HR4411 - tomorrow is the big day...

[Talking Poker]

Congress tomorrow.

[Penguinfan]

Not as big of a day as you might think. This will probalby pass without any debate whatsoever, just like last time, and then die on the Senate floor without even getting a look, just like last time.

Sooner or later this is gonna be a problem, but with all that the country has going on now I think we still have some time.

People better start contacting their congressman though.

[Penguinfan]

Being debated right now on C-Span.

[Talking Poker]

I'm not much of a CSPAN guy, but I'm tuned in. Thanks.

[Penguinfan]

I'm not certain what planet these people live on.

People, please get out and vote accordingly, please.

[Talking Poker]

These comments are VERY scary. I mean..... these people have no idea. They are focusing on all the wrong things, drawing the wrong conclusions, and completely trying to overstep their bounds.

They keep saying how internet gambling isn't regulated, so it's bad. Agreed. So REGULATE IT!

BTW - I hate how they talk. What is this, 1795?

FINALLY - someone is speaking and using LOGIC. My new favorite Rep is the Democrat from Massachusetts. Go Barney Frank!

[Penguinfan]

Barney Frank from Massachusetts is a smart guy.

If you live in that state get out and vote for him.

[Talking Poker]

I'm serious here - how can such stupid people be elected to lead our country? It's like logic just goes out the window.

What in the world is wrong with these people? It's ridiculous. Do they really believe what they are saying, or are they just representing the morons who elected them, because that's what the morons want? If it's the latter, I guess I understand, but if they really believe this garbage they are saying..... ugh.

Now don't get me wrong - I'm not saying that everyone who disagrees with me is stupid or wrong, but they are so CLEARLY focusing on the wrong things here, I can't even believe it.

[Talking Poker]

BTW - that moron kid who robbed the bank in PA.... nice going. You've made an excellent poster boy for this bill.

[Penguinfan]

Because not enough people vote.

Was it Plato (maybe not) who said "The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men"

Seems true enough.

Can I say it again, get out and vote people.

[Boobie Lover]

Money laundering? Christ. That is a good way to get all your money held by the site. Do these people have any fucking clue?

[Talking Poker]

Don't forget funding terrorist acts. That one is my personal favorite.

I don't know if I can watch this much more. I'm sitting here in shock. What in the hell is wrong with our country???

Hopefully we're not seeing a representative sample of the people in this room, and the sensible ones are ready to vote against this stupid bill.

I guess we'll know soon enough.

[Penguinfan]

I'm about to break out the "C" word for this broad, Darlene Hooley from Oregon.

I've done cocaine, and I've placed bets on the internet, they are not the same.

[Penguinfan]

Keep in mind the bozo yielding his time to people to speak is very much in support of the bill, thus he's gonna give it to people are on his side.

Like I said earlier in this thread, this is gonna pass today, but will die without notice in the Senate, when that happens it has to start all over again next year from scratch.

[Penguinfan]

John Conyers from Michigan is not an elloquent speaker, but he knows what he is talking about and nailing the heart of the issue right now. If you have TIVO rewind this and listen to it.

If you live in Michigan get out and vote for this guy.

[Boobie Lover]

Hey, we got a non-supporter of this bill. He must have some brains.

Oh wait, he just wants more restrictions on gambling. Oops. Somehow he fit pornography into his argument. Nevermind about him having brains.

[Penguinfan]

He's just attacking it from a different angle, he wants to legalize and tax on-line gaming, what a thought!

[Penguinfan]

Listen to David Scott and tell me what you think he is saying.

[Boobie Lover]

He's just saying that this bill making internet gambling illegal is ineffective by the means that this bill uses (which is correct). He is still opposed to all forms of gambling, which I disagree with.

[Talking Poker]

IMO, this is the clear solution to the problem (and yes, of course I am willing to recognize that online gambling CAN lead to problems). The point is, the current bill (you need to go read it all) is ridiculous and needs to be defeated.

[Talking Poker]

Shelley Berkely - Democrat from Nevada - is a breath of fresh air. It's like she's speaking for me right now.

[Penguinfan]

MANY things can lead to problems, the Gov't job is not to legislate morality, clearly what they are trying to do here.

[bdawg31]

I think the Nevada representative should take some hard-line anti-gambling stance. Just go off on all forms of gambling altogether and say that it should all be illegal. That would do wonders for her re-election campaign in Nevada.

[Penguinfan]

I believe Nevada was the first to ban internet gambling on a state level, could be wrong about that.

[Boobie Lover]

She just put in an amendment that would ban ALL internet gambling.