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13 years ago
The government needs criminals, so they make as many as possible. Same goes for fees and taxes.
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13 years ago
These characters are being noted in other areas of music also:
"What a shame. It's really stunning how much harm ASCAP, BMI and SESAC are doing for musicians -- the very people they're supposed to help."
-- http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20100611/0351569781.shtml
There is a movement of musicians away from these collectors though.
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13 years ago
Wonder who the complainers were. From one of the sentences, "the alleged prostitution that had been taking place at the club can cause both an emotional and financial drain on families," it looks like it might be a wife or such.
Meanwhile gambling goes on...
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13 years ago
I will admit such ignorance that I don't even know what the myths are. But I do know when it comes to kids, it's good money for the bureaucrats. Divorce court. Child Services. School Unions. The list goes on.
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13 years ago
Ya know how everyone wins a trophy for playing a game? How everyone passes school even though they cannot read? How everyone is entitled to be a winner? Yea, that attitude has graduated high school and is now in the adult sphere. Enjoy.
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13 years ago
He saw, or she stated, your $20 tip. Bidding war after that.
I'll admit to starting some stage inflation at the tip rail for my ATF for her benefit. She knew I was using other people's money to put in her pocket when I proved her my "social experiment."
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13 years ago
I don't understand this spitting thing either.
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13 years ago
The family values types and super christians are the most easily fooled of the electorate.
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13 years ago
Seriously hate men. This should be remembered by the confused on here asking about phone numbers and dates.
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13 years ago
GMD: +1
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13 years ago
There's got to be an "American Pie" movie in these stories someplace...
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13 years ago
Another one "keeping it real." It's OK to walk away, really...
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13 years ago
"Yea, but, you know, my ATF is different!" :)
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13 years ago
There are a lot of confusing things going on in America right now.
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13 years ago
How about punishing assholes instead of making the innocent pay.
Prepare for a rant.
What the fuck is it with every fucking broke ass government these days? I have to show my ID to buy spray paint and cough medicine because some fool wants to get high off of it. How is that my or the sellers fucking problem? The problem is the dude with a gold fucking nose.
Fucking put the rapists in jail for raping, don't make innocent alcohol drinkers pay for this misfits fucking crime. Strip clubs cause rape and sexual assault? How about the fucking bible with all it's children fucking - but you will never see that banned. Oh fuck no.
These governments are all fucking broke. They are a bunch of fucking meddlers as well as a protection racket.
OK rant over. I feel better now. Nothing like giving anger to someone else to feel better.
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13 years ago
muchfun: Ouch! LOL
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13 years ago
As the saying goes, "if you owe the bank $100, you have a problem; if you owe the bank $100,000, the bank has a problem."
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13 years ago
Gambling was illegal until states needed money and lotto was born. Now gambling is in every corner store. This lead to casino's showing up in various cities outside of Las Vegas. Throw in Indian tribes opening casinos and there is one on just about every major and minor highway near a reservation.
There was plenty of talk about making marijuana a taxable item. I don't think it takes a genius to see where that is going.
In the past there was Prohibition. Any history text will discuss the tax revenue problems that occurred with alcohol becoming illegal - and this was during the depression!
There are plenty of examples where government got into the money making business with vice. All of them expanded.
These pole taxes might be the beginning of a new golden era for strip clubs.
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13 years ago
TUSCL is so full of entertainment...
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13 years ago
TUSCL history repeats its self.
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13 years ago
I think a lot of women take it as personal rejection when really, sales is a huge numbers game.
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13 years ago
M00tpoint: I'm pointing out that society considers an 18 year old an adult, unless it comes to alcohol, purchase of a handgun, access to college financial aid (it's expected the "family" contribute until they are 21), etc. Regarding private companies, car rentals usually are not allowed, etc.
However, if they do something "young and foolish" the full weight of "being an adult" is laid down on them. Not to mention, if Uncle Sam needs their ass they can be put in front of a line of enemy soldiers to be shot - just to be sure not to take advantage of being an "adult" by that very same state and private companies.
There is a lot of talk these days about "kids not growing up" - well, I say we are not allowing them to be.
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13 years ago
NOOOOOOOOOOKKKYYYYYYYYY!
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13 years ago
The answer to all your problems: Huh? HUH? (pointing at speakers) I ... You ... Say Huh?
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13 years ago
Alucard: Just make sure club management gets their cut!