tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20692053.post1985578613373350996..comments2023-11-03T06:35:48.003-05:00Comments on Shark and Shepherd: Haven't we created Doyle and Troha?Rick Esenberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280070509167910367noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20692053.post-7460036533535837972007-03-06T05:51:00.000-06:002007-03-06T05:51:00.000-06:00Finally you post something which makes sense on th...Finally you post something which makes sense on this topic: the current system sucks and it forces both incumbents and challengers to beg from people who want something in return.<BR/><BR/>The folks who think that the casino money stinks today should remember that our long-term Governor (elected to three four-year terms) went through the same "auction" process when the dog track locations were selected. Competing applicants showered money upon his campaign committee prior to the licenses being awarded. At the time, the amounts of money seemed as gross as the amounts given today.<BR/><BR/>Neither the former Governor nor the current Governor is a crook because he took legal advantage or takes legal advantage of a system which sucks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com