I don't understand how anyone could scam people

[Sarek]

Probably not, she was a Niners fan like my wife. But you are right, the cop that talked to her sister told her that she really wasn't drunk just registering in the range for a DUI but there is a reason that's considered impairment.

In my years in radio, we participated in a lot of MADD and SADD event including the getting drunk on air to show the effects that even we don't realize. I usually had my morning guys do it but a couple of times I had people in recovery so I filled in. At one point, the doc in the studio played me back talking and I did not even realize I was beginning to slur my words. Which I told the doc that drinking impairs hearing as well as speech. She complimented me on being a funny drunk but not as funny as I thought I was, no drunk is. The last time I did it, we had a guy call in and I was pretty loose and he said "hey, I don't want him driving but I do want to party with him".

One thing that codgers like me don't take into account, how our bodies change with the assimilation of alcohol into our system just with age and just the danger of a fall increases. That last time I did it, I was amazed at the effect on my motor skills during the tests she was putting me through and I was aware of what I was trying to do. I was trying to beat the test. Off the air she told me that alcohol consumption, along with prescription meds, is by far the #1 cause of falls with senior citizens and broken bones and joints.

Back when I was a young wolf and could howl at the moon all night I wasn't taking a bunch of meds. You whippersnappers, take heed and enjoy your youth and 40's is youth to me, hell 50's, because if you live long enough, you will be smack dab square in the middle of where I never thought I'd be. I'm like that guy, "if I'd known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself". And I am a pretty healthy old guy surrounded by people that make me go "there but by the Grace of God go I" every single time I get out amongst them.

Funny what I remember my parents saying "you got your health, you've got it all". I scoffed at that, they're old people, what do they know? Amazing how much wiser you can become just listening and remaining silent until it is your time to spout OPL, Old Person's Logic. I don't know why but I always thought my parents advice was because they hadn't made the mistakes I was about to try out.

Sorry about the straying but us old folks get to do this. At least I ain't cyber drooling and asking where my pajama bottoms are.

Like i typed to a different poster earlier, i'm always trying to better myself. Now i know what OPL stands for, ......hopefully i won't forget it.

 

[dreghorn2]

If anybody would like a very enjoyable, but long read i would like to put forth the following.

In 2006 a guy received an e-mail from a 'dying' Nigerian who was looking for someone to disburse his millions for him.

What started as a simple scam, transformed into a brilliant and hilarious set of circumstances that culminated with the original Nigerian scammers performing, on video, the famous Monty Python Dead Parrot sketch (and expecting a big payout).

It was brilliant.

Here is the entire e-mail exchange with photos.

https://www.419eater.com/html/bigman.htm

 

[kskboys]

Your criminal deterrent example is based on a severely conservative culture. My further elaborating on cultural differences would most likely violate site rule #6, so I will refrain.

Needless to say, a radical (I am using the literal sense) change in American societal norms would be required before adoption of such deterrents would ever materialize. Excluding psychologically related criminal activity, most (not all) crimes are committed due to societal inequities. Logically, the improvement of societal disparities would decrease criminal activity. It is a realistic concept but it is also one that has never been universally accepted.

Not realistic.

As you said, time to leave this one behind!!!!!

 

[kskboys]

You agree with cutting the hands off of people who get caught stealing something?

No, I do not. However, that is a clear example that harsh punishment works.

BTW, how in the world did you get there from this convo? Very strange, Sarek, very strange. You need to rethink your thought processes on this one, they are going astray, and badly.

 

[kskboys]

I'm now getting a scamming call in Spanish!!! No, I don't know Spanish. So, I got a really bad phrase from one of my Mexican friends, and I say to all of them. It upsets them mightily, and they all hang up!!!!

Finally got one to answer today, and she replied something that sounded like Amoretta. No idea what she said or meant!!!

 

[Sarek]

No, I do not. However, that is a clear example that harsh punishment works.

BTW, how in the world did you get there from this convo? Very strange, Sarek, very strange. You need to rethink your thought processes on this one, they are going astray, and badly.

I got there because you typed this..... "There is no complete deterrent. However, harsh punishment severely curtails criminal activity. I know people in this country like to argue against that, but history says otherwise. An example would be the Saudi Arabia, where they take hands for stealing. You can leave stuff laying out in the open and no one will touch it."..... and i was curious if you agreed with the punishment of "taking hands" that you claimed they used. I kind of knew you didn't agree with this method of punishment, but i had to ask to be sure, you now answered that you don't agree with it.

I don't see anything strange about me asking you that question.

 

[Sarek]

I'm now getting a scamming call in Spanish!!! No, I don't know Spanish. So, I got a really bad phrase from one of my Mexican friends, and I say to all of them. It upsets them mightily, and they all hang up!!!!

Finally got one to answer today, and she replied something that sounded like Amoretta. No idea what she said or meant!!!

 

[rags]

Unfortunately, there are vultures out there who prey on people.