While I am glad that Rufus has decided to do at least one kind thing with his loot, I still am disappointed in him:
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1. Giving the down on his luck fellow some money for food is indeed a generous thing. I am glad Rufus did that.
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2. Yless, while I can definitely understand your reasoning and worries about giving a down-on-his-luck fellow some cash, I take a different view myself:
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For me, it would be nicest if a person who asks me for money uses what I give him for what he said he would, I know that it may not happen. That does not diminish my desire to support him/her. If I give the person money for food, and he/she uses it for something else because they have an addiction (illegal drugs, gambling, etc.) I still feel I have helped the person in some fashion. If they are in need of that something they are addicted to in that fashion such an extent that they would lie about what they want….. then I presume it is truly needed for them…. until they can figure out how to go away from it.
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I also do not begrudge a down-on-his luck person a modicum of respite from the harshness of the day they are facing either. If buying themselves a drink, or a cigar, or even junk food like a candy bar or pork rinds… gives them a bit more comfort than getting a soup and sandwich at a restaurant… who am I to complain about that? I give to try to help them feel better.
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3. Rufus needs to try to think with his noggin a bit more (perhaps this is wistful thinking)….. he very graciously and willingly helped the fellow down on his luck…. but was mean, ornery, and downright rude to Joel? That was a very, very, very unkind behavior. Even though not by blood…. Joel is in effect…… FAMILY. Good friends ARE family and need to be treated as the important parts of a person’s life that they are!
Some people who win millions in a lottery sometimes buy a lot of stuff, give expensive gifts to friends, sometimes acquaintances. Before they know it, they are out of money, the stuff they bought is being repossessed, their net worth is less than before they won the lottery, and they have fewer friends.
hsawlrae over 7 years ago
“A fool and his gold are soon parted”.
axe-grinder over 7 years ago
Rufus will go through the money quickly, but reveal his generous nature.
jrankin1959 over 7 years ago
Amazing how they know… isn’t it?
timbob2313 Premium Member over 7 years ago
just wait until it comes time to pay the bill on the cart.
3pibgorn9 over 7 years ago
And he won’t share with Joel. And you’re right.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 7 years ago
While I am glad that Rufus has decided to do at least one kind thing with his loot, I still am disappointed in him:
.
1. Giving the down on his luck fellow some money for food is indeed a generous thing. I am glad Rufus did that.
.
2. Yless, while I can definitely understand your reasoning and worries about giving a down-on-his-luck fellow some cash, I take a different view myself:
.
For me, it would be nicest if a person who asks me for money uses what I give him for what he said he would, I know that it may not happen. That does not diminish my desire to support him/her. If I give the person money for food, and he/she uses it for something else because they have an addiction (illegal drugs, gambling, etc.) I still feel I have helped the person in some fashion. If they are in need of that something they are addicted to in that fashion such an extent that they would lie about what they want….. then I presume it is truly needed for them…. until they can figure out how to go away from it.
.
I also do not begrudge a down-on-his luck person a modicum of respite from the harshness of the day they are facing either. If buying themselves a drink, or a cigar, or even junk food like a candy bar or pork rinds… gives them a bit more comfort than getting a soup and sandwich at a restaurant… who am I to complain about that? I give to try to help them feel better.
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3. Rufus needs to try to think with his noggin a bit more (perhaps this is wistful thinking)….. he very graciously and willingly helped the fellow down on his luck…. but was mean, ornery, and downright rude to Joel? That was a very, very, very unkind behavior. Even though not by blood…. Joel is in effect…… FAMILY. Good friends ARE family and need to be treated as the important parts of a person’s life that they are!
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Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 7 years ago
All I can image though, is Joel….. alone, and downtrodden. His only comfort, his pipe.
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Jogger2 over 7 years ago
Some people who win millions in a lottery sometimes buy a lot of stuff, give expensive gifts to friends, sometimes acquaintances. Before they know it, they are out of money, the stuff they bought is being repossessed, their net worth is less than before they won the lottery, and they have fewer friends.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 7 years ago
Which it is recommended to immediately get a money manager to help you.