Fortune favors the bold. And, at least temporarily, it may favor the criminal. Related current cases: civil SEC case 25-cv-00946 and criminal case 3:22-cr-00352-K . Got a fortune cookie that said if I made a big bet, it would pay off. On the back there was an ad for a casino.— Crémieux (@cremieuxrecueil) April 25, 2026 The big issue with relying on karma or the afterlife is some people do not believe in them in the least. This means the concepts have no impact on their behaviors, but any belief in them by others is seen as a mental flaw, and an exploit vector to use. Don't expect me to cry For all the reasons you had to die Don't ever ask your love of me Much of life is simulacra and unattributed quotes from forgotten sources, where ultimately patterns drive outcomes even as we forget the who and why. When you have a setback - it’s a good idea to look at how people react. Some people will help you, some won’t. But most interesting are the people who express concern, but seem happy about it.…