Author Topic: Official Presidential Elections Betting Post (Read 1599 times)

Nash · « **Reply #30 on:** April 13, 2004, 10:01:18 PM »

I thought about that Eagler...

But unless an equal number of people bet one way vs an equal number of people betting the other way, it wouldn't work out to a clean predetermined amount.

But... is 15 bucks more acceptable to wager?

Eagler · « **Reply #31 on:** April 13, 2004, 10:03:24 PM »

sure

it might be hard to get enough kerry money to cover though

Nash · « **Reply #32 on:** April 13, 2004, 10:12:16 PM »

Yeah...

If 10 people bet on Bush, and 5 on Kerry... and Bush wins... Obviously the 5 wouldn't be able to cover the 10.

So...

I'm going to guaruntee a 150% return if that happens.

If you bet $20 on Bush and he wins, you get $30 back, minimum.

And visa versa.

Hope that makes sense.

Mini D · « **Reply #33 on:** April 13, 2004, 11:44:11 PM »

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Originally posted by Nash
Actually.... You tell me.

How is it ironic for me to be the one starting this bet?

Would it also be "ironic" for a foreigner bet on Tiger Woods or the WBC title?

Do you even know what the word "irony" means?

I don't think I'm being obtuse. I think you're being an arse, for some reason.

Actually, I do know what the word means nash.

And no, it would not be ironic for a foreigner to bet on Tiger Woods in an international sport. It is ironic for a foreigner to start a betting pool on the U.S. elections that are not in any way shape or form "international".

MiniD

SaburoS · « **Reply #34 on:** April 14, 2004, 12:13:34 AM »

I'll take Kerry if I get some odds.

AKIron · « **Reply #35 on:** April 14, 2004, 12:43:43 AM »

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Originally posted by SaburoS
I'll take Kerry if I get some odds.

If you take Kerry you are odd.

Capt. Pork · « **Reply #36 on:** April 14, 2004, 12:47:08 AM »

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Originally posted by Nash
Ahhh...

I threatended to change my avatar once, but the avalanche of outraged emails made this idea untenable.

Where did you get this avatar? I want more footage of the girl in the forground.

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #37 on:** April 14, 2004, 12:51:28 AM »

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Originally posted by Nash
Funny, you and I had a little spat about how insignificant us Canadians were compared to you Oregonians.

MiniD says he's from Portland. That's not Oregon. In order to be a true Oregonian you must be outside of the Tri-Met area and the Willamette drainage.

SaburoS · « **Reply #38 on:** April 14, 2004, 12:54:58 AM »

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Originally posted by AKIron
If you take Kerry you are odd.

You know, I am

Figured most here would bet on Bush as he's still the one to lose it.

I'm probably gonna lose money but ain't gonna bet unless we make this interesting

Mini D · « **Reply #39 on:** April 14, 2004, 12:57:44 AM »

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Originally posted by Holden McGroin
MiniD says he's from Portland. That's not Oregon. In order to be a true Oregonian you must be outside of the Tri-Met area and the Willamette drainage.

I agree, Oregonians outside of the tri-counties area (Tri-Met is public transportation) are as insignificant as Canadians.

MiniD

AKIron · « **Reply #40 on:** April 14, 2004, 01:01:12 AM »

I woulda bet the farm that George H.W. woulda won in '92. I lose in Vegas too.

Nash · « **Reply #41 on:** April 14, 2004, 01:06:32 AM »

SaburoS - the odds are gonna take form in front of you in this post. I don't know what they're gonna be.

I have Eagler down for Bush.

Do I write you down for Kerry?

Mini D · « **Reply #42 on:** April 14, 2004, 01:08:14 AM »

BTW Holden... is that Eugene, Corvalis or Salem? I see you're south of the 45th which makes you a bit too californian.

MiniD

Octavius · « **Reply #43 on:** April 14, 2004, 01:09:14 AM »

Write in: Dave Chappelle running with Rick James.

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #44 on:** April 14, 2004, 01:27:01 AM »

If your water flows to the Willamette, (which includes the few communities you mention) or you can ride the light rail to OMSI, you're living in faux Oregon.

Now if you live near Grants Pass, Roseburg, Klamath Falls, Lakeview or John Day, and feed your transportation hay or diesel, then you are a true Oregonian.