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dragone -> RE: US House votes to give themselves a $4,400 pay raise (7/7/2007 7:51:51 PM)
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Hi Sinergy; I've been a working man all my life, while in AZ, ..the only way a person could barely make a livable wage, was to join a union. Which I did. AZ is a 'Right to Work' State, as is NV, and I think CA. The term reads nicely, however, what it really means is...if you accept a job, at less than minumum wage, for instance, you have no complaints. The employer rules the roost, he does not have to allow any union in his shop, nor abide by any state or federal mandates for wages, he can, if he wishes, set his own rules. AZ, at the time was run by one...Barry Goldwater.... of what party do you think.
Arnold, the actor, went into a relationship with IGT, one of the largest gaming firms in the world. IGT, came with a slot machine, 'Terminator'. This was during the time of his bid for CA gov.
Here is the 'reel deal': Since he was running for govenator; he would be sorely critized for having dealings in the gaming industry, citing favortism in legislations. So, he sued for 22 mill. bases being copyright infringment; using his image and voice on the slot machine. IGT pleaded no contest and paid. End of story....no.
The Slot never made it to the casino floor, anywhere, was never introduced at any gaming convention, where new products are commonly introduced. Now, how could Arnold be damaged by IGT? It appears the copyright laws have been ammended, in part it reads that if you copy a product, 'Even Without Monatary Gain' you are subject to copyright infringement. End of story...no.
I have worked extenstively with casinos, and slot manufactures designing various promotional programs, and slot machines. It IS Known Thoughout The Entire Gaming Industry On Every Level, from entry to long term executive level.....one does not USE any image whatsoever from any known enity without first obtaining legal permission usually, if not, every time through the gaming enities legal department.
So, the largest gaming manufacturer in the world, is going to pirate, and use, without permission Arnold's image and voice on their products and promotions?
AS far as your statement of positioning Arnold to be president...I've had my hat handed to me on virtually every occassion where I have brought this up. Even to
'in my face YELLING'..."they,(the gov.) is not going to change the constitution just for Arnold, he is not important".
No, it's not for Arnold...it's to break the main crux of the constitution, once that is ammended, the constitution, as we now know it...is gone forever more. To allow Arnold this, opens the door to any other mega off shore industrialist to rule the USof A. This once great and most advanced, most richest country civilized man has ever known will be reduced to a 4th world 'presidante' piece of real estate.
But, I'm chastised, for not knowing he gave up his salary...does he get a tax write off for doing so, I mean, is the salary still coming from the treasury, if so, how does the state use the salary? Is it deleted off from the laws, just...non-existent?
Arnold is now aligned with some billionaire in NYC, the rag is on the news stands this week, I didn't buy it, so I cannot supply the fools on board with the issue nor the URLs. If anyone is interested enough, they can do the research for themselves. As far as I am concerned, from what I have seen; it's a stacked deck. You are not going to win.
If you play chess.....when the pawn approaches the last rung of the opponents teir, it becomnes the most important piece on the board, leading to checkmate. Arnold is that pawn.
Good evening to you sir.
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