Comments on: Nordstrom Rack and a big development are on hold for Fremont

By: Fremont Lifer

Fremont Lifer — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:52:07 +0000

Yes, like Popeye, Fremont ‘yam what it ‘yam, and there’s nothing wrong with that. “Bedroom community” is not a bad thing. Not everywhere has to be Vegas. Growth is not bad per se – irresponsible growth is bad.

Fremont is a contender. It was when my parents were kids, and it will be for my grandkids. What makes the City attractive to commerce and development has not disappeared. Economically, this is a bad time but, like all bad times, it will eventually pass. Residents simply need to remain involved, informed, and vigilant to know who and what they’re voting for.

By: bbox231

bbox231 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:36:34 +0000

“The trouble with Oakland is when you get there, it’s there.” . … Herb Caen 23 Oct 1989

“That would be like putting lipstick on a pig.” Ron Lyons -of KNBR when asked buy the S.F. Board of Supes to put $20000 his station had recently raised towards – - – get this – - rennovations of Candlestick Park !

By: Swamp Squid

Swamp Squid — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:28:19 +0000

As you know Lifer and the goons have already killed that dead horse. Gertrude Stein once said “The trouble with Oakland is that when you get there, there isn’t any there there.” and thanks to the misguided actions of the fringe you can now say the same thing about Fremont. Our city could have been a contender. It could’ve been something, instead of a boring bedroom community with chain food restaurants, which is what it is, Fringers, let’s face it. Now it’s time to eat our bacon,bacon,bacon on Eggers…and tell Gus to pass the salt.

By: Fremont Lifer

Fremont Lifer — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:41:26 +0000

Yes, Jon, it is silly to still be flogging this dead horse, isn’t it? Sometimes it appears that all topics of discussion lead ultimately back to the stadium proposal.

Only citizen involvement and the passage of time will show us what will happen in Fremont’s future. Can’t we work together to identify areas of mutual agreement, elect intelligent leadership and encourage responsible development?

By: kevin

kevin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:59:57 +0000

I am really tired of continuous seeing people blame the bad economic because of a ballpark not being built.

If so, you should write a paper about it. Maybe that will win you a Nobel Prize. Or maybe Federal should put all the stimulus money for building ballparks all over the United States, in that we can get out of this downturn ASAP.

By: ulno

ulno — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:39:14 +0000

Regardless of how many wanted it, the departure of the A’s to Fremont signaled the turn for Fremont from growth to stagnation. From here on out, Fremont will continue to lose business, prosperity, and opportunities for its citizens. Hope you’re all happy!

By: WarbleFly

WarbleFly — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:38:42 +0000

The overwhelming majority of Fremont residents wanted the A’s here. Any thought to the contrary is amusing to say the least.
Alas, I’m as upset with A’s ownership as I am with the NIMBY joy-killers. Lew should have put up a fight instead of giving in. Shame on Lew and shame on the NIMBY Mob!
That said, why doesn’t Warm Springs and the Mission San Jose area just go ahead and secede from Fremont? Hey,,it worked for Newark! It worked for Piedmont! Go away NIMBYs!

By: Jon Simon

Jon Simon — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:26:47 +0000

You guys still going on about this? From asking around, it seemed the majority did not care much either way. A minority wanted it badly; a larger minority hated the idea.

By: Fremont_Bill

Fremont_Bill — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:20:31 +0000

Swamp Squid,
The Fringe Mob / Nimbys were in the Majority, you are the fringe / minority. You just sound like the majority but believe me you are not.
But, keep up your amusing posts

By: Swamp Squid

Swamp Squid — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:07:28 +0000

As you know it is a fact that the fringe mob/NIMBYs killed the A’s coming to Fremont …THEY should be held accountable for the lost tax revenue and lost jobs that would have come our community. I say lets tax them excessively for their blunder! Nummi is closing and we will lose 4,000 jobs that won’t be coming back soon.A major league franchise would have taken the sting out of the Nummi closure and put Fremont on the map…holy bacon,bacon bacon! We need to get off the bus GUS and make a new plan.Riddle me this… Who in their right mind would oppose a Major league sports franchise coming to their community ??!!)