Says "he has a problem with legal and constutional issues associated the bill".

Wow! I guess he has no legal or constutional issues with the current state of CCW!

There is something written in the constitution about gambling being bad?

He is just trying to protect Atlantic City gambling which has revenues falling over 40% with the opening of all the PA casinos.

He is just trying to protect Atlantic City gambling which has revenues falling over 40% with the opening of all the PA casinos.

 

Maks is right. I saw a program on Channel 12 a few weeks back where the Mayor of Atlantic City was at odds with the Governor over budgeting and how they set up certain entertainment districts in AC. Christie had to do this to protect revenue for the state that we get from gaming...especially since it's been down so much. I could see this coming a mile away. As someone that likes to play online poker I guess I'll just be restricted to the free sites from now on,or better yet when I get the funds together I'll head to AC and support our economy.

He is just trying to protect Atlantic City gambling which has revenues falling over 40% with the opening of all the PA casinos.

 

The internet gambling bill was written for the casinos in AC to operate the on line caming. This has nothing to do with protecting them. It was another way for them to take in revenues. Maks is wrong.

The internet gambling bill was written for the casinos in AC to operate the on line caming. This has nothing to do with protecting them. It was another way for them to take in revenues. Maks is wrong.

 

 

you bet online.. from your warm comfy couch.. and you spend $500 lets just say...

 

you bet online in AC.. you gamble $500... you spend $100 to go out to eat.. $150 to stay in the room.. maybe another $50 on cocktails? or $75 on a show..

 

the business of Atlantic City stretches far beyond the boundaries of simple gambling.. internet gambling MIGHT save the casinos... but will certainly not save the city of Atlantic City.. and that may be some of the consideration.. you employ a whole lot more people to service people coming and staying at your place of business..

If Christie doesn't like the casinos in PA then he should eat them. I would pay NJ for a ticket to that. He needs to eat in public more, or on pay per view. I am pretty damn sure he's eaten some people he appointed.

If Christie doesn't like the casinos in PA then he should eat them. I would pay NJ for a ticket to that. He needs to eat in public more, or on pay per view. I am pretty damn sure he's eaten some people he appointed.

 

 

the fat jokes are long old.. I am in pretty decent physical shape now.. but there was a time where I was WELL overweight (300+ lbs).. didn't make me a bad person.. when the discussion is political and people sling the personal insults, all it does is devalue the opinion they are trying to convey..

the fat jokes are long old.. I am in pretty decent physical shape now.. but there was a time where I was WELL overweight (300+ lbs).. didn't make me a bad person.. when the discussion is political and people sling the personal insults, all it does is devalue the opinion they are trying to convey..

 

Oh, you were fat? 300+ aint changing the tilt of the Earth and causing global warming like Christie is. I'm fat and I was pushing 250 a year and a half ago. Not sure why you're sensitive about it. I'm not.

Oh, you were fat? 300+ aint changing the tilt of the Earth and causing global warming like Christie is. I'm fat and I was pushing 250 a year and a half ago. Not sure why you're sensitive about it. I'm not.

 

 

I am not personally sensitive about it.. but many are.. and saying Christie is fat does nothing to add to the discussion.. him being fat.. or not fat.. is irrelevant.. don't get me wrong.. I do not think he is the fix all to anything.. but at least he is making some cuts..

i dont think being fat has anything to do with eating people, mike tyson is not fat and he eats people!!

Just ask holyfield..

$150 to stay in the room..

$150 is for a base room during the week. Base rooms with 1 queen size bed go up to around $250 during the weekend.

I think vlad has a valid point. Christie is not the host of the Biggest Loser, let's try to leave his personal life out of this. Throwing out personal insults is petty, and it DOES devalue the point you are trying to prove.

$150 is for a base room during the week. Base rooms with 1 queen size bed go up to around $250 during the weekend.

 

 

just saying..

I am not personally sensitive about it.. but many are..

 

I was hugely fat for almost 6 years. Never sensitive about it, even though I knew I was a POS and I was willing to admit it freely. Still willing to admit it, just for different reasons

 

and saying Christie is fat does nothing to add to the discussion.. him being fat.. or not fat.. is irrelevant..

 

It's humor! There is NOBODY else on TV that is as fat as him.

 

don't get me wrong.. I do not think he is the fix all to anything.. but at least he is making some cuts..

 

That is completely irrelevant to the fact that he has probably eaten some of his nominees

 

I think vlad has a valid point. Christie is not the host of the Biggest Loser, let's try to leave his personal life out of this. Throwing out personal insults is petty, and it DOES devalue the point you are trying to prove.

