Never put anything past the gambler

[jjgold]

A good tip for all you guys out there especially the younger ones

 

[patrickbateman]

Most gamblers have money but no common sense.

 

[djefferis]

Ultimately I agree with part of this statement.

You need to differentiate “problem” gambler from a gambler in general.

Plenty of posters here for example who expiry the point. You can be a gambler and not be a complete degenerate - they keep gambling money apart from their other money - recognize that gambling is not a “sure thing”, don’t get in over there head or let gambling spill over and take control of other areas of their lives.

Then there are the degenerates (and we have a few of them posting too) - they can’t manage money, they would do any and everything to score a few dollars to play on a “sure thing parlay” tonight and are simply untrustworthy addicts.

Sadly - it can be difficult to confirm someone has crossed over to the dark side. Similar to booze - some people start off fine and slip out of control and hide it well for a while. Sometimes the temptation is just too great - sometimes things happen in life and gambling becomes a release from reality. Whatever it is - it’s a dark place to slip into and you’re correct - you cannot trust someone when they have crossed over to this spot (be it gambling, booze, drugs, whatever).

 

[edawg]

Don't put anything past anyone don't care if it is a gambler,doctor,lawyer,cop,judge, and preacher man or woman.

 

[flyingillini]

Agreed, things are brewing and things will be coming to fruition very soon.

 

[eddiewilson]

Reported

 

[BMR Genie]

Don't put anything past anyone don't care if it is a gambler,doctor,lawyer,cop,judge, and preacher man or woman.

Yeah.. agree on this one. It applies to everyone.

 

[jjgold]

Jeffrey, I guess I mean more of a degenerate gambler, although this could apply to regular gamblers

 

[djefferis]

Don't put anything past anyone don't care if it is a gambler,doctor,lawyer,cop,judge, and preacher man or woman.

The worst liars I have ever met in my life always seemingly reference their faith. It’s funny - was just talking with one of our investigators the other day about this and people we have met and interviewed…the worst are always either referencing their status in the faith (minister/reverend/elder/whatever) or are talking about how religious they are - their faith - whatever. I don’t care what religion you are - there are liars amongst your people. Doesn’t mean you are - doesn’t mean some aren’t in general more or less honest - just no religion is exempt from liars and con men/women. I’ve even seen an Amish conman in my time (literally stole millions from those in congregation who trusted him to invest on their behalf in phony CDs and other safe investments that were supposed to help fund Christian activities).

Cannot tell you how many people have came at me with the religious BS - especially in the South. Just have to smile and say “god bless” hoping they are stupid enough to say the wrong thing or simply trip themselves up in a lie and then try to roll on someone else to get out of the focus.

 

[Brock Landers]

Agreed, things are brewing and things will be coming to fruition very soon.

Sounds like you had a spicy lunch and will be visiting the bathroom

 

[jjgold]

I know a guy way back he went to jail for embezzlement for gambling, every day in jail he would grab on the bars and yell I’ll never gambling again… Two years later, he was back gambling