I know the Dems don't get near the criticism the should for the state of poker in the USA or their hand in BF. Preet Bharara was nominated by Chuck Schumer, a very anti poker and powerful Dem. senator. I have never seen one word of complaint about Schumer's role in Black Friday.Originally Posted by ftpjesus
Just one point. Its Congress who makes laws the Platform doesnt mean shit never has in the end. If one needs any proof look at the ramrod stunt the DNC pulled yesterday to change their platform despite obvious clear opposition to the changes regarding God and Jerusalem (no way in hell was it 2/3s in fact Id dare say it was in fact majority against), but then again Obama has done his fair share of ramming crap through and bypassing Congress if he thinks he can get away with it. One thing to consider Yes Bush was in the White House when UIGEA passed during a dirty sneaky stunt by the Republican Senate but here's the point I want to make. Who the hell was in charge of the DOJ when Black Friday went down?? Hmm I believe it was Obama and his Atty General who has nothing but contempt for the laws of this country running guns into Mexico among other things. So while you can blame the Republicans all you want it was a DEMOCRATIC Executive Office that brought about Black Friday nobodyelse... BTW as a side note before you make your final decision in November go see 2016 I went with an open mind knowing how some have accused it of being propaganda but it makes much more sense in the end it explain alot of Obama's activities then you'd think (there's no birther accusations or anything just lays out his upbringing and his influences in life).
Schumer's opinion of internet gambling
http://www.schumer.senate.gov/Newsro...89&&year=2005&
The point with the Republican platform IMO, is that is where the Republicans majority's hearts are at. To me this plank makes no sense. I can't imagine one person that would vote for the Reps. that wouldn't already vote because of this plank being added, but certainly has the potential to drive some voters away. One vote for sure.
I like Romney, and before the plank was added, hoped he might see the tax benefit to regulated internet poker and add a hand or at least look the other way to its being legalized. I think that's much more difficult now.
For me it comes down to this, If Romney is elected, internet poker is probably finished in the USA. If Obama wins, there is a small to decent chance it survives.
I do share a small bit of responsibility in this whole mess.
In 1994, I voted for Bill Frist.
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