 

This would make sense if there was a point I was trying to prove. Which point was I trying to prove? I might have missed that

Christie is FAT, he should get healthy, and supposedly is doing just that. Mike Huckabee(who I would never vote for president, either) was a lardazz and got healthy, so can Christie.

 

That said, if people want to throw their money away gambling at AC, the track, or betting on sports, the state should not be supporting those venues. AC had little to no competition for years, then neighboring states politicians figured out a new source for their gravy trains. No support for AC, its corporate welfare for multibillion dollar corporations & individuals, and sell any state owned tracks, as well.

Personal health has absolutely nothing to do with politics, so I have no idea why it is even being brought up.

 

I like to wear Nike sneakers because I have a small shed in my backyard. If you dislike him for how he stands on political matters, go for it. Otherwise, you guys should hop off his nuts.

AC sucks, I used to go weekly and now havent gone in years. For the price of one weekend night in AC, I get hotel and airfare to Vegas for weekend. (basically hotel and airfare are a wash and rooms are easy to comp in Vegas) AND I get to be in Vegas and not some craphole in NJ.

When your a politician, everything comes into play, you have to be on your A game 24/7 and try to be in ever aspect of your life. Arnold Schwarzenegger got a huge amount of vote just because he used to be badass and his physical appearance played into it. Not saying it was good that people voted for him because of that but it is what it is.

 

I agree people shouldn't be made fun of for things they don't have control over or have limited control over and taking cheap shots because they cant make a valid argument in a political discussion. I am not referring to anyone in this thread either this is just my general opinion. I do how ever believe also that politicians should be healthy and look healthy they are a source of leadership and importance to the morale of people that believe in them. Christie can be intimidating when he needs to be which is good but that's rare. Potential health issues or health problems are looked at by most as a weakness, who wants to vote someone into an office when there health could become a issue in their term and cause instability in government function.

 

Bottom line Christie has taken oath to serve the people of NJ, he should be making his best effort to keep himself healthy so he can give his job 110%. Politics are stressful and draining look at before and after pictures of most presidents after the first term. Physical image isn't everything but it does have its roll in politics he should know that and I am sure some of his adviser's have brought it up to him at some point.

The internet gambling bill was written for the casinos in AC to operate the on line caming. This has nothing to do with protecting them. It was another way for them to take in revenues. Maks is wrong.

 

 

It is the last straw really. I dont know hte specifics behind this bill, but AC is in trouble no matter what. the millions of dollars the state is loosing daily from gamblers going out of state.

 

Internet gambling is getting even worse. You can now piss away your salary anywhere, any time, even from the bathroom sitting on the toilet.

 

I am all for personal responsibility, but the saddest sight I have seen, was on my last trip, saw a guy walking to his car, muttering to himself... "well I just blew half my paycheck." then... turns around and says "a Fawk it, might as well gamble away the rest of it too."

 

Now with poker being on every day, casinos in every state... more and more folks are becoming gambling addicts, and unless you are a big wig, no casino will stop you from wagering. And lets be honest... most of the people think they have a chance at winning long term.

When your a politician, everything comes into play, you have to be on your A game 24/7 and try to be in ever aspect of your life. Arnold Schwarzenegger got a huge amount of vote just because he used to be badass and his physical appearance played into it. Not saying it was good that people voted for him because of that but it is what it is.

 

I agree people shouldn't be made fun of for things they don't have control over or have limited control over and taking cheap shots because they cant make a valid argument in a political discussion. I am not referring to anyone in this thread either this is just my general opinion. I do how ever believe also that politicians should be healthy and look healthy they are a source of leadership and importance to the morale of people that believe in them. Christie can be intimidating when he needs to be which is good but that's rare. Potential health issues or health problems are looked at by most as a weakness, who wants to vote someone into an office when there health could become a issue in their term and cause instability in government function.

 

Bottom line Christie has taken oath to serve the people of NJ, he should be making his best effort to keep himself healthy so he can give his job 110%. Politics are stressful and draining look at before and after pictures of most presidents after the first term. Physical image isn't everything but it does have its roll in politics he should know that and I am sure some of his adviser's have brought it up to him at some point.

I understand what you are saying....but I will take a fatass that is a fair and hardworking politician, over a thin and fit idiot any day. Looks, gender, and ethnic background have become WAYYY too important in EVERY aspect, Obama's election into office is a pure and perfect example.

I understand what you are saying....but I will take a fatass that is a fair and hardworking politician, over a thin and fit idiot any day. Looks, gender, and ethnic background have become WAYYY too important in EVERY aspect, Obama's election into office is a pure and perfect example.

 

Oh I agree with that, alot of people vote based on the things that don't really count. Obama's election was the perfect storm, he seems like a genuine a hard working guy.Problem is his cabinet is full of old timers and they are just using his fresh face to run an old agenda.