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slotplayer wrote:So even if online gambling was legalized at the federal level it may or may not be at the state level.
Actually, it would be. Federal law trumps state law. For instance, some states had that abortion was illegal on their books. However, federal law, via the Supreme Court, said that abortion is legal. Thus, the states must recognize the law.
How to get the laws in your favor?
Lobby, lobby and lobby some more.
Local vs State vs Federal law tussle is very very touchy. How resolved? It would depend on the subject matter being addressed by the laws, as well as the financial interests involved.
So why don’t we begin the lobbying? What are we waiting for? We are already posting a HUGE press release for monday morning. Can’t wait to see the outcome.
Market Junction wrote:Actually, it would be. Federal law trumps state law. For instance, some states had that abortion was illegal on their books. However, federal law, via the Supreme Court, said that abortion is legal. Thus, the states must recognize the law.How to get the laws in your favor?
Lobby, lobby and lobby some more.
Well that’s true federal law usually gets all the states on the same page and leaves the particulars up to the states (like with horse track betting). I would imagine any federal legislation to legalize internet gambling would be similar.
Anyway it’s all a bunch of bunk, when the Republicans reference the Bush tax cuts one of their talking points is something to the effect “no one knows how to better spend their own money that the person earning it”.
So if someone wants to play a few online games let them. The only policy that will suit everyone is to ban cash advances (creditcards) and let the people play with money they actually have.
Right, if the federal law says you MUST do something, then your state laws don’t matter. However, if the federal law says it’s up to each individual state, then it’s up to the state.
For instance, if federal law says gambling via communication devices is permitted as long as the gambling is in-state, then it’s up to each state to decide how to proceed.
As to lobbying, there was lobbying on both sides of the issue. Frist is leaving Congress to go on a presidential run. He wanted to look like he was “moral” for his upcoming campaign.
The Republican party used to stand for limited government. Now, we have two parties set on controlling every aspect of our lives.
I guess gambling online was far more important than stopping the next 9-11 from happening. If only the terrorists were as ignorant and selfish as our politicians.
Market Junction wrote:Right, if the federal law says you MUST do something, then your state laws don’t matter. However, if the federal law says it’s up to each individual state, then it’s up to the state.For instance, if federal law says gambling via communication devices is permitted as long as the gambling is in-state, then it’s up to each state to decide how to proceed.
As to lobbying, there was lobbying on both sides of the issue. Frist is leaving Congress to go on a presidential run. He wanted to look like he was “moral” for his upcoming campaign.
The Republican party used to stand for limited government. Now, we have two parties set on controlling every aspect of our lives.
I guess gambling online was far more important than stopping the next 9-11 from happening. If only the terrorists were as ignorant and selfish as our politicians.
Yeah it’s was more of a pressing issue than stopping the 20 000 000
(MILLION) illegal Mexicans from flooding into the U.S.
:popcorn:
aleph wrote:Yeah it’s was more of a pressing issue than stopping the 20 000 000(MILLION) illegal Mexicans from flooding into the U.S.
:popcorn:
Hey those 20m mexicans vote for republicans.; they also keep law enforcement departments busy and well funded.
Well, they did vote for the fence. However, the vote is meaningless if they don’t vote to fund the construction.
The main culprit behind this legislation getting passed (even in its watered down state) is Bill Frist. If he happens to win the Repub. nomination in 2008, makes sure you vote against him and contribute even $20 to his main opponent.
It’s never too early to start campaigning against him. Character assassination should begin right away. :toidy:
I heard they want to merge Mexico, US and Canada and call it the North American Union.
Anyone hear this?
I hear there are lots of unused CCCP flags available for our new gov..
There are quite a few mergers that have been talked about for years to decades–not just the NA one.
It’s more complicated than just passing a law or signing a treaty. NAFTA was the first baby step towards the concept.
I can’t wait until we pass a law making buying products on Ebay that originate out of the country illegal.
I hope everyone wakes up and realizes that having any one party in complete power is bad. Without solid checks and balances, the system fails and we become an Oligarchy.
NAFTA was the first baby step towards the concept.
and Bush passed CAFTA
