@glitterbag,
glitterbag wrote:I'm well aware of those threads, and suppose, just suppose that might not be the whole story?
It looks pretty straightforward to me. The departure came right when the bet came due. And Bobsal stated that he was leaving because of the bet.
glitterbag wrote:My question still stands, why do you boys think you have exercised some power? That really should be taken as rhetorical, because we all know why you types think you scored a big victory. Enjoy your little power fests.
I'm not exercising any power here. I am not a party to any of these bets.
I actually have a strong discomfort with having power and/or authority, and I run from it whenever it is offered to me. I do understand that some people crave it, but I consider myself wiser than those people.
Actually that isn't entirely fair to those who crave power. I realize that for society to function reliably someone has to be in charge, so it is reasonable that humans evolved a desire for power. If someone seeks out a position of responsibility and they run society well in their position of authority, good for them. But I'm wise enough to know that I'd be unhappy in such a position.
Anyway I've gotten off on a tangent. I'm just observing the betting from the sidelines. I'm not participating in any way.