tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640358.post4374045293322899266..comments2023-10-31T06:25:46.016-04:00Comments on SLANTblog: Goldman’s GoatF.T. Reahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042465274190082050noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640358.post-85194950425372549972011-04-04T10:12:54.971-04:002011-04-04T10:12:54.971-04:00Scott, the biggest success of VCU's Final Four...Scott, the biggest success of VCU's Final Four run is the potential it has to attract new ideas and people to Richmond. Besides hearing about our past crime issues, or mentions of Project Exile's initial success, or small obscure media blips, like Henrico County's MacBook stampede (which was reported as being in "Richmond"), Richmond does not get national exposure often, especially positive exposure. For the past two weeks, RVA's media presence changed drastically and, best of all, it was free. As someone who claims to hold Richmond's old guard with such disdain, it's important to understand the long-term impact the influx of more and more college students has--ultimately, it dilutes the old ways. As much as older residents may or may not like VCU's affect on The City, whether it's concerns about noise or parking, it's important not to underestimate the impact VCU's student body has had on: increasing our property values, increasing RVA's census population totals, improving our cultural offerings, keeping our art community thriving, and more than likely doubling the number of renovated properties in the past decade. Motivating everyone to register, be politically active, and vote is another matter, but signs of improvement are abound (We never do anything too fast here, do we?). Goldman wanted to rain on VCU's parade, and his article was most certainly in poor taste.RobinsonStnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640358.post-73945962492463748652011-04-02T14:17:43.105-04:002011-04-02T14:17:43.105-04:00You are wrong. I don't hate VCU. Many of my fr...You are wrong. I don't hate VCU. Many of my friends went to school there. I agree Go Rams!<br /><br />What I dislike is blind boosterism. I dislike Trani's corporate expansionism. I dislike dangerous denial of the challenges this city and country are facing.<br /><br />its not anti-VCU basketball to be concerned as well as celebratory about what their success might mean for Richmond. <br /><br />You are really going to twist those things into being strident and anti-sports? That's sad and that's totally your hang-up, not mine or Goldman's.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08185330355847710755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640358.post-14017095185926997672011-03-31T20:09:49.236-04:002011-03-31T20:09:49.236-04:00Scott, sorry, this really isn't the best week ...Scott, sorry, this really isn't the best week for being strident and anti-sports. But I'm not surprised, as your perpetual hate for VCU is well documented. <br /><br />Maybe you just can't stand it when you are numb to the joy others are feeling. Given its timing, Goldman's silly rant was nothing short of mean-spirited. <br /><br />Go Rams!F.T. Reahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042465274190082050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640358.post-73236986411361202962011-03-31T12:28:56.835-04:002011-03-31T12:28:56.835-04:00Look the VCU basketball team is great. No doubt ab...Look the VCU basketball team is great. No doubt about it. That team is amazing.<br /><br />Does that mean we shut off all critical thinking until the FInal Four is done?<br /><br />While Goldman could have written it better, I think his piece expressed shared concern that this city (and country, for that matter) is in a state of denial about the challenges it faces.<br /><br />You know, I am glad Obama and VCU can do no wrong in your world, but I hope you leave some room for the rest of us who are not so distracted by college basketball.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08185330355847710755noreply@blogger.com