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I will say this about these sort of things. PHONE CALLS WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
If you don't think you can do anything, you're wrong. The ban on internet gambling was snuck in to a port security bill (wtf?) because that was the only way to get it passed. A standalone bill like this to lift the ban can succeed, but only if you call your representatives. There really isn't a big lobbyist group AGAINST internet gambling, so phone calls of public outrage are the easiest way to get this thing on the fast track to law. CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES. Congress: http://www.house.gov/writerep/ Senate: http://www.senate.gov/general/contac...nators_cfm.cfm You guys are smart, I'm sure you can figure out how to call YOUR senator. Hell, call everyone elses too! CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL! |
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I would wait until the bill is formally announced tomorrow to start calling, as you will then have a specific bill number to reference and the 10am press conference will have created the initial buzz.
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This is undoubtedly the brightest glimmer of light in months. Once the bill is introduced, any one of you who does not contact your representative to show your support is a traitor.
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Well, I suppose that would be obvious... but a good point nonetheless.
Yes, please wait until tomorrow! |
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I will be calling up all the representatives the instant this bill gets a number on it.
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I will be calling up all the representatives the instant this bill gets a number on it. [/ QUOTE ] Same here. Mods, once this is introduced, can we start a thread in several of the other forums (MSNL, MTT, etc) to push for people to make calls? |
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Mods, once this is introduced, can we start a thread in several of the other forums (MSNL, MTT, etc) to push for people to make calls? [/ QUOTE ] Yes, please. EDIT: It's pretty sad that the largest portion of the users of this site have yet to see TheEngineer's threads about an action plan. |
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Wouldnt we as a group have more of an impact if we donated money to some fundraiser or something.
It seems like by calling a rep., i will talk to a receptionist who "will pass the message along to my rep.". And im sure everytime a new bill is introduced they have to go through the same motions, so it wouldnt have as great an influence as you think. I'd rather just ship my rep. a wad of cash. |
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Hey Berge, now that there is actually a bill put forth, any additional thoughts as to the substance of this bill and its reception on the Hill? [/ QUOTE ] Let me actually read the bill and such when I get a copy. I will say this--the timing is bad press wise b/c almost everything up here today/tomorrow/friday will likely be about the Iraq supplemental. Not that it would have made a huge splash anyway, but it's just going to get pushed lower on the chain. |
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Mods, once this is introduced, can we start a thread in several of the other forums (MSNL, MTT, etc) to push for people to make calls? [/ QUOTE ] I'll leave that up to the mods of those respective forums. My guess is they won't have a problem. |
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