Stadium Booster Talking Point Bingo

Mark a square every time you hear one at a council meeting, a press conference, or in a sponsored op-ed. Five in a row wins. You will win.

Tampa Monitor can’t take credit for this one, it’s the work of J.C. Bradbury, economist and author of the book This One Will Be Different: False Promises and Fiscal Realities of Publicly Funded Stadiums. His research on publicly funded stadiums is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the realities of using public funds to build private sports facilities.

Purely for fun: nothing you mark here is saved or sent anywhere. Reload the page or hit “New card” for a fresh set of squares.

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