I try to be respectful towards US politicians, despite their views on gambling. I really do. But sometimes these guys come out with such inane comments about poker and gambling that I can’t keep quiet about it. The latest is an exclusive interview that Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Alabama gave to ABC News. Bachus, a Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, is known for his rabid hatred of anything that requires a bet to be placed (wonder if the guy buys lottery tickets…) and said wisely to the interviewer: “Internet poker is the crack cocaine of gambling.” I mean – give me a break! Talk about over-dramatizing! It’s time that these politicians stepped down from their soapboxes and examined the subject in a little more depth. Maybe they’ll realize what a great game (of skill!) poker is and even start playing a game or too. I mean, if Mr. Obama is said to be a fan of the game, it can’t be a bad pastime for his house members to try out.…
At a Friday night poker game , John lost $500 on a single hand, had a heart attack, and died. “Who’s going to tell his wife?” the guys asks They drew cards, and Bill drew the low card. He knocked on John’s door and told his wife, “John lost $500 at poker tonight.” She turns red and yells, “Tell that $#*^$% to DROP DEAD!”
Bill walks away sheepishly and says, “I’ll tell him.”
