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In a recent publication, the AARP March bulletin, I noticed that Alabama had a shortfall in the general budget for midyear fiscal 2009 of 12.7%, one of the highest in the nation. Mississippi and Louisana was in the group with the lowest, 3.4% and 3.7%.
I wonder why the difference? Could it be legalized, regulated and taxed casino gambling? I suspect so.
I love how Jefferson County is trying to increase revenue while I look outside my window and see a busted city water pipe pouring water down my street. Been that way for almost 24 hours. Call then twice to come out and check on it and they still haven’t done anything. Glad they are trying to raise my sewer and water bills to pay for their laziness.
Looks like the bingo issue is jut a little more important than some people might like to think…i looked for all you folks up there yesterday..i’ll get “CC Dollar” across the back my Country Crossing shirt before the next trip unless i’m in a suit..
Yeah, lots of people came to testify against it. The only ones who testified for it are those who get money out of it — Gilley & Hubbert. Some of those country stars said they had no idea they were expected to talk about gambling. At least one of them said he thought they were coming to a “celebration” of Country Crossing, not a hearing on gambling.
yeah..i saw some of em that testified against it..lol..kind of got a little case of the redface didn’t they? The “cocaine” reference in front of the senate hearing made our day !! I wonder why he did’t use that one in front of the house??
btw #4..all i saw testify against it was rileys two men and a few of preachers.
You missed the guy from Gamblers Anonymous whose life was ruined by gambling, the woman from Birmingham, the mayor of Shorter, and 3-4 others then if that’s all you saw.
no #7..i walked out as did others when the the admitted gambling preacher was speaking…should we do away with quarters because he couldn’t control his urge to filp one and bet on it?? i agree that milton should buy the town of shorter a new firetruck as well as somewhere to keep it…maybe should should approach him with her concerns…
Just because someone can’t control their urges doesn’t mean that I can’t. One person’s addictions shouldn’t stop all of us from being able to do it.
When I as a taxpayer have to pay to care of you after you’re on welfare because of your addictions, then, yeah, it bothers me.
#10…so i take it you approach all the smokers you come in contact with and inform the of your disdain…bet you really wreak havok down at the welfare office don’t you….LOL what a joke you are!
cc dollar, this question has been posed to you before but conveniently, you ignore it: how much will be special election that will have to happen if this bill passes cost the taxpayers? You have such a wealth of knowledge, so you think, but you can not answer this, probably because you know that this info wouldn’t be too good for the pr efforts of the slot machine lobby…
There are a lot of things that (in a perfect world) would not have to be controlled by government. However, this is not a perfect world. Just because someone can’t control their urges to kill people doesn’t mean that I can’t. “One person’s addictions shouldn’t stop all of us from being able to do it.” Are you kidding?
CC dollar/Gilley/ and other pro-bingo:
I have no moral reasons to object to Bingo. I do however, believe that electronic bingo in the state to include Country Crossings does not meet the intent of the law. Before we take a vote on Bingo…we should first resolve what the definition of Bingo is, better define how it can be used in the state, then put it to a popular vote. The current legislation will not do that. It will create a monopoly for those in the state who currently operate or plan to operate bingo halls.
There is plenty of evidence that supports Bingo/ gaming is not a fiscally responsible industry for the state. While jobs may be created..80% or more of the revenue will come from the local populace. This means a reduction of jobs in other industries as locals will have less money to spend on goods and services. There is also evidence to support a loss in worker productivity. No new goods or services will be created just a transfer of where money and time is spent.
If gaming is proven to be lawful in the state, then we should vote to regulate and tax the heck out of the industry.
If Gilley wanted a vote..he and the Houston County Commission should have put the matter to a vote before now. Instead they back-doored everyone.
On another note—it appears Gilley is taking his fight to other cities in the state (Huntsville Times). He promises a smaller scale Country Crossings to be built in Huntsville minus the Bingo. If he can do it there…why not in Dothan? If he does put other projects across the state..what does this do to the Dothan site? It will take money from it as all competition does. Why would people drive to Dothan if they could go to Huntsville, or Birmingham? The answer is Bingo—Bingo is the driver and really all that development is about.
#12…i haven’t a clue how much a “special election” would cost anyone..do you? who are we electing anyway?
#13 do you even know what you are trying to say?
#14 i believe if you would post your concern directly to Ronnie Gilley he would be more than happy to address all of your concerns..i have never once seen him not answer any questions put to him in a polite manner…he is a active member of http://www.wiregrasslive.com if you’d like to ask him anything…
10. People go on welfare for thousands of reasons. Gambling would be the least likely reason. It is rare that a person loses their job over being addicted to gambling.
Matter of fact it is very insulting of you to suggest that welfare is for irresponsible people. In today’s economy with layoffs and hiring freezes people are on welfare at a rate most of us have never seen.
and btw #14…houston county did vote on bingo years ago…we voted in favor.
cc, that is what would be required, remember “vote of the people.” do you think it would just be a format where everyone text messaged yes or no? this isn’t american idle, this is the big boy world, where money’s tight and a special election on gambling will cost alot of money. no wonder the folks that know you hint at you being a tad dense
so how much will it cost, oh brilliant one?? and i’d say your last sentence is a lie as everyone that knows me loves me…”big boy world” eh..then what the hell are you doing in it?
