cmom
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| 15 Mar 2010 01:52 AM |
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Would like that weasel,love Poker too! |
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weasel
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| 11 Mar 2010 11:06 AM |
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| Thank you for proving some points for me cmom! Maybe we will get to share a poker table sometime... |
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cmom
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| 10 Mar 2010 07:14 AM |
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Hey weasel,
Well,here we go,lol..I love Bingo,I love poker,I love to go and play,and theres nothing wrong with that,if thats what I want to do..The ones that dont like it,they dont have to go,they dont have to gamble...I love Country Crossings,been there 4 times,had a wonderful time,love the music,bingo,just the atmosphere...Alabama best get on the train,for real.We have one of the highest unemployement,and the taxes from all the gaming wont hurt a thing.I also love to play the Lottery,shame Floridas getting all the money when we play.As for Ronnie Gilly,well,hes a good person,and he didnt build Country Crossings to not get a profit...To each their own..I wont say a word if someone doesnt like to play bingo,but I dont want anyone else saying I cant... |
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weasel
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| 06 Mar 2010 02:50 AM |
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prop·a·gan·da (prp-gnd)
n.
1. The systematic propagation of a doctrine or cause or of information reflecting the views and interests of those advocating such a doctrine or cause.
2. Material disseminated by the advocates or opponents of a doctrine or cause: wartime propaganda
Very Amusing! We live in a time when media is so advanced and technical, and most people are easily influenced. The video clip should speak to the fact as to how well financed the gambling lobby is. Just the fact that the governor's name has been taken to demonize him is interesting. Why is it that logical ideas and facts are not being used to debate this issue? Because logic and facts are not on the side of the gaming king pins, or the politicians. It is easier to hide a skunk with perfume than to tell you it is actually a skunk. They don't want you to see the stinking piles of your money they are capturing. |
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weasel
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| 05 Mar 2010 12:31 PM |
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It's all about jobs! How dare Bob Riley for putting these people out of work! It's all about jobs! Bull*%@#! IT'S ALL ABOUT MONEY!!! Everyone arguing for the gaming industry is either connected to the money or has bought in to the pitch delivered by the gaming investors. The politicians in Houston County have been captured. Mark Culver... bought and paid for. Even Harri Anne Smith, who seemed like such a sweet banker's daughter with values and conservative ideals has been taken by the political pressure and opportunity for money and influence. It's easy to like someone and be influenced by someone who is cool. Ronnie Gilley is a promoter that has the attention and favor from the country music stars that have invested their time and money with him. He seems cool! He even puts on "free" concerts and stuff... cool, man! It's ALL ABOOUT THE MONEY! I even heard sweet little 'ol Ami Pollard on the radio the other day talking down Mrs. Riley and going on about how the governor is doing something to hurt the "people" of this State. It sounded like she had gotten her talking points right off one of Rickey Stokes' commentaries. Politics is nasty! It is a shame to see nice people getting twisted around in it, as they become just as soiled as the real weasels creating the stink. Roger Bedford is one of the slickest, prettiest, stinkiest weasels in the State of Alabama. This whole gaming thing is not about creating jobs in Alabama. It about the money... the money for the fat cats and politicians.
