***Official "It Lives, It Lives" Chat Thread***

[11t]

the simple fact is that judges are given discretion in how they sentence people and punching people during the sentence its going to affect the sentence handed out. I mean if he threw on like 50 years then it would be an issue that would be beyond the actual length legally allowed for the crime.

[dhcg86]

Originally Posted by mpethybridge

The judge did not break any rules.

People are sentenced on the basis of their conduct after they are charged all the time. It happens in every courtroom every day.

Often, it works to the defendant's benefit, such as if you get a DUI and sign up for alcohol abuse counseling, or if you steal something but give it back you'll get a lighter sentence.

Yea I def understand, I just dont agree with that rule.

I feel like once the judgement is done then BAM, it should be over, unless there is an appeal of course

[iLikeCaliDonks]

Richard Yong got eliminated didn't see that **** was sleep. Aces been getting cracked all day. Bad beat after bad beat.

Edit just seen he is still in. It would be a travesty if both asian business men got eliminated.

[Shaffer]

Originally Posted by dhcg86

Yea I def understand, I just dont agree with that rule.

I feel like once the judgement is done then BAM, it should be over, unless there is an appeal of course

Uh, no, not really. Judges make their decisions based on the evidence available to them and when that evidence changes, they can change their mind. When a defendant really loses their **** in the courtroom like that, their failing to skew their sentence would be really really bizarre. Someone that pulls that **** doesn't belong in society.

And that is an effing awesome story mpethy. I thought that that really only did happen in movies like TDK, and it sounds like your H2H training is superb. I'm a black belt and honestly don't think I'd be breaking a mother****er's elbow in that spot (I'd probably just knock the wind out of him), but hell yes for that Army training. Huah.

[Bluegrassplayer]

I like how you start off by saying you see things in black and white...

but then go on to say how you don't see things in black and white at all.


The judge is just acting in the best interest for the people, and for the guy going to jail; he's going to need at least another 12 years in a hard environment if he ever hopes to match Mpethy's martial prowess.

[11t]

The real debacle here is that mpethy didn't captain morgan pose on the prostrated body and take a picture

[Clipper Titan]

Hi all

I guess you see a lot of me. I have a [ ] short story I want to share and would appreciate some advice.

I have played and studied poker recreationaly for 2 years. Online where I was a breakeven tournament player and losing cash game player. I never applied myself. During that time I also played live cash games and several tournaments. I have been profitable at both, grinding $20 an hour at 2/5 in a highly raked game but for a small sample size. I still feel I make plenty of mistakes that I need to correct, which makes me think my $20/hr winrate could just be run good.

Anyway, I have always been employed and had earned decent money. I am 24, on 100k a year but as every day passes it appears I will soon be out of employment. The company I work for is losing money by the month due to the current global economic climate, there simply isnt enough work for us to do. My days are filled with 'doing time' in the office. I am now unhappy in my job which I used to love due to lack of work/things to keep busy. The future of the company depends a current negotiations to secure a short term but lucrative contract. We are underdogs but in with a chance. If it fails, we will fail and I wont be able to move anywhere in my industry. I'll be back at square 1. I am now considering whether or not I take on poker full time and attempt to make something of it.

I guess I just want to hear people say they do it. The room I play in (only one in the state) is pretty juicy but there are a few winners in the room I can tell. I wonder if theres room for 1 more full time winner? I have no doubt I would need to travel to play 5/10 and higher. There is a 5/10 game that runs a couple of days a week but its not sustainable.

I would be underrolled but not broke, something like 20k for 2/5. Is playing 2/5 for a living doable? It seems rough.

Just looking to hear experiences and advice from people who do it. Thanks for reading

[ikestoys]

Presumably you have some skills. Use those to get a new job. Do not grind 2/5 instead of getting a std 100k/year job with benefits.

[11t]

Playing 2/5 for a living is doable but you need way more than 20k. I'd say forty buyins plus 6 months salary. There its a win rate thread for exactly this issue and questions.

[11t]

Originally Posted by ikestoys

Presumably you have some skills. Use those to get a new job. Do not grind 2/5 instead of getting a std 100k/year job with benefits.

Lol this is actual good advice. Play poker for fun part time to fund badass vacations and invest 20% of your income

[dhcg86]

Originally Posted by Bluegrassplayer

I like how you start off by saying you see things in black and white...

but then go on to say how you don't see things in black and white at all.


The judge is just acting in the best interest for the people, and for the guy going to jail; he's going to need at least another 12 years in a hard environment if he ever hopes to match Mpethy's martial prowess.

is the judges job to act in the best interest of the people?

Also, jail doesnt reform people

[11t]

Originally Posted by dhcg86

is the judges job to act in the best interest of the people?

Also, jail doesnt reform people

Like I get what you are seating I just don't think this can be construed as a miscarriage of justice.

[Clipper Titan]

Originally Posted by ikestoys

Presumably you have some skills. Use those to get a new job. Do not grind 2/5 instead of getting a std 100k/year job with benefits.

There are 3 companys in my country (not USA, so no 'benefits' besides the pay) in this industry and we all know each other. My name has stigma around it (my father was a heavy hitter in this industry and has a lot of enemies, and all of his friends are in this company)

My chances of being hired in this country in this industry are 0%. I will have to relearn a new skill/job to be employed, let alone get 100k a year.

I'll visit the winrate thread, thanks for pointing it out.

Playing 2/5 for a living is doable but you need way more than 20k. I'd say forty buyins plus 6 months salary. There its a win rate thread for exactly this issue and questions.

The maxbuyin is $500 at my room, so 20k is exactly 40bi. I assume if things go bad I'll receive a payout, unless they get real bad. This payout could potentially act is a life roll for a short time.

Thx for the quick replies

[11t]

Listen as much as you hate your job, you'll hate being in a casino all the time more. I'd suggest that you really think about this,.gambling for a living is not a fun way to earn a pay check.

What industry and where? Your story is a bit unbelievable, no offense.

[AmazonPrime]

Bunch of us that have spent at least 1000 hours in a casino are telling you that you don't want to be in a casino for 1000 hours for several good reasons.

Yes the grass seems quite green on our side, but it's actually mostly moss =).