Love or Money?

Reply #63

CASH Only — Thu, 18 Sep 2003 11:08:14 GMT

You can take the money and run only if it's lump sum.

Reply #62

AnnuityIsGreat — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 14:05:38 GMT

That's right Sandy, love is incredible.

Reply #61

Sandy K — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 13:06:08 GMT

Annuity, how did I know you wo

Reply #60

AnnuityIsGreat — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 12:30:32 GMT

For god's sake, take the money and go buy love.

Reply #59

Pick-4_Master — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 02:43:37 GMT

Well I'm quite sure you WILL maybe before me or maybe after me.

Reply #58

visiondude — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 02:31:59 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Pick-4_Master on September 17, 2003Maybe we need to stay away from the Lottery Discussions because that's when you start talking CRAZYNon-sense. well right now it sounds like non sense. i am OK with that. afterall, i am riding my vision to the mutha lump.then it will make more sense (lol). beforeavisioniscompleteitsoundsmorelikeaforeignlanguage

Reply #57

Pick-4_Master — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 02:08:45 GMT

Okay your really starting to impress me your MAKING SENSE now.Maybe we need to stay away from the Lottery Discussions because that's when you start talking CRAZYNon-sense.

Reply #56

visiondude — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 01:52:10 GMT

i think that common sense is a very reliable asset. i have turned to it many times when i had no other answer. and i defintely think that it comes from God as well. common sense is that check and balance that we turn to in our daily life when things are not so clear. my point was that God will at times supercede what we would normally attach to common sense and ask us to do something that makes no sense at all. it is at that time that vision supercedes common sense.i will give you an... [ More ]

Reply #55

JORLI — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 01:09:59 GMT

I'll take love over money any day. The odds of a successful marriage sometimes seems as high as the odds of winning millions. When you lose at the millions, you throw the ticket away and try again. Love isn't so easy. You hurt, and suffer emotionally from losing love. If I could have a dollar for everytime I wanted to leave my hardheaded man, I'd already be a billionaire, and wouldn't need to play lottery. Money won't give you a lot of talkback and sass, like your mate can and will, but for... [ More ]

Reply #54

Pick-4_Master — Tue, 16 Sep 2003 22:39:05 GMT

Okay,now your MAKING SENSE so we can at least agree on something(ALMOST).I STILL disagree with your comment about VISION and COMMON SENSE, you can use both as well as one or the other like I said before thay came from the same place THE MAN UPSTAIRS if he didn't want us to use it he would have never given it to us.Common sense and Intelligence exist in our Brains and if I remember correctly we were created in his image (correct me if that statement is incorrect).So common sense and wisdom go... [ More ]

Reply #53

visiondude — Tue, 16 Sep 2003 22:05:24 GMT

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Reply #52

Pick-4_Master — Tue, 16 Sep 2003 20:19:19 GMT

That's NOT TRUE VisionDude your VISION was created by GOD and so was HUMAN COMMON SENSE so it depends on how you use it.You use your VISION wisely just like I use my COMMON SENSE wisely both of which were given to us by a HIGHER POWER.So you can't say that because it sounds like your putting yourself on a PEDESTAL like your up there with JESUS or something.We all have the same gifts and abilities it's just that not all of us know how to use them or we use them the wrong way.... [ More ]

Reply #51

visiondude — Tue, 16 Sep 2003 19:10:23 GMT

i told you i have an open mind about this. i am still waiting for someone to step up to the plate and prove it instead of talking about it.in the rock - paper - scissors sense, vision beats human common sense everytime.... emotionsandcircumstancescanchangebutvisionremainsrocksolid

Reply #50

Pick-4_Master — Tue, 16 Sep 2003 12:38:17 GMT

I'm HUMAN so I can be wrong and I definitely have an open-mind unlike you who thinks the Lottery can ONLY be WON with a QUICK-PICK and FAITH.I'm no Saint and I don't think I KNOW IT ALL I just use COMMON SENSE about things while you use your VISION

Reply #49

visiondude — Tue, 16 Sep 2003 12:09:30 GMT

hold it right there bub. my trigger finger is slippery because of that jelly donut i just ate. i ain't none too worried about lawsuits as i done shot three people this week already. my personal best is four...see maggie. i wasn't kidding bad cop - no donut myvisionhelpsmeseecleardespitethebugsonthewindshieldoflife

Reply #48

visiondude — Tue, 16 Sep 2003 11:50:10 GMT

good post midwstrngirl.

