Antigua WTO Press Release-US action contrary to purpose of GATS

[Skallagrim]

counthomer wrote: " We could end up in another battle against the anti-gaming lobby, and that is not a battle we have had much success in."

This battle is inevitable, and we had better be prepared for it (unlike last time).

But there is no reason to rush into this battle either. The anti-gambling crusaders have already hit their high point; the PPA grows everyday, however, as do our allies. Time, I think, is on our side.

Also, the only republican who has any crossover appeal is Guiliani, no lover of gambling for sure, but no rabid persecutor either. But most likely, thanks to the biggest example of an administration's, and by extension, a party's incompetence in US history (Iraq) there is little chance of a republican president next time around (unless the Dems nominate Hillary).

The WTO always takes a long time to do anything, if I were Jay Cohen and/or Antigua, while I would continue the process and seek out more allies, I wouldnt push things to a final resolution for about, oh, 18 months. By then we should be in the position to turn things to our side's advantage.