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[mountainman]

I know the intent of this thread is to elicit golden memories of colorful characters past, but when I think back on the very worst degenerates I've encountered, the defining trait they shared was a complete lack of empathy for others. They were too busy feeding the habit. So I find myself wishing I'd shown far less tolerance for their lies, selfishness, and often-awkward attempts to exploit me.

A year, or so, ago, I probably would have seized this chance to conjure up their flawed, distinctive spirits. And will almost certainly do so from time to time on the show. But this morning I'm feeling like get-off-my-lawn guy.

On a related not: With grandstands nearly vacant nowadays, and most bettors playing from home, Just WHERE do leeching low-lifes dwell these days? I mean, with their habitat greatly dwindled and food sources dried up, who do they beg from and con?????????

I do know of one (former) racetrack hustler, once so brazen as to squeeze BIG money from what had to be THE dumbest rich people alive on the incredible premise of slipping down to the paddock and literally purchasing whatever horse figured to win the next race (thus securing impending purse money for themselves), who now conducts a daily restaurant scheme. Go to expensive eatery..consume most of steak..complain about chef..demand comp..etc..etc.

How bland and uninspiring in comparison to the aforementioned capers, but give the guy credit for still doing his part to impinge on others and make the world a lesser place.