Reply #47

visiondude — Tue, 16 Sep 2003 11:30:58 GMT

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Reply #46

visiondude — Tue, 16 Sep 2003 11:11:54 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Pick-4_Master on September 15, 2003No thanks I think I like the VIEW better from HERE it's a lot CLEARER. ahhhhh, but do you consider yourself open minded?do you allow yourself the luxury of being wrong and the greater luxury of adjusting yourself to that wrong? peoplewithtruevisionmakeanallowanceforperipheralvisiontostrengthenthierown

Reply #45

Pick-4_Master — Tue, 16 Sep 2003 01:26:00 GMT

Yes that makes a lot of sense but sometimes when things are bad it's best to leave the relationship.When you do all you can to make it work and things don't really change it's usually a sign that it's time to move onthat's what happened to me and TRUE LOVE was there but Marriage experience wasn't that's why we marry more than once because hopefully we learn from the mistakes we made the first go around.Some people do and some don't but I did so when I get married again I know what and what not t... [ More ]

Reply #44

Maggie-Nolia — Tue, 16 Sep 2003 01:25:25 GMT

Hey dude, I am 68 years old and enjoy Lottery Post. Today you made me blush (stalking? Not at all) and you made my day one I won't soon forget. Oh.... the www. address you gave in your post at 2:45pm today was hilarious.I hope Lottery Post wins the Diamond Award......I'm voting for it daily.It's been a busy day and I wish you and yours a pleasant goodnite. Thanks for a memorable day, Maggie-Nolia... [ More ]

Reply #43

Pick-4_Master — Tue, 16 Sep 2003 00:40:26 GMT

No thanks I think I like the VIEW better from HERE it's a lot CLEARER.

Reply #42

visiondude — Mon, 15 Sep 2003 22:57:16 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Pick-4_Master on September 15, 2003Your not the only one with VISION in here ya know!!!everyone has VISION. i think what i was trying to say, just flew like the blue angels right over your head.i hope this doesn't confuse you and i sure don't intend any arrogance on my part.most people are able to see . but not everyone has vision .just be patient and hold on. someday you will see what i mean. itismyintentiontomakesurethatothershavevisionaswell

Reply #41

visiondude — Mon, 15 Sep 2003 22:49:40 GMT

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Reply #40

Pick-4_Master — Mon, 15 Sep 2003 20:03:32 GMT

yEP THAT'S FOR sure

Reply #39

Thomas Covenant — Mon, 15 Sep 2003 18:57:23 GMT

It's easy to lose everything at once. Just look at John Ritter. You never know when you are going to lose it all.

Reply #38

Pick-4_Master — Mon, 15 Sep 2003 18:35:50 GMT

Your not the only one with VISION in here ya know!!!everyone has VISION.

Reply #37

Pick-4_Master — Mon, 15 Sep 2003 18:33:10 GMT

I'm no GRASSHOPPER Believe me and your definitely no MASTER there's only ONE of those but for the sake of argument how about we just wait and see whether Mr.Gates loses his Fortune or not,I'm no DUMMY I know it's possible to LOSE things no matter what they are I just feel in my personal opinion that this will not happen to him.My reasoning for this is looking at other MILIONNAIRES or BILLIONARES take the fortunes of companies that have been around for 100 yrs or moreWINCHESTER RIFLE,FOLDGERS COF... [ More ]

Reply #36

Maggie-Nolia — Mon, 15 Sep 2003 16:05:01 GMT

visiondude, are you good at everything? My sides hurt from laughing! :) :)) Have you considered comedy? I believe your vision covers all 360 degrees. You just made my day, Maggie-Nolia

Reply #35

visiondude — Mon, 15 Sep 2003 15:45:32 GMT

thanks maggie,i figured out a way to circumvent all this lottery stuff and make sure $$$$$. it's called being a tele-evangelist. there's big $$$$ in it. going to start my own cult, wanna join? click on the link below...WWW.visionduderippingpeopleoffontV.com(just making a phunny ...) somepeoplehavevisionsomecantseepastthierownnose

Reply #34

Maggie-Nolia — Mon, 15 Sep 2003 15:29:54 GMT

Hey visiondude, your vision must be 20/20 and your insight is awesome!!! I'll bet you know how I would vote. :) My compliments to you. Maggie-Nolia

