Here's the legislature's analysis of the multi-tribe gambling expansion that was approved yesterday by the state Gambling Commission. Republicans in the legislature are trying to block the deal. A Republican-sponsored bill to require legislative approval of gambling compacts was killed in committee. Even without the expansion:
Tribal machines have more than tripled in the past 15 years and tribal gambling accounts for an estimated $1.2 billion of the $1.8 billion gambling industry in the state.And a lot of that dough is recycled so as to protect and expand the tribes' privileged gaming franchise. Posted by Stefan Sharkansky at March 10, 2007 04:43 PM | Email This
Can I open a casino?
No!
I am whitey.
Where's the ACLU we you need it.
Posted by: JCM on March 10, 2007 04:50 PMWhat a joke!!!
We need to re-vote on opening up machines in all areas and see how much real taxes the tribes will pay us.
Posted by: Dengle on March 10, 2007 04:55 PMThere will soon be an indian gaming casino near you.
The Snoqualmie Nation has recently been identified as a tribe and they are soon to be breaking ground for a new casino East of Preston.
Nevermind that to my understanding, they have no reservation lands. The recent, and at one-time requirement for casino locations. Perhaps an oversight long time in coming.
This will become the closest indian casino to Seattle. "Ho-yaa-ho-S-U-V-come to me".
Not long ago indian casinos were restricted to locations on tribal lands.
Interpretation of federal laws have changed. I predict that within ten years Magnuson Park will host an indian casino.
And within fifteen years we will be playing indian slots next to the Northgate salmon pond.
Posted by: Bart Cannon on March 10, 2007 08:46 PMJim McDermott has put in for the Duwamish to get recognized too so we can anticipate a Alki Beachfront Casino action in a year or two. Maybe they can rate a Sound Transit Light Rail stop.
Posted by: Smokie on March 10, 2007 09:24 PMhttp:// gorelied .notlong .com
and im still waiting for tribes to "share" and be "good neighbors" like they always claim & build some state of art research parks or hospitals for ALL to enjoy.
when it comes to "share the wealth", liberals love the death tax & other taxes to glom onto others' successes--except--when THEY have to cough up & apply the law equally to their OWN golden geese & constituents.
not sour grapes. i hope they make billions. however, as a WA taxpayer, i'd like a little more for my subsidies/exemptions i allow to them.
Posted by: jimmie-howya-doin on March 11, 2007 10:05 AMSewer of Corruption
Olympia, it is exploding
Rights are dying, votes are stolen
You're old enough to vote, but it's not a countin'
You don't have much dough, but taxes are a growin'
And in the capitol the tribes are a crowin'
But you tell me
Over and over and over again, my friend
Ah, you don't believe
We're in the sewer
Of corruption.
Don't you understand this is the new way
Can't you feel the fears for freedom's way?
If the bill is signed, your rights are taken away
There'll be no one to save, their rights are in a grave
[Take a look around ya boy, it's bound to scare ya boy]
And you tell me
Over and over and over again, my friend
Ah, you don't believe
We're in the sewer
Of corruption.
Yeah, my rights are gone, feels like socialism
I'm sitting here, deep in a schism
I can't speak the truth, there's a regulation
Democrats, they passed some legislation
I keep hoping for legal intervention
But human will's disintegratin'
This whole liberal world is just too frustratin'
And you tell me
Over and over and over again, my friend
Ah, you don't believe
We're in the sewer
Of corruption.
Think of all the hate there is in King County
If you vote for freedom and not the party's mantra
You may leave here for your own space
But when you return it's the same 'rat race
Feet pounding on the street, unemployed disgrace
Voice dissent, you're gone without a trace
Hate a Republican, you're given special grace
And... tell me over and over and over and over again, my friend
You don't believe
We're in the sewer
Of corruption.
Mm, no no, you don't believe
We're in the sewer
Of corruption.
JDH: I've met some of those types too, and their selfishness is amazing. And when they gamble away everything, they'll be looking for help from the taxpayers - us!
Posted by: katomar on March 12, 2007 09:26 AMDoes this work for Dunshee getting a tribe donation and that applies to all the tribes, or is each tribe separate? Does that mean that the BIAW won't get to make contributions, but organize the individual donations a little more?
Isn't the BIAW limited by the $1500 rule?
Gregoire, it seemed only got about $20,000 from the tribes. Hardly a bribe?
Posted by: swatter on March 12, 2007 09:46 AMIt is long past time that the Legislature should either give other groups the right to compete with the tribes or pass some legislation that prevents the tribes from wasting the money on politics instead of helping their tribal members.
Posted by: Clean House on March 12, 2007 01:33 PMWhen are politicians gonna realize that if I want to own a gun, read a Playboy, and play poker on my computer in the comforts of my own home, I'm going to.
Enough of trying to legislate behavior! It doesn't work!
Now, quit jonesing the bong!
(Easycure for President 2012)
Posted by: Easycure on March 12, 2007 04:56 PM