Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 12:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I thought that Varience was ONLY for the Gulf Coast, not the mississippi River.
I thought Gov. Haley Babour did this as an Executive order but again, ONLY for the Gulf Coast.

Posted by buttercup26 (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 1:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

heck YEAH!! LET THE GAMBLING BEGAN!! HAHA! I'M TIRED OF THAT LIL ISLE OF CAPRI!! THEY DON'T EVEN SEND ME NO COUPONS!! :(

I'M GOING TO GET BASHED I KNOW IT! BUT MORE JOBS!! BRING IT BABY!! I KNOW I WILL GIVE YA'LL A LIL BIT OF MY MONEY!! HAHA!

NOW, STOP TALKING ABOUT IT AND GET THIS ROLLING!! I'M READY FOR SOMETING NEW WHEN I COME TO VISIT!! HAHA!

Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 2:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am not going to bash you, I am just saying it sounds illegal.
By that I mean, I honestly think that new ordinance or whatever was only for the Gulf Coast.

Posted by ardvark (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 2:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ever notice that the number of title loan offices and pawn shops a city has is directly proportional to the availability of gambling. Just a thought.

Posted by destiny (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 2:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

>>ardvark<< sounds right, you can include bail bondsmen too, I think. More business's, more tax dollars for the cities treasury. AHH_SHAW, I swore to myself I wouldn't but here goes. Different rules for different people. Look where the money's coming from to build this thing. That name rules more than the roost here in this part of the country, (tee-hee) I'm gonna hush now and just slip into oblivion without spanking myself for my mean remarks.

Posted by EnKiKur (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 3:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I notice that among the agencies listed as being involved with the project, who might have a problem with it, the people are not listed. Did the agencies create the people, or did the people create the agencies?

Posted by ardvark (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 3:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't stop there Destiny. It don't really matter how big the name. Eventually that new Federal Court House will be getting a work out.

Posted by notfromnatchez (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 4:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Pretty soon Natchez will be the gambling capital of the US. It is going to surpass Vegas by the end of next year.

The Pile of Debris (Isle of Capri) will have some competition.

So now you guys have two places to go after cow tipping gets old.

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Vegas????? lol
How did you know that i planned on spending the weekend cow tipping???
Actually, i need to know if anyone knows if there is a band playing after the parade???

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 4:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Vegas.

Posted by lookingout (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 4:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yes it is peacerulz.....

Bigger than vegas WOW!!! Great imagination there lol.

notfromnatchez you like to go cow tippin also???

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 5:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What about the band?????

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 5:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

lookingout, do you know anything about a band after the parade?????

Posted by steve_o (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I, personally, think the competition will be great.
The Isle seems to be in a rut!!!
I remember folks lined up trying to get in back when they gave away cars, 4 wheelers, boats and such.
They still have there little promo's, but does anyone ever hear about it, or who wins?
I am really surprised they have not ramped up advertising already. I would be doing something to promote myself
other than that tired old billboard by the river.
Anybody else notice how few dollars are being spent locally by the Isle? I've seen trucks from Baton Rouge there frequently.

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 5:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That boat is pathetic.

Posted by kd (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 7:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"Pretty soon Natchez will be the gambling capital of the US. It is going to surpass Vegas by the end of next year."

Natchez surpass Vegas???? Are you sniffing glue or something? Please tell me that was sarcasm!

Posted by 000117 (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 9:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Just about everyone that has commented today about the new casino and how good it will be for the area. Has also talked about how much crime we are having in the area. Now when there is more gambling, there also will be more killings, stealin, Highjacks, rape, etc,,, Have you ever stopped to think about that. Where are the GOOD JOBS that will help everyone? Young and Old alike.

Now to all of you. When the CRIME RATE go up, and yes it shall. Just remember that is what you all WANTED!!!
Let just hope it does not come knocking on your door as it has to a many others in the last few months.

You can talk about you have your guns or knifes. Remember this, LAWS were created to keep the innocent - innocent.

I have heard some of you talk about New Orleans and the sin that was there. Some of you have even said that is the reason for Hurricane Katrine. Have you looked around? Try taking off those stain colored glasses and see the real world.

