Archive for October, 2008

Should Democratic candidates return the favor and fight fire with fire?

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
gambling legislation
Adolf Bush asked:


Tommy Burks (May 22, 1940 – October 19, 1998) was a farmer and Democratic party politician in Tennessee, USA. He served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1970 until 1978, and in the Tennessee State Senate from 1978 until his murder in 1998.

Burks was murdered by his Republican Party opponent Byron Looper less than a month before his likely re-election.

SOURCE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Burks

Born in Cookeville, Tennessee, Burks was one of the most conservative Democrats in the state legislature. He opposed the teaching of evolution in school science classes (twice introducing legislation to restrict its teaching), legal abortion, gambling, and a state lottery.

Seems it must have been interfering with gambling money that caused Republicans to assassinate him. Everything else that he stood for are the things they rant about supporting.
> hardwoodrods…….. How do you know it wasn’t? What PROOF do you have that it wasn’t? This case has been tried. Proof has been presented.

And you are not giving an answer the the question posed.
> Dumb Soldier (proper name)…. I take it that you are in favor of abortion rights then huh?

It kinda hurts to see the dirty lowlife party that you support when it is undeniable doesn’t it?
> hawk0810 Really? Then I’m sure you have a good reason/excuse for why the Republican Party wasn’t spending any money on advertising and Looper was so confident he would win (do to not having anyone to oppose him in the election) that he didn’t even campaign? Or how the gun used on him by Looper came from another Republican politician in the same county? Or how it was passed to Looper by a police officer that just happened to be a member of the Putnam County Republican Party?

You’ve got all of the answers/excuses, & reasons. Tell Y!A all about it……….
> peanuts ……..The question is posted above. Simple enough.
> becksbear……. I didn’t know anyone had been charged or convicted of any of the “PROOFS” you offer. Are you saying that the Republicans killed all of those people too?
I have to admit……… The Republicans have become such weasels that every time on of the people that they have supported and put into office gets found out for what he truly is, they all go running and screaming….. “He wasn’t one of US!”

Then why in the hell did you support him to begin with? Have you no insight? Is that the problem? Blind in one eye and can’t see out the other? What a bunch of wormy sad-sacks. So money hungry that they would promote Satin himself if it gave them control of the political arena.

Gerald

What does the new Florida gambling law mean?

Monday, October 20th, 2008
gambling law
Majik9 asked:


In terms of what games/buy-in’s/limit amounts both in NL and limit games.
Wondering Specifically what the Hard Rock Tampa will have and other poker rooms in Central Florida.

Daniel

If you were President, what programs would you invent?

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
gambling legislation
WORD UP G asked:


IF I WERE PRESIDENT…50 ACTS OF LIBERATING LEGISLATION

1.Legalize marijuana—War on weed is a colossal failure
2.“War on Dictators”—Special op forces take out our deadliest of enemies
3.Stop playing “world police”—Removal of all troops from foreign shores
4.Aid to peaceful countries—Reward positive world behavior
5.Food/financial embargoes for hostile countries—Punish negative world behavior
6.“Strike Back at Racism” Initiative—Double sentences for “hate crimes”
7.End all homelessness—Provide affordable housing for those less fortunate
8.“Second Chance Program”—Non-violent criminals get to choose (Military vs. jail time)
9.“Stop Animal Abuse”—Double sentences/fines/officers on streets
10.End of pork barrel spending—Remove “monkey mating in the wild” research programs
11.Sign Kyoto Pact—why are we the only “civilized” country ignoring global warming??
12.“Fine Freaks” Program—Restitution vs. jail time for non-violent criminals
13.Loss of Congressional perks—removal of corruption in the political arena
14.End of convict “freebies”—stop giving college educations to crooks
15.Raise standards of correctional facilities—end prison rioting
16.“Release” Program—cut non-violent criminal sentences in half
17.Island Time—Violent criminals will be dropped on island like savages
18.Universal Health Care—free alternative medical health clinics
19.Health Vouchers—Funding for alternative healthcare
20.Grocery Vouchers–$100 food cards every month for each $5000 ($15,000 cap)
21.Flat tax—17% flat tax (all income brackets pay same amount)
22.Alternative Health ads on television—advertisement 24-7 for a healthier world
23.Fiscal conservatism—Slash 5% off budget of every Federal/State program (except social programs which are typically under-funded)
24.Cigarette/alcohol tax—10% luxury tax
25.Gas gift cards–$500 every year for driving a fuel conscious car (30mph or higher for highway mileage)
26.Federal relief—expansion of funds for storm areas
27.Junk food tax—10% luxury tax
28.Fully funded social programs—50% increase for child/elderly/animal/art programs
29.Presidential veto—Federal AND state budgeting
30.Peaceful alliances—reward peaceful countries with low interest financial loans
31.Food/trade embargoes—Countries engaged in civil war/civil unrest
32.Refugee Program—populate all mid-western states
33.Immediate deportation—All illegal immigrants/save slow bleed of welfare program
34.House arrest—all non-violent criminals eligible
35.Vice crimes—all prostitution & gambling
36.“Up the Ante” Program—Double time for cocaine/heroin pushers
37.“Uncouth Youth” Initiative—Military or jail time (21 or younger)
38.Community Time Program—Half sentence for community hours
39.Marijuana Tax—10% luxury tax
40.Gun ownership—10% luxury tax on all handgun sales
41.Handgun Ban—Only licensed hunters allowed to purchase
42.End War on Drugs—Provide alternative health clinics (addicts)
43.“Do Crime, Double the Time”—Violent offenders
44.Public Executions—Give bloodthirsty public reality tv (PPV)
45.“Three Strikes & You’re Out Game”—3 appeals max (death row)
46.Compassionate spending—prioritize social programs
47.“Right to be Free” Program–$100 fee to become US citizen
48.“Child Abuse No More” Initiative—Double sentence for abusers
49.“Environmental Cleanup” Initiative—$500 fines for local abuse
50.“Speed & Alcohol Kill” Initiative–$500 fines (20mph over speed limit/breaking BAC laws for states)

Tonya

What are my options regarding online gambling?

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
gambling law
MenaceD asked:


Help, I understand that the law that stops american banking and credit card institutions from sending money to off shore online gambling companies will be signed this weekend.. I have emptied my accounts to avoid any trouble getting it out later if there is any trouble .. But I also wanted to get the facts straight about this law and see if there are any options to get my football gambling back in action.

Ann

Is there a law in California that states you cannot purchase gambling services, like lotto tickets on credit?

Friday, October 3rd, 2008
gambling law
Ninja Man asked:


Would you be able to pin me to the exact link?

Kathryn

Is it just me, or are we not doing enough to put restricting laws on the internet?

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
gambling legislation
gouramiperson asked:


The world is moving at a much faster pace than the lawmakers may have anticipated. A lot of the legislation we have regarding internet practices is insufficient. People can gamble online, they can harass others, they can commit fraud, they can pose as someone else, they can do so many things and noone really cares because “it’s just the internet.” Is it wrong for me to believe that any activity that occurs within the jurisdiction of any country should be dealt with equally and accordingly, whether it is online, or otherwise? And should there not be greater restrictions on the content that we are able to access from other countries? Theoretically, foreign websites are not subject to the United States’ Freedom of Speech (or any other Constitutional rights). Also, I think it is unfair that a large number of websites relinquish any kind of accountability for misconduct that occurs on their sites by making people agree to their terms of use.
Also, people can argue about how what they do online is a matter of privacy, but once you post information on a global forum (the internet), it becomes public…….Do these people have any right to argue privacy?

Mildred