[RANDY P]

The thing is, lots of those guys really do believe in the free lunch- the hot opportunity, the false sense of accomplishment, and are very, very optimistic of their odds- and wish to validate it by having you going along for the ride.

I got one friend, I grew up with, from WA currently living in NorCal who was always a good 'friend'- chiropractor (until he got busted for drugs and sexual assault)-Ever since that happened, it's been pitches of one get-rich-scheme after another that anyone with 2 brain cells could see right through. Always generous, always saying the 'right' thing, and most disturbingly, attracting like-minded liars (usually felons or druggies) who, by virtue of vice follow along. Of course, they are 'successful' and have big title this, big title that and they really like you and want to 'partner' with you on one hot opportunity or another.

You listen to him now, he sounds like he's got all these hot chiropractic practice plans, school this, find a clinic that, has high profile (Grateful Dead band member as patient, really?) but currently is a bustout living with his uncle, who he fights with. Certainly has a drug problem still. I know better than to believe his nonsense.

You stay around people like that, and you will get stung, even if they smile the whole time. It's no good. By nature, the lies have to get more expensive to sustain the lifestyle, you can't rob at that level and expect to stay afloat, you have to pay for the last lie, and fund the next one.

Always big plans, always big payouts, always big promises.

YMMV of course, but for myself, don't need a compulsive liar in my life, I don't care how cool you once were.

rjp