Posted by notfromnatchez (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 9:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What are you sniffing if you can't see sarcasm when it's staring you right in the face.

Never been cow tipping...I am from a big city. No Hicksville for me.

Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 9:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am not for gambling. when the first boat came, several businesses told me that it hurt them because it's the people that have to finance a sofa,or a tv ect that gamble there. In turn, they stopped paying their notes.

And I dont know if this is FACT but my husband said he is concerned about our health if Rentech does come, he says their by-product is Carbon monoxide...
he says all the un healthy stuff that the north refuses, the south grabs it up.

Posted by notfromnatchez (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 9:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

do you really think that a large company is going to release enough carbon monoxide into the atmosphere that could endanger the area it operates?

I know people in the South take things they hear from uninformed sources as gospel, but use a little common sense.

Posted by notfromnatchez (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 9:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As far as people not paying their notes, that's their own fault. If they don't know how to manage their finances too damn bad.

Posted by 000117 (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 9:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What you have to watch out for is the ones that are in The Mississippi Government. City, State, and Federal lever. How much have they received under the table. Because Businesses that pollute the air we breathe
have to abide by Laws or pay big fines. Internation Paper had to pay $ 14000.00 for a upset they had on one day. That is all I am allowed to say on that!!

What is Needed is more whistle- blowers. Then Big Business will keep it nose clean.

Posted by 000117 (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 9:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh yeah the I P issue is public record in The State Capitol. Just do a little research.

Posted by destiny (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 10:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Very silently, really silently, I'm gonna ask? .... shhh, ...What's cow tipping???

Posted by oldmoney (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 10:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't know who you think you are, "notfromnatchez", but this is not HICKTOWNUSA. We are an historical community, and we take pride in that. This community is educated and well-to-do. Obviously you have never visited, or your comments wouldn't be so biased. Have some respect or go back to your "big city", Mr. "I'm too good for you". You need to eat a slice of humble pie and take your pessimism with you.

Posted by loneconservative (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 10:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The casino and Mayor West are simply exploiting loop-holes. The Mayor is obviously very interested in the success of the casino and not very interested in the wishes of the public. Mayor has successfully replaced the political tactics of the 'good ole boys' with a much more obvious political tactics.

Posted by notfromnatchez (anonymous) on December 8, 2007 at 10:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have been to Natchez many times. As far as well-to-do...have you been to the Natchez Mall? If that's well to do, then you have a very limited frame of reference.

Why don't you take a trip somewhere that isn't Jackson or Baton Rouge and get a good sense of WELL-TO-DO.

Posted by frogprincenessntz (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 12:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

yuh neak up on em and tip em over.

Posted by frogprincenessntz (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 12:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

After watching "Cars", I prefer tractor tipping.

Posted by destiny (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 12:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

YA'LL ARE CRAZY PEOPLE. But my kinda o' crazy. Frog, big laugh, thanks, needed it badly. Have you noticed all the newbies, I haven't seen some of these names before, but it's nice to have'm on board.

Posted by destiny (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 12:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

>>>>oldmoney<<<<I'd love to shake your hand. Let'em all gang up with their nasty opinions , me and you know better don't we. Theres a few others on here thinks just like we do so we can't be to bad.

Posted by rahnia (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 12:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Does anybody have any statistics proving a connection between casinos and crime rates?

Posted by destiny (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 12:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

>>>000117<<< as usual we as private citizens had no vote on the matter. It's a business that decided to open in our fair city. No private citizen gets to vote on such things. We are allowed to vote for people who takes these matters into consideration and we trust that they will do the right thing and protect us from such as this. But they did not. Now we have to go back to the table and try to clear it next voting day which will be another four years down the line. It is a shame when we put elected officials into office who we think will protect us, and then find out they are there only to listen to the corrupt 'green bucks' talking. Most of us have never worn "stained colored glasses" and we do see perfectly clear the corruption that is going on because we do live in the real world. It's just that we place our trust in the wrong hands, Do not condem us, as you have done it your statement, but realize that we are always striving to have a good, decent place in which to raise our children and make a home for ourselves. More than anything we want to be proud of our community.

