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Scioto Peninsula: Save the "HUB"
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Darren G.
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Darren, you haven't changed your shtick in more than fifteen years.... do I know you? To what extent are you familiar with my work? You know what they say about assuming. It makes an ASS out of U and ME (ASS-U-ME, get it?)
You still equate capitalism with 'cronyism'... Ever heard of the Occupy Wall Street Movement? Don't think I'm the only one. I suggest maybe you pick up a book on crony capitalism, there are plenty out there on the subject matter, unless of course you are the type of person who doesn't like to challenge what it is you think you believe. Convenient escapist strategy for an apologist of the crony capitalist system.
[you] refuse to proofread for verbosity... i do get carried away sometime. Can't help it. I like big words. They stretch my imagination.
or edit your many treatises to a manageable length...that's a problem when dealing with a complexity theory. By definition, because a complexity theory deals with an entire system, it is an irreducible product. Because my work represents a type of complexity model they take time to write, time to read, and time to contemplate. That's why repetition is so key.
You continue to self-publish material intended to position your superiority, your genius, your brand of creativity above all others... not above all others, but certainly on par with many others. And assuming I have a brand of creativity, why should my ideas or my voice be silenced? That sort of goes against the whole principle of creative expression, doesn't it? The question is, if i do have a brand of creativity (and i thank you for that high compliment; not an easy task to accomplish), and that brand speaks to the issue of trying to better this community by goading the Establishment into supporting a bigger and better arts infrastructure, why does that upset you? What sort of inferiority complex are you burdened by or what element of crony capitalism are you trying to protect? Funny how the mayor talks about Columbus' need to show more swagger, but when a person like myself struts his stuff, he gets criticized for it. Basic cow-town BS when looked at that way and basically my point.
In 2003 it seemed like youthful enthusiasm, but now you just seem crazy... it's a fine line between crazy and inspiration. Anyone who ever made a difference in this world was labeled crazy at some point. I guess only time will tell which category of creator I fall under. The fact that half the people call me crazy and the other half call me brilliant should be a good indicator as to which I am. But the fact that this is even an issue should tell you something, if, that is, you know anything about the subject matter.
Insulting others ("People don’t like art because it gives them a complex, meaning it makes them feel dumb.")... Would you prefer ignorant? It's a known fact people are intimidated by things they don't understand. My point was this ontological deficiency is a cybernetics issue, which is a critique and judgment of our educational system. If you reread my position with a little more objectivity and a little less subjectivity you might not find yourself feeling so insulted – unless of course you feel defensive because deep down you feel dumb.
and unwillingness to adjust an approach... always working on it
that has failed for a decade and a half doesn't build credibility... no, but it does give me enough material to publish my work in a book format. Once published, that will be the point at which my work will be judged along with the cultural image of Columbus. Better hope your analysis is spot on. For if experts find the work compelling and engaging, and hail it even moderately as some sort of breakthrough art piece, then this city is going to look like a bunch of chump ass bitches, especially the local "art media." Gauging by my past history of either being hailed a madman or a visionary, I'm hoping this city decides to change its attitude towards the creation of a new "HUB" Stadium smART Complex. Best to hedge one's bets.
Instead of dismissing capitalism... I haven't dismissed it at all. I just don't think its the only game in town. When it pretends it is, or tries to shut out competition that threatens its power dynamic, that's what I'm dismissive of. I suggest you read Peter Barnes' book Capitalism 3.0 if you want a better context as to what the function of a Commons is and why monolithic ideologies are so destructive to the betterment of the good.
consider exploring the concept of meritocracy... If we had a meritocracy I would be able to put my Scioto Peninsula/"HUB" Stadium concept to a public vote, with my ten plus years of work – which you acknowledge I have devoted to this project – the basis of my merit value. But since we don't live in a meritocracy, and local politicians and media don't seem to see much value in such the system either (wonder why?), then I suggest we shoot higher and seek a synocracy; since a meritocracy is only a transitional phase to a synocracy anyways.
and why your rigid worldview hasn't won any supporters... keep telling yourself that, my friend. Maybe one day you might become enlightened.
Thank you for your input. I look forward to reading more of what you have to say.
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Darren G.
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A decade old article from the Columbus Alive? Powerful stuff... if you liked that article, here's another.
Why do all the cool kids leave town?
Studies and stats only tell part of the story: Every young artist, musician and college grad who moves away takes with them a little part of what Columbus could be
By J. Caleb Mozzocco
If there’s an expert on leaving town, it may be Tim Easton. Easton, an alt-country singer/songwriter and former leader of Columbus Haynes Boys, grew up in Akron, spent some of his early years in Tokyo, then came to Columbus, like so many do, to go to college. Something of a wandering soul, he’s left town–repeatedly–and called California, Georgia and Europe home in the past.
