New York lottery winner quits job to go riding with Bible-thumping bikers

Comment #64

noise-gate — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:51:20 GMT

Now that was sad, you enjoying your retirement, getting out some distracted driver takes your life. Could have been talking on the phone or not paying attention to what they ought to be doing. Out here in CA, it's been said that your 1st fine for holding your phone driving is a grand. Yeah- $1,000.

* On a side note, l wonder if Rafa is going to tell the folks he bumps into in Fl Vegas that he is not only spreading the word, but is also a lottery winner

Comment #63

Stack47 — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 21:22:00 GMT

Hope Rafael wasn't riding with this group.

Comment #62

maxwell12 — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 21:07:43 GMT

congratulation @gamaez for being millions of dollars winner and th good thoughts you have over the work GOD

Comment #61

mikeintexas — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 09:32:48 GMT

So, you're a degenerate alcoholic?

That explains a lot.

Comment #60

noise-gate — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 05:35:53 GMT

For the guy who is following my every move..

Comment #59

Stack47 — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 03:28:51 GMT

Yep and according to the KJV it's:

11: Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

and

12: Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Interesting how the KJV says when men and some of the newer interpretations of it says when people and probably because in the Latin Vulgate it's maledixerint .

When I was on the C... [ More ]

Comment #58

Artist77 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 22:39:17 GMT

Even though we all love lotteries, it is good to see many members of lp staying woke.

Comment #57

Suzy-Dittlenose — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 22:21:24 GMT

I agree. That phrase implies a brainless lemming unable to think. NY Post you don't get a passing grade on this one. The winner is doing a good thing that is benefiting people.

Comment #56

dpoly1 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 13:19:59 GMT

Comment #55

sdw1000 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 05:18:10 GMT

Typical leftist over there at NY Post...insult millions of people in the process.

Comment #54

hearsetrax — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 12:17:30 GMT

Insert Gilligan's Island theme

also don't forget to check you gear for dangerous hitch hikers as well Mr Gomez

had heard tale more recently about a snake that made it from Florida to Nevada the hard way jejejeje

Comment #53

CDanaT — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 12:08:15 GMT

meanwhile, back on Gilligan's Island Mr Gomez, be careful riding that bike down to FL and out west to Vegas

Comment #52

Stack47 — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 05:33:38 GMT

Oh cool a message board fight about something IMO is very trivial, but this fight is like Clemenza telling Michael every so often they need wars to get rid of the bad blood . Can't remember if that was before or after Clemenza told Rocco to leave the gun, take the cannoli .

For those finding the term Bible-thumping offensive, Haley Lerner and Natalie O'Neill from the NY Post wrote the article.

Comment #51

lejardin — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 05:21:20 GMT

Lol, pushed a button on the whiney azzz? Isnt it amazing? How we all got to be the age we are WITHOUT HIM

Comment #50

mikeintexas — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 05:05:07 GMT

I can't block you; I am a standard, non-paying member. Why don't you block ME, douche nozzle? You should know better than to tangle with me by now, but you must be a glutton for punishment. Unless you block me, I will respond to you if I want and there's not a thing you can do about it. Your indignant outrage is amusing.

I told you I didn't dig that up; I had saved it when you wrote it and I recently posted it to another forum so those people could have a laugh.

Comment #49

noise-gate — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 04:44:14 GMT

l don't give rats A what you think. It was you that dug deep to bring this gem up from 2014, why, because it bothered you back then, and you hung onto it for 5 years, and you call me a douche? The only reason l brought up your crap was because l am not in the habit of deleting emails. Do us both a favor, just block me or not respond to what l post at all. l have given that advice to a few here as well, but they constantly want to engage me in conversation or get into it with me, and when things... [ More ]

Comment #48

mikeintexas — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 03:11:56 GMT

That's what I thought. I've sent similar messages to quite a few others as a way of showing I was on their side, supported their side of things but simply did not care to wade into the argument.

I've made some pretty good online friends after doing that; many of us email each other and know each others real names .

Comment #47

mikeintexas — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 03:01:33 GMT

That was before I found out what a douche nozzle you were, but yeah...my bad. As far as being contentious; pot, meet kettle. Your problem is when you stir up the crap, you do it so vigorously you wind up getting a bunch of it on you.

Fellow LP member . That makes it sound as though we're all lottery playing comrades in here. I've never had any exchanges with 95% of the members in here and outside of a dozen or two others, could not care less what the rest of you think of me. (Unlike you, wh... [ More ]

Comment #46

noise-gate — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 02:41:30 GMT

Your foolishness is astounding. In my not so good English, even my 4-year-old nephew knows there was a 4 months difference.

Comment #45

KY Floyd — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 01:54:04 GMT

the term is nearly always used as a pejorative.

That's true, but the term tends to be reserved for those who have the foolish idea that others need their help to be (better) christians.

