Elliot Spitzer is N.Y.Gov

Originally Posted by philcski

Ummm... the guy's family is richer than the world. I don't know what his perogative is but it seems awfully conflicting.

I care a lot about this state because (a) I've lived here my whole life and (b) lived in every part of it from it's worst ghetto areas to it's ritziest areas of Manhattan so I know what's right and wrong with this place. Upstate NY gets screwed every way in funding and that's important to me that those areas get improvement, or we're going to be looking at an even more divided state.

As far as racing goes, NYRA is his worst enemy. He hates them almost as much as he hates the NYSE- this was the death knell for NYRA.

Jesus. This is not what I wanted to hear. I really appreciate hearing from someone who knows the situation firsthand. I am in Ky., and we OBVIOUSLY have our own problems. Out of ignorance, I ask this question, why does he hate NYRA exactly? I don't doubt you, just uninformed. Or, maybe you could direct me to a website?

[blackthroatedwind]

I think there is a substantial confusion on this thread concerning Spitzer and any relationship he may currently have with NYRA.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I think there is a substantial confusion on this thread concerning Spitzer and any relationship he may currently have with NYRA.

Only thing that is not confusing is that Spitzer used his power as AG to find things wrong with NYRA. It's been a real pleasant three years hasn't it...the future of the best racing in the nation...with the present in turmoil and future
in limbo. No confusion here that it's only gonna get worst! When politicians are involved...NOTHING ever goes smooth.

[blackthroatedwind]

Well, look at it this way....who has really been a bigger problem for NYRA....Pataki or Spitzer?

[brianwspencer]

and it appears that the people of south dakota still believe, in this day and age, that women are -- in fact -- people.

YAHOO!

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Well, look at it this way....who has really been a bigger problem for NYRA....Pataki or Spitzer?

Spitzer wanted to be governor and he used his AG position to go after something, the something was NYRA. Pataki has been a "lame duck" governor his last three years, his really could care less about NYS with his eyes on a run at president. Believe me, if you think things were bad at NYRA now, next year will be even worst. That's my BEST BET!

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

Spitzer wanted to be governor and he used his AG position to go after something, the something was NYRA. Pataki has been a "lame duck" governor his last three years, his really could care less about NYS with his eyes on a run at president. Believe me, if you think things were bad at NYRA now, next year will be even worst. That's my BEST BET!

Piece of advice.....stay away from the windows if THAT's your best bet.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Piece of advice.....stay away from the windows if THAT's your best bet.

Is it really that bad now that NYRA is running things or is it bad from what the Pols tell us. EVERYBODY will far from the windows if people who DON'T know an once of thoroughbred racing take over NYRA. Mark my words if this happens.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Well, look at it this way....who has really been a bigger problem for NYRA....Pataki or Spitzer?

Good question, the "i don't want any part of it" governor or the "seek and destroy" AG/now governor? Spitzer has gone out of his way to paint NYRA as the bad guy, almost to the point of delusion on his part. I'd say he's a worse problem...

FWIW, I liked Pataki and don't think much of Spitzer, despite the fact that I generally lean Democrat.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Well, look at it this way....who has really been a bigger problem for NYRA....Pataki or Spitzer?

Who was a worse Dictator, Hitler or Tojo ?

[philcski]

Originally Posted by QUANROSS

Jesus. This is not what I wanted to hear. I really appreciate hearing from someone who knows the situation firsthand. I am in Ky., and we OBVIOUSLY have our own problems. Out of ignorance, I ask this question, why does he hate NYRA exactly? I don't doubt you, just uninformed. Or, maybe you could direct me to a website?

I'm not sure. I always saw his motives as a political ploy (successful.) If you google "Spitzer" and "NYRA" you'll come up with some of the attacks he's made.
Here's one from the state government website:
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/press/200...jun14a_03.html

[Revolution]

NYRA IS GONE. Excelsior will be running NY racing.


Let's see, a corrupt and incompetent group like NYRA or a group run by somebody connected to the NY Yankees organization. I wonder who would do a better job. LOL.

America yesterday showed us what happens to corrupt and incompetent people when they kicked them out of congress, now the next corrupt and incompetent group, NYRA, will be kicked out soon enough.

I laugh so hard at the NYRA supporters. You want to reward corruption and incompetence. When the US and NY government have to go after you and you have to file for bankruptcy, you are not supposed to be rewarded.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by Revolution

NYRA IS GONE. Excelsior will be running NY racing.


Let's see, a corrupt and incompetent group like NYRA or a group run by somebody connected to the NY Yankees organization. I wonder who would do a better job. LOL.

America yesterday showed us what happens to corrupt and incompetent people when they kicked them out of congress, now the next corrupt and incompetent group, NYRA, will be kicked out soon enough.

I laugh so hard at the NYRA supporters. You want to reward corruption and incompetence. When the US and NY government have to go after you and you have to file for bankruptcy, you are not supposed to be rewarded.

I highly doubt it will be any better when the "corrupt" NYRA is gone. Funny how you think the people kick corrupt pols out of office. I my state (NY) just re-elected a comptroller who is a CROOK!!! And by an LANDSLIDE! It's apparent that you have an "axe to grind" with NYRA. If you think it's that bad, DON'T PLAY THE GAME in NY!