Looking at some users join dates, I am a) reminded how old I actually am and b) they can't possibly recall the reality of the economic situation when Obama took office (To those of you, who were to young to either understand or experience it first hand, should watch Too Big too Fail as it at the very least give the viewer the idea what the worst case scenario could have been). I bet someone $2500 at the time (and that time to bet $2500 you had to full confidence in your beliefs.), arguing that at the end of Obama's first term, by all reasonable metrics the country's economic and even social situation will greatly improve. Collecting that $2500 and having both permission to drive and to work felt amazing, but seeing the look at the other person's face was my favorite part. One thing I also remember is the other person trying to argue - through Fox News fed commentary - how Obamacare was going to be a total failure in the long run anyway, I remember responding, in front of our friends and colleagues with a straight face..."Well, you need to look an the bright side... yes Obamacare might still fail, might get stricken by SCOTUS, hell Obama might even get impeached...but you keep forgetting you already have certain have a skill that puts you well ahead of every undocument, black, latino and any other underprivilaged class." - 3 seconds of silence for effect - "You know how to suck conservative dick really,really well."

(Short burst of laughter, followed by dead silence because the sitation had potiential to get violent.finally I spoke up and said "$2500, 24 hours starting now. I don't care if what it takes is actually putting those lips of yours to work. I don't care if you have to borrow, beg, or steal from relatives to cover this.This matter is settled and the conversation is over"

...9 out 10 times, the other person will try to make one last attempt to save face, this time it was with " and what if I don't? you're going to assault/hit me ?". I said the line that has if you know me know, you'd also would know what I am capable off : " I make it a rule to not hit future registed sex offenders"


I got paid by lie 3 pm the next day