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Originally Posted by Redboard
I don’t know why you think that casinos must be built in mister Rodgers neighborhoods to be successful. Many people said the same thing when the idea first surfaced of putting casinos in Atlantic City back in the 70s – that it would never work in such a bad neighborhood - by end of the 1980s it was the most popular tourist destination in the United States and a cash cow for the garden state.
The two casinos in/near Philadelphia - Chester, PA(Harrah’s), and in a Philadelphia neighborhood call Fishtown (Sugarhouse Casino), are in two crime-ridden areas and yet they are printing money ; the mayor of Philadelphia, wants to build another one. I’m not a businessman, but I do understand the principle of “location, location, location.” It wasn’t that long ago that if someone wanted to legally play a game of poker or blackjack with other people, one had to travel a long way to do that. No so today and the closer a casino is to those “customers” , the better IMO.
As far as the $82 million investment in the 76ers facility, we don’t know if it’s a disgrace yet, do we? It’s a gamble that could pay off- you or I have no way of knowing at this time. It’s certainly a better gamble than another casino in AC, if I were an odds maker.
As far as walking across the Ben Franklin Bridge, I have done that many times, most recently with a hiking group I belong to called “Hiking Around Philly Meetup” on 6/22/14. That’s me in the orange shirt and white hat.
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I don't think casinos need to be built in exclusive areas really don't recall writing that. Stating that Middlesex has a higher population was for arguments sake most towns and their resident would block it in a heartbeat. Our differences of opinion started with you blasting Christie who really can't do much in the way of government because of the way the chambers are composed.
You yourself said the mayor of Philly wants to build another casino. Nowhere does it say its a done deal. Maybe the mayor and Christie have the same problem I'm not familiar with Philly politics. So if his attempt fails I guess you will also include him (the Philly mayor) as an idiot?
Regarding the 76ers it is true that we won't know the outcome for many years . So how come you are not calling Christie a stinking genius or some other forms of praise for building something that benefits YOU?
Nice pics of the bridge and a great job. It reminds me of doing that on bicycle on the Brooklyn bridge. But I meant by yourself not with an armed brigade.
