Archive for the ‘Casino Free Philadelphia’ Category

Tuesday Evening: Casino Costs Meet-and-Greet

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Casino Free Philadelphia is doing a terrific job demonstrating the Hidden Costs to Philadelphia of casinos and slots. Although the social issues do not move me, as much as others, I find them valid and, presented so well.  It lets me see another perspective on this issue, the corrosiveness to social ...

Why I Support Anne Dicker Part 1

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

In 2004 primary, Sen. Fumo received 21,400 votes and challenger Dr. Jimmy Tayoun 12,324  total  33,324 votes . Some statistics from Labels and Lists Super Voters Democrats voting 1 of 2 or better P06,P04: Individuals 37,077 and Households = 29,138   Democrats voting 2 of 2 P06,P04: Individuals = 14,783 and Households = 12,188 Because of this, ...

Casino-Sign our petition! *and* Mayor Nutter Standing Strong

Monday, February 11th, 2008

Casino-Free Philadelphia has done an outstanding job in calling attention to the fiscal and social consequences of two residential casinos – the only two casinos in residential neighborhoods in the world. Governor Rendell has set himself against the best interests of Philadelphia residents and businesses in favor of a few ...

Casinos not good for the little guy

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

These two slots casinos will be the only two casinos in the world in residential neighborhoods!Not good for neighborhoods and for the “little guy” who is the target of slots. A rigged game with a mathematically determined outcome, run by monopoly granted by government, exploiting the weakest and most vulnerable ...