Electronic Bingo, Gaming, Slot Machines or any such thing does not create wealth or economic prosperity for a regional area. It does not manufacture a product that can be sold or exported. It does not bring in money. It is a shift. It is a shift of money, from the masses, through a few, to one. It could be called entertainment, at best. But, we cannot entertain ourselves into prosperity. The shift of money comes from all the people, the people that are easily separated from their money. ( The people that can least afford it.) But hey, this is America, if you want to be irresponsible; you have the freedom to do it to a point. All this money that is spent is collected by the few, the ones that have "jobs". The people working for the one, the one group of investors that are making the real money think things are ok, in that they have a job. IT"S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY! The few that are allowed to run the gaming make ALL the money. It's money that was ALREADY HERE. The money is already in this region. There are better ways to create tourism and generate jobs. Gaming is a monopoly concept. There can only be one 'house". The gaming business relies on politicians that will protect them from the law and competition to prosper. That means they have to pay for this protection. It's not much different than when organized crime had the major control on gaming. Now it's just called organizing your politicians. Ronnie Gilley has done a masterful job of promoting his agenda, and demonizing anyone who would try and question the legality of it. There are many who have been manipulated. Media types, politicians, and common folk alike, have been sold. There are so many different angles and viewpoints that can be argued about this subject. People on either side can look foolish doing it. Our First Lady proved that when she lowered herself by getting into a shouting contest with folks in the front yard in Montgomery. It will be interesting to see how it all shakes out, but gambling is a vice. You can call it charity bingo, you can change the name to whatever you want... it's a vice. Letting just a few to have the opportunity to make a killing on a such a situtation is wrong, and not good for Alabama. |
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| 29 Jan 2010 09:40 AM |
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Hello Anti-gambling Task Force raidings
Around 3:30 a.m., Governor Riley's anti-gambling task force raided Victoryland and Country-Crossing Casinos in Shorter and Dothan, Alabama.
WSFA 12 News team is on both scenes and will bring you updates as they come into our newsroom. |
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Bluebeard
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| 29 Jan 2010 08:55 AM |
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| I think Riley is commiting political suicide. I know he is a Lame Duck and is not eligible for this years Governor's Election, howeverif he had any hopes of ever holding another office, one would think he would leave this alone. I find it hard to believe that Country Crossing would of been built without their Lawyers researching this thoroughly to see if it was legal. Furthermore the people want this here and the Jobs it creates. Why is he coming down and fighting this now. He should of stopped it before it started if he honestly felt that it was illegal. |
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Bluebeard
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| 29 Jan 2010 07:44 AM |
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| Why is it that the Goverment elected "For the people & By the people" thinks it is Above The People!!!!!!! Riley's boys have decided to attempt a raid of several business establishments without attaining the proper paperwork (a search warrant). If I as John Q. Citisen attempts to do that it is called Burglary. Are we suspose to look the other way when the Gov does it? |
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ewmadman
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| 29 Jan 2010 07:42 AM |
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I am ashamed of our Gov. 300 + Alabama State Troopers, they make about $20.00 per hour, Overtime makes that $30.00 per hour. 2 - 4 hours travel time to get to Country Crossing, 2 - 4 hours travel time to get back home. 4 - 5 hours at Country Crossing. The were told to be prepaird to stay for 5 days!
The math is overwhelming!
When they say, "We are broke" or, "We are going to lay-off Teachers", I say LIER.
I bet that the dope dealers are having a heyday! Just stay off US 231! Haul all you want!
No DUI'S no one cares if someone is drunk on the highways!
I think we have the Stupidist man for Gov.
He should be Impeached, before sunrise!
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Bluebeard
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| 29 Jan 2010 01:33 AM |
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Friday, Jan 29, 2010 @10:03am CST
"This is an outrageous waste of limited state resources designed to kill thousands of jobs for working Alabamians," Sparks said. "We need to be using the state's resources to protect our jobs and create new ones. This insanity needs to stop and instead of spending money to take jobs away we need to be taxing gaming to educate our children.
The state is broke and we are wasting money to kill jobs at a time of 11 percent unemployment. When I'm governor I will encourage, not discourage, job growth in Alabama and make sure our kids get the education and care they deserve."
(This is an edited press release from Ron Sparks)
http://dothanfirst.com/content/full...?cid=94132 |
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cmom
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| 17 Jan 2010 10:25 AM |
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Hey Blue,You know,I think Riley is a lil nerveous as well.Nothing is illeagal with the machines at Country Crossings.They are the same as Atmore,and Victoryland,only difference is,Riley has ties to Mississippi,and the VL and Atmore,his son-in-law is their attorney at the Atmore bingo...Something that his task force chief had to resign,gambling in Mississippi.Riley gets big bucks from Mississippi.I have been 3 times to C.C.s,its nice,has alot of class,just a nice place.Lastnight was wonderful. |
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Bluebeard
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| 15 Jan 2010 09:08 AM |
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Looks like Gov Riley's actions & comments towards Country Crossing are making other businesses in Alabama nervous. The Cruise ship in Mobile is afraid he may try to use the same tactics to raid their machines. He sure could cost alot of people their jobs if these businesses choose to go elsewhere.
