Watching Freedom Watch: Following John McCain's Money From Vegas
When you go to Las Vegas, you have a lot of choices of where to stay and where to spend your money. You can go high-end, low-end and now, with Sheldon Adelson openly supporting 1,000 years of war in Iraq, you can also go neoconservative-nutjob end.
In 2007, Sheldon Adelson was one of the founders of Freedom's Watch; a right wing political attack machine that is intent on continuing the war in Iraq and with any luck, moving forward and starting another war in Iran.
Thanks to folks who have linked up some pretty amazing stories at Freedom's Watch NewsLadder, we have learned that the chicken hawks at Freedom's Watch have been focus-grouping war with Iran. [..]
Sheldon Adelson has perverted the service of our men and women in uniform and created a front group to promote war. It's run by people who never served, to take advantage of the sacrifice of those who have. His tens of millions of dollars spent will benefit the man who wants war, not just now, but forever, John McCain.
Maybe next time you go to Vegas, you'll consider staying somewhere else - our 150,000 men and women in uniform in Iraq, their families and their children will thank you for it.
Viva Las Vegas!
It's amazing how easily some people find it to send others off to fight their wars for them. Our military deserves better treatment.
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He's gotta know McOutatouchwithreality's a bad bet to win the place and show those 'ranians.
#386 ;-}
just ship the warmongers like this to afganistan without armor
and just leave them naked in the desert like they have our
troops by supporting bush and the gop who have done
everything they can to block lifesaving equipment from
ever getting to them.
Amazing that anyone would support a businessman who is responsible for the deaths of more Americans than Osama Bin Laden.
Well that sucks. I really loved that hotel, but I will lose my money elsewhere.
It's like this Sheldon guy lives in some fantasyland full of castles, pyramids and circuses...oh, wait...
A blind Venetian...
Let’s get something straight!
www.yabbadabbahubbado.com
Freedom's Watch - case by Rolex, works by Mengele
McFollowBinLadenToTheGatesOfHell
The Venetian is a bloated D - U - M - P
Big rooms that are not cleaned properly and a staff with the same shitty attitude as the owner...
There are better places to lose your money...
...are you 'not' saying the Sands or the Venetian?
Wednesday’s contributions to the McAKA list:
and
The entire* McName List – In alpha order:
(347 total *as of 12:01am pst Tuesday 2/26)
Have fun, will check back later.... ;-}
So what the hell does LV have to do with these neocon douchebags?
Who the hell can afford to go to Las Vegas? Blue Cross just upped my premiums 20% - AGAIN! Exxon needs more out of my wallet, too.
Vegas. Corruption Capital of Earth.
Went there once a few decades ago. And that was the last. You can have it.
McPutitallonsevenred
I wonder if the Republicans know where The Forever War ultimately lead. McBanzai clearly doesn't.
The only way to deal with those people, is to drown them out with sane voices in government.
Freedom's Watch = pro-Likud.
It has nothing to do with America, aside from paying for whatever Israel wants.
I have no idea what hotel that is. And what is this ..
http://freedomswatch.newsladder.net/submission/pLfDOsl7/ratings
Meet Sheldon Adelson and see where is real loyalty lies:
http://bernardavishai.blogspot.com/2008/02/ghost-publisher.html
Yes, but is he christian and does he have good strong compassionate-conservative values?
Let's face it: No matter what kind of beautiful face Vegas puts on for you, a casino is a casino, it's a pig with lipstick, and behind every casino...are pigs in lipstick.
McCain is a tired old man surrounded by corruption. In addition, he seems to be pro-war whenever given the chance. This does not sit well with many Americans and people all over the world. I wrote a short article about it here.
Obama is going to roll over McCain in the general election.
My political blog
It is generally thought in Phoenix that McCain's wife's family (the beer family) are involved with organized crime. Much has been said about McCain and Savings and loan scandals. His wifes family has been connected to crime in vegas and even the circumstances surrounding the murder of Boles the journalist in Phoenix.
