden shithole that features an absurd murder-rate, unaccredited schools (for years), and corrupt ass-hats for leaders that think the cure to the cities ills is to spend $200m on a two mile toy train and a billion on an airport. Large companies aren't avoiding moving to KC because of the airport or lack of a trolley. They are avoiding moving to KC because their children will not receive an adequate education even if they survive being murdered (note I said "adequate", not "Good" or "Great" - but "adequate" would be a gigantic leap for KC). I remember when KC used to be a truly neat city and hidden gem (70's, half the 80's) but it started to suck in the late 80's and has continued its downward spiral. I was stuck their for 22 years after growing up in Houston and I fortunately been able to repatriate to Texas. I smile at my choice every time I read Tony's blog. So much potential in KC, such horrible leadership and execution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-36464938539597994072014-01-30T08:13:05.921-06:002014-01-30T08:13:05.921-06:00Let my people vote. On a new airport.Let my people vote. On a new airport.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-90155355252020821812014-01-30T04:30:28.463-06:002014-01-30T04:30:28.463-06:00When you combine the arrogance of Sly James, Russ ...When you combine the arrogance of Sly James, Russ Johnson and Mark Van Loh you know what's really going on. Anyone associated with local gov't knows exactly what I'm saying. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-82071168268270042272014-01-30T00:28:07.758-06:002014-01-30T00:28:07.758-06:00I love KCI, dont change it. I love KCI, dont change it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-38724304860883459302014-01-29T23:53:56.567-06:002014-01-29T23:53:56.567-06:00That might make sense 11:11 and well that never ha...That might make sense 11:11 and well that never happens in this town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-26813979116057645502014-01-29T23:11:21.750-06:002014-01-29T23:11:21.750-06:00I fly in and out of KCI at least 100 times per yea...I fly in and out of KCI at least 100 times per year. I moved up north just so I could enjoy more convenience and get from plane landing to home in less than 30 minutes (not kidding). I've done every airport in America - KCI beats all of them. Just close one of the terminals and make it the central security area, develop a train transport to take you to the other two terminals (like Orlando), save $500mil and get re-elected. It's not rocket-surgery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-75933685485610665282014-01-29T22:04:38.282-06:002014-01-29T22:04:38.282-06:00Semantic point.
KCI is not a "hub" in ...Semantic point. <br /><br />KCI is not a "hub" in the strict sense but serves as a connecting hub for half of Southwest's flights out of here. This is why there is concern about the cost of a new terminal being passed along. They can't pass along the cost to guy that flies from San Diego to Boston connecting through KC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-59395080351666682032014-01-29T20:36:37.745-06:002014-01-29T20:36:37.745-06:00Southwest doesn't have hubs. it's a point ...Southwest doesn't have hubs. it's a point to point airline.<br /><br />Therefore your argument would not be considered valid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-5795893669205864302014-01-29T19:35:41.240-06:002014-01-29T19:35:41.240-06:00This whole fiasco is just like the translational m...This whole fiasco is just like the translational medical tax scam.<br />A little self-selected group of folks get together, decide what they want, how to do it, and most imporantly, who gets what out of it, and then they have to sell it to the public.<br />But the rationales have been so consistently stupid and so constantly changing that what little credibility there was at the beginning is long gone and it;s difficult to even consider the proposal on its merits.<br />It's going to take some real doing to put Humpty Dumpty back together again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-52255936143290114352014-01-29T19:34:17.214-06:002014-01-29T19:34:17.214-06:00I fly quite often between KC and Oakland. There us...I fly quite often between KC and Oakland. There used to be three non-stops daily, now there is one a day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-8475633708395258622014-01-29T18:52:23.663-06:002014-01-29T18:52:23.663-06:00Not sure we have a perfectly good airport. Conven...Not sure we have a perfectly good airport. Convenient perhaps for the short term.<br /><br />I know less about airport design and management that I know about how the computer on my desktop works. Having the balls to admit when I am not an expert or fully knowledgeable<br />about an issue has (other have said)helped me be successful in what I am skilled in.<br /><br />I fly out of KCI maybe 3 times a year, and I don't know if that makes me average or what. I do know, that it's important to get the facts before making a judgement.<br /><br />Am I an outlyer here?<br /><br />If nothing else, much of the posts on this site represent visceral responses born of hating change or those who are different. Not sure I would use the airport that a committee of TK tipsters would come up with. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-14924204300213595882014-01-29T18:50:46.329-06:002014-01-29T18:50:46.329-06:00Sly said all the kids want is an internet connecti...Sly said all the kids want is an internet connection. Why a new airport now? When Google offers a flight simulator in Google Earth?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-47896259387079379132014-01-29T18:48:20.845-06:002014-01-29T18:48:20.845-06:00But, but the economy has reached escape velocity a...But, but the economy has reached escape velocity and recovered completely from the global economic crash of 2008!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-73716171139587352014-01-29T18:38:34.948-06:002014-01-29T18:38:34.948-06:00This is Kansas City not New York, Chicago, LA or e...This is Kansas City not New York, Chicago, LA or even close to being a Vegas wanna be type city. We don't need an airport like is in those cities. When are these people going to understand we can't afford to pay for all these high dollar attractions that will attract nobody.Carl, Mission Hillsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-966965688210773512014-01-29T18:03:53.365-06:002014-01-29T18:03:53.365-06:00Yes, 5:57, all the time in the world to stop you M...Yes, 5:57, all the time in the world to stop you Mark VanLoh fanboys from fucking up a perfectly good airport.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-55423511005929431452014-01-29T17:57:32.203-06:002014-01-29T17:57:32.203-06:00These anti airport people have way to much time on...These anti airport people have way to much time on their hands, my god lol!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-82802758974809934872014-01-29T17:37:09.215-06:002014-01-29T17:37:09.215-06:00Good suggestions all but underestimates all of the...Good suggestions all but underestimates all of the dollars to be made in the development process. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com