To: blam
At worst they’re $2 bookmarks....
My boss was one of those “The lottery is a tax on people that are bad at math” guys... I told him at 180 million to 1 the odds were infinitely better than getting rich working for him.
My brother-in-law always went on about how most lotto winners were broke in a couple years... I told him that was because they gave money to their in-laws, and that I wouldn’t make that mistake.
To: Tijeras_Slim
"I told him at 180 million to 1 the odds were infinitely better than getting rich working for him."
Ask him what the odds of winning are if you don't buy a ticket.
19 posted on
02/11/2015 3:02:12 PM PST by
Kartographer
("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
To: Tijeras_Slim
My brother-in-law always went on about how most lotto winners were broke in a couple years... I told him that was because they gave money to their in-laws, and that I wouldn’t make that mistake.LOL.
If I were to ever win the lottery, I wouldn't let anyone except my wife know and I'd swear her to secrecy. It wouldn't change my lifestyle much because I really don't have any expensive tastes. However, a lot of charities would be very happy at the substantial ANONYMOUS gifts.
27 posted on
02/11/2015 3:09:57 PM PST by
CommerceComet
(Ignore the GOP-e. Cruz to victory in 2016.)
To: Tijeras_Slim
Or your idiot cousin Squantos in Texas......:o)
37 posted on
02/11/2015 3:13:53 PM PST by
Squantos
( Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet ...)
To: Tijeras_Slim
“I told him that was because they gave money to their in-laws, and that I wouldn’t make that mistake.”
Exactly. Which is why its a good thing I’m not one of your in-laws. ;-)
To: Tijeras_Slim
"My brother-in-law always went on about how most lotto winners were broke in a couple years... I told him that was because they gave money to their in-laws, and that I wouldn’t make that mistake."
71 posted on
02/11/2015 3:31:14 PM PST by
Mad Dawgg
(If you're going to deny my 1st Amendment rights then I must proceed to the 2nd one...)
To: Tijeras_Slim
“The lottery is a tax on people that are bad at math”
Without inept and corrupt politicians, lotteries can be a great means of funding various projects. Our founders used lotteries a lot.
Think of it an elective tax.
77 posted on
02/11/2015 3:35:16 PM PST by
cripplecreek
("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
To: Tijeras_Slim
I told him that was because they gave money to their in-laws, and that I wouldn’t make that mistake.That was good--thanks.
86 posted on
02/11/2015 3:41:05 PM PST by
exit82
("The Taliban is on the inside of the building" E. Nordstrom 10-10-12)
To: Tijeras_Slim
You have good comebacks! I’ve made mental note of them for future use.
124 posted on
02/11/2015 4:45:30 PM PST by
LostInBayport
(When there are more people riding in the cart than there are pulling it, the cart stops moving...)
To: Tijeras_Slim
It’s technically a tax on those who don’t understand statistics.
However, on an incidental play like the last few 300+ million, what am I out..a few bucks. I could waste the same six dollars on a single drink at the bar.
It’s worth what I have into it...a small entertainment value, for the chance at serious wealth.
Most who win lotteries and end up broke, waste the money on hookers, drugs and gambling.
128 posted on
02/11/2015 4:52:11 PM PST by
Ouderkirk
(To the left, everything must evidence that this or that strand of leftist theory is true)
To: Tijeras_Slim
Yes it is. Lottery money coming in. 1/2 goes to the gov schools, etc... The other half to the winner! Oh yea the gov gets 1/2 of that to. That means if you win you get about 25% of total sales and the government gets 75%! And if you don’t spend it all before you die, they get over half of that to. Aren’t lotteries fun! Oops! I mean a great investment! lol
138 posted on
02/11/2015 5:20:43 PM PST by
US_MilitaryRules
(The last suit you wear has no pockets!)
To: Tijeras_Slim
To: Tijeras_Slim
I call it a tax on the statistically challenged.
To: Tijeras_Slim
My boss was one of those “The lottery is a tax on people that are bad at math” guys... I told him at 180 million to 1 the odds were infinitely better than getting rich working for him.Well that's true. If you want to get rich, work for yourself!
To: Tijeras_Slim
“My boss was one of those “The lottery is a tax on people that are bad at math” guys... I told him at 180 million to 1 the odds were infinitely better than getting rich working for him.
My brother-in-law always went on about how most lotto winners were broke in a couple years... I told him that was because they gave money to their in-laws, and that I wouldn’t make that mistake”.
Nice retort
187 posted on
02/12/2015 2:06:09 PM PST by
82nd Bragger
(Count to four except when in a helicopter)
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