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Political Definitions: Brinkmanship

Little league world series of poker.

"Damn it, name a figure, name a figure."

"What do you mean, the market rallied?"

Businessman at the deep end.

". . . and that dumb Mrs. Parker could have figured I had the Ace, King and Jack, but no, she goes ahead bidding in hearts. . ."

'Sunglasses? Silly hats? Face cards?'

"I think I need a professional money manager. I invest sixty five percent of my money gambling in casinos and thirty five percent I keep under the mattress."

'WRONG PIN NUMBER!'

"He's been up all night and fell asleep at the wheel."

'Ring around the rosey ...'

'Just sign your approval for the heliport and we can both go about our business.'

'Will you make the final table?'

'Sold! $287,500 to bidder #349!'

Game Hen on a Downward Spiral: 'What the hell. I ain't no chicken! I'm bettin' it all!'

CEO Incentives

Playing for the jackpot, Wally picks up a nervous tick.

"Red 14...No, it's black 23, no, no..it's..."

"If he could put a horse up his sleeve, he'd probably win at that too."

'He's busy right now, sweating out a risky trade. Can he call you back?'

'Come now, Mr Symes. I am a Master Chef. I'll admit the steaks are high. But then so are the rewards.'

"We have a fund with a new, advanced financial strategy but it hasn't been tested on humans.''

"Hello, we're Mathers, Thorpe and Beneke. Can your husband come out and play the market?"

"Ask your doctor if you're strong enough to day trade options."

Overshooting the Runway

Texas Drop 'Em.

Alleged Punters - Underworld figure, trackside habituatie,casino regular, racing identity,high roller,colourful character.

Man managing own stock portfolio with vulture in window.

The Cowards Way Out.

'Forty billion is a generous offer for our company, but we'd feel a lot better about it, if you didn't plan on financing it by putting it on your Visa.'

Life of Riley #2: Baccarat.

'I can't make this decision for you. Let greed be your guide.'

'This is a banking style investment casino.'

'Everything on black is not a risk management strategy, Hoskins.'

'You knew investment banking was dangerous when you took the job!'