I'm in Tucson. This may not be well known outside Az.
I misspelled Bolles (Don).
Yeah Vegas is a mirage of lush pools but really spews fire.
But let's not blame on the Republicans. In 1997 President Clinton remarked that "sanctions will be there until the end of time, or as long as he lasts." Around the same time Sec of State Albright said that the deaths of hundreds of thousands of children from sanctions was worth it.
It was all a smokescreen. The inspectors didn't find anything really. But sanctions did serve to soften Iraq for eventual invasion. They've been licking their chops over Iraq since the late 80's.
rich @ 28:
Clinton is complicit in the deaths of 400,000 children - which he denies - and involved in the creation of GAT, WTO, NAFTA and the destruction of the democratic party (unless you think their version - the DLC - is anthing but republican) - how is he different from any of the republicans?
kanan @ 12:
Might be because The Venetian is also non-union. Crappy help.
Neocon words to live by; I've got mine so fuck everybody else, especially the little people
anon @ 22:
That's the Venetian hotel in Las Vegas, one of Sheldon Adelman's holdings.
anon, I have no idea why it defaulted to that page, but if you click the title, you'll see an article at Mother Jones by Laura Rozen that discusses how Adelman's group, Freedoms Watch, is focus testing war with Iran.
Sheldon Adelson is the worst kind of GOP rightwing extremist who has kept the Culinary Union out of his hotel while almost all other major resorts on the Strip have a healthy working relationship with the Culinary. This guy hates unions with a passion.
When the Venetion first opened in 1999 Adelson sued the union for picketing on the sidewalk in front of his casino, claiming he owned the sidewalk. His hilarious claim was thrown out by the state supreme court. Pissed off from that rebuke, he took on the city council, installing an ex-police officer puppet, Lance Malone, onto the council. Malone served one term, was subsequently defeated and began working for a local strip club magnate thug. Two years ago he was convicted of multiple charges including bribery, and is now serving time in prison.
For anyone reading this: Please avoid the Venetion and his newest property, the Palazzo, when visiting Las Vegas. The only way to get this greedy creep's attention is through his pocketbook. He even had a GOP fundraiser at his home last year, bringing in Darth Cheney himself to scare up donations. Funny thing is it was a colossal flop. Not even hard core republicans wanted to spend an evening with Dick.
Damn, I love the Venetian, but okay - next time I won't shop there, I'll stick to the outlets.
Powkat @ 34:
This is the truth: I've always found it to be a cold, cold place, but could never put my finger on what was wrong. I visited it shortly after it opened, and hated the feeling inside. Went there last year: no change in the way I felt. It leaves me cold. I could never stay there.
I guess my intuition was telling me that I was a filthy republican establishment.
Lollimom @ 35:
Nothing like sliming myself with a word omission...
Yea, we sanddyeggens know lance malone !!!!! Is the venetion connected to any other casinos, that we need to avoid ?????flbgbt
Lollimom - I know, but when I go to NYC I love to walk down Madison Avenue, too. I don't know why, but I love the illusion. The rest of the time I'm an outlet store, use it 'til it dies kind of woman.
One thousand years ago societal man was pre-medieval, the Magna Carta mere flax seed 207 years in the offing, gunpowder a novelty in the West and the Mongol Yoke had yet to grip the 'known' world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1008
One thousand years from now will we still be fighting Iraqi's? If, of course, any Iraqi remained alive after a millennia of onslaught. Maybe we'll be fighting Iraqi's on Mars, with phasers from high vantage of a force field protected warp speed hover platform.
Like shooting fish in a barrel.
Some things never do change.
Love Vegas, and I though the Venetian was a really nice casino. Never stayed there. Waaaay out of my price range. Wish my boycott would be more affective, since I never really did more than a twenty dollar's worth of damage there.