Posted by NtzMom55 (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 1:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What in the heck does water have to do with gambling anyhow? I can lose my money in a casino that sits on land just as easy as one that sits on water. One of the biggest problems I have with the new casino is that our beautiful, nature made bluff has been destroyed forever! As for the crime issues, I also believe that crime will continue to climb with the more casinos we have. And as for that pitiful excuse for a casino, Isle of Capri, has got to be the worst in the nation. I like to go to the casinos to eat great food. The gaming is not for me but if someone wants to trow their money away, I guess they have their own rights to do that. I just hate that many people that are in the casinos are the very ones who cannot affort to lose their money.

Posted by buttercup26 (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 1:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

((destiny)) with all your 'country upbringing' you are going to ask what is 'cow-tippin' haha! that's too cute!! i to didn't really know what it was until the cartoon 'BARNYARD' came out! 'ha ha ha that's called boy-tippin' haha! i love those cartoon movies!

Posted by 000117 (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 1:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Here are a Couple of sites to see what has happen to Natchez Over the Years.
With a Little research you can find many more. I did.

: http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.p...

http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.p...

Posted by destiny (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 1:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

>>rahina<< several years ago I read an article about your question, but please forgive me, my memory has faded just as my beauty has. (tee-hee) but I will try my best to look it up. I know someone who might know. >>Timinokla where are you?<< ..>>Gemccull<< ..These guys always has statistics, and I depend on them a lot. Between the two we can find out. Haven't seen your name before, welcome aboard.

Posted by destiny (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 1:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

>>buttercup<< you still here. I'm embarassed you found out I didn't know about something but I neve heard the expression before. I heard many times about outhouse tippin' but not cow tipping. Shows my age don't it?

Posted by destiny (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 1:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ntzmom, I'm with you girl. But I got educated and learned how to keep my money in my pocket. They sure ain't there to give me any money. And I wish many more would realize that too so they could pay their light bill when it comes due.

Posted by oldmoney (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 6:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What "big" city do you live in where everything is perfect?

Posted by notfromnatchez (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 7:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Oldmoney: I never said I live in a perfect city. But I have traveled all over the world and I have seen "well to do". So think before you refer to Natchez in that way. I would use words like quaint or antique.

Posted by Yoda (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 7:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The MS Gaming approved casino's over water before katrina. The Hard Rock was built on pilings (still is), and didn't do any better than the boats! Who cares if it floats or is on a pier, you can't tell the difference once your inside. As for more crime, I have always said unemployment or lack of good wages causes more crime than any business could ever cause! Bring in the casino's and get better jobs!!

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm almost sure that nobody here has ever been cow-tipping notfromnatchez. You've SEEN well-to-do. You really sound like you are not in that category and that you are looking in from the outside. You don't seem to be one of the well-to-do talking that way. You don't know squat. lol

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 10:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Love the way he makes antique sound like a bad thing. Last time i checked, antique means that something has more value because it has stood the test of time. Sorry, not getting rid of the antiques in this house. You'd come up with anything to make things look bad. You are not amusing or intelligent.

Posted by destiny (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 10:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Once again a dear friend e-mailed me about >>notfromnatchez<<. Aren't we happy you are not. We have a very good opinion about our folks here and really don't care for an outsiders rudeness. A lot of us have been places, we've seen things, we've done things that you probably will never do. You really don't have to come to our fair city with your attitude. We deal with our own here. This forum is not here for you to degrade anyone. Please refrain from issuing your negativity. We can be a very nice group of people if and when you resolve to be the same.

Posted by itsawounderfullife (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 11:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

notfromnatchez I have an idea find something else to do in your big city other than sit at your computer and post rude comments on the NATCHEZ democrat website.

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 11:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Love it. Hey, i get bored here for sure but if he's in such a hoppin' place, like wonderfullife just said, why don't you have anything to do??? You don't sound to me like you've gained much in the way of knowledge in all of your world tavels. Take destiny's advice, please.

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at noon (Suggest removal)

Can i get your book on the internet destiny???