http://www.rickeystokesnews.com/art...trike-7942
http://blog.al.com/live/2010/01/lawmaker_mobiles_cruise_indust.html |
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Bluebeard
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| 15 Jan 2010 08:26 AM |
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Governor Riley responds to Houston County Commissioner
Dothan Eagle: January 12, 2010
MONTGOMERY – Governor Bob Riley on Tuesday responded to a letter sent by Houston County Commissioner Mark Culver about the Country Crossing gambling facility outside Dothan. The Governor’s letter to Commissioner Culver is attached.
In it, Governor Riley writes that a duly elected judge in Houston County issued a search warrant for the gambling operations at Country Crossing based upon evidence uncovered by a law enforcement investigation. Based on that evidence, the judge found that there was probable cause to believe that illegal gambling was taking place at Country Crossing.
“Law enforcement officials were preparing to execute that duly issued search warrant when you and others obtained a temporary restraining order. That order was issued in the middle of the night without any effort having been made to allow representatives of my Task Force to present counterarguments. Your lawyers yesterday admitted that the temporary restraining order was illegally issued,” the Governor writes in his letter to Culver.
“While I want to engage in a civil dialogue with you and others in Houston County about these issues, I cannot agree to allow illegal activity at Country Crossing to continue indefinitely until the litigation that you filed runs its course,” Governor Riley wrote. “It would be a dangerous precedent to allow the filing of a civil case to frustrate the ability of State officials to enforce our criminal laws.”
http://www2.dothaneagle.com/dea/new...er/121975/
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JohnD
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| 13 Jan 2010 11:27 AM |
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| One thing that I don't understand is why pr how can they invest those millions of dollars and not have an air conditioning system that can't remove all the smoke? That alone would keep me away. |
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| 12 Jan 2010 09:48 AM |
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Been gone a while, now unemployed, decided to get all the money I could get together and go to Country Crossing. Everybody I talked to was winning - heck haven't talked to anyone that lost. Sounds like easy money. Well, I lost everything, credit cards are now to the max; have checks waiting to bounce. Mortgage payment is due. Good news is I found out I can re-negotiate for lower mortgage payments. That's cool, but I still won't be able to pay. No worries, my unemployment benefits got extended and plan to go back to Country Crossings when check arrives and I'm sure I will be a big winner this time. Nobody loses. Think about it how many folks do you know that actually lose there. I'll be in the money soon. |
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OEMMom
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| 29 Dec 2009 12:10 PM |
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I just said that I tithed from my winnings. And that I thought it would be a good idea for all.
Like ANY business, Country Crossings MUST operate in the black to stay in business. That means that out of what they do not pay out, they must pay for all of the improvements out there and they must pay their operating expenses and they must provide a return on the investment for the owners. They must also pay out enough money that others will be willing to come in and spend.
Personally I'm cheap enough that I look at it as a night of entertainment. That night, I ate, drank, and played for a total of $10 - $15 ($25 if you count that I gave 10% of the winnings to my church).
I am sure that the people who are now working at Country Crossings after having been unemployed for months think it's a wonderful thing! And the merchants where those employees spend their money don't turn the business away. I'll bet my $10 in the collection plate helped pay bills at my church.
NOW it will be interesting to see how many other businesses open up over the next year, two years, and five years as a result of Country Crossings.
Cottonwood - the owner of the hot springs there is missing the boat if they don't reopen as a LUXURY Spa!