As for me, I stay at places like The Sahara, or New York, New York. I find a more middle class clientele, and the prices are reasonable.
I read the whole story on this dude, and honestly, it's people like that who make me "anti-Israel". I feel for the people. I know they are good people, most of them...like us. But it's this constant power trip and war mentality that makes me a bigot at times.
flibbertygibbet @ 37:
Not really, Sheldon Adelson's properties are pretty much it. However, the Tropicana is also in a battle with local unions but no one really cares because that company probably won't be around much longer.
Thanks for asking
Personally, I wouldn't get caught dead in Vegas. As far as I'm concerned the entire city is a monument to American gluttony. The amount of energy consumed by that shithole in the desert could meet the needs of any number of small to medium sized cities. Fuck Vegas! If I had my way, it would be lights out.
my friends, mr. mcamnesia doesn't know his asshole from his elbow. mccrazy has many friends however cunningham hates his fuckin guts so he's not mcloony's friend. mcamnesty is absolutely convinced he is friends with everyone too and that the public doesn't think he's a psychopathic insane senile decrepit lunatic running around with a crazy smirk on his face, just ask him.
juan pablo's friend @ 43:
#405, thanx!
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I think LV is a big waste as well - unfortunately my 'industry' has their national conference there EVERY year, so either I stay in the running or I fall miserably behind.
I went through the Bellagio with a friend of mine last year and I could not believe the crapulance of that place - we got to talking about Iraq and my friend asked point blank, "Do we look like a nation at war?". Its funny - one of the nicest hotels/casinos you'll ever see in your life and I felt like a slimeball leaving there.
If I could avoid Vegas I would. It reminds me a lot of Dallas - all sizzle and no steak. That said, when I have to go I stay at the edges of the strip - so far its been the Strat or in Fremont - this year I'm staying at the Hooters casino.
All the uber wing nuts are invited to stay at the Tropicana, there are a few remaining towers not yet imploded. If they hurry they can get a room and get front seat for the next implosion. I know people there, I'll put in a good word and get them a great bargain.
Boski @ 6:
Aaaah don't blame the Venetian, all the hotel and casinos here are ready to take everyone’s money regardless of who or what they are, we don’t discriminate.
You suggest that we boycott Adelson's Venetian when we go to Vegas? Why would anyone with any class go to Vegas? You get nothing there but $20 hookers and $5 filets mignon. The slots are all rigged for semi-annual payouts. The carpets are so plush you get electric shock just walking on them. The electric lights of the casinos would power up the State of Vermont for a week. Now, if you really want some fun, a really cool place to gamble, try Reno. It's Nevada's best kept secret.
Kingston states that they use Obama's middle name "because they know it drives the Left crazy".
No they don't. They use it because they know it's red-meat to the racist Right.
once again...the fourth estate is trying to lull everyone to sleep on Iraq-that the "surge" is working. national public radio is near the front of the line.
And so is CNN by way of hiring Mrs. FreedomWatch.Org in the ugly form of Mrs.Dan Senor aka Campbell Brown .. actually gives this evil secretion it's own show .. you know the one that called MoveOn.org and 'insurgency' group ... Yep, that's your CNN .. the one that had the poll to determine if Obama had 'proper patriotism' ... the one that continues to lie thru it's evil corporate teeth about McCain ........ the one that employs the ultimate corporate nazi called Wolf Blizter , et all ........
Don't forget, Grandpa McBush also was one of the Keating Five. He literally took the life savings of people and used it for his personal comfort. Private jets, 5 Star Hotels, the best food, all paid for by people swindled out of their life savings by Charles Keating. Grandpa McBush has shown time and time again, it's the money he is after.
If you loved the last 7 years you are going to love the next 4 even more if Grandpa McBush steals the election. All you republicons better go join up, Grandpa is ready to stay in Iraq for 100 years. Don't get too old, sign up now and support the lying, cheating, stealing republicon party.
This guy is a far right nutjob.
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