The Antigua gambling dispute
As predicted – the deadline for a settlement in the US/Antigua gambling dispute passed without any kind of resolution. According to the Antigua Sun – while both sides seem to be agreeable to continue discussions, it doesn’t really appear that they are anywhere close to an agreement. As Antigua’s attorney, Mark Mendel, says, ‘Although there is a willingness to talk, I think we are quite far off from an agreement.’ The main reason why this dispute is becoming so interesting and meaningful is because of the very fact that Antigua is not backing down and caving to America. Antigua is right. They know it. They are sticking to their guns and are demanding that America does the right thing. They don’t want to settle for some half-assed deal that lets America off the hook. Antigua should not be ashamed of dragging America kicking and screaming into this dispute. Instead - America should be ashamed that they have allowed their arrogance to turn a minor situation into an international trade boondoggle that could harm its reputation for decades. 
JUST GO ANTIGUA – Take this as far as it can go! Never back down!!!!!!!!! Regards: ixgames