Reply #33

visiondude — Mon, 15 Sep 2003 13:48:53 GMT

the point was that in each case, there is no such thing as secure .the rug of life can be pulled out from underneath us at anytime and NO ONE has control over that. if you don't think that bill gates can lose his money against his will or despite his intelligence , then i am afraid there are still things you must learn grasshopper (lol). itisdifficulttotransferthevisiontoothers

Reply #32

Pick-4_Master — Mon, 15 Sep 2003 13:00:06 GMT

I'm confused what does being in a coma or the hospital have to do with it? you'll still have your money whether you can spend it or not based on your conditionit's still in the bank.And if you have Medical insurance which people with money definitely have it won't drain your finances also I doubt very seriously that Bill will lose his riches, conceivably for that to happen someone would have to steal his company and money or he would have to invest all of his earnings and assets in something tha... [ More ]

Reply #31

visiondude — Mon, 15 Sep 2003 12:15:22 GMT

even billy gates is vunerab

Reply #30

Pick-4_Master — Sun, 14 Sep 2003 22:21:35 GMT

I never said God needed anything and as for Security your right it can be lost but so can Religion,Love,FaithRelationships,Money and Life.But if you want to get technical about the definition let's just say for the sake of argument there's such thing as temporary security or partial security just like your house can be secure until someone finds a way to break in it or if you have security guards protecting you and someone get's past them.So your right and wrong there is such thing as Security i... [ More ]

Reply #29

visiondude — Sun, 14 Sep 2003 22:01:22 GMT

i would rather have money than not have money as well :)but there is no such thing as financial security otherwise you could never lose what you have and we all know thats possible no matter how smart a person thinks they are or how much they have.a crooked advisor, an enron, a tweaked chemical imbalance, a christopher reeve and no matter how much you have it could either become meaningless in an instant or vanish altogether.how can you say that you were financially secure onc... [ More ]

Reply #28

Pick-4_Master — Sun, 14 Sep 2003 21:25:13 GMT

I have to disagree with you on that statement about financial security,it does exist I've experienced it but everyone may have a different opinion on what financial security is to them.Having enough money to pay your bills,take care of your health and enjoy leisure activities is what I consider financial securitymeeting your responsibilities without being in the holenot having to worry about where the money for this or that is gonna come from.I'm glad your religious convictions complete your lif... [ More ]

Reply #27

visiondude — Sun, 14 Sep 2003 21:09:30 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Pick-4_Master on September 14, 2003Christian or not it works both ways your not shielded from the negative things in life that can affect you just because of your religious beliefs bad things happen to good people as well. exactly.which is why even though i have a great marriage (unless my wife changes her mind - lol), i will continue to put my trust in God first above people and things because both can change. there is no such thing as financial security. it is... [ More ]

Reply #26

Pick-4_Master — Sun, 14 Sep 2003 18:54:34 GMT

I speak from first hand experience and knowledge gathered from my 36 yrs on this planet I'm old enough to know and see what it's really about when it comes to LOVE and MONEY.Money can solve a lot more problems in life than love can but I'm not putting Money over Love for Materialistic reasons but for common sense reasons after dealing with certain things in my life.Those of you who have a strong long lasting relationship based on True Love that's wonderful but I bet it wasn't easy getting there.... [ More ]

Reply #25

Pick-4_Master — Sun, 14 Sep 2003 18:39:53 GMT

Your misunderstanding my comments I'm saying that Financial problems add to the problems that may already exist in a relationship.I never said they change the feelings of Love that a couple has for each other,what happens is the feelings are still there but due to the problems whether they are a combination of Financial,Emotional or whatever the relationship ends.That's what happen to me, me and my X still love each other but the problems at the time were to much for us we were young and inexper... [ More ]

Reply #24

Sandy K — Sun, 14 Sep 2003 17:57:21 GMT

Dude and Little Old Lady,Hey we are some tough cookiesat the Lottery Post, aren't we? My kids always think we have always been financially independent. I used to go to the penny jar for diapers for my son (he was allergic to the cloth ones)....my husband and I had to pay off our student loans, constantly broke. Recently at my nephew's funeral, we drove our kids by our old apartment.....they couldn't believe we lived there...........but we were happy. The Lord always provided us with our needs... [ More ]

