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Since we know South African agriculture, and then their whole economy is going to suffer from this idiocy a la Zimbabwe, isn't there some way for us imperialists to make money off of this since its a sure thing? Like betting against the dice in craps. Anyone follow me here?



Gambling? Sounds like a wonderful opportunity to start an XPT deadpool! I think I can create the rules, and maybe we can get Tony Malice to make it official. Here goes:


1.) The object of the XPT deadpool is to successfully guess, or come as close to - but not exceed - the number of monthly starvation deaths in South Africa, starting the beginning of next month. (10/1/05)


2.) The deadpool is open to all XPT members, who may venture one - and only one - guess as to the number of South Africans who will die from starvation. This number, once submitted, cannot be altered until the next month, when betting begins anew.


3.) The number of starvation deaths is to be determined by UN data. Should no UN data be available, Tony Malice or Jeff Steward will arbitrarily choose the most authoritative source they can at their own discretion.


4.) At the end of the betting period - one month - the person who guesses the correct number of starvation deaths - without exceeding the total number - wins a DVD, donated courtesy of XPT's pornographer ownership. Irony shall require that a starvation death deadpool offer a swallowing themed DVD as a reward whenever possible.