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#21
10-01-2006, 03:18 PM
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Re: Parade to defend our job
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There r 70 million players in the US (Source: Poker Players Alliance) [/ QUOTE ] It would be far more effective if all those players simply wrote a letter to the Republican Party, and copied it to all their Republican elected representatives, declaring that they not only no longer support the Party, but will actively work to replace all Republican office holders with anyone else. It's not just about poker. The American Taliban has taken over our government and is on a mission to force their beliefs on all of us. 
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#22
10-01-2006, 03:32 PM
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Re: Parade to defend our job
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[ QUOTE ] There r 70 million players in the US (Source: Poker Players Alliance) [/ QUOTE ] It would be far more effective if all those players simply wrote a letter to the Republican Party, and copied it to all their Republican elected representatives, declaring that they not only no longer support the Party, but will actively work to replace all Republican office holders with anyone else. It's not just about poker. The American Taliban has taken over our government and is on a mission to force their beliefs on all of us. [/ QUOTE ] Last time I looked, the state of Washington, which is about as blue as you can get, passed a much tougher law against internet gambling that includes individuals in its targets. Anti-gambling legislation is hardly a partisan issue. If it was, you would only find casinos and state lotteries in blue states.
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#24
10-01-2006, 04:08 PM
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Re: Parade to defend our job
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Last time I looked, the state of Washington, which is about as blue as you can get.. [/ QUOTE ] It took multiple recounts for the Democratic candidate to be declared Governor in 2004. It was the closest gubernatorial race in US history. Other than that, it's as blue as you can get. Oh, prior to the 2004 election, the Republicans had a majority in the Washington State Senate. It's fun to say things that support your point. It's more fun when they are true.
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#26
10-01-2006, 05:13 PM
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Re: Parade to defend our job
To do something in DC (before elections) leaves little to no time for permits, arranging transportation, etc etc etc. Though perhaps there is something already scheduled by another group - that we could just attach ourselves to informally and perhaps get some media/public awareness going? Of course they'd hate us if we did that but...
Or, rather than meet in DC, we could set a date/time to gather at local congressional offices? Perhaps just target areas where seats are up for grabs(?), or those most inclined to help? We have to give them some sort of incentive to help us. Thusfar we've given them NONE. We are a small niche "lobby", the majority of whom aren't even registered to vote. Why should they care about us and our stupid game? They get nothing by helping us. Standing up for degenerate, liberal, satan worshiping gamblers (who don't vote for OR against them so what do they care) is -EV. We have to give them a reason to listen, (like inform their constituents that their elected reps let this hypocritical Frist serving BS pass), then maybe, just maybe they might be motivated to actually do something? Anyone who isn't registered should take the hour it takes to do it. Then, we set up a day/time when we, all 7 million of us lol, fax proof of voter registration to every member of Congress (hey it's only 535 faxes) with "Save Your Paycheck, Save i-Gaming", (err well, something more creative than I could ever come up with) scrawled in big red letters across it. If even 100,000 of the 7 million did that I bet at least one of 'em would pay attention. Even if they ignored us, the mainstream media wouldn't, and that's who we really need to notice us if we are ever going to get anywhere with this.
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#28
10-01-2006, 06:51 PM
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Re: Parade to defend our job
It's a great idea.
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#29
10-01-2006, 07:01 PM
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Re: Parade to defend our job
Instead of thinking that a march would be cool or fun are any of you considering whether or not it would have any effect whatsoever?
I believe it would not. And, in fact, I agree with the observation that it could very well be counter-productive.
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#30
10-01-2006, 07:04 PM
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Why don't we choose one weekend and meet in Washington D.C. There r 70 million [/ QUOTE ] I don't think there will be enough strippers or blow if we all met at once. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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