Posted by buttercup26 (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at noon (Suggest removal)

I'M WITH YA'LL!! as many of times as i have wished to get out of that lil DRAMA filled town, I FINALLY GOT OUT! NOW I COUNT THE DAYS TO WHEN I GET TO COME BACK HOME AGAIN AND JUST VISIT!! ((not)) just stay where you are and we will continue to do what we do!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!! :p

Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 12:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That guy is a MAJOR GRINCH. I swear that dude would steal Christmas if he could. lol

Posted by luckiestgirl (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 6:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

((destiny)) Citizens of Natchez DID get to vote on whether or not to allow a gambling boat come to Natchez before Isle of Capri - then known as Lady Luck - ever was allowed to dock in Natchez. Since it was passed by the majority of Natchezians, who knows what the limit to the number of "boats" is...

Posted by buttercup26 (anonymous) on December 9, 2007 at 6:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

YOUR RIGHT!! i forgot all about that ((luckiestgirl))! uh-oh ya'll maybe that one poster was right!! WE MAY HAVE US A LIL 'VEGAS' before LONG! haha!! wonder if lil wedding chapels are going to pop up too? if so that sure would save me a trip to VEGAS! HAHA!

Posted by destiny (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 6:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

THANKS, LUCKIEST GIRL, I, too, forgot about Lady Luck, but I did not vote for it then. I was raised with a gambler father and know the consequences of what it will do to families. Gamblings in the blood, I guess, but I was more fortunate than my father, I win sometimes. One thing sure, it was after my kids were grown before I ever gambled. When I moved back here from Los Angles, I just had to learn how to play (BOO-RAY). I don't think anyone knows how to spell that word, do you, if you do, tell me. Had a bunch of ladies I used to play with but that all disolved and now I spend my time with ya'll. Enjoy this too.

Posted by protectthebluff (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 12:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't you enjoy Roth Hill? Don't you like walking on the banks of the Mississippi River? Is everybody happy with a huge structure on a natural area and a parking lot where we should have a park with trees and benches to sit on. I know, a park, that sounds crazy. Imagine : a public space where people could sit and talk, where children could play and enjoy the view of the great river : THAT IS INSANE. A casino is great : a beautiful parking lot, people who are coming to lose money. What a fine kind of tourism for Natchez ! The most magnificient view on the river will become a place to gamble. Hurray for the pollution ! By the way I thought that most of the people of Natchez were christians... Drinking and gambling are a part of the american christian culture ??? Who want to see a beautiful historic town, rich for its nature, becomes a gambling town ? Mississippi is always 50 years late. We're facing a huge global change of temperature (don't you see it this days???) but we're polluting some more.
Please, go and take a walk on Roth Hill. And think that everything you see will be destroyed. Great !!!!!!!

Posted by oldmoney (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 1:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks, Destiny.

Notfromnatchez:

Belk at the Natchez mall has better quality goods and lower prices than all of the "premium" stores in the big city, like Dillards and Macy's. The shops downtown are also very unique; of course, you've never been downtown, because your judgements prevent you from seeing what the rest of the town has to offer. People from all over the world come here to see the sights and go to the casino.

Do you ever see historic antebellum homes in your "big city"? Why don't you say where you are from? I think you are just jealous of our community and how everything meshes so well here. You probably live in a concrete jungle, and have no appreciation for the natural beauty that this city was built on.

Posted by oldmoney (anonymous) on December 10, 2007 at 1:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Notfromnatchez: Somebody from here must've really pissed in your cheerios. Let it go. Nobody wants to hear your useless garble on these boards. Now run on home to your housing projects, traffic jams, gangs, and chain restauraunts with your little tail tucked in between your legs. You lack the cultural experience to be posting on these message boards.

P.S. you aren't the only one here that has been all over the world and lived outside of Natchez. I lived in Houston and New Orleans for 6 and 2 years respectively (among other cities), and those were two of the biggest dumps I've ever had the displeasure of residing in. Natchez is a standout. Why do you think the real estate market crash has had minimal effect here? People from all over the nation want to live here.