Reply #23

Littleoldlady — Sun, 14 Sep 2003 16:06:18 GMT

I choose love over money . This is my second marriage. His family was against our marriage from the start. I and he feel as though we are meant to be together. Things happen. He has never held a job longer than 1 year, most of the time he has been unemployed..money is always tight but I love him no matter what. I also believe that through faith our needs will be met. When his child support got increased, the LORD made a way for us to pay it with no problem. When our vehicles gasp their

Reply #22

visiondude — Sun, 14 Sep 2003 12:38:03 GMT

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Reply #21

Pick-4_Master — Sat, 13 Sep 2003 21:09:57 GMT

Never buy Love with money and definitetly don't buy the other kind of love with it either,it may kill you

Reply #20

Thomas Covenant — Sat, 13 Sep 2003 21:06:40 GMT

Money can't buy you love, but you can rent a reasonable facsimilie of it.

Reply #19

Pick-4_Master — Sat, 13 Sep 2003 21:03:07 GMT

I'm not factoring in money as being the only reason to love someone that's WRONG,I'm just saying that in reality Love isn't necessarily more important when you consider the problems couples already have to deal within a relationship.Being broke or barely making ends meet just adds to them and makes it more difficultfor the relationship to go on.Some people are strong enough to get through the tough times most couples are not just look at the High divorce rate.I use to believe Love was the most i... [ More ]

Reply #18

Pick-4_Master — Sat, 13 Sep 2003 20:49:53 GMT

Money and Love can go hand in hand if its' done right Financial problems that end relationships don't necessarily have to be because the other person only married for money.There are many cases where true love really did exist in the relationship but Financial hardships put a serious strain on the relationship.We as human beings can only deal with so much some can handle more problems in life than others.There are many factors that contribute to the problems in a relationship money is just one o... [ More ]

Reply #17

hypersoniq — Sat, 13 Sep 2003 20:39:53 GMT

If you are factoring money into whether you love someone... don't even bother wasting your time or the otherperson's time... just focus on the money. separated for financial reasons? apparently they only heard the good half of the vows... If you are gonna give love in exchange for money... I think that's still legal in nevada... seriously, what's the difference?I'd take true love anyday! Mixing love and money is like mixing oil and water... one rises to the top... if for you that is money rising... [ More ]

Reply #16

Pick-4_Master — Sat, 13 Sep 2003 20:37:25 GMT

Actually it depends on the individual but the saying goes Love don't pay the Bills Love doesn't put food in your mouth and Love doesn't put a Roof over your Head the only people that are miserable are the ones that don't know how to balance these 2 things in there life.Individuals who's sole purpose in Life is to aquireWealth will suffer in the long run but those whowant Money to have a secure and enjoyable life will do quite well as long as they manage there money right.Money is not the R... [ More ]

Reply #15

kbcherokee — Sat, 13 Sep 2003 20:35:25 GMT

Hey gang:Definitely love over $ for me and mine... No question!Back to Tipi for meeting with other Chief's about Tuesday's MMDrawing... That's me on the right.Do-nv-da-go-hv-i Until we meet again. Chief

Reply #14

visiondude — Sat, 13 Sep 2003 19:25:10 GMT

still love over $$$$$$$.been to alot of funerals in my life. been to funerals where the person that died had spent their life with their emphasis on accruing $$$$, status and things instead of......people. pretty empty and not many tears. i have never seen a bunch of money or things filling pews in those services.conversely the funerals that i have attended of people that invested in love and the lives of other people, those services were full of people who were weeping over someone they l... [ More ]

Reply #13

Pick-4_Master — Thu, 11 Sep 2003 22:12:48 GMT

My other message was in response to COOKI52 this one is in response to WILLSELL.I agree with your statement A lasting love without money is like trying to hit the Big One a lot of trouble in relationships today is FINANCIAL among other things my best friend has just seperated from her husband due to financial reasons and she was in love but now her views on love have totally changed.People who stay together in poverty and hardship may not have had money in the first place for it to affect them... [ More ]

Reply #12

Pick-4_Master — Thu, 11 Sep 2003 22:03:20 GMT

I have to disagree with that statement Love hurts a lot but Money doesn't and if you manage your money right you can be happy for as long as you will live,but if you don't manage your money right you'll just be Broke.Now love on the other hand is different if you don't manage Love right you'll be broken hearted and miserable if you do manage love right you can still get your Heart Broken believe me I've been there and seen it in other relationships.Now there are exceptions to all of this but mos... [ More ]

