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time*treat

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Mar 22, 2012, 12:59 pm

Quote: Originally posted by QuietMoney on Mar 21, 2012
LP members, I receive a call today from a programmer, we discussed ideas, I wanted to know if he would be able to put together this system that I have. Shortly after, the intial talk, we had a skype call, I proceeded to show him what I was working with, keep in mind I thought we were about to get down to business, then all of a sudden he said, that he couldn't do it. "His personal beliefs wouln't allow him to doing anything with respect to gambling" I simply replied that I respect his decision , and told him thanks anyway.

His reply had me seriously thinking, so my question to you is do you feel gambling is wrong?

Help me out LP, because now I feel bad for doing something I enjoy.

Why would people on a lottery site think gambling is wrong?

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mcginnin56

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Mar 22, 2012, 1:10 pm

Quote: Originally posted by time*treat on Mar 22, 2012
Why would people on a lottery site think gambling is wrong?

Wouldn't that be like a "conspiracy" website, where someone questions if maybe there may not be a conspiracy?
trap574

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Mar 22, 2012, 1:13 pm

Gambling wrong?=picking the right no# and not playing it! I gamble wrong often,lol
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Mar 22, 2012, 1:27 pm

Quote: Originally posted by QuietMoney on Mar 21, 2012
LP members, I receive a call today from a programmer, we discussed ideas, I wanted to know if he would be able to put together this system that I have. Shortly after, the intial talk, we had a skype call, I proceeded to show him what I was working with, keep in mind I thought we were about to get down to business, then all of a sudden he said, that he couldn't do it. "His personal beliefs wouln't allow him to doing anything with respect to gambling" I simply replied that I respect his decision , and told him thanks anyway.

His reply had me seriously thinking, so my question to you is do you feel gambling is wrong?

Help me out LP, because now I feel bad for doing something I enjoy.

Why don't you post which operating system is on your computer?
time*treat

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Mar 22, 2012, 1:33 pm

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Mar 22, 2012
Wouldn't that be like a "conspiracy" website, where someone questions if maybe there may not be a conspiracy?

No, it'd be more like holding up a sign saying "Keep the gov'ts hands off my Medicare".

In neo-conned Amerika, bank robs you.
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms should be the name of a convenience store, not a govnoment agency.
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Mar 22, 2012, 4:23 pm

Gambling is only right if I win the jackpot.

Suspiciousness is one way of saying that one do not want to know the truth. It is the best way to keep the mind empty and the spirit restless.
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Mar 22, 2012, 4:42 pm

Quote: Originally posted by QuietMoney on Mar 21, 2012
LP members, I receive a call today from a programmer, we discussed ideas, I wanted to know if he would be able to put together this system that I have. Shortly after, the intial talk, we had a skype call, I proceeded to show him what I was working with, keep in mind I thought we were about to get down to business, then all of a sudden he said, that he couldn't do it. "His personal beliefs wouln't allow him to doing anything with respect to gambling" I simply replied that I respect his decision , and told him thanks anyway.

His reply had me seriously thinking, so my question to you is do you feel gambling is wrong?

Help me out LP, because now I feel bad for doing something I enjoy.

"Help me out LP, because now I feel bad for doing something I enjoy."

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It is up to the individual what they feel is right and wrong.

There are many things each individual does that someone else may feel is wrong.

No big deal. As long it is not illegal it is not wrong.

Numbers are where you find them.

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mediabrat

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Mar 22, 2012, 4:51 pm

Quote: Originally posted by SergeM on Mar 22, 2012
Why don't you post which operating system is on your computer?

How on earth would that help anyone?
maximumfun

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Mar 22, 2012, 4:55 pm

Quote: Originally posted by trap574 on Mar 22, 2012
Gambling wrong?=picking the right no# and not playing it! I gamble wrong often,lol
QuietMoney

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Mar 22, 2012, 6:58 pm

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Mar 22, 2012
Gambling is the wagering of money on an uncertain event. That pretty much sums up the activities of Wall street, oil speculation, and venture

capital investing. Difference is some of these area's are regulated, or require you to be licensed to make those wagers.

Other than that I see no difference. Whether you are investing in stocks, real estate, or futures; there is no guaranteed outcome. With the lottery

you are pitting your educated skills of number prediction, against a state run numbers racket. Professionals usually set a budget that they can

live with, and know when to pull back or cease altogether in rough times. The only thing "wrong" with gambling is that we cannot be more

accurate in our wagering skills, and give the states a real run for their money.

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Mar 22, 2012, 7:01 pm

Quote: Originally posted by QuietMoney on Mar 22, 2012
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Thanks for the feedback QuietMoney.
QuietMoney

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Mar 22, 2012, 7:09 pm

Quote: Originally posted by time*treat on Mar 22, 2012
Why would people on a lottery site think gambling is wrong?

lol...I agree but that doesn't mean that you may have a littlte reservation now and again. Hey, you never know!
Stack47

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Mar 22, 2012, 7:17 pm

Quote: Originally posted by dallascowboyfan on Mar 22, 2012
don't feel bad QuietMoney, there are MANY Christians who play ther lottery, a lot of times when they win they donate to their church so NO you shouldnt feel bad. Just don't let the Lottery consume your life. Keep playing for fun...

In some states it's not been that long ago when there was no Sunday drawings or any lottery sales. And when most of the state lotteries were created, people were saying the lottery is gambling and gambling is wrong. There are people in Arkansas that are still saying it and trying to abolish their lottery.

Gaming in general has greatly expanded in the past 20 years simply because states know the people want to gamble and the states can benefit. Someone is always saying doing something is wrong and if we listened to everyone of them, there would nothing we can do.
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Mar 22, 2012, 7:52 pm

Rule #1 Never bet more than you can afford to lose.

Rule #2 Bet with your head, not over it. (The New York racing assoc.)

As with any sport or competition, study your opponent, (the lottery) learn its tendencies, develope a strategy, and then go

out and kick its butt!!!

When playing the lottery the one thing that should matter the most is: Are you winning more than you spend?
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Mar 22, 2012, 8:04 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Stack47 on Mar 22, 2012
In some states it's not been that long ago when there was no Sunday drawings or any lottery sales. And when most of the state lotteries were created, people were saying the lottery is gambling and gambling is wrong. There are people in Arkansas that are still saying it and trying to abolish their lottery.

Gaming in general has greatly expanded in the past 20 years simply because states know the people want to gamble and the states can benefit. Someone is always saying doing something is wrong and if we listened to everyone of them, there would nothing we can do.

"Someone is always saying doing something is wrong and if we listened to everyone of them, there would nothing we can do."

That's right, Stack, and that's why I'm considering taking a semi-load of bagels to New York City to pass out to the bums now that the city has ordered all the social agencies and soup kitchens to stop giving bagels to bums because they have too much salt in them.

I'm asking for everybody's support in this effort.

I'm calling this nonprofit outreach - "Give a Bum a Bagel"

Please help, don't be a hater.

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