Quote: Originally posted by Lucky Loser on Mar 1, 2014
I'm feelin' pretty good right now, so I'm gonna make this interesting...can't pass up such an opportunity. It would be a sin not to take advantage of this right now. Let's mix in some politics and see how well it goes over. Now, we're discussing the sharing of successful systems from the people that are winning big frequently correct? Okay. Those people worked very hard, lost lots of money, and/or had failures along the way to their success...they paid their dues and earned it. It seems there's a concern as to why these people don't want to participate in 'the distribution of their wealth'. Hmmm, are we getting somewhere now?
"Well, no, Lucky...that's not quite right. You see, I said I wonder why they don't just share their systems which are very successful, that's all." Same difference...if their systems work and make lots of money then they're effectively distributing their wealth and know how. We have the very same problem within the tax breaks for the upper class, middle class, and lower class brackets. Some feel the upper class (rich) should be spreading that wealth out and back down the food chain. The wealthy feel that they've duly earned the priviledge of keeping their money, paying what they want in taxes, and giving as they see fit.
Yeah, it's very interesting indeed. Here, at LP, I've seen where posters refer to everyone here as 'family' and how they all like to 'share' what they have and know with 'everybody'. Yet, and still, when it comes to the tax breaks/wealthy/middle class/lower class scenario, it seems to be a different ball game altogether. Yeah, buddy...I'm stirring the pot now! There are both Republicans and Democrats alike participating here, daily, and fully enjoying the idea(s) of the possibility of wealth distribution/redistribution via successful lottery systems. However, one side says they absolutely don't agree with and frown on such an idea. Yet, once they spot something that seems to be moving some money around into some pockets, here they come asking for "Details, details, details." "Can you give me some numbers for my state?" Would such help be considered a 'handout?'
"Now, wait a minute, Lucky...you just slow your doggone row!!! You're oversteppin' your 'boundries' here, boy!! Some people aren't as good as others with numbers and all...they need a little help, and all, from those that are real good and know what they're doin'...that's all." Yep, these would be the truly poor and less fortunate which we're dealing with in today's economy on different terms. The very good lottery players with the money would be the upper (rich) class. Da*ned, I'm good!!!!
With all this in mind, I simply say that these folks are straddled on the fence. They only want certain things to apply a certain way at a certain time to a specific people for obvious reasons. I know, this is an awful lot to swallow so take your time and chew on it well. Then, be sure to spit the bone out.
Critical thinking at it's (almost) very best...again.
L.L.