[[snip]]
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cbustransit
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yo--for someone trying to create a smart, well-designed art complex, you really need a new name. I get that there are a couple cool elements, but "the HUB stadium smART complex" is long. and doesn't mean a whole lot to me. why is it a stadium?
I'm thinking I'm getting your idea--something like a new-age art museum--but you really haven't explained it well. Its new and innovative--how? there are no specifics despite the work at length. can i get an executive summary? lol
good luck
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Dubreuil
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I would enjoy a new museum way more than state-of-the art apartments and condos that will, no doubt, turn into "the majority of what is downtown" now. I am only "joe public", but the only reason I go downtown is for an event or an outing.
As hard as everyone has tried to make it inviting to live there, I see nothing that would make me live there, let alone bring up a family there.
No, I think that the majority of folks living in or near Columbus would love an arts complex or something similar. I do not think we have enough road warriors willing to live in the confined spaces of downtown. Let's face it, there is no clean water, no mountians, no ocean, and at the best crappy weather year around. This is an unfortunate fact.Posted 5 months ago # -
Darren G.
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For anyone who believes no relationship exists between traditional development models to crony capitalism, I redirect you to a recent three-part series in the New York Times that dealt with the issue of corporate welfare. The author of the series was then interviewed on NPR's Fresh Air program. The TIFF incentive to develop the Scioto Peninsula is one type of corporate welfare that governments give to corporations – representing one model of crony capitalism. The timing of the article is yet another proof of the relevancy/timeliness of my "HUB" argument.
Posted: December 5, 2012
In her new series for The New York Times called "The United States of Subsidies," investigative reporter Louise Story examines how states, counties and cities are giving up more than $80 billion each year in tax breaks and other financial incentives to lure companies or persuade them to stay put.
The states and localities want jobs and economic growth; the companies want free land, free buildings, property tax abatement, "anything you can think of that would be financially beneficial," Story tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross.
The companies, she says, know they can get what they want, which is why they ask, and officials are so afraid to risk losing a current or prospective local employer that they readily comply.
"The beneficiaries come from virtually every corner of the corporate world," she writes in the series. However, the rewards from the incentives are difficult to calculate, Story writes, because job growth as related to incentive packages is rarely tracked.
And yet, Story tells Gross, "I don't think you'll find a company out there that has not received financial incentives from local government."
As Dale Craymer, president of the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association, says to Story, the question is: "When does economic development end and corporate welfare begin?"
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Darren G.
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yo--for someone trying to create a smart, well-designed art complex, you really need a new name
...The "HUB" is just a generic name to indicate its role in the community as a central focal point. The stadium component is intended to imply scale and the type of WOW! factor that goes along with this type of cultural attraction. Other than that, my suggestion would be to hold a competition for naming rights, best name voted on by the public in an open public forum. This type of sight would be perfect for that kind of thing if the operators would be willing to organize it.
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Darren G. said:
yo--for someone trying to create a smart, well-designed art complex, you really need a new name...The "HUB" is just a generic name to indicate its role in the community as a central focal point. The stadium component is intended to imply scale and the type of WOW! factor that goes along with this type of cultural attraction. Other than that, my suggestion would be to hold a competition for naming rights, best name voted on by the public in an open public forum. This type of sight would be perfect for that kind of thing if the operators would be willing to organize it.
That could be hilarious.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/13/4chan-mountain-dew_n_1773076.html
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derm
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Darren G. said:
A decade old article from the Columbus Alive? Powerful stuff... if you liked that article, here's another.Why do all the cool kids leave town?
Studies and stats only tell part of the story: Every young artist, musician and college grad who moves away takes with them a little part of what Columbus could be
By J. Caleb Mozzocco
If there’s an expert on leaving town, it may be Tim Easton. Easton, an alt-country singer/songwriter and former leader of Columbus Haynes Boys, grew up in Akron, spent some of his early years in Tokyo, then came to Columbus, like so many do, to go to college. Something of a wandering soul, he’s left town–repeatedly–and called California, Georgia and Europe home in the past.
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Tim Easton left Columbus as a country singer to go to.........Nashville.
I am not sure we will stop the horrific brain drain of country singers going to Nashville from across the country. Even NYC, San Fran, Toyko, Moscow and Gstaad seem to have that problem.
He did come back to "celebrate Thanksgiving with his Ohio family" per his website.
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