Olympia Spa - you're out of your mind if you don't start tearing down those dated hotel rooms and reinvest in a more modern facility! |
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weasel
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| 28 Dec 2009 11:52 AM |
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| Interesting... So, OEM, are you saying that there is, or will be a lot of tithing from the winnings taken from Country Crossings? Just driving by, it is apparant that CC is burning enough light to run up a nice power bill! How do they pay for the electricity and still let everyone win? They don't! The whole idea is for the house to make money! And, they should. Anyone going to a place like that is paying for the entertainment of being there. Yeah, they have to let some money out every now and again, to get the word out that appeals to the greedy part of human nature. But, it is calculated as advertisement, and at a level the does not hurt the margin of profit. Money flooding from Country Crossings to the Church? Nope! I ain't buying that! But, I say, "Hey, if you want to play, play on!" I may see you down there. I hear that they have a big New Years Eve promotion going on with LoCash Cowboys playing and all the food you can eat! Sounds like fun! A concert and all you can eat for $10.00? They aren't making money doing that! I wonder how they make their money? Hmmm, I wonder... |
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OEMMom
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| 18 Dec 2009 11:24 AM |
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Went there the other night. Between what we spent on dinner and drinks and bingo and what we won at bingo, I figure that we spent $15 on the evening. *G* Now if you see a $10 bill floating around Dothan with "Tithe from Country Crossing" written on it, that was from me.
**L** We really ought to ALL do that. It would be interesting to see what the Bible Thumpers have to say to all the anonymous bills in the collection plate as winnings from Country Crossing. |
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weasel
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| 17 Dec 2009 04:20 AM |
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| Has anyone been to Country Crossroads yet? What was it like? Would you recommend it? |
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faith37us
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| 01 Jul 2009 01:39 AM |
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| DOES ANYONE KNOW THE ADDRESS OF COUNTRY CROSSROADS? THANK YOU |
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dbrtripp48
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| 03 Mar 2009 10:37 AM |
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If the churches in the wiregrass are going to have such an adverse effect on the economy, I say tax them. That is a tax increase that Obama might concider since they are taking tax revenue out of the local economy. I think Ronnie Gilly should bring the attention to the major media. Go to Fox news with his stats on the revenue possibilities. Now that is stimulous, don't ya think? |
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Carolyn_S
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| 21 Apr 2008 09:54 AM |
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cmom, i hope it goes on- this area really needs some jobs for its citizens!
plus i'd walk over glass to see trace adkins or travis tritt....
oh- where i have been is my karma has sucked the past month. dropped my new phone in the toilet, arthritis is horrible and i pulled an ankle tendon. seems there was more but i've wiped it from my feeble mind...... |
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cmom
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| 21 Apr 2008 07:56 AM |
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Woohoo...
Looks good now..
AG ruling puts sheriff in charge of bingo permit
Monday, Apr 21, 2008 - 06:08 PM
Licensing electronic charitable bingo in Houston County will fall upon the sheriff’s shoulders, according to an Alabama Attorney General’s opinion issued Monday.
The opinion authorizes Sheriff Andy Hughes to issue Class C bingo permits for qualified applicants after he determines that the applicant has met the requirements as specified February 25 when the county promulgating updated rules on charitable bingo.
Click here to read a the letter from Troy King, Alabama's Attorney General.
The laws were acted upon to allow a new country music entertainment destination to open just south of Dothan. The Country Crossing development, presented by Ronnie Gilley of Enterprise, will include electronic charitable bingo as a part of the multi-faceted development.
Hughes called the ruling a relief, saying it takes him out of the middle of an issue that has stirred a lot of emotion on both sides.
“It does ease my mind,” he said. “I wanted it spelled out in the law. That’s been my position from the get-go. I provide law enforcement for those on both sides of this issue. I wanted the law to be on my side.”
In mid-March, Hughes asked for the opinion, posing four questions. The questions were:
-- Is the sheriff authorized to issue a permit under the law, as promulgated by the county?
-- If so, is the sheriff’s authority discretionary or must a permit be issued to any qualified organization?
-- When is the permit issued?
-- What constitutes 70 percent completion of a project for purposes of the permitting process and who makes that determination?
The AG opinion, signed by Brenda F. Smith, chief of the Opinions Division, states that Hughes’ authority is not discretionary.
The law reads that “After making such investigation and after being satisfied that all qualifications and requirements as set out herein have been fulfilled, the sheriff shall issue such permit to said applicant upon the terms and conditions herein set forth ....”
