tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post8591334785371153711..comments2023-10-29T20:20:10.914+10:00Comments on Random Hypercritical Thoughts: Casinos, not poker rooms, MV 3Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-54799745215234410132007-09-23T15:20:00.000+10:002007-09-23T15:20:00.000+10:00I don't have your comment. It was trashed like it ...I don't have your comment. It was trashed like it deserves. Censorship means the government is stopping you from saying something. I'm not the government, and the first amendment doesn't mean I need to post your illiterate ravings here about how I support the war in Iraq when I'm already on record here against it. You can write whatever absurd bullshit you want on your blog. I'm not reading it, not responding to it and simply don't care. You're done here.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-48051959923139455222007-09-23T13:09:00.000+10:002007-09-23T13:09:00.000+10:00Counselor Plato,You've distorted my position to th...Counselor Plato,<BR/><BR/>You've distorted my position to the point of absurdity, and your response is too illiterate and ridiculous to post or waste my time on. I'm not giving you a forum here, so post it on your own blog. If anyone cares to see what this anonymous wingnut has to say, and I'm sure it will now be a bunch of attacks on me, go to his currently empty blog. I've had enough of him and most anonymous blowhards going forward. His purpose, like most of the anonymous crowd, is not debate but simply to aggravate, so I'm not arguing with these people or providing them a forum for their games. Let them build their own audience, which requires more effort. If absurd debates with anonymous sources attacking real bloggers are your thing, go to Middle Road. It won't be happening here.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-1687812477535481302007-09-22T21:18:00.000+10:002007-09-22T21:18:00.000+10:00A casino is a tourist lure, and those tourists wil...A casino is a tourist lure, and those tourists will be staying in hotels and eating in restaurants and shoppinging in stores, and diving with dive shops and so forth. A casino run right is the best option, but one I doubt is even possible with this government, or most any government, and any sales pitch put forth will be just that. Even assuming this is set up in the corrupt and racist manner they are trying to set it up with, it will still help those businesses above.<BR/><BR/>The Iraq War exists as a way to enrich connected corporations much more than any war on terror. How else can you cut taxes, and run up billions of debt without end and still pretend to be acting in the interests of the country? Can we expect this little place to be any better than the U.S. government, which has much larger stakes and much more scrutiny. That was the point of the line you quoted. <BR/><BR/>http://smirkingchimp.com/thread/9635Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-35648379092879453032007-09-22T21:06:00.000+10:002007-09-22T21:06:00.000+10:00I don't mind a spirited debate at all. Angelo and ...I don't mind a spirited debate at all. Angelo and I don't agree on this casino issue. He posted on his blog that I'm wrong, and here. That's fine. Brad and I have sniped on things. Jane and I have had our differences to state the case mildly. When anonymous posters make snide and obnoxious comments, they won't be appreciated, and if they are too snide and obnoxious, they won't be appearing here. It's an unfair fight and it is gutless. Always has been and always will be, that's why the anonymous stuff isn't accepted in courts, letter to the editor aren't anonymous in respectable newspapers. A person needs to be accountable for their statements.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-14891165337778943662007-09-22T18:16:00.000+10:002007-09-22T18:16:00.000+10:00Offering some BS about me getting bribed is irresp...Offering some BS about me getting bribed is irresponsible, the kind of absurd charge typical to anonymous commentators. Those of us with the stones to put our names to what we say get annoyed at people like you because your cowardice allows you to say stuff about us while you hide in the shadows with your legal briefs.<BR/><BR/>We have gambling already -- everywhere, the seedy type, and I endorsed the idea of a casino for tourists. I didn't make an argument for this particular proposal. People can decide for themselves how to vote, or just count up the lawn signs and decide, or whatever method they choose.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-37524066348884354092007-09-22T15:59:00.000+10:002007-09-22T15:59:00.000+10:00It's nice to be a government lawyer hiding anonymo...It's nice to be a government lawyer hiding anonymously, casting aspersions and posting obnoxious comments about people, but I have the guts to say what I think and put my name to it. If you feel so strongly, you could write a counterargument in the newspaper, but that would require some guts and your name, so I guess we won't be seeing that from you.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-7139726072256403412007-09-20T18:45:00.000+10:002007-09-20T18:45:00.000+10:00Just make sure that police cars and ambulances are...Just make sure that police cars and ambulances aren't golf carts okay?<BR/><BR/>I'd still prefer the horses.Lil' Hammerheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937533318872228053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-51181911957950088942007-09-20T18:43:00.000+10:002007-09-20T18:43:00.000+10:00Brad, we used to have no shortage of grass here. ...Brad, we used to have no shortage of grass here. Those were the days.Lil' Hammerheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937533318872228053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-86077029595486723992007-09-20T11:33:00.000+10:002007-09-20T11:33:00.000+10:00Sun City (Arizona and Florida) communities are big...Sun City (Arizona and Florida) communities are bigger than Saipan and many there use golf carts exclusively to get around. <BR/><BR/>I can see it now...golf carts with wings for the 'I wanna pretend to go fast' crowd. Souped up golf carts with blue lights and 'Police' emblazoned on the sides. Herman's delivering the bread in a Golf cart delivery van. Japanese tourists driving Hummers on the golf course.<BR/><BR/><BR/>NaNaNaNaNaNaNaaaaaaa.Bruce A. Batemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804747424525560858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-57820728699764948072007-09-19T14:04:00.000+10:002007-09-19T14:04:00.000+10:00...and they're growing plenty of that on tinian an......and they're growing plenty of that on tinian and rota now ;)Brad Ruszalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540336893648127319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-72020465043484014512007-09-19T13:38:00.000+10:002007-09-19T13:38:00.000+10:00Golf carts are good... but I've always dreamed of ...Golf carts are good... but I've always dreamed of a Saipan where everyone road horses and mules. Wouldn't that be cool. A whole wild west meets the jungle kind of thing.