[metmom]

I was thinking more of along the lines of the dirty, smelly, toothless welfare bums that were prevalent where we used to live. They had the attitude that was described, that of being picky and thinking they were God's gift to women and were entitled to a knock out, or that a knockout would even be interested. They still found someone but ugh... You're right though. Even 5% is enough of a return to encourage the guy and keep him going. That guy you knew sounds a lot smarter than most people would realize, lack of education not withstanding. He wasn't deceitful, and he did it where appropriate.

[SauronOfMordor]

was thinking more of along the lines of the dirty, smelly, toothless welfare bums that were prevalent where we used to live. They had the attitude that was described, that of being picky and thinking they were God's gift to women and were entitled to a knock out, or that a knockout would even be interested.

Sounds like these duys have serious self-esteem issues. As in entirely too damn much self esteem. With some people, when their self esteem (defined as what they think they deserve) far exceeds reality, they tend to become criminals, figuring they'll just TAKE what they're owed (this also describes many rapists)

With others, the ones without the energy to be criminals, they just sit around and dream about all the stuff they'll have when they finally get what they deserve. Meanwhile they vote Democrat

My friend was not a welfare bum. He's blue collar, not all that successful in life, but the kind of guy you would want around if the excrement hit the ventilator.