It came to attention, because I actually read a newspaper for once, that Ohio’s Attorney General is fighting the so-called “evil gambling machines”.  Of course this comes as no surprise.  What surprises me is what is being said about them.  They will “bring about a rise in crime, prostitution, and drug usage.”  Forgive me, but has our esteemed attorney ever heard of Mountaineer?  This, for those who do not know, is a gaming resort.  It is comprised of a hotel, spa, and GASP!!!!!  A CASINO!!!!!!  I have been there several times and have yet to see a prostitute, or be offered any sort of drug, besides alcohol.  I realize that it is a block from a strip club, where prostitution may be taking place, however I sincerely doubt it.  I am amazed that politicians have such a narrow view.  I for one am all for legalized gaming here in Ohio, not just because I am currently employed as a Poker Dealer.  If it’s what Ohio wants, I say let them have it.  Oh, and let’s have more efficient wording on these issues we vote on.  The legal eagles got an anti gaming bill passed as well as an anti smoking bill, which will slowly put bars and clubs out of business.   We are headed towards another prohibition, and what happened last time?  People still found ways around it.  It will continue to happen, no matter what.  Pay attention to what you say, and how you vote.  The business you put out just may be your own.

Now the Ohio government is banning what they call “illegal gaming machines”.   They claim that the good people of this state do not want them here.  Well, while these machines may not be a complete skill game, it is obvious that they are indeed wanted.  If they weren’t there would not be 50,000 machines in the state.  Nor would they be in almost constant use.  I understand that SOME people disapprove of these devices, and will not play them.  Fine by me, this is their right to choose, as outlined in the constitution of the United States.  However, simply because one or two people feel they are wrong, there is no cause to ban them entirely.  It seems that people DO want these entertainment machines, and the state government should take their collective heads out of their butts and see this.

During a recent thunderstorm, a localized tornado struck a Giant Eagle in a neighboring town.  Well, this Giant Eagle is located just a couple blocks from…….you guessed it, WAL-Mart!!!!!  Well, my spies informed me that not only did the store take no protective action to protect the customers and employees, they were more concerned about making a buck.  The local fire department asked the store manager to close the store, due to a propane tank that they feared would blow up.  This request was met with a resounding NO!  America’s favorite retailer has decided that money is more valuable to them than actually having customers to spend that money.  Oh well, chalk it up to managerial stupidity.  Have fun with that money, Wal Mart, because I for one will not be shopping at that particular store again.  Human life means more to me than a simple buck.  Especially when that life belongs to a customer, or in store terms, Customer ( note the capital).  They are life’s blood of any retail store, and deserve to have protection from any and all dangers around the store.  I hope someone finds a way to sue the pants off of that manager.  Have fun, Wal Mart, and keep safe.

Well, I have been spending the last few weeks learning to deal Poker at the track. (Yeah like you need a class to throw cards.)  Anyways, I should be starting soon.  Wish me luck, so I don’t accidently throw one in someone’s eye.

Lisbon, Ohio-  Once again Carny season has came upon us.  As you all know, this is the season where valiant hunters attempt to thin out the population of one of the lowest forms of life, carnival workers.  At the Night court bar just last night, a group of these creatures were stalked, and then smacked into submission by several patrons of the bar.  I chalk this up to exceptional leadership, and impressive fighting technique.  Please, join the hunt of these vile creatures, and help our valiant citizens to rid the world of this menace.

Well, as most of you know, i was until recently a Wal mart employee.  Well, it has came to my attention that Walmart has lost yet another person in my section.  I was one of the unsung heroes known as the stockmen, more commonly known as the cart monkeys.  Well, yet another good man was lost due to the store’s inability or unwillingness to send out help for the two people they had.  So, now the store is down to one cart pusher, a 66 year old man.  While my heart goes out to this individual, I have no remorse for the store itself.  This situation is just one of the reasons why I myself quit.  No help, plus the management screaming at us to move faster in what i would call dire conditions.  So, I hope that this makes the management stop to wonder why they cannot keep people in this position.  To all Walmart employees, I wish you luck.  To all the managers of my former store, get a grip.

****The preceding was a statement of opinion.  Any relation to real facts is entirely intentional.  You must be at least 21 years old to have an opinion.*****