19 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I recently sent a letter to my Congressman concerning the recent online gaming legislation. This guy has no clue. I can guarantee that he is not getting my vote. His response to my email:Thanks for your recent message expressing your frustration with the potential ban on Internet card games as a result of the gambling legislation that the House considered in July. I appreciate hearing from you.This legislation only bans the use of credit cards for playing cards online. You should still be able to play card games online at web sites that offer games that do not involve gambling.Thanks again for writing and please keep in touch.Rep.Peter DeFazioFourth District, OREGON Link to post Share on other sites
MisterB 2 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 This guy has no clue. Rep.Peter DeFazioFourth District, OREGON Nuff said Link to post Share on other sites
pokerinc 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 his letter might as well have saiddear concerned citizen:+1Sincerely,Idiot congressman w/ nothing to say. Link to post Share on other sites
EurekaKid 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 If the majority of the population actually had a clue about the travesty that is taking place there would be outrage in the streets. Unfortunately, the majority of people just don't get it. Link to post Share on other sites
yergan 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 his letter might as well have saiddear concerned citizen:+1Sincerely,Idiot congressman w/ nothing to say. Link to post Share on other sites
FatBurger 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Nuff saidHey, not everyone from Oregon is stupid, just our politicians.EDIT:And the hippies. Link to post Share on other sites
chrozzo 19 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 he's italian...have some understanding Link to post Share on other sites
fatman 1 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 his letter might as well have saiddear concerned citizen:+1Sincerely,Idiot congressman w/ nothing to say. If the majority of the population actually had a clue about the travesty that is taking place there would be outrage in the streets. Unfortunately, the majority of people just don't get it.I think everyone here is in agreement that this is a terrible law that was passed for reasons that only matter for political purposes. But a travesty....outrage in the streets.....come on, lets get a little perspective on what is important in life. Link to post Share on other sites
19 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 Quoting Mr. DeFazio"This legislation only bans the use of credit cards for playing cards online."Does this mean bank transfers, money orders, etc. are alright? Mr. Defazio, you have no idea about the details of legislation you vote on.Makes me want to move from Oregon to Iowa or Montana... Link to post Share on other sites
TylerSalzman 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 :icon_clap:I think everyone here is in agreement that this is a terrible law that was passed for reasons that only matter for political purposes. But a travesty....outrage in the streets.....come on, lets get a little perspective on what is important in life.This is how I feed my kids here man.... And when i say kids, I mean me and my girlfriend, but still, it's my livlihood they are taking away Link to post Share on other sites
mosley 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Mr. Defazio, you have no idea about the details of legislation you vote on.i don't think anyone had time to read it before they voted on it. Link to post Share on other sites
Mattnxtc 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 :icon_clap:I think everyone here is in agreement that this is a terrible law that was passed for reasons that only matter for political purposes. But a travesty....outrage in the streets.....come on, lets get a little perspective on what is important in life.Not b/c its poker but b/c what congress is attempting to do is to control the internet which is a very slippery slope as well as telling adults what they can and cant do with their money. If you thing this is the end of the government looking into your lives then think again.i don't think anyone had time to read it before they voted on it.Very interesting article in Rolling Stone this month about just how crappy the congress is. Apparently this congress worked less than any other congress ever. The democrates had little or no say in any bill and the republicans basically just ignored any attempt at actual debate. Its just sickening to see a democracy resorted to authoritarianism rule. like many here i used to be a republican but will never vote that way again and the more i learn the more i wonder how anybody ever could Link to post Share on other sites
Pupsta 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Hey, not everyone from Oregon is stupid, just our politicians.EDIT:And the hippies.so what's left? Link to post Share on other sites
AceJackOffS 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 his letter might as well have saiddear concerned citizen:+1Sincerely,Idiot congressman w/ nothing to say.beautiful so what's left?the most truthful statement on fcp possibly ever Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRichey 1 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 so what's left?Me. Anybody on here from Southern Oregon? I have been trying to get some experience playing live before I turn 21, but haven't had any luck finding local tourneys or cash games. Link to post Share on other sites
rsmbox 1 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 his letter might as well have saiddear concerned citizen:+1Sincerely,Idiot congressman w/ nothing to say. may be one of the best things i've ever readstanding o Link to post Share on other sites
fatman 1 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 This is how I feed my kids here man.... And when i say kids, I mean me and my girlfriend, but still, it's my livlihood they are taking awayI haven't stopped playing since the law was signed, have you? I think there are plenty of poker sites out there still allowing US players to play that you should still be able to make a living playing online. Link to post Share on other sites
gatortom64 1 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Hey, not everyone from Oregon is stupid, just our politicians.EDIT:And the hippies.And the former Californians Link to post Share on other sites
finztotheleft 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I haven't stopped playing since the law was signed, have you? I think there are plenty of poker sites out there still allowing US players to play that you should still be able to make a living playing online.I haven't stopped playing online. I also haven't been making money.I readily admit that I am not a great poker player. I have now moved back down in limits and am really reevaluating my play. Forcing me to improve my game could be a good thing in the long run. As it now stands, I have a lot of difficulty finding limit games with greater than 40 % players to the flop (which are the games that even I can beat) Link to post Share on other sites
TheCinciKid 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I haven't stopped playing online. I also haven't been making money.I readily admit that I am not a great poker player. I have now moved back down in limits and am really reevaluating my play. Forcing me to improve my game could be a good thing in the long run. As it now stands, I have a lot of difficulty finding limit games with greater than 40 % players to the flop (which are the games that even I can beat)You might want to consider trying shorthanded limit. Especially at low limits there are some pretty bad players. Of course, you end up in more marginal situations overall, but I think the level of play is worse in shorthanded games than it is in full-ring. At least at the lower limits. Link to post Share on other sites
Gooser 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Doh! Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury69 3 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 What a ****ing joke response. Link to post Share on other sites
try__an__hit 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 his letter might as well have saiddear concerned citizen:+1Sincerely,Idiot congressman w/ nothing to say.LMFAO Link to post Share on other sites
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