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[–] jeffw 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I once watched a libertarian party debate (maybe 2012 election?) and one guy called the lottery a “tax on stupid people.” That really just shows how divorced from reality these people are.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yet... Is it not accurate? Why does that make one disconnected? The chances of a win in the lottery are so miniscule that you are basically pissing away money.

[–] rockSlayer 2 points 1 year ago

gambling addiction isn't stupidity. Also, a lot of people gamble on the lottery in desperation. It's more akin to a desperation tax.

[–] Maven 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] jeffw 1 points 1 year ago

This is just the popular clip. There are so many worse moments in their debates

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

I call it a "tax on ignorance" instead