The opinion states that the word “shall,” means there is not an option. “In addition, the word ‘shall,’ when used in a statute, is mandatory.”
In terms of a time frame for issuing the permit, the ruling states it shall be issued “when the sheriff has conducted an investigation and determined that an applicant has met the requirements and qualifications of the rules.”
The ruling gives the sheriff the duty of deciding when the development is 70 percent complete, which is required prior to operation of bingo. “The sheriff should consult and cooperate with the Houston County Commission in making the determination.”
Hughes said he has no more questions.
“It is pretty much cut and dry. There is not a whole lot of play in there,” he said.
Hughes is glad the licensing process has been explained, which could avoid both “hurry-up” licensing and foot dragging.
“As soon as they do what they are supposed to do, submit the paperwork and we do the investigation, at the right time, permits will be issued,” he said.
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cmom
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| 21 Apr 2008 07:32 AM |
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I think it will go all the way Carolyn.Its a wonderful thing for our communites... |
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cmom
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| 20 Apr 2008 11:57 AM |
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The country crossings will have a gospel theater,to me thats nice,and dont see any protests about that,just Bingo...I believe Country Crossings will go forward,they are starting to build within 90 days... |
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Carolyn_S
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| 20 Apr 2008 10:01 AM |
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| cmom i heard somewhere that a religious leader was considering filing a lawsuit to stop cc... chase had a good point; do these same people buy groceries where alcohol and tobacco are sold? eat in places that serve alcohol? or do they just get to pick and choose their "sins"? |
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cmom
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| 20 Apr 2008 08:18 AM |
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Yesterdays rally in Dothan for Country Crossings was great,alot of people came.Seeing what Crossroads will look like is unreal,so well done and is beautiful.. |
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cmom
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| 15 Apr 2008 11:44 AM |
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So Far Carolyn,still hurdles to get too..Lets hope for the best..Where ya been gal?Miss ya |
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Carolyn_S
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| 14 Apr 2008 06:24 AM |
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well well well....... how 'bout them apples??
good news..... |
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cmom
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| 14 Apr 2008 02:29 AM |
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State Sen. Harri Anne Smith, R-Slocomb, has withdrawn a bill which would have prohibited electronic bingo in Houston County.
The bill was introduced amid controversy after the announcement of plans for electronic bingo at the proposed Country Crossing development, just south of Dothan.
Smith read from a prepared statement during a press conference Monday afternoon and did not answer any questions from the media.
Her statement said :
"I recenrtly introduced a bill in the state Senate which would have put the establishment of electronic bingo in Houston County on the ballot in Novemeber. I did this because I believe that when the citizens of any community face a political and moral issue of great significance they should have the opportunity to participate in that decision. I believe that then and I believe it now. Since I introduced this bill I have heard from hundreds of people from all walks of life – in the newspaper, on the Internet, by phone, on radio and TV, and on the street. The good, solid citizens of our community have let me know in no uncertain terms how strongly they feel about this issue. The consensus is obvious to me. A majority of the people of Houston County clearly want the Country Crossing development to move forward because of what they believe it will mean to this area in terms of jobs and economic development. For that reason I have today contacted the Senate committee chairman and asked that my bill be stopped permanantly."
For more on this story, come back to dothaneagle.com and read Tuesday’s Dothan Eagle.
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cmom
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| 13 Apr 2008 07:14 AM |
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I went to a meeting of concerned people for country crossings,the other day sort of a small country rally.The big Rally is this Sat as I posted here.Hope all that wants it will come.Mr Gilly will be there,as other notables..Hope its a big sucess... |
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cmom
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| 12 Apr 2008 07:18 AM |
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Yesterday was great for the rally for Country Crossings,unreal what it will look like,All I can say is,hope we get it,its beautiful |
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Carolyn_S
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| 10 Apr 2008 10:57 AM |
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travis tritt is one of the rare performers i've been to see multiple times. he is awesome.