Reply #11

WILLSELL — Thu, 11 Sep 2003 21:45:33 GMT

his great country was built

Reply #10

COOKI52 — Thu, 11 Sep 2003 18:41:54 GMT

telling my age here, but i know some of you will remember the beatles singing money can't buy you love how true that is,me husband and me have been together for 28 years, he was laid off a lot he was in construction work i'm sure alot of you know know about that too.finally got smart and got a job that was stable. thank goodness about 13 years ago.we made it thank goodness, now we play the lottery hoping one day our ship will come in.if not we will still have each other, money can't buy you all... [ More ]

Reply #9

Pick-4_Master — Thu, 11 Sep 2003 15:01:08 GMT

Then you obviously fit the scenario I described like being one of the few people that have accomplished having a long lasting relationship and beating the odds also the fact that age plays a major part in it due to experience and understanding the committments needed to ensure longevity.

Reply #8

Sandy K — Thu, 11 Sep 2003 14:28:01 GMT

Gee, so far Pick4Master, my love has lasted forever..........I heard the argument not long ago that if one spouse dies, it hasn't lasted forever but my mom still talks about my father after he died 20 years ago and she still loves him..........she is in her mid eighties.Pick4Master, we all have temptations............mine was ego when I left my husband. I needed to find myself and I bought a retail business, worked my butt off ( I had no employees and I was open 9-9 6 days a week and I did my o... [ More ]

Reply #7

Pick-4_Master — Thu, 11 Sep 2003 13:47:16 GMT

Lust is okay as long as your not Married it's a normal genetic reaction to seeing a sexy male or female.As far as Money or True Love I would probably put Money first and True Love second.I'm 36 been married once and in love maybe 3 times in my life and each time I learned more and more that nothing lasts forever especially love,marriage and relationships things change people change and circumstances beyond your control can affect everything some people are lucky enough to beat the odds and the... [ More ]

Reply #6

Sandy K — Thu, 11 Sep 2003 11:25:41 GMT

<smile> you always make me laugh, dude.oh, sometimes I come out of my shell............mostly when someone takes advantage of my family.....I am a mother, you know although my 3 kids are grown.This last weekend for example.....my daughter bought another house........I am over there helping her clean up, paper on the shelves, etc......a car comes and parks right in front of their driveway while we were sitting on the porch......the lady gets out and starts walking and I asked her (my daughter is... [ More ]

Reply #5

visiondude — Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:58:22 GMT

sandy, can you guess

Reply #4

Todd — Wed, 10 Sep 2003 20:47:56 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Sandy K on September 10, 2003 ....Believe it or not, I was telling Visiondude how quiet I am......I am an artist - reclusive and a bit on the weird side - but when I get on this computer, I just keep typing away....One of the things that makes the Internet so awesome

Reply #3

Sandy K — Wed, 10 Sep 2003 14:20:07 GMT

Wow, Pegleg, you can be proud of your strong relationship. I am obviously on the high side of 50 and have seen a lot of youngsters flippant about marriage and responsibility. I see my own children struggling in their marriages and it breaks my heart but talking to them is like talking to a brick. I only wish they would learn now what it took 30 years for me to learn. You need to work thru the hard times. The old adage is true I believe: When someone feels caged, you set them free, and if t... [ More ]

Reply #2

RJOh — Wed, 10 Sep 2003 14:19:01 GMT

To me money is like food.You need a certain amount to have a happy and healthy life.Consuming more will not make your life more happy or more healthy.RJOh

Reply #1

pegleg — Wed, 10 Sep 2003 13:33:40 GMT

I agree with you Sandy. My wife and I have gone thru some tough times. She has been by my side for sdventeen years. Never once gave up when I went thru 3 heart attacks and then open heart surgery. When my grandson died she wept with me as if he were her blood too.We have an eleven year old daughter with ADD that is the light of our lives. Both of us working together have helped our little girl overcome her problem. Our strength is our love for each other. No amount of money would have changed... [ More ]

Love or Money?

Sandy K — Wed, 10 Sep 2003 09:24:53 GMT

After reading Visiondude's poll, I just got to thinking about this. Both Visiondude and I have divorced and remarried our previous spouses. I have found that true, deep, committed love could never be replaced with anything. I could have won millions of dollars and nothing would have ever kept me away from my husband after I learned a life lesson - true love is precious. You all who don't think so should think about having all that money and no one to share it with. I am not talking about dan... [ More ]