You guessing. Someone needs a refresher course in English as a second language.

It's certainly possible that he meant Your guessing but whether it's their first language or not those who understand proper English should recognize that it's grammatically correct as written if that's what he intended.... [ More ]

Comment #44

Artist77 — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 01:48:18 GMT

Talk about much ado about nothing and trivial. Who hasn't said the same thing at least 10 times in a pm about a lp member. No comparison. He agreed with a comment you made.

I bet you saved it since it was the only time you received such a pm from anyone on lp.

Sounds like someone has a bro crush on MIT because no other guy would have saved such a trivial, non-entertaining message. lol lol

Comment #43

noise-gate — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 01:44:10 GMT

Wow, 2014- 5 years ago. l am impressed. Let's go down memory lane for a moment, shall we?

You conveniently forget that you PM me, going off on a fellow LP member back in 2013. Does that ring a bell?

mikeintexas

Texas Panhandle

United States

Member #136839

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1569 Post

Received: November 3, 2013, 4:19 pm

Hope you don't mind a P.M.

I totally agree with what you said and started to reply and quote you and say it bore repeating. I've noticed t... [ More ]

Comment #42

Artist77 — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 01:37:17 GMT

Yea, I read that story. Most of the money came from small donations and the 2 French bilionaires never paid. Sad. The walls are still in danger of collapsing. Notre Dame University paid their $100,000 donation and lots of alumni have made small donations. Virtually every Catholic institution and students in the US are sending money, even elementary schools.

Comment #41

mikeintexas — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 01:14:13 GMT

Speaking of signature lines, I read the other day that Americans were by far donating more (90% of the total so far) to rebuild Notre Dame than were the French. (one source

Comment #40

Artist77 — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 01:07:22 GMT

I wish I could add that post to my signature line. That post really should go viral.

Comment #39

lejardin — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 01:02:28 GMT

OH my, this is priceless! Excellent Mikeintexas, hysterical. Hahahahahahahaha.

Comment #38

Artist77 — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:57:02 GMT

ok. You won this thread. I almost had an accident with my cup of tea when I read this. I nominate this for best post of the year. I am laughing so much that tears are running down my face.

Comment #37

mikeintexas — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:53:27 GMT

Like this time

Comment #36

lejardin — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:52:18 GMT

Can you even comprehend what is being posted? Good grief, ok grab your toys and leave the sandbox.

Comment #35

Artist77 — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:46:51 GMT

A very good point since he is moving into a manic delusional state.

Comment #34

noise-gate — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:43:59 GMT

Right, whatever you say, after all you were the first to comment on this topic.

Comment #33

lejardin — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:39:51 GMT

Lol, I agree let him ramble. I bet he can carry the conversation by himself

Comment #32

lejardin — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:36:58 GMT

no, YOU listen up. Not that it makes a hill of beans but I posted first on this thread so yea, it was my two cents worth. YOU decided to post some idiotic nonsense and post scriptures. But hey, soften up, lighten up or whatever you said.

Yes you are right about one thing you ran into me with your nasty comments and I stopped reading your posts years but you just dont stop you hypocrite.

Comment #31

Artist77 — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:32:48 GMT

I am getting so many pm's cannot keep up. Yes, all, I agree he is delusional. Let him ramble.

Comment #30

noise-gate — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:23:10 GMT

Very bad nice try, l just happen to be of German descent . Btw, how's that project l told you to work on coming along

Comment #29

Artist77 — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:13:56 GMT

We hit the nail on the head. Good guessing all. You the one! You guessing. Someone needs a refresher course in English as a second language.

Comment #28

noise-gate — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:10:21 GMT

As for being from Russia,Nigeria, Ethiopia - you guessing is some of the worst l have ever seen. By the way Ethiopians were some of the first believers to become Christians. Besides Acts 4: 13 should straighten you out.

Comment #27

Artist77 — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:09:47 GMT

You the one ...seeeeeeeee lol

Comment #26

noise-gate — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:04:36 GMT

Hey listen up. We had a run in with each other YEARS ago, and l stayed the heck away from you ever since. There has been zero communication between you and l over that period of time. You the one that decided you wanted to throw your 2 cents into the discussion , so excuse me if you upset about my response. We both not that important, so if you looking for hypocrisy , look no further than yourself.

Comment #25

lejardin — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:41:28 GMT

You being a condescending jerk and all no surprise you trying to intimidate me. Everyone sees and knows what you are all about you hypocrite.

Comment #24

Artist77 — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:41:11 GMT

Well English is not his native language. Lol. The most bets seem to be on Nigeria or Ethiopia. One Russian guess. Likely an early release.

Comment #23

lejardin — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:29:44 GMT

Yes he does and I am sick of it. For the longest time, I ignored him but no longer.

