Phelps hitting a bong

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Originally Posted by Otter

Just out of curiosity saggysack, do you have many people in your life that you trust? As in "here's the keys to my house, lock the place up before you leave".

I'm consider myself pretty lucky in that aspect and one of the reasons is because I don't do this kind of thing to people. There is a reason people trust me and doing things like selling a picture of Phleps doing a bong hit at a party is taboo.

Karma is a bitch brother.

I've done stuff wish I could take back, I'm not perfect by any stretch of the imagination.

If you think the guy who sold that picture is sitting pretty on top of a lump of cash I'd would be willing to bet you otherwise. That person probably isolated himself by everyone who knows who he/she is and they won't have him their lives anymore.

Just something to think about.

It's probably a stupid reason to be arguing but it's a microcosm of the "why". Lead your life as you see fit, I'm just trying to give you insight.

You could of just said that you scream like a teenage girl that just got touched on the hand by Donnie from the New Kids on the Block and it would have been much more simple. No, I have no allegiance to someone like Michael Phelps. He doesn't for me, why the hell should I for him? Karma? I don't believe in superstitions.

I'd sell the picture for $5 if it came right down to it. Is that a loss of honor and integrity for someone who could give a damn whether my kids eat or starve? Absolutely not. Better pull yourself out of this man-code BS like it's some kind of charity event. Its eat or be eaten. Or maybe in this case, sink or swim. I'm swimming away with my $5.

[Otter]

Originally Posted by Saggysack

You could of just said that you scream like a teenage girl that just got touched on the hand by Donnie from the New Kids on the Block and it would have been much more simple. No, I have no allegiance to someone like Michael Phelps. He doesn't for me, why the hell should I for him? Karma? I don't believe in superstitions.

I'd sell the picture for $5 if it came right down to it. Is that a loss of honor and integrity for someone who could give a damn whether my kids eat or starve? Absolutely not. Better pull yourself out of this man-code BS like it's some kind of charity event. Its eat or be eaten. Or maybe in this case, sink or swim. I'm swimming away with my $5.

Good luck

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Originally Posted by Otter

Good luck

Thank You!

May your kindness win you the lottery someday!

[Fish]

Originally Posted by Saggysack

You could of just said that you scream like a teenage girl that just got touched on the hand by Donnie from the New Kids on the Block and it would have been much more simple. No, I have no allegiance to someone like Michael Phelps. He doesn't for me, why the hell should I for him? Karma? I don't believe in superstitions.

I'd sell the picture for $5 if it came right down to it. Is that a loss of honor and integrity for someone who could give a damn whether my kids eat or starve? Absolutely not. Better pull yourself out of this man-code BS like it's some kind of charity event. Its eat or be eaten. Or maybe in this case, sink or swim. I'm swimming away with my $5.

For some people, respect and honor is still more valuable than money. You say you have no allegiance to someone like Michael Phelps, but you go on to say you'd sell a pic for $5 if it came down to it. That shows exactly where your allegiance lies. Your allegiance is to money, and doing anything to acquire it. There are several terms for that type of allegiance...

This isn't about survival or eat or be eaten and you know it. It's about your acknowledging that you'd do anything for money regardless of anyone's moral stance. You stick with your greed. I'm sure it will get you far in life.

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

For some people, respect and honor is still more valuable than money. You say you have no allegiance to someone like Michael Phelps, but you go on to say you'd sell a pic for $5 if it came down to it. That shows exactly where your allegiance lies. Your allegiance is to money, and doing anything to acquire it. There are several terms for that type of allegiance...

This isn't about survival or eat or be eaten and you know it. It's about your acknowledging that you'd do anything for money regardless of anyone's moral stance. You stick with your greed. I'm sure it will get you far in life.

I have respect, honor and allegiance to my wife and kids. Not Michael Phelps. There nothing illegal about selling a picture like this. It isn't about money grubbing.

Do you really think Michael Phelps is going to suffer any for this? I think you are naive if you do. He was making millions before the Olympics. He makes even more now. I'll bet he makes money off this so-called scandel. More than the seller by a longshot. Bad publicity is not always bad. So really who is the winner here? I'd say Michael Phelps. At the very least it's put his name out there again. Staying relevant is a plus.

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Originally Posted by Saggysack

I have respect, honor and allegiance to my wife and kids. Not Michael Phelps. There nothing illegal about selling a picture like this. It isn't about money grubbing.

Do you really think Michael Phelps is going to suffer any for this? I think you are naive if you do. He was making millions before the Olympics. He makes even more now. I'll bet he makes money off this so-called scandel. More than the seller by a longshot. Bad publicity is not always bad. So really who is the winner here? I'd say Michael Phelps. At the very least it's put his name out there again. Staying relevant is a plus.

Respect and honor are qualities. Not something you choose to use for specific situations or people.

It doesn't matter if Phelps could afford it or not. What matters is you would choose to take advantage of someone else if it meant some money in your pocket. And the fact that you justify it so easily is telling.