tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588171.post113943452626286154..comments2024-03-09T08:56:51.236-06:00Comments on Poker Nation: An easy buck, but for what?TuscaloosaJohnnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415009493932267301noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588171.post-1140019333814769072006-02-15T10:02:00.000-06:002006-02-15T10:02:00.000-06:00I can understand having empathy for other people a...I can understand having empathy for other people after "taking their money", but it is impossible to be emotionally or physically responsible for the actions of others. They have their own wants, needs, feelings, etc. <BR/><BR/>It's not your problem if they can't afford to lose the money their playing poker with. They'd play with it whether you gave a crap or not. <BR/><BR/>Understandably, playing poker for a living is a hard thing to deal with emotionally and mentally. But, try not to saddle yourself with the issues of others. That will only lead you to depression and dissatisfaction. Why let the actions of others control how you feel?Pokerwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06087637119337918275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588171.post-1139679441016849422006-02-11T11:37:00.000-06:002006-02-11T11:37:00.000-06:00The way I see it, if you're paying your taxes, you...The way I see it, if you're paying your taxes, you <I>are</I> contributing to society. How many people leech off society? Sure, poker may not be a meaningful occupation but you don't cheat or steal for your money. You just happen to be more skillful at a game than your oppponents. As for the conscience bit, they're trying to take your money as much as you're trying to take theirs. You have no obligation to feel bad for the losers. If they have addiction issues, then the onus is on themselves or their families to seek help. Who's to blame for the smoker with lung cancer: the smoker or the cigarette manufacturer? Whatever happened to personal responsibility and accountability? It's the law of the jungle: big fish eat the little ones.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344124195055281734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588171.post-1139601259835469432006-02-10T13:54:00.000-06:002006-02-10T13:54:00.000-06:00Great post. I used to think id like to go pro.. bu...Great post. I used to think id like to go pro.. but I am too emotional and tilt off my chips to guys like you too much, lol. <BR/><BR/>I actually have no problem with the not contributing to society part. I mean how much does 90% of the work done in America contribute to society? Me making a web page for $$$ sure as hell does not. If I want to contribute to society I will do something in my spare time.SirFWALGManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01310209706844541719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588171.post-1139500855253984972006-02-09T10:00:00.001-06:002006-02-09T10:00:00.001-06:00Wonderful to see others having similar thoughts.Gr...Wonderful to see others having similar thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Great post!The Happy Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18203645744000126937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588171.post-1139500847980650432006-02-09T10:00:00.000-06:002006-02-09T10:00:00.000-06:00Wonderful to see others having similar thoughts.Gr...Wonderful to see others having similar thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Great post!The Happy Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18203645744000126937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588171.post-1139498292881407272006-02-09T09:18:00.000-06:002006-02-09T09:18:00.000-06:00This is my favorite blog entry of yours so far.Eve...This is my favorite blog entry of yours so far.<BR/><BR/>Even though you made a mean comment on my myspace account. :PCarla Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07029297859059874312noreply@blogger.com