i learned a long time ago to not discuss politics and religion. it doesn't make any sense to me after all these years. you're not going to change anybody anyway. plus, i don't know a damn thing about either subject
i pretty much gave up betting sports for some time now. i found that it takes me too much time and, long run for me, i was a loser. too much time handicapping, too much time watching the scoreboards and too much stress for me.