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  • #526
    Re: Global War on Terror Version 6 - Perpetual Motion Machine

    If someone says to me, "I plan to hurt you."
    (not, "I feel like," or "I wish," or "it would be nice if,", but I "plan to")

    Then isn't it just basic common sense to at least prepare to defend yourself as if they really meant it?
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    • #527
      Re: Global War on Terror Version 6 - Perpetual Motion Machine

      Guy tried to hijack a plane, failed, and is now dead.

      What they won't tell you: Not only was he Muslim, but also black. And yes, he can't breathe.

      Still an American, though. No trial. Cops are still judge, jury, executioner, and victim. At least let a jury of 12 try him for treason and then dole out the death sentence.

      http://patriotnewswire.com/2015/01/m...oure-not-told/

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      • #528
        Re: Global War on Terror Version 6 - Perpetual Motion Machine

        Originally posted by Bob Gray View Post
        Sure. But the premise stands that these things are fixed so the payoffs are less than the payins, recognizing there could be an aberration here and there before an adjustment is made. If people somehow find entertainment value in this, that's at least some sort of reason for doing it. Other than that, as Dave Ramsey said, it's a tax on the poor and those who can't do math.
        I'm surprised there isn't a more effective movement to end the lotteries. From the left, it's obviously just an ugly type of regressive revenue collection. From the right, the idea of "striking it rich" undermines their whole (for the most part, delusional) association of wealth as a reward for hard work.
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        • #529
          Re: Global War on Terror Version 6 - Perpetual Motion Machine

          Originally posted by Kepler View Post
          I'm surprised there isn't a more effective movement to end the lotteries. From the left, it's obviously just an ugly type of regressive revenue collection. From the right, the idea of "striking it rich" undermines their whole (for the most part, delusional) association of wealth as a reward for hard work.
          From the fascists, it's putting a smile on the voter's faces, it's bringing in money, and they don't give a hoot where it comes from. Heck, look at how New York City-state approved a whole bunch of full casinos for the state.

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          • #530
            Re: Global War on Terror Version 6 - Perpetual Motion Machine

            Originally posted by FlagDUDE08 View Post
            From the fascists, it's putting a smile on the voter's faces, it's bringing in money, and they don't give a hoot where it comes from. Heck, look at how New York City-state approved a whole bunch of full casinos for the state.
            Wasn't NYS one of the first to have a state lottery?

            Personally, I blame the Irish for their d***ed Irish Sweepstakes!
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            • #531
              Re: Global War on Terror Version 6 - Perpetual Motion Machine

              Originally posted by joecct View Post
              Wasn't NYS one of the first to have a state lottery?

              Personally, I blame the Irish for their d***ed Irish Sweepstakes!
              Wouldn't know. However, they did recently approve three new casinos.

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              • #532
                Re: Global War on Terror Version 6 - Perpetual Motion Machine

                Originally posted by FlagDUDE08 View Post
                Wouldn't know. However, they did recently approve three new casinos.
                In Potsdam, Ogdensburg and Olean?
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                1 granddaughter (EML 4/18)

                ”Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.”
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                • #533
                  Re: Global War on Terror Version 6 - Perpetual Motion Machine

                  Originally posted by joecct View Post
                  In Potsdam, Ogdensburg and Olean?
                  St. Lawrence County's rights are held by Akwesasne, and the Southern Tier (although Olean's probably in Seneca Alleghany territory) got jipped. They are in Schenectady, Tyre (just off Exit 41 of the Thruway in Seneca County), and I can't remember if the third is in the Buffalo area or somewhere in the Catskills.

