Here We Stay - The Rally
by edm7 on Mar 7, 2011 11:03 PM PST
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The Kings have one foot out the door, there's no denying that. But as long as there are people who want to continue to fight we will push forward and we will continue that fight with whatever weapons we have. Personally, I will continue to hold out hope until the moving vans are full and the name on the jersey no longer says Sacramento. As long as there's hope, there's something to do and that's how we intend to move forward.
So we have began our campaign to go at the owners and somehow convince them to help us out. It's long shot, but everything we do right now is exactly that. It's a great start and we want to promote it as much as we can. That's one front we are trying to go at.
A second one is going to be putting some pressure on our city officials. We have all heard Kevin Johnson say that there's not much Sacramento can do anymore and while we acknowledge this could be the case, we're not going to just sit and let it become a reality. If fans are not ready to give up, then why would our representatives do just that? We want to let our city council know that we're still here and we would like their support. For that, Here We Stay would like to organize a rally before an upcoming city council meeting.
The preliminary plan is to have a bit of a demonstration before the meeting and then go in as a group, step up to the podium during the open business part of the meeting and let our representative know we are still here and we need their help. We are also thinking about maybe presenting the plan James Ham wrote about at Cowbell Kingdom yesterday, a bit of a modification of the loan the Maloofs have with the city of Sac. All of this is obviously still up for debate.
At this point though, we're just asking for fans who are willing to make it to this meeting to come forward. Gauging interest is key if we want to go ahead and follow through with this action. We are targeting the March 15th (if too soon, maybe try the one after) meeting. They usually begin at 6pm (City Hall is on 9th and I street) so we would need everyone to show up at 5.30-5.45 at the latest to begin our demonstration. We have already heard from some fans who are ready to show up but we would like to have an even bigger army. To make our voices heard we need a good group of people, ideally in the 25-40 range.
Once we find out if this action is possible we will move forward with the planning and setting up a clear strategy. Please if you're interested in attending or supporting in some other way email me at eduardo_m7@hotmail.com and I'll make sure to keep you informed on what's going on. We need more support so we would really like to get as many fans as possible out there to show how serious we are.
One last thing I wanted to mention and definitely a personal take: at some point, we all have to realize that all of this that we are doing, we are doing for US. We're not doing stuff for the Maloofs, or for the politicians, or the NBA, or even for the city of Sac. I truly believe that this fight is for us too, because we believe this is the right thing to do. Of course we need to appeal to the owners and our politicians, but let that be a byproduct of your effort and your passion. I can honestly tell you I'm gonna continue to fight because I have the heart to do it, because I believe that what I do COULD make a difference, and because at the end of the day I will feel much better about myself after doing everything humanly possible to keep this team where it belongs. I hope I can get some people to join me on this.
And as always, if you have nothing nice to say, please choose a different thread to post. The Kings are still here and we'll continue to fight until they're not. I appreciate your understanding with this.
(This is a FanPost from a member of the Sactown Royalty community. The views expressed come from the member, and not Sactown Royalty staff.)
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I'm in.
just emailed you too. Hopefully we can get a big group to go. I’ll see if I can get a couple of friends to come with me also.
Got the email, drew. Thanks
And definitely try to bring friends. We’ll keep you posted
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
by edm7 on Mar 7, 2011 11:43 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I'm in!
These guys need to understand that there will be political consequences should we lose our team and we expect our local government to fight FOR us. The more forewarning I get the better the chances are that I can make it there by 5:30 or so (I normally get off work at 6:30). But, if this is going down, i want to be there!
BRING BACK THE ARCO THUNDER....STOMP!
by kfipp on Mar 7, 2011 11:40 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
This. This. This. This. This. This. This. This. This. This. This. This. This. This.
If this is really about “US” there needs to be a consistent presence from here on out at city hall. Seriously.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
It is really the sentiment we need to convey
But we need more people to buy into and believe in it.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Trying to write all my thoughts I've been rambling about in a coherent fanpost but that sucker is getting a bit long and ridiculous (If I ever finish I have a feeling it will give Pookey a run for his money in regards to word count).
but people need to understand that as of the All-Star break we were on notice that the Maloofs were focused on the feasability of Anaheim and the only people focused on financing a stadium in Sacramento were Taylor/ICON and Kevin Johnson. If we catch a break and the Kings get blocked, we need to have a head start going forward if there is any chance because we are only assured one year.
