Re: [vpFREE] Re: Irresponsible Journalists - Maureen O'Connor

Sure it's potentially "defensible". There's evidence some people, due to a
specific chemical imbalance, really can't
control themselves, i.e. Parkinson's patients being treated with a certain
drug and then becoming crazed gambling
maniacs (a documented phenomenon).

gj

On Sat, Feb 16, 2013 at 8:06 AM, Dave <haaljo@yahoo.com> wrote:

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> According to the article, she's broke.
> Dividends and interest on $40 million would be ~$2 million/year (@5%).
> I could get used to that!
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> She blew inheritance (and her legacy) on gambling. Not defensible.
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> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Austin Kelly wrote:
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> > She may have lost more than $13 million, but I would assume someone who
> inherits $40 million would also have significant expenses outside of
> gambling.
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> > The link you provided was an educational read. She probably lost a lot
> more than $13 million as article states:
> > "...O'Connor, 66, once had a personal fortune that her attorney
> estimated between $40 million and $50 million, inherited from her husband
> of 17 years, Robert O. Peterson, founder of the Jack in the Box Inc.
> fast-food chain. She is now virtually broke, living with a sister..."
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