<BR/><BR/>And we wouldn't even need the solar chargers...just fields of grass.Lil' Hammerheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937533318872228053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-56860252845007294892007-09-19T13:26:00.000+10:002007-09-19T13:26:00.000+10:00We should all be driving golf carts. Seriously, w...We should all be driving golf carts. Seriously, what's the hurry? Ban the cars, and then driving a golf cart on the roads would be safe. Line the streets with solar charges to plug into when parked.<BR/><BR/>And I'm not even a treehugger.Marianas Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754236373708613994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-47797059968467891262007-09-19T11:21:00.000+10:002007-09-19T11:21:00.000+10:00how about jeeps that only operate on reed warblers...how about jeeps that only operate on reed warblers and betel nut spit? we could have something here...Brad Ruszalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540336893648127319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-8316924233204579572007-09-19T11:02:00.000+10:002007-09-19T11:02:00.000+10:00Jeeps have the highest mpg fuel consumption and CO...Jeeps have the highest mpg fuel consumption and CO2 production of almost any other vehicle. I will try to locate the link on this and post it. I was shocked when I found this out. Jeep's and all being synonymous with the outdoors.Lil' Hammerheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937533318872228053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-63242811510855249772007-09-19T10:39:00.000+10:002007-09-19T10:39:00.000+10:00love that idea. i also think we should only sell j...love that idea. i also think we should only sell jeeps here. they're perfect for the island. what else do you need?Brad Ruszalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540336893648127319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-77478064327348558062007-09-19T10:04:00.000+10:002007-09-19T10:04:00.000+10:00Yes we both wrote on the same topic, no collusion,...Yes we both wrote on the same topic, no collusion, that's just the hot topic. BTW, Jeff, like you I'm happy not just with the content, but with the style as well. You're getting your stride back. I'm sure we won't be agreeing often, but either way it's good to see your pen unlimber.<BR/><BR/>Next week we both write about nudibranch love fests at the grotto. <BR/><BR/>Casino Gaming: No, it's not panacea, but it's the best idea anyone has come up with yet to jump start this dying economic motor.Bruce A. Batemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804747424525560858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-33545807846346121522007-09-19T05:43:00.000+10:002007-09-19T05:43:00.000+10:00Yes, open the Casinos. More foreign workers would ...Yes, open the Casinos. More foreign workers would be recruited from all over asia to work on those places.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-34230343673400221242007-09-19T04:31:00.000+10:002007-09-19T04:31:00.000+10:00"...and I'm pretty sure can't make ice cubes even ..."...and I'm pretty sure can't make ice cubes even if spotted water, a tray and a freezer."<BR/><BR/>I love that line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-14395227258428516152007-09-19T00:01:00.000+10:002007-09-19T00:01:00.000+10:00In my journalism career, the whole layout issue wa...In my journalism career, the whole layout issue was always a thorn in my side. They always wanted me to be a bit involved in layout, and I never much gave a shit. I was always more interested in what was said, not how pretty it looked. I admit it matters, but it just isn't my scene. I'd like to totally revamp the look of this blog, but it just isn't my area.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-9369115183052851592007-09-18T23:55:00.000+10:002007-09-18T23:55:00.000+10:00I was wondering why you've been sending me so much...I was wondering why you've been sending me so much traffic. You've been sending between 10-20 hits my way every day for the last month. This explains why.<BR/><BR/>You may be getting more hits than me. We'll fix it on Wednesday and find out...or if I see you at Porky's tomorrow, we'll do it there.Angelo Villagomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00970383305205702533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-71062727923100881032007-09-18T23:52:00.000+10:002007-09-18T23:52:00.000+10:00The only thing 20 percent more hits does is help m...The only thing 20 percent more hits does is help my ego, which has never been unhealthy. I don't have the foggiest idea how to do that, and I'm not likely to spend time learning, but if you want to help at the blogger meet up, I promise to go easy when the Red Sox give up the last 3.5 in their lead in the last two weeks.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-85100230129746974702007-09-18T23:50:00.000+10:002007-09-18T23:50:00.000+10:00Only radical treehuggers use firefox. I'm not Mr. ...Only radical treehuggers use firefox. I'm not Mr. HTML to state the case mildly.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-47963537792322048092007-09-18T23:49:00.000+10:002007-09-18T23:49:00.000+10:00Your counter hasn't registered a single visitor us...Your counter hasn't registered a single visitor using firefox. Fix the html and your number of hits should skyrocket.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure a lot of people are reading your blog using firefox. About 20% of my readers use firefox. Your counter is potentially missing 20% of your readers.Angelo Villagomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00970383305205702533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-64684543730920724772007-09-18T23:47:00.000+10:002007-09-18T23:47:00.000+10:00...and has someone told you that your blog looks t......and has someone told you that your blog looks terrible in Firefox? Check out the bottom part.Angelo Villagomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00970383305205702533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-83253382756035329202007-09-18T23:46:00.000+10:002007-09-18T23:46:00.000+10:00I prefer to call it the Bush touch. Everything he...I prefer to call it the Bush touch. Everything he touches turns to shit.<BR/><BR/>I wrote a short post about this on my blog. I agree with the boonieman.<BR/><BR/>And I think casinos have their place on Saipan, just not the way it is written in this legislation...and not envisioned as the savior of the CNMI economy.Angelo Villagomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00970383305205702533noreply@blogger.com