Posted By cmom on 04/09/2008 9:26 AM
Me too Carolyn,Travis T.wants to open a spot there too.I cant believe we may loose this wonderful place because some dont want Bingo,its justy hard to believe
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Wrascal
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| 10 Apr 2008 06:00 AM |
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Fair enuf!
Now get the rest of the brethren
to shut their noisy traps and
let the people decide
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| 09 Apr 2008 10:05 AM |
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| It's just another case of the holy rollers trying to dictate how we live our lives. They weren't happy enough to keep the lottery out of the state now they have outlawed marital aids.( you know sex toys.) Now they want to keep a development out of this area that could not only bring jobs but also some well needed money into this area. That's ok send more money to Florida and Georgia. If I want a lotto ticket I'll go buy one. All they are doing is sending money away from here. You can't legislate morality. People are gonna do and get what they want all your doing is making it a little more inconvenient. And that doesn't really matter. I wish the so called Christians would quit trying to rule my life. It's funny to me that we have enough Christians to scream morality but I can't get a seat at a local restaurant on a Sunday morning when they are all supposed to be in church! |
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cmom
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| 09 Apr 2008 09:27 AM |
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Well Wrascal,depends on how good you are. |
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cmom
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| 09 Apr 2008 09:26 AM |
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Me too Carolyn,Travis T.wants to open a spot there too.I cant believe we may loose this wonderful place because some dont want Bingo,its justy hard to believe |
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Andy
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| 09 Apr 2008 09:08 AM |
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| Now Wrascal, you're going to make me put that trap back out, LOL. I don't wish to impose my will on anyone, and really don't consider myself a do gooder, just another sinner. But like you, I will share my opinion. |
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cmom
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| 09 Apr 2008 07:45 AM |
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I will be there,and hope some of you will be too
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Date:04/09/2008
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Written By: Reader's Post
Date:04/09/2008
Press Release
Let the Stars Fall on Houston County!
Grassroots community action group makes their voices heard.
On Saturday, April 19th from 1 - 5 pm at the Dothan Convention Center, an ambitious group of Wiregrass residents will show the region their support for the proposed Country Crossing project. The Dothan Convention Center is located at 4106 Ross Clark Circle across from Twitchell.
One of the organizers, Debbie Trueblood of Dothan, said that she’s “amazed by the incredible amount of energy, enthusiasm and talent being brought to this effort by volunteers. They’re offering to direct traffic, type, call legislators, mail letters, hand out flyers and speak at this rally. It’s just an inspiring amount of community involvement”.
Expected speakers include local business owners, private citizens, the project’s developer, Ronnie Gilley, and other interested parties. A complete slide presentation of the development, including all the features planned will be presented.
David Asbill Sr., another group organizer from the Wiregrass, said he is “really pleased with the amount of input that’s been shared in an open, friendly atmosphere. This is truly the PEOPLE speaking”.
Another organizer and local business owner Tim Hawkins said “I think it’s the best thing that could ever happen to this area, and I can’t wait for it to get here”.
Come to the Dothan Convention Center Saturday afternoon, April 19th and see why we’re working to “Let the Stars Fall on Houston County”! For further information, or to volunteer, go to http://www.supportcountrycrossing.org or call David Asbill Sr. at 685.6201 or Debbie Trueblood at 618.1610
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cmom
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| 09 Apr 2008 07:42 AM |
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I hope Country Crossing makes it too Dothan.What a boost for this part of the south... |
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Wrascal
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| 09 Apr 2008 07:41 AM |
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| Quality does not come cheap. |
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cmom
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| 09 Apr 2008 07:32 AM |
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LOL Wrascal,thats a lil high isnt it? |
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Wrascal
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| 09 Apr 2008 07:21 AM |
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C Mom,
I'm a legend,
in my own mind.
I'll perform for a measly
100 thousand American dollars.
After taxes,
and expenses,
and any other thing
that I can tack onto this.
PUBLIC NOTICE: ABOVE ARTIST USES EXTENSIVE LIP SYNC'ING. |
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Wrascal
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| 09 Apr 2008 07:19 AM |
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Well Andy, Old Chum, I also oppose gambling.
