Every loser I’ve ever met talks like you talk. “I’m just being realistic.” They use that as to why they should not try in the first place, or they use that as the reason they should quit and not try again if the first time didn’t succeed.
Trump had to try about 20 times in court to get the wall built. THANK GOD you weren’t his advisor. “You tried and a judge ruled against you. Don’t bother cause they’ll do that again. Be realistic”.
Ok, go ahead and drop your money on that poker game. I’m sure they will suddenly grow a conscience and not cheat you out of your money THIS time around. You’re sure to be a winner one of these days.