• ApostleO@startrek.website
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    9 months ago

    I used the lottery for the same reason for a long time. Then they raised the price and lowered your chances to win even further.

    Also, seeing people win a “$1Billion jackpot” and take home less than $400M after taxes, meanwhile multiple billionaires can be shown to pay $0 on taxes… It’s pretty disillusioning.

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      9 months ago

      Also, seeing people win a “$1Billion jackpot” and take home less than $400M after taxes

      Oh fucking no