Kitzhaber wrote in an Aug. 28 letter to the Portland City Club that __________________ would "primarily benefit a few wealthy executives... while creating increased opportunities for corporate corruption and organized crime."
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... legalizing pot
... state controlled liquor sales
... state controlled waste disposal
... state controlled ...
Like all political issues, some people can be against it after they were for it.
"Dycus (Stacy, former campaign mgrt to Sen/Treas Westlund) notes that in 2006, when the Grand Ronde tribe wanted to open a casino in Portland, it argued against the points Kitzhaber now advances."
If they say it's "For the children!", run away, it has to be bad!
Just build the water slide and other non-gambling stuff. You don't need a vote for that. Or are these money-losing enterprises that will eventually disappear?
We gotta keep up with Washington's Great Wolf Lodge. Why not leave the gambling out and name it Great Coyote Lodge with all the toys ? Great Wolf is doing great, why not Great Coyote Lodge right in the middle of a 2.3 Million people metro area.
The State, the Tribes and the Grange all arguing over who should be allowed to pick the pockets of those who think it is a good investment to stick their money into a slot machine instead of a retirement plan. Not sure who wears the white hat on this deal.
Now the businessmen and the casino’s chief financial backer—Canadian gaming giant Clairvest—are hoping Oregonians will eventually change their minds if they have to answer the same question on the ballot often enough.
The Columbia River Crossing would "primarily benefit a few wealthy executives... while creating increased opportunities for corporate corruption and organized crime."
Gotta remember, if the voters answer "No" three times in a row, build it without a vote--- MAX up Interstate; MAX to Clackamas Town Center; MAX to Hillsboro; fluoridation plant for PDX water, etc. etc.
IF your vote might really count, you wouldn't get to vote. There's too much at stake.
Do you think they will come up with a peaceful solution?
"But the broader rub is the Oregon Lottery, the state’s second-largest source of revenue after the income tax. Lottery officials believe people who might otherwise spend their money on video poker would gamble instead at the proposed casino"
Don Barzini: Times have changed. It's not like the old days when we could do anything we want. A refusal is not the act of a friend. Don Corleone had all the judges and the politicians in New York, and he must share them. He must let us draw the water from the well. Certainly, he can present a bill for such services. After all, we are not Communists.
[Laughter]
Don Corleone: I hoped that we would come here and reason together. And as a reasonable man, I'm willing to do whatever is necessary to find a peaceful solution to these problems.
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Comments (21)
... legalizing pot
... state controlled liquor sales
... state controlled waste disposal
... state controlled ...
Posted by leaving soon | September 12, 2012 12:10 PM
Like all political issues, some people can be against it after they were for it.
"Dycus (Stacy, former campaign mgrt to Sen/Treas Westlund) notes that in 2006, when the Grand Ronde tribe wanted to open a casino in Portland, it argued against the points Kitzhaber now advances."
If they say it's "For the children!", run away, it has to be bad!
If Kitz is against it, it might be good!
Whatever....
Posted by Harry | September 12, 2012 12:24 PM
Gambling is bad. Unless you are purchasing state-sponsored lottery tickets or playing video poker?
Posted by MIke (the other one) | September 12, 2012 12:27 PM
Please, fill in the blank. Here, a few suggestions:
Milwaukie Light Rail
The Convention Center hotel
Urban renewal
Posted by Jack Bog | September 12, 2012 12:34 PM
Just build the water slide and other non-gambling stuff. You don't need a vote for that. Or are these money-losing enterprises that will eventually disappear?
Posted by Mike in NE | September 12, 2012 12:35 PM
We gotta keep up with Washington's Great Wolf Lodge. Why not leave the gambling out and name it Great Coyote Lodge with all the toys ? Great Wolf is doing great, why not Great Coyote Lodge right in the middle of a 2.3 Million people metro area.
Posted by lw | September 12, 2012 12:56 PM
Fluoridation of Bull Run water
Posted by Portland Native | September 12, 2012 1:02 PM
Cylvia Hayes
Posted by It's Mike | September 12, 2012 1:06 PM
The State, the Tribes and the Grange all arguing over who should be allowed to pick the pockets of those who think it is a good investment to stick their money into a slot machine instead of a retirement plan. Not sure who wears the white hat on this deal.
Posted by George | September 12, 2012 1:17 PM
South Waterfront
PDC
Sustainability Center
Street car (both sides of the river)
Posted by Pistolero | September 12, 2012 1:25 PM
A political class comprised of sock-puppets, black-mailable, morally weak, and or dimwitted flaks would "primarily benefit a few wealthy executives...
Posted by Tim | September 12, 2012 1:46 PM
Now the businessmen and the casino’s chief financial backer—Canadian gaming giant Clairvest—are hoping Oregonians will eventually change their minds if they have to answer the same question on the ballot often enough.
So they are learning from local government?
Posted by Jon | September 12, 2012 2:05 PM
The Columbia River Crossing would "primarily benefit a few wealthy executives... while creating increased opportunities for corporate corruption and organized crime."
Posted by Jon | September 12, 2012 2:08 PM
Jon -
Gotta remember, if the voters answer "No" three times in a row, build it without a vote--- MAX up Interstate; MAX to Clackamas Town Center; MAX to Hillsboro; fluoridation plant for PDX water, etc. etc.
IF your vote might really count, you wouldn't get to vote. There's too much at stake.
Posted by Nonny Mouse | September 12, 2012 2:12 PM
Neil Goldschmidt running around free
Posted by Steve | September 12, 2012 2:51 PM
Keep it simple:
his policies
or
a victory by either Obama or Romney
Posted by Columbia County Kid | September 12, 2012 4:09 PM
"My administration"
"The Portland City Council"
"Electing Charlie Hales"
"Building a casino in Wood Village"
Posted by reader | September 12, 2012 4:34 PM
Do you think they will come up with a peaceful solution?
"But the broader rub is the Oregon Lottery, the state’s second-largest source of revenue after the income tax. Lottery officials believe people who might otherwise spend their money on video poker would gamble instead at the proposed casino"
Don Barzini: Times have changed. It's not like the old days when we could do anything we want. A refusal is not the act of a friend. Don Corleone had all the judges and the politicians in New York, and he must share them. He must let us draw the water from the well. Certainly, he can present a bill for such services. After all, we are not Communists.
[Laughter]
Don Corleone: I hoped that we would come here and reason together. And as a reasonable man, I'm willing to do whatever is necessary to find a peaceful solution to these problems.
Posted by ConcordBridge | September 12, 2012 4:34 PM
Ever notice that the biggest crooks are always the ones who get up in arms about another crook getting to the spoils first?
Posted by Texas Triffid Ranch | September 12, 2012 5:36 PM
Privatization of our public assets.
Posted by clinamen | September 12, 2012 8:03 PM
I got it, "Mitt Romney and/or Barack Obama."
Good test, did I pass?ue?
Posted by Jo | September 13, 2012 1:43 AM