THEY SAY “JUMP …” HE SAYS “HOW HIGH?”
Earlier this month, we reported on efforts by liberal U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham to introduce a federal online poker ban.
We opposed Graham’s latest infringement on liberty, and said so.
“Government has no business criminalizing this behavior – especially when virtually every state government runs its own gambling racket,” we wrote. “In fact that’s precisely what this is about … politicians protecting their ‘turf.’ Like friggin’ gangsters.”
Actually it’s even more insidious than that …
According to Politico, Graham isn’t just looking out for government’s gambling interests – he’s acting on behalf of casino mogul (and GOP mega-donor) Sheldon Adelson.
“Adelson launched a coalition late last year to ban online gaming,” Politico’s Anna Palmer and Burgess Everett report, noting he opposes the practice because it “could hurt the traditional business model of casinos.”
Really? You mean like Netflix hurt the “traditional business model” used by Blockbuster? Or the iPhone hurt the “traditional business model” used by Blackberry?
Sheesh …
Adelson has not only stroked checks directly to Graham’s campaign, he’s reportedly part of a massive independent expenditure effort aimed at pumping hundreds of thousands of additional dollars into South Carolina in support of Graham’s reelection.
Amazing …
We’ve said it before and we’re sure we will say it again … Lindsey Graham is nothing but a special interest whore willing to sell your freedom (and our free market) down the river the moment a special interest pay day comes-a-calling.
Shameful …
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Lose Lindsey!!
You misspelled “loose.”
Dang he’s such a well dressed, good looking man. The greying patches of hair, the white shirt, the rep tie. I wish I could look that good.
…and his dentures still have all the original teeth!
Those folds of skin he has under each ear suggest he has had a face job.
As I’ve said before, “conservative” and “libertarian” GOP donors will preach to the masses in favor of small government while simultaneously bribing politicians to keep crony capitalist big government alive and well.
They only want small government in areas that don’t benefit them. How noble.
Let me introduce your next senator, LINDSEY GRAHAM!
YOU BETCHA!
Lindsey, Lindsey, he’s the guy for the job!
He’s a decorated vet, doesn’t like to bet,
and – he’s got a friend John – John McCain.
Let’s get behind, the Senator who cares,
The one who loves our state,
Vote for Lindsay, nice as a lamb,
Lindsey, Lindsey – Graham.
He received his decorations while working in the housing assistance at Shaw Air Forcwe base.
Thanks fits. Another reason to vote for Graham. Sheldon Adelson has a long history of supporting Republicans and conservative causes.
He has supported republicans since 2005 and gave five million to Newt during the S. C. Republican primary. Both Romney and Newt are against Internet gaming.
If candidate you support accepts contributions, they aren’t whores? Do not the online gaming interest have their special interest whores? Are they only whores when you’re not getting any from Koch
How about S.C. Sen.Brad Hutto (D), who is always trying to get the camel’s nose under the tent with with so called bingo/poker laws, accepting contributions from online gambling interest now under indictment awaiting a plea agreement. ( Bob Mosley Sr. and J.Michael Caldwell)
Graham is a two faced slime light whore.
You mean there are political whores outside of Lexington County? I thought they had a monopoly on them, particularly Bill Banning, Johnny Jeffcoat and Joe Wilson.
Burn in Hell, Graham! BURN THE FUCK IN HELL!
After two generations ( Graham) and three generations (McCain) in Washington this is what you get. Their “core values” are directly related to whoever writes the biggest check. When Graham first went to Washington he might have had some real values from growing up in SC. But after twenty + years in Washington he has forgotten where he came from as well as who put him there. There is only one cure for this condition: RESTORE HONOR VOTE CONNOR.
You can tell who the idiots are by the idiots they keep company with.