I also believe Grant Napear has done us a disservice with his rantings on his radio show, going after the only people trying to get an arena built here.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
by wallywagon11 on Mar 8, 2011 9:41 AM PST up reply actions 4 recs
I won't get into the Grant situation
but your first paragraph is spot on. Not much has changed from the time Stern mentioned the Maloofs were talking with Anaheim. It’s just confirmation from different sources that has prompted our reactions.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Actually I misphrased by Grant part
it’s not that he is calling out people, I just think some of the logic he is using is piss poor. Ranting about the past failures of the city and specific parites and saying we need to get things done if we luck out in April I got no problem with. Going on about how stupid Kevin Johnson and city council members are for suggeting they are going to continue to try and get an arena built in Sacramento no matter what is completely moronic and damaging to the whole process.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
Top 8000 words.
You’ll have me licked.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
If Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
I want to read what Wally has to say.
Maybe you could be his thesis advisor and speed things along.
"I think I'll pat myself on the back. You don't mind, do you?" --Jerry Reynolds
doubt it
think I can reach that without edits though. Maybe. Either way, I only mentioned it out of frustration to be honest.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
I understand.
Writing long pieces, and, worse, editing them, is a major league bitch. It’s why I try to avoid writing them, and I’m always amazed I don’t make more mistakes editing afterwards. (Although I do find quite a few errors.)
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
If Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
currently at 6800 words
probably won’t finish until early next week.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
Agreed
“…people need to understand that as of the All-Star break we were on notice that the Maloofs were focused on the feasability of Anaheim and the only people focused on financing a stadium in Sacramento were Taylor/ICON and Kevin Johnson. If we catch a break and the Kings get blocked, we need to have a head start going forward if there is any chance because we are only assured one year.”
And the part about Napear.
I’m looking forward to this fanpost.
In of course
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
Wrath of Kyle
will attend as well.*
*Unless I have knee surgery before the 15th.
Should I wear all old school baby blue Kings gear?
Gentlemen... BEHOLD!!!
Oh Billy
Sorry, been preoccupied with knee and stuff
Gentlemen... BEHOLD!!!
by Wrath of Kyle on Mar 8, 2011 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
obviously baby blue, the smaller and tighter the better
also…knee stuff? who are you arvydis sabonis??? now you can rock kurt rambis goggles and old school knee guards made from wet suit material when you ball
by larry_funderburke on Mar 8, 2011 1:01 PM PST up reply actions
Don’t forget a certain Joe Kleine. Yes, the same one that lead the Bulls to a title.
Gentlemen... BEHOLD!!!
by Wrath of Kyle on Mar 8, 2011 4:35 PM PST up reply actions
You're just being modest
I would say ole Joe carried the bulls to a title. I mean seriously, can anyone name another player on that champ team? Ok besides bill wennington
by larry_funderburke on Mar 8, 2011 7:02 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I met joe Kleine, Joe doesn't wear no stinking knee pads
You good to go for the game son or do you need Mr. Miyagi to give you a rub down.
get slamson in the rally too
"And Solskjaer has won it!"
by 'tough as nails' spence on Mar 8, 2011 10:09 AM PST reply actions
Thanks everyone that sent emails
I’ve gotten a good number already but definitely would like more. We’ll see how many more I get and then we’ll make a decision tomorrow night.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
My e-mail is down today
and I was on the road yesterday
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Mar 8, 2011 2:51 PM PST up reply actions
Complete threadjack but was hoping someone could help me with a quick question
When the Maloofs pulled out of Measures Q & R in 2006 they also pulled out of purchasing part of the Union Pacific railroad. Where they purchasing land from Union Pacific or where they purchasing the southern 70 acres of land that Thomas Enterprises and Millenia Associates already bought previously?
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
I'm going to pull a Napier here and ask why it matters anymore?
Those were terrible propositions, it’s in the past – and we should look forward to see if anything can be done.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Mar 8, 2011 2:53 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, for your long fanpost mentioned above
I don’t remember that the Maloofs were buying anything in that deal.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Mar 8, 2011 2:55 PM PST up reply actions
it's a struggle trying to do this without a nexuslexus account
but yeah the Maloofs had to buy the land to build the stadium on am I am pretty sure it was the 70 acres already bought by Millienia and Thomas but wasn’t sure and was hoping someone else could do the work for me while I was busy at work.
Live every week like it's Shark Week.
What about a Sat or Sunday rally
Outside City Hall at Ceasar Chavez sometime at end of March/Early April? It seems we could get a big turnout on a weekend on warm spring day
Can't wait for October
by KingsFanInPortland on Mar 8, 2011 4:17 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Im in,
I was at the January meeting when city counsil asked for 2 weeks to decide on the different plans going forward, ill be there for sure if this happens.
huh? wha?
Love this idea
If I was local to Sac, I’d be all over it. As it is, I’ll actually be in Monterey for spring break on the 15th but I’ll send good vibes that way…haha.
This is one of the times I really hate living 90 minutes away from Sac… I don’t feel like there’s a hell of a lot I can do. The fact that this is the busiest semester I’ve ever had in school doesn’t help either.