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                  • #534
                    Re: Global War on Terror Version 6 - Perpetual Motion Machine

                    Originally posted by FlagDUDE08 View Post
                    From the fascists, it's putting a smile on the voter's faces, it's bringing in money, and they don't give a hoot where it comes from. Heck, look at how New York City-state approved a whole bunch of full casinos for the state.
                    The "lottery pays for schools" argument is particularly deceitful. For every dollar they assign to education from the lottery, they short the general fund. There is no net gain for education funding. All lotteries do is pull the center of gravity of taxation down the income scale.
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                    • #535
                      Originally posted by FlagDUDE08 View Post
                      St. Lawrence County's rights are held by Akwesasne, and the Southern Tier (although Olean's probably in Seneca Alleghany territory) got jipped. They are in Schenectady, Tyre (just off Exit 41 of the Thruway in Seneca County), and I can't remember if the third is in the Buffalo area or somewhere in the Catskills.
                      If it's in the Catskills they can revive the Borscht Belt. Some of those resorts are still standing but vacant. Some even still have furnishings.
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                      1 granddaughter (EML 4/18)

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                      • #536
                        Re: Global War on Terror Version 6 - Perpetual Motion Machine

                        Originally posted by Kepler View Post
                        The "lottery pays for schools" argument is particularly deceitful. Every dollar they assign to education from the lottery they short out of the general fund. There is no net gain for education funding. All lotteries do is pull the center of gravity of taxation down the income scale.
                        Believe it or not, I'm all for casinos and responsible entertainment. And if a state wants to generate revenue, rather than harassing the populace with folks that have a magic badge, they can put some skin in the game. Where I see the problem existing is the forcing of a monopoly on doing so. There's nothing wrong with private casinos, especially if they're audited by firms such as KPMG, Ernst & Young, or any of those others. As for who is participating, caveat emptor.

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                        • #537
                          Re: Global War on Terror Version 6 - Perpetual Motion Machine

                          Originally posted by FlagDUDE08 View Post
                          There's nothing wrong with private casinos, especially if they're audited by firms such as KPMG, Ernst & Young, or any of those others. As for who is participating, caveat emptor.
                          Who audits the auditors?

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                          • #538
                            Re: Global War on Terror Version 6 - Perpetual Motion Machine

                            Originally posted by FlagDUDE08 View Post
                            Believe it or not, I'm all for casinos and responsible entertainment. And if a state wants to generate revenue, rather than harassing the populace with folks that have a magic badge, they can put some skin in the game. Where I see the problem existing is the forcing of a monopoly on doing so. There's nothing wrong with private casinos, especially if they're audited by firms such as KPMG, Ernst & Young, or any of those others. As for who is participating, caveat emptor.
                            Wonder if they can do the same thing with drugs and prostitution? If it's FOR THE CHILDREN they should be able to pass it.
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                            5 grandsons (BCA 7/09, CJA 5/14, JDL 8/14, JFL 6/16, PJL 7/18)
                            1 granddaughter (EML 4/18)

                            ”Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.”
                            - Benjamin Franklin

                            Banned from the St. Lawrence University Facebook page - March 2016 (But I got better).

                            I want to live forever. So far, so good.

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                            • #539
                              Re: Global War on Terror Version 6 - Perpetual Motion Machine

                              Originally posted by joecct View Post
                              Wonder if they can do the same thing with drugs and prostitution? If it's FOR THE CHILDREN they should be able to pass it.
                              "N.H. Liquor Store 1 Mile".

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                              • #540
                                Re: Global War on Terror Version 6 - Perpetual Motion Machine

                                Originally posted by FlagDUDE08 View Post
                                "N.H. Liquor Store 1 Mile".
                                Right on the interstate! I must confess I've stopped at one (or two) a few times in the past.
                                CCT '77 & '78
                                4 kids
                                5 grandsons (BCA 7/09, CJA 5/14, JDL 8/14, JFL 6/16, PJL 7/18)
                                1 granddaughter (EML 4/18)

                                ”Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.”
                                - Benjamin Franklin

                                Banned from the St. Lawrence University Facebook page - March 2016 (But I got better).

                                I want to live forever. So far, so good.

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