But more importantly, I also oppose those who would impose their will on others.
And that includes many of the other sins you do-gooders wish to impose on the general public.
I say mind your own business and let the good folks make up their own minds!
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Andy
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| 09 Apr 2008 05:25 AM |
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| I don't think you can lump all Churches in that category. A Church that opposes gambling should oppose gambling whether it is inside or outside of their doors. |
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| "Always have an escape plan." - Q in "The World is not Enough" |
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lbrtyrsk
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| 09 Apr 2008 04:57 AM |
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Well what I don't understand about it is that right now churches are the only ones allowed to have Bingo. Why are they so against it all of a sudden. They fought for years for the right to have it in the name of "fundraising". |
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Andy
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| 09 Apr 2008 03:37 AM |
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| I have never considered myself a "Holy Roller," but I do consider myself a Christian. We all have opinions, and we all shape the society in which we live. In the case of the lottery, all citizens of Alabama had an opportunity to vote. The will of the voters determined the fate of a state lottery. I'm sure that Christians and non-Christians alike voted for and against the issue based on their feelings on the issue. I don't think it is right to simply blame Christians or people of religion for the outcome of this issue. |
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| "Always have an escape plan." - Q in "The World is not Enough" |
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Wrascal
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| 08 Apr 2008 08:35 AM |
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Ms C,
I have often lied about my needing to choose between being a famous rock and roll star - or a soldier, about teaching the Stones all they knew about music, and of hob-knobbing with the incredible (Legs) Tina.
How much would you pay for me to perform?
Any others? |
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Carolyn_S
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| 08 Apr 2008 08:20 AM |
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holier than thou people really rile me up. the stupidity of this whole bingo issue pales only when compared to the idiotic view of these same folks on the state lottery.
i'd sure pay to see some good southern rock... :>) |
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Shaun Morgan is my GASOLINE
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Wrascal
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| 08 Apr 2008 06:09 AM |
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MY BIASED OPINION:
I wouldn't waste the gas to hear country.
Let me know when Cher agrees to a performance.
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cmom
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| 08 Apr 2008 05:41 AM |
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Well,the country crossings isnt just bingo.There will be a nice place for family fun,rides,ect.Places to see country stars,restaurants ect.They will get some of my money,I love Tim McGraw..lol |
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Wrascal
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| 08 Apr 2008 04:45 AM |
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The big deal is that the NOISY bible thumping
preachers want you to tithe that money to them.
Personally I don't care - especially if its on the other side of
Dothan and I don't have to put up with the traffic it'll generate.
Neither it or the Florida lotto will be getting any of my COLORFUL green-backs. |
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lovingflamepmc
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| 08 Apr 2008 01:28 AM |
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| I don't understand what the big deal is about bingo either. Bingo is harmless in my opinion. Its something fun that people can do and why not do it? It could be something nice to do rather than having to go somewhere and a bunch of teenagers are running rampant and getting on your nerves and it would be better than going out to a bar. What does the churches have against Bingo? |
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cmom
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| 07 Apr 2008 07:44 AM |
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I have to commend Ricky Stokes for all the time and energy hes put into getting all the info out about Country Crossroads,hes done a great job.I dont know how many of you here on wiregrass agree or disagree with electronic bingo...I am for it,in that it will not hurt one thing,the ones that want to play can,the ones that dont,doesnt have too.Dothan and the surrounding counties,need this.Its a shot in the arm for people to get jobs,and there will be alot of jobs.I cant believe that some in the Ala congress will let this slip away for Florida to get it.Go to rickystokes to read all the hearings on this,and meetings.Churches dont want the bingo,just like the lottery.I attend church and consider myself a good person,but,whats so wrong about Bingo? All the stores sell beer,wine,and hard booze.The churches let this happen.I may make a few here upset when I say,churches should not be the ones who decide if Bingo can be played.Wake up Alabama,we are already behind in every poll taken on anything 48th 49 th,out of all the states.Too loose this good thing for everyone to me is hard for me too comprehend..Those that think its a good thing,let the Ala congress know.. |
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