The “Stock Market” has ALWAYS been a way for schemers and charlatans to rob those who think they’re above the gambling fray.
My money is a lot safer stuffed in a sock and under my mattress than “investing” in the market. I don’t gamble. I occasionally, at my wife’s direction, buy a lottery ticket, but I do so with the complete knowledge of my odds of winning, which are abysmal.
You see, I took (and understood) my “Statistics” class in college – I understand the reason WHY so many Indian tribes opened up casinos when they were allowed to.
I understand WHY so many gambling venues are operated by “organized crime”.
From bingo halls to investment firms, they ALL have just one goal – to separate you and me from our hard-earned cash.
Personally, I appreciate giving my “extra” cash to a “homeless” person who will “invest” in a bottle of “hooch” and maybe a sandwich than to someone who will use my money to help pay for his or her Mercedes – but that’s just me.
GreasyOldTam over 2 years ago
So, I guess Velma and Luby are going back to wherever they came from until 2047 or thereabouts?
Ermine Notyours over 2 years ago
GS stands for Girl Scouts.
juicebruce over 2 years ago
Hammy does bring a certain type of luck into any mix ;-)
Chithing Premium Member over 2 years ago
And RJR must stand for RJ Racoon.
Ellis97 over 2 years ago
I’m gonna just save my money, thank you.
emftoots still causing mischief Premium Member over 2 years ago
“Go Squirrels” is close enough I guess
KEA over 2 years ago
the average person has more luck in a casino than the stock market … and more fun
fritzoid Premium Member over 2 years ago
Attributed to Joseph Kennedy (father of JFK, RFK, et al.) “If shoeshine boys are giving stock tips, then it’s time to get out of the market.”
schaefer jim over 2 years ago
Thank god, the dykes are gone, I think
wellis1947 Premium Member over 2 years ago
The “Stock Market” has ALWAYS been a way for schemers and charlatans to rob those who think they’re above the gambling fray.
My money is a lot safer stuffed in a sock and under my mattress than “investing” in the market. I don’t gamble. I occasionally, at my wife’s direction, buy a lottery ticket, but I do so with the complete knowledge of my odds of winning, which are abysmal.
You see, I took (and understood) my “Statistics” class in college – I understand the reason WHY so many Indian tribes opened up casinos when they were allowed to.
I understand WHY so many gambling venues are operated by “organized crime”.
From bingo halls to investment firms, they ALL have just one goal – to separate you and me from our hard-earned cash.
Personally, I appreciate giving my “extra” cash to a “homeless” person who will “invest” in a bottle of “hooch” and maybe a sandwich than to someone who will use my money to help pay for his or her Mercedes – but that’s just me.
Stephen Gilberg over 2 years ago
No, Garry Shandling!