"Doughnuts and then bed? What are you depressed about or celebrating?"
"People in this town are just now getting into Nirvana. I don't have the heart to tell them what's going to happen to Kurt Cobain in 1994."
STAY IN SAC
Believe me Christina
Just staying positive and keeping hope alive, even being 90 minutes away, helps us all who are still trying to fight for our team. I’m sure a lot of fans are more than happy to represent you and those who can’t physically be here.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
I'm sendin out positive vibes as much as possible
So who knows. I had a shockingly good day today (both of my midterms went better than expected AND I got accepted to grad school which is a bit of a miracle) so maybe some of that good energy will somehow infuse those involved in this and keep our Kings in Sacramento for at least another year :)
"Doughnuts and then bed? What are you depressed about or celebrating?"
"People in this town are just now getting into Nirvana. I don't have the heart to tell them what's going to happen to Kurt Cobain in 1994."
STAY IN SAC
Thank you :)
I still can’t really believe it. Maybe my positive vibes will somehow will the Kings to a victory tonight! I can’t watch cuz of work, but ya know. Good energy shall be sent!
"Doughnuts and then bed? What are you depressed about or celebrating?"
"People in this town are just now getting into Nirvana. I don't have the heart to tell them what's going to happen to Kurt Cobain in 1994."
STAY IN SAC
by Christina_J on Mar 11, 2011 10:48 AM PST up reply actions
Keep fighting
and keep us posted on how it goes
KJ gets it!
the M bros. plan is with many deep flaws…Go after the best possible ‘positive’ opportunity. You need to play hardball with the M bros. tribe…not another dime-phone call or drop of fan blood. #1 Priority: Go after the combo-entertainment-sports arena, which the Capitol of all of California deserves…, they (bros.) are mad as H over the DUI situations. They are all ‘emotionally’ gone…Call it crazy but true. (I don’t know 100%) but target staff-employee-ownership of major contributors to charity & tax revenue-(right or wrong) they reach a tipping point & take their balls moving on…#2 Sac Mayor KJ & Fan deserves much more respect of ownership & especially the NBA. This means, once Sac builds an entertainment-sports house- fitting "The Capitol" of a leading Government entity in the entire ‘WORLD’-GAME ON! The draw of population-fan base-Our ‘Mayor’ reaps of Basketball pride…the NBA will come back giving due credit-Media is always subject to record’s. The City-County folks need to give the green light to a serious private developer is all that it will take. Free land!-free permits! The "voting"
public is such a small slice of the overall fan base (a vote will never pass)…Private ‘will’ work faster-better even verses combining all the surrounding Counties that true fan base resides unable to vote…I love the M fam for all they have done but not for this poor choice-plan.
Even though that was barely coherent
I agree with you about KJ. It just might be too late for him to do anything about keeping the Kings here. Of course, he’s already looking forward to an arena without the Kings…
by ivan209 on Mar 9, 2011 7:21 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
Alright, ladies and gents
Looks like we’re moving forward with this idea. All of those who sent me emails should be getting more details later tonight (most likely) or sometime tomorrow. Please be on the lookout for an email from me.
Also, if you still want to join us, you still have time. Shoot me an email and I’ll make sure to add you to the list. We’ll still probably post something here at StR later this week to give you all an update on our progress and our plans.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Someone needs to get Duff on board for this...
...Watching DeMarcus Cousins’ transformation from large human to immortal kill beast...
Ill be there
along with some friends. Can’t wait!
Additionally, I’m part of a couple youth council committes and I’ve been trying hard to push the topic of the Kings leaving harder than anything else on the table.. because frankly nothing else on our plates matter as much as this situation. Hopefully that makes the smallest of a positive effect!
"Greg Ostertag is one of the finest centers in the history of Western Civilization." - Bill Walton
Getting young people to vote on this would have a massive effect.
The question is: How to get them to vote?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
If Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
And I'm not talking about you Sub. (Not even sure if you would eligible to vote by November.)
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
If Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
Update
An email has been sent to all of you who emailed me with interest about attending our rally. If you did not receive anything from me, please email me and let me know; I’ll forward you all the info.
We’ll keep StR updated as we continue to nail down all deails. Thanks for the help, everyone!
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Just now or the one from earlier today
I believe I included you in the email I sent tonight
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
I want to share the Here We Stay video I made with you guys
I’m just not sure what the appropriate forum would be.
BRING BACK THE ARCO THUNDER....STOMP!
Did all of you that emailed me
get an email back from on Wednesday night? Just want to make sure it was received. Let me know please
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
I'm curious
Do you think people haven’t seen this particular article yet?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985...... On Twitter
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
If Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
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