Tysons Corner Casino -- Foregone Conclusion Now?

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Anonymous wrote:Now that weve defeated maga in VA, we turn some of that energy on Spanberger and co to make sure this Democratic Party casino project doesn’t happen in Tyson’s?

Wow, so now that the party that supports the casino has been elected you are going to lobby them to stop the casino.

Really think that is going to work?

Absolutely no one made their selection on the primary basis of a casino. That’s not what this election was about. And if we get a casino, let’s just take the money from the yokels who decide to show up and waste theirs.

It's an entirely D initiative, from the politicians who support it to the likely lower income customers who will patronize it. More tax revenue for the politicians, more hopes of money for nothing by the suckers who patronize it.

Any Tysons casino would be high-end, going after the wealthy bettors, and attached to a fancy hotel/entertainment venue.

Every casino ever built had that same vision. The wealthy high end bettors don't go to casinos. they don't use gambling apps etc. The casinos are full of people who think they are going to make it. Look at what MGM has become, Atlantic City had huge dreams to be what you describe and have you been to las vegas lately?

Because they go to Vegas and not boring Tysons.

Vegas is dead. The whole concept of “gambling as fun” is just not sustainable when people barely have enough money to eat. It’s desperation. The real whales can gamble for profit in the stock market.

Why do you say "Vegas is Dead"? It seems to have an ability to reinvent itself every few years. I've been there, and I think it is a horrible place and an environmental disaster, but obviously other people seem to like it. Have you not heard of "The Sphere"? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphere_(venue) It seems to be doing well financially--possibly because it is the tackiest venue on the planet.

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I CANT WAIT FOR THEM TO COME

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Anonymous wrote:Its being pushed by Scott but he wasn't giving up his position and both governor candidates took money from Comstock so it wasnt really easy to tell who would be against it or not. I think most Fairfax county residents just want a referendum to vote themselves like they did in Richmond. Its possible that will be an option still.

The county board knows better than to allow the people to make a choice. We voted down the meal tax which everyone? wants.

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Anonymous wrote:You guys are so stupid!

You vote for the candidates that support the casino project and then are going to ask them to kill the project???? WTH????


This is why uneducated people should not vote.

Trump built casinos. There is no way Trump wouldnt have been supportive of a casino being built in Tysons and Sears would have followed his lead.

The only possibility for this issue to go away is to have a referendum

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I agree making Surovell head of the Senate was a horrible decision bu democrats. What a slimy person to propose something outside his district. He's been unethical in other matters too.

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Once the idea of a Tysons casino hits mainstream awareness (we're not there, yet) expect the opposition to ratchet up significantly.

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Anonymous wrote:Once the idea of a Tysons casino hits mainstream awareness (we're not there, yet) expect the opposition to ratchet up significantly.

I was against it I the beginning, but now think the area could use an economic boost. I don’t really gamble, but know plenty of people that do, and they seem normal otherwise. If it can be metro accessible, maybe not bad idea since the hotels are already there. I’d like to see the plans.

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Anonymous wrote:Once the idea of a Tysons casino hits mainstream awareness (we're not there, yet) expect the opposition to ratchet up significantly.

I was against it I the beginning, but now think the area could use an economic boost. I don’t really gamble, but know plenty of people that do, and they seem normal otherwise. If it can be metro accessible, maybe not bad idea since the hotels are already there. I’d like to see the plans.

What "economic boost" do you anticipate? A minor increase in employment for unskilled workers, and more tax revenue for the Ds to spend on more welfare programs? The tax revenue from a casino won't be used to reduce individual business, personal income, or property taxes, it'll just be additive so even more gov't spending can occur. Most people won't see any benefits whatsoever, just a lot more traffic and congestion, and more low income housing for people who otherwise would have longer commutes to their employment.

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Anonymous wrote:Once the idea of a Tysons casino hits mainstream awareness (we're not there, yet) expect the opposition to ratchet up significantly.

I was against it I the beginning, but now think the area could use an economic boost. I don’t really gamble, but know plenty of people that do, and they seem normal otherwise. If it can be metro accessible, maybe not bad idea since the hotels are already there. I’d like to see the plans.

What "economic boost" do you anticipate? A minor increase in employment for unskilled workers, and more tax revenue for the Ds to spend on more welfare programs? The tax revenue from a casino won't be used to reduce individual business, personal income, or property taxes, it'll just be additive so even more gov't spending can occur. Most people won't see any benefits whatsoever, just a lot more traffic and congestion, and more low income housing for people who otherwise would have longer commutes to their employment.

This. Don't be scammed people.

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Anonymous wrote:I agree making Surovell head of the Senate was a horrible decision bu democrats. What a slimy person to propose something outside his district. He's been unethical in other matters too.

This. Please get that scum out.

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Anonymous wrote:Once the idea of a Tysons casino hits mainstream awareness (we're not there, yet) expect the opposition to ratchet up significantly.

I was against it I the beginning, but now think the area could use an economic boost. I don’t really gamble, but know plenty of people that do, and they seem normal otherwise. If it can be metro accessible, maybe not bad idea since the hotels are already there. I’d like to see the plans.

What "economic boost" do you anticipate? A minor increase in employment for unskilled workers, and more tax revenue for the Ds to spend on more welfare programs? The tax revenue from a casino won't be used to reduce individual business, personal income, or property taxes, it'll just be additive so even more gov't spending can occur. Most people won't see any benefits whatsoever, just a lot more traffic and congestion, and more low income housing for people who otherwise would have longer commutes to their employment.

exactly. Taxes would go to the state, while county residents shoulder more taxes to pay extra police and shoulder burden of higher crime.

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Anonymous wrote:Once the idea of a Tysons casino hits mainstream awareness (we're not there, yet) expect the opposition to ratchet up significantly.

I was against it I the beginning, but now think the area could use an economic boost. I don’t really gamble, but know plenty of people that do, and they seem normal otherwise. If it can be metro accessible, maybe not bad idea since the hotels are already there. I’d like to see the plans.

You know the money is not for NOVA right?