Houston Co voted 2 to 1 agaist gambling last time.
No reason to think the citizens have changed their mind. As for the Show people, carneys and other transients, don’t really care what they think, they can move on to their next assignment. Maybe they can sell gambling to the drug loads in Mexico.
“Everyone that knows me, loves me” – wow, talk about confidence…I assure you cc, there are folks that know ya that are not fans, I’d step down off that high horse tim
If gambling (bingo) is such a good idea why limit it to only 12 locations in Alabama and why structure the bill to create a virtual monoploy for certain people?
Why not allow anyone to have Bingo anywhere in the State?
#22 nope..they all love me…well maybe our school superintendent and that loser principal from dothan high that homewood sent us..you know..the one who has sex with students, knocked up the counsilor at homewood while he was married..i’m pretty sure those two don’t love me but everyone else does…and once more since you evidently didn’t understand it the first time..if you want to use my name i’d appreciate if you would be man/woman enough to give yours in return…oh yeah, still waiting on how much that “special election” would cost us taxpayers by the way…
#21 houston county voted in favor of bingo. and i could care less about the rest of your ramblings…
#23…if you’d like more i am sure it could be arranged if you have enough fight left in you to go out and go for it…..would you like the indians to have the monopoly?? the ones who don’t pay any taxes??
14,453 voters of Houston Counties told you no to gambling, they knew the damage the low lifes would bring in with gambling. Find honest work, instead of being a shill.
Actually CC…the only reason the Indians can operate BINGO machines is because it’s allowed in certain counties. If BINGO or gaming was illegal in Alabama the Indians could not operate their machines.
Also..if the governor shuts down electronic BINGO that too would apply to the Indians.
CC – you didn’t answer my questions. If the purpose of the legislation is simply to enrich a chosen few, I see the reason for limiting it. If Bingo and/or gambling is so great for the State, why wouldn’t it be good in any location (and run by anyone) who can make a profit.
Ah the circle jerk that is wiregrass live…
old prosecuter, i personally think any county in the state should be able to vote on it and set their own rules and limitations..i believe they should also have their own gaming commission headed up by the chief law enforcment officer of the county…now please remember this is just my personal opinion and i am not so stuck on it that my mind could not be changed..i appreciate you discussing the issue in the manner you are…as you can see some of these here “good ole boys” can’t make do without the slams…
cc, you definitely should trust JD’s numbers, assure you he knows them better than you.
its does not change the fact that houston county alabama voted in favor of bingo..a quick phone call to our county commission chairman would prove it to be a fact…JD is talking about a whole different vote and he knows it..”if you can’t beat em, confuse em” seems to be his mo here..he must be a lawyer.
“Proposed by Act 94-606, submitted at the Nov. 8, 1994, election, and proclaimed ratified Jan. 6, 1995, Proclamation Register No. 8, p. 41).”
what say you, JD ?
Allow me CC…BINGO was voted for in Houston County. The machines proposed by Country Crossing would be viewed as illegal machines. No one that voted for BINGO in 1994 would have concieved of something like Victoryland. The type of machine Gilley’s group is proposing are not in accordance with the letter nor intent of the law.
I see victoryland is still in full operation…are you saying an illegal operation is being allowed to go on and on and on?? this is the part that i cannot understand..could someone please explain?
wait for it!! After this rediculous bill fails to pass…the storm is coming.
on a side note the machines at atmore and the other indian resorts in the state are the same as will be at country crossing..if they are illegal how is it they they are able to be in operation? yes..i know that is federal but still again it is only bingo and not level 3 or vegas style gaming which we all know is illegal in the state..
been waiting concerned…is it going to come the day before the bob riley administration blows out the door? why has he not been fighting VL and the indians with such gusto all this time? i know riley did fight milton in the past but he’s still there now isn’t he..
’cause riley is the governor, not the AG
was troy the AG when mcgregor put in electronic bingo?
probably closer than you thought, bingo began at victoryland dec 2003, king appointed march 8 2004. pryor was nominated early 2003 and doubt he would have initiated this type of action knowing he was about to exit, so cc, yes, king has been the AG for all but 2 months that bingo has beenin macon county…
yes, your right, it was closer than i thought..but wasn’t the opinion issued by king the same as the opinion issued by bill pryor while king was rileys handpicked legal advisor??
Riley made a mistake in appointing Troy to be AG. No question.
yeah…well i question your opinion..so i guess there is question..king follows the law, not bob riley and his followers..
CC…you were one of the people bashing King for his support of Jay Love prior to the November election on this and other boards.
Now that he has taken 1 stance in favor of your butt-buddy Gilley you want to get in bed with the guy?
The Gov’s stance is that ALL electronic bingo currently operated in the state is ILLEGAL as they are a form of slot machine (illegal in Alabama).
Gilley and McGreg are trying to slip this bill through in order to circumvent the law. THey are spending millions on this ad campaign.
I for one can not wait until the bill is thrown out.