Liking Governor Patrick a little more

Casinos and gambling will not magically solve all our fiscal woes!

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p>The Governor is a real down to earth guy.  But I still have issues with gambling as a panacea.

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p>What pol wouldn’t want to tell a reporter, “Yes I know, but I’m not gonna tell you.”  

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p>Go Governor Patrick!

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…the same time as most of the State House.  That is to say, when a lobbyist-authored giveaway bill for casino “investors” is bum-rushed through the Legislature, accompanied by panic-talk about balancing the budget.  

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p>Hahaha.

Major policy being formed entirely out of public view! By a person who was never elected statewide and yet wields huge power and a governor who barely discussed casinos while running for office, yet has made it one of his major goals thus far!

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p>Hilarious.

I almost blew sugary drink out my nose when he started talking about the tax increase on drinks, “this is a critical first step in discouraging the consumption of these empty calories…”  and then, “I think dedicating those funds to nutrition and wellness services is a wise decision.”  What a sense of humor.

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p>So funny, he actually pretended it wasn’t just a blatant tax increase when said it with a straight face.  Total deadpan sincerity. Just so, I feel like giving up booze, candy and sugary drinks so that I have more energy to feel angry and deprived.

Do slot machines take food stamps?