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I did not vote for ether guy in first round. But Palmer when asked about funding for local projects Stated that the federal government should never fund research.

For those that do not know the indirect cost recovery from research funds the athletic deficit and also most of the new buildings on campus. A local congressman is often important to lobby for dollars. A guy who is opposed could be the death of a grant (Bacchus and Shelby have brought millions to UAB). This would be much worst than anything the BOT has done

I seriously doubt that if he is elected, he will have the power to cut off federal funding of research. UAB is not in danger. He is a nut.

(06-05-2014 09:31 AM)Memphis Blazer Wrote:  I seriously doubt that if he is elected, he will have the power to cut off federal funding of research. UAB is not in danger. He is a nut.

...but still good evidence that he is not the right choice. Too stupid, too ideological.

De Marco is much better choice.

Good Lord.

This is my fault for saying "Anybody but Beason".

Paul DeMarco is a good choice for UAB supporters. He understands the value of UAB to B'ham & the state and has spoken to groups at UAB on numerous occasions.

(06-05-2014 09:59 AM)UABslant Wrote:  Paul DeMarco is a good choice for UAB supporters. He understands the value of UAB to B'ham & the state and has spoken to groups at UAB on numerous occasions.

Demarco was also responsive and sympathetic to me personally during OCS fiasco.

(06-05-2014 09:22 AM)uabbean Wrote:  I did not vote for ether guy in first round. But Palmer when asked about funding for local projects Stated that the federal government should never fund research.

For those that do not know the indirect cost recovery from research funds the athletic deficit and also most of the new buildings on campus. A local congressman is often important to lobby for dollars. A guy who is opposed could be the death of a grant (Bacchus and Shelby have brought millions to UAB). This would be much worst than anything the BOT has done

One never knows for sure how aware the general voters are of the importance of federal funding to the whole state's economy, let alone its critical role in UAB funding. Also one can't be sure to what degree a district's House member's feelings will be reflected in the pattern of such funding. Most state's political leaders are not so antagonistic towards the national government as those of our state while grabbing into the federal pockets as much as we do. The Congress might just say, "Well if you don't want it (as Alabama did with Medicaid expansion), we know districts who do".

Tomorrow on this week in UAB Politics we discuss the lottery - Good for UAB or Not?

(06-05-2014 12:37 PM)the_blazerman Wrote:  Tomorrow on this week in UAB Politics we discuss the lottery - Good for UAB or Not?

That topic along with playing UA or AU in revenue sports is a moot question in that neither is likely to happen any time soon.

(06-05-2014 09:50 AM)Smaug Wrote:  Good Lord.

This is my fault for saying "Anybody but Beason".

I still think we come out ahead. Beason is a poisonous little weasel.

(06-05-2014 01:15 PM)UAB Band Dad Wrote:  

(06-05-2014 09:50 AM)Smaug Wrote:  Good Lord.

This is my fault for saying "Anybody but Beason".

I still think we come out ahead. Beason is a poisonous little weasel.

True -- but what are the chances we will see him reemerge in some future statewide race like Gov., AG (neither incumbent can run again) or the U.S. Senate? His posturing on Gun Rights and Immigration Law may have greater statewide credibility than in his own 6th district.

(06-05-2014 11:23 AM)BAMANBLAZERFAN Wrote:  

(06-05-2014 09:22 AM)uabbean Wrote:  I did not vote for ether guy in first round. But Palmer when asked about funding for local projects Stated that the federal government should never fund research.

For those that do not know the indirect cost recovery from research funds the athletic deficit and also most of the new buildings on campus. A local congressman is often important to lobby for dollars. A guy who is opposed could be the death of a grant (Bacchus and Shelby have brought millions to UAB). This would be much worst than anything the BOT has done

One never knows for sure how aware the general voters are of the importance of federal funding to the whole state's economy, let alone its critical role in UAB funding. Also one can't be sure to what degree a district's House member's feelings will be reflected in the pattern of such funding. Most state's political leaders are not so antagonistic towards the national government as those of our state while grabbing into the federal pockets as much as we do. The Congress might just say, "Well if you don't want it (as Alabama did with Medicaid expansion), we know districts who do".

Please....somebody shoot me.

(06-05-2014 03:44 PM)backyardblazer Wrote:  

(06-05-2014 11:23 AM)BAMANBLAZERFAN Wrote:  

(06-05-2014 09:22 AM)uabbean Wrote:  I did not vote for ether guy in first round. But Palmer when asked about funding for local projects Stated that the federal government should never fund research.

For those that do not know the indirect cost recovery from research funds the athletic deficit and also most of the new buildings on campus. A local congressman is often important to lobby for dollars. A guy who is opposed could be the death of a grant (Bacchus and Shelby have brought millions to UAB). This would be much worst than anything the BOT has done

One never knows for sure how aware the general voters are of the importance of federal funding to the whole state's economy, let alone its critical role in UAB funding. Also one can't be sure to what degree a district's House member's feelings will be reflected in the pattern of such funding. Most state's political leaders are not so antagonistic towards the national government as those of our state while grabbing into the federal pockets as much as we do. The Congress might just say, "Well if you don't want it (as Alabama did with Medicaid expansion), we know districts who do".

Please....somebody shoot me.

That wouldn't solve the problem for the rest of us.

(06-05-2014 03:47 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote:  

(06-05-2014 03:44 PM)backyardblazer Wrote:  

(06-05-2014 11:23 AM)BAMANBLAZERFAN Wrote:  

(06-05-2014 09:22 AM)uabbean Wrote:  I did not vote for ether guy in first round. But Palmer when asked about funding for local projects Stated that the federal government should never fund research.

For those that do not know the indirect cost recovery from research funds the athletic deficit and also most of the new buildings on campus. A local congressman is often important to lobby for dollars. A guy who is opposed could be the death of a grant (Bacchus and Shelby have brought millions to UAB). This would be much worst than anything the BOT has done

One never knows for sure how aware the general voters are of the importance of federal funding to the whole state's economy, let alone its critical role in UAB funding. Also one can't be sure to what degree a district's House member's feelings will be reflected in the pattern of such funding. Most state's political leaders are not so antagonistic towards the national government as those of our state while grabbing into the federal pockets as much as we do. The Congress might just say, "Well if you don't want it (as Alabama did with Medicaid expansion), we know districts who do".

Please....somebody shoot me.

That wouldn't solve the problem for the rest of us.

If Palmer means what he reportedly said and wins in July, we may have a chance to find out if I am correct starting in 2015. If UAB's lucrative federal grants suddenly begin to dry up as they go elsewhere, at least you can know who to blame.