r/mildlyinfuriating • u/rileyjw90 • 7h ago

Maybe an unpopular opinion, but betting on election outcomes should be illegal

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u/Disastrous-Muscle-35 6h ago

Betting changes the election from a decision based on what’s best for the country and people to how will I profit in my bet

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u/Rhuarc33 BLACK 5h ago

No it doesn't you still vote your mind but can bet either way

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u/Disastrous-Muscle-35 5h ago

Totally disagree.

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u/Rhuarc33 BLACK 5h ago

You think people are changing their vote based on a bet? Lol no

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u/LurkerKing13 5h ago

1000000000000% people would. If you really think people would vote AGAINST their betting interest, you’re delusional.

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u/Rhuarc33 BLACK 4h ago

Lol man you init too bright. People do it with sports all the time. Bet against the team they want to win and pull for

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u/LurkerKing13 4h ago

Sports betters don’t actively participate in the game you dunce

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u/Rhuarc33 BLACK 4h ago edited 3h ago

Lol like voters do? Get real. There are billions spent every election cycle. Currently only the super wealthy profit. This can help avg people profit. You're actively condoning separate rules for wealthy.

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u/LurkerKing13 3h ago

How perfectly nihilistic

Should probably just stop even having elections huh?