Hot Seat... Week 1 .... VANZACK

Have you read Hawkings new book " The Grand Design"?

Look at this guy in Gen Disc.

He is going to quit his analyst job to become a pro because he won 8k last month at 5dimes, and thinks he can avoid the tax man too probably due to his superior intellect.

Only at covers.

Not yet, but it is on my list.  Probably get to it in a couple of months, or much sooner if my gambling days are on hiatus.

Have you read it yet?

Sorry dude, I read your post, and thank you for the compliment - but I did miss the question....

I haven't read it either Van.... I have heard about the basics of the book and a couple friends have read it and mentioned to me some the details.

I have been writing a commentary called  "The Santa Clause effect"     Comparing religion and god to the relationship that most children have with Santa and Christmas.

Cant wait to read it.

Make sure and make me aware when you post it.

Whats your take on capitalism Van?

Have never been a big fan of it due to the long term issues involving it. As the years progress individuals and businesses will become wealthier and the masses will continue to degress. Its just like a poker tourney...longer the tourney is played...the more a few own everything.

At what point should we consider something like economic communism?

Do you think we as a society over-value sports? Is it justifiable to pay athletes millions per year when they are ultiamtely not that important?

1. so van i take it you arnt a 6 point 2 teaser guy in the nfl?  i dont believe in teasers but when done right i think you can make a lot in the right plays)

2. why do you think that i get capped off at a lot of books, its really frustrating.

3. what is the worst book you have used? ( i say 5 dimes for me they gave me the boot after one week)

4. what is your sport that you own, the one that you say come here bitch?

trying to give gambling ?s for ya

I am a socialist.  I realize that is not popular to say, but it is the truth.

Capitalism, as you state, is unsustainable IMO longterm.  The rich get richer, poor get poorer, until the balance gets too wide - and it gets reset usually through violence of the masses.  I do not believe that individuals will take it upon themselves to keep things equal, I do believe that it takes a govt to do that.  I believe in higher taxes, better education, free and equal healthcare for all, and equal playing fields for things like jobs.  Is it surprising that the happiest people year after year are in the scandinavian countries - where you have 50%+ taxes but everyone values life?  Not to me.

I am not a sports fan.  I dont have favorite teams.  I cant understand (really literally cant understand) how people pay money to support their favorite team.  The only way I understand it is if it is for family bonding once in a while like a father and son - but a season ticket to the Knicks that cost 40 grand?  Huh?  I dont get who buys the jackets and jerseys, I just dont get it all.  I realize that it is supply and demand, so I understand why athletes get paid what they do, but I cannot comprehend the guy who makes 50K a year who has season tickets to the Cowboys and then calls them "we" when referring to anything about them.  There is no we in sports.  We didnt win the super bowl.  Anyone with a paycheck that says green bay packers won the super bowl, "we" didnt.

Jewelry is usually for those trying to send a message about wealth.  That is not me.  I own a 30 year old watch, and wear a wedding band.  Nothing else.

I have been rowing lately.

Love all animals, but prefer dogs.

Up to #341 - which is a post full of great questions - and to properly answer them I need a dinner break.

Hopefully back later to get to the rest.