Comment #22

noise-gate — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:29:15 GMT

You the one that responded to my post, perhaps in future you ought not, if you don't like return fire.

Comment #21

mikeintexas — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:27:18 GMT

Just brush it off, stop being so soft, it's no big deal.

So says the guy who literally whined about a few of his posts being given one-star ratings.

I'm not religious at all, but the term is nearly always used as a pejorative.

Comment #20

Artist77 — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:26:02 GMT

He always tries the same tricks.

Comment #19

lejardin — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:19:28 GMT

You know nothing about me, do not walk in my shoes, do not patronize me.

Comment #18

noise-gate — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:15:33 GMT

How can you be insulted by scripture? In the book of Revelation Jesus says he is going to vomit a congregation out of his mouth. You think you got it bad? Lighten up, it's just a discussion, no harm intended.

Comment #17

Artist77 — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:07:47 GMT

Lol lol. We all know who and what he is. Lol Ahab the Arab.

Comment #16

lejardin — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:04:33 GMT

oh go wrap your head around a toilet for crying out loud. Quit insulting others you knowitall.

Comment #15

noise-gate — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 22:58:35 GMT

l wouldnt expect some people to understand. Here's one to wrap your head around. At John 14: 2,3 Jesus says he is going to prepare a place for his disciples. How is it that many claim this means Them - Jesus words were uttered to his followers 2000 years ago. Lets not twist scripture, if you please

Comment #14

Artist77 — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 22:34:16 GMT

I know. And Imagine if one of us lp'ers misquoted and twisted verses from the Koran. Someone would have a hissy fit. Lol

Comment #13

cottoneyedjoe — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 22:31:23 GMT

Imagine the outrage if they had written Talmud-thumping or Koran-thumping.

Comment #12

Artist77 — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 22:30:24 GMT

For those who know the truth, here is what those verses actually say vs the twisted interpretation. There is no reference to trivial things. It actually says the opposite and refers to such things as evil. Beware those who pervert scripture for their own needs.

Matthew 5:11-12 New International Version (NIV)

11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heave... [ More ]

Comment #11

noise-gate — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 22:20:52 GMT

Trivial things did not bother The Christ- Matt 5:11,12.

Comment #10

Artist77 — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 21:53:16 GMT

I am glad my fellow Christians get it.

Comment #9

noise-gate — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 20:52:02 GMT

The term may be viewed as a slur by many, but l read where it says a person who expounds or follows the teachings of the bible in an aggressively evangelical way.

In times past, the bible would be slammed down on the lectern,or a raised fist brought down on the bible to drive the preacher's point home to the congregation. Just brush it off, stop being so soft, it's no big deal.

Comment #8

Artist77 — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 17:52:21 GMT

Yea, article says Bible loving which I can live with so not certain why they have a different article title.

Comment #7

dpoly1 — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 17:37:48 GMT

100

Comment #6

gy65 — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 15:29:33 GMT

$7 million lottery jackpot . . took a $4.4 million lump sum after taxes

$4,431,280 after required withholdings of 24% federal, 8.8% state, 3.9% city.

37% federal tax bracket, so knock off another 13% . . should clear around $3.5 million.

Invested in VWEAX would presently yield around $16,000 monthly dividends before taxes . . so he could definitely thump some bibles on that budget

Comment #5

lejardin — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 13:32:45 GMT

Congratulations to Rafael Gomez on both being a winner and a good Christian.

And Artist, PC aside, NY Post that is just rude.

Comment #4

music* — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 13:31:18 GMT

Congratulations! Mr. Rafael Gomez. Go right ahead and fulfill your life's goal. We are still a free Country.

Comment #3

hearsetrax — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 13:23:42 GMT

wishing you safe travels Mr Gomez

Comment #2

CDanaT — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 13:20:31 GMT

Outstanding !!! Congrats Mr. Gomez. Have some wonderful trips and enjoy your newly acquired wealth !!!

Love the Boss, consider this my resignation part. Perfect, just perfect.

Comment #1

Artist77 — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 13:06:20 GMT

Bible thumping???? Hmmmmm. NY Post. Not the most pc title. A negative inference against Christians.

Thank you Mr. Gomez for spreading the Word and congratulations on your win.

New York lottery winner quits job to go riding with Bible-thumping bikers

Lottery Post — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 12:52:23 GMT

He's heaven on wheels.

A Brooklyn, New York, superintendent won a $7 million lottery jackpot and promptly quit his job to take a cross-country motorcycle trip spreading the word of God, he said Friday.

Rafael Gomez, 65, and a group of Bible lovin' biker pals plan to head to Florida and Vegas on the bikes now that he never has to work again, he said.

The boss said, 'You're not gonna leave me right, Raf?' And I said, 'Boss, consider this my resignation,' said Gomez, who lives in Bushwick... [ More ]