Some calls to make Monday

sean1 · Sep 17, 2006

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Please everyone, take 15-20 minutes Monday to make some calls. Now is the time. These senators care about two things. Money and votes. Emails are good, but really just get filed. Phone calls are much better.

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You can call Frist if you like. Republican. 202-224-3344. I think you are wasting your time. Convincing him that gambling is good or that this bill is unenforceable is like convincing grandma that cookies with grandma are bad.<o></o>

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If you do call him, the things to reiterate are:<o></o>
A. You strongly oppose congress legislating what you do in your<o></o>
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B. You are hopeful that you can continue to vote republican and vote for him if he runs for president, but you and your friends will not be able to vote for anyone who brings up or votes for this bill.<o></o>
C. You feel the military bill should concentrate on the military as that is much more important than online gambling.<o></o>
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Call Harry Reid – Senator from <st1:State w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Nevada</st1lace></st1:State>. Democrat. Minority Leader. Sits on committee that makes up Military Bill (202) 224-3542. Harry Reid has blocked the gambling bill every time someone has tried to bring it up.<o></o>

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If you call him reiterate:<o></o>

Thank him for blocking it in the past.<o></o>
Remind him how important this bill is.<o></o>
Express your interest in voting democrat in upcoming elections.<o></o>
Remind him the republicans just want an issue to run on for upcoming elections.<o></o>
Express interest in regulation and taxation.<o></o>
You feel the military bill should concentrate on the military as that is much more important than online gambling. If they are going to discuss gambling it should be on its own and have ample discussion.<o></o>

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3. Call Mitch McConnell (202) 224-2541 Republican <st1:State w:st="on"><st1

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- Remind him how important this bill is. Express your concern that this bill could put horse racing at risk. If this bill passes, horse racing could be next. Also, in the House, a rep from <st1:State w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Nevada</st1lace></st1:State> tried to attach an amendment that rid the bill of the horse racing and lottery exclusions. The amendment did not pass, but if this bill is brought up in the senate, a similar amendment could be attached. It would be best for horse racing if this bill is squashed.<o></o>
- Reiterate your goal to keep voting republican.<o></o>
- You feel the military bill should concentrate on the military as that is much more important than online gambling. If they are going to discuss gambling it should be on its own and have ample discussion.<o></o>

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Edward Kennedy (202) 224-4543 Democrat. MA. This guy blocks republican objectives in his sleep. The republicans could try to pass a bill that provides pencils to teachers and he would block it.<o></o>

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John McCain AZ Republican. (202) 224-2235 This guy wants to become president. Remind him how Frist plans to use this bill to jump start his chances at the Iowa Caucus and Republican nomination. He should do everything he can to block this bill…. Remind him about the recent publicity stunt in <st1:State w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Iowa</st1lace></st1:State><o></o>

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It is very important that these guys get calls. Please take the 20 minutes it will take on Monday to do this. There are 20,000 people on each major forum. We should easily be able to get 1000+ calls in Monday.<o

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TomBrady#1 · Sep 17, 2006

The time is now. This is the "critical stage" with this week being THE WEEK. I made a couple of calls on Friday and will call again. We have gone this far and we need to finish. PLEASE CALL ON MONDAY! I am.

Great job Sean!

Chairman · Sep 17, 2006

Pump it up.

teazeman · Sep 18, 2006

I called Frist on friday and will do so again on monday, i will also make calls to all of the above as well as my home state senators. Good job on this Sean1, thanks for keeping the information flowing on such an important issue that all of us should voice our opinion on.

Iceman · Sep 18, 2006

Wouldn't have made the call without this post. Seems simple enough. I will call. I promise.

If you don't call then don't complain, if everything don't go the way you want it. This is hopefully a chance to make a difference. Lets do all we can do as a group!!!!:toast:

sean1 · Sep 18, 2006

All we need is the bill to get a little resistence in committee.

Frist has to have a military bill to the senate by Tues or Wed.

If the military bill goes to a vote in the 20 person committee it will face resistence in the senate. Frist does not want this. He wants to be able to say he crafted a perfect bipartisan military bill that flies through the senate. If his bill gets voted on in committe and comes out 9/11 (Dem/Rep) the dems will fight it in the senate. If it goes through committee with no vote and is uniformly backed, it will pass immediately and make him look really good.

Frist will likely try to add the gambling and abortion shit in committee and hope no one notices or that he can give the dems something in exchange. We need someone to notice and start a debate. Once a debate starts, they will likely be dropped. (Very hard to debate and rewrite bills in one or two days).

Reid and McConnell are our hopes. When they check in with their office at lunch tomorrow, we need them to hear that 1000 people called to hope they will help block all gambling bills and help save the ponies. WE want it on the front of thier mind.

Sean

Dante · Sep 18, 2006

BUMP!! great stuff Sean... PLUS NROG im sure will keep us updated to

sean1 · Sep 18, 2006

Senate does not convene till 2PM today. Let's get our calls in so when these guys get to their offices today, it is the first thing they hear about - how the phone won't stop ringing.

Sean

Brock Landers · Sep 18, 2006

The hell with it, they will do what they will do regardless

OMNIVOROUS FROG · Sep 18, 2006

No, I think they do whatever has the least resistance and makes themselves look good. Sean is right. Call and call again. If they sense groundswell support against something they are trying to do, they get real shaky. The reason he already truncated this bill and is trying to attach it is the bill won't fly and he will look like Kyl II. That is a sign of capitulation, weakness. Next step is to get him to realize the gambling lobby, however disorganized is vocal, and resents any legislation aimed at curtailing their recreation. Also support banking, banking committee. With the truncated version that is the biggest opposition. The banks vehemently oppose this, even moreso than us bettors, or poker players. And they have a powerful lobby.

You will not vote Republican, if any gambling legislation passes, any.

You will contribute to and actively support any opponent of Mr. Frist.

You are in contact with your state Senator voicing your extreme displeasure of having one of your favorite pursuits taken away.

You will talk to at least ten friends and family members, especially those of voting age, and will let your votes do the talking. Those people will find ten more people, and you and any Republican running this election will think being tied in with the president is a good thing.

Call, E-mail and call some more.

Best Wishes...OF :howdy:

Jaskostate · Sep 18, 2006

not exactly the best attitude, especially considering the effort these guys are making. Don't agree with it, fine, but don't try to shoot holes in it either.

teazeman · Sep 18, 2006

Have at this time made all the calls listed above, if you do nothing else today i hope you would take the 5 minutes or so to voice an opinion on this.

TomBrady#1 · Sep 18, 2006

I am calling all of them right now again (I called Friday too several of them). It matters. Use Sean's words and ideas for feedback if you need to. Thanks!

Dante · Sep 18, 2006

Brock Landers said:
The hell with it, they will do what they will do regardless

come on Brock..not a good attitude man ...do not GIVE UP

TomBrady#1 · Sep 18, 2006

I just called Kennedy because he is mine and I think I can try to make headway. I would not stop talking so they are having someone call me back. I am courteous just determined. I am a lifelong Democrat (do not want to hear a thing on this men) so I figure I will spill my story to them and try HARD. We need everyone to help. Thanks. It matter.

Wynn · Sep 18, 2006

Tom Brady#1 said:
I just called Kennedy because he is mine and I think I can try to make headway. I would not stop talking so they are having someone call me back. I am courteous just determined. I am a lifelong Democrat (do not want to hear a thing on this men) so I figure I will spill my story to them and try HARD. We need everyone to help. Thanks. It matter.

Good for you, TB! The squeakiest wheel factor may be effective in this case.

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