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Is Phil Ivey "The Best" Poker player in the World? Or is Phil Ivey "One of the Best" Poker players in the World? Many people say that Ivey is the best, but what proof do they have to make that sort of blanket statement?
Do you agree with or disagree with that statement?
Discuss.
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i vote no because he believes in evolution.
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i vote no because he believes in evolution.
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Phil Ivey is a Lib.
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He transcends mere titles like "The Best" or "Phil Ivey."
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Smithers, use the amnesia ray.
You mean the revolver, sir?
Precisely.
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I have no idea how he approaches the game differently from other professionals. I do however, know that he has had a lot more success than most professional players.
Option 2
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who cares
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Obviously you don't, so don't respond. 
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The_OG_Rocco
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Originally Posted by bode
i vote no because he believes in evolution.
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No was not an option. And even if he's foolish enough to believe in Darwins theory of evolution, that does not take away from his poker talents now does it?
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Originally Posted by bode
i vote no because he believes in evolution.
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Phil Ivey is a Lib. |
Ivey's Political views are not part of this question. get over it allready, because I have.
Now try answering the original question without being sarcastic or don't reply at all. It's not that complicated. 
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He transcends mere titles like "The Best" or "Phil Ivey."
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So does that mean that Ivey is the Best player in the entire World in your opinion? Please explain.
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I have no idea how he approaches the game differently from other professionals. I do however, know that he has had a lot more success than most professional players.
Option 2
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I would have to agree with you about option 2.
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Originally Posted by BankItDrew
I have no idea how he approaches the game differently from other professionals. I do however, know that he has had a lot more success than most professional players.
Option 2
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I would have to agree with you about option 2.
Did you ever see that one High Stakes Poker episode where Ivey folded pocket Kings to Brad Booths huge overbet on a stone cold bluff? It was classic!
Brad Booth totally outplayed Ivey on that hand.
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Originally Posted by bode
i vote no because he believes in evolution.
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No was not an option. And even if he's stupid enough to believe in evolution, that does not take away from his poker talents now does it? |
Please explain for the slow (read "me") what level everyone is on here and then we can sort this out (quick wufwugy, CREATIONISTS!!!) or not depending on level...
Wow I'm confused.
Phil Ivey is one of the best, maybe the best but I don't know. Therefore I didn't vote.
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Guys...don't mess with Texas y'hear?
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Originally Posted by badgers
Phil Ivey is one of the best, maybe the best but I don't know.
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Option 2 is a good choice. I would agree with that pick.
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But he might be the best. What makes me qualified to make the judgement that he is only "one of the best"?
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But he might be the best. What makes me qualified to make the judgement that he is only "one of the best"?
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BAIT!!
Why would you have to be 'qualified' to give your friggin 'opinion'? 
Jeezuz H Kryst some of you are making this way too damn difficult. 
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Guys...don't mess with Texas y'hear?
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Your damn right about that buddy. Mess with the bull and you'll get the horns.
Now back to the poll question. What say you about Phil Ivey 'dozer'?
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If you could make a third option "I think he may be one of the best OR the very best, I am not entirely sure", I think that would be an acceptable compromise here.
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Originally Posted by badgers
But he might be the best. What makes me qualified to make the judgement that he is only "one of the best"?
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pretty sure this thread implied opinions.
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ok lol I've been reading too much 2p2 I think I'll stop trolling this thread now.
sorry.
My actual sort of considered opinion is that he may well be the best, but poker is so fluid that at times other people are going to have an edge over him. He is not the best all of the time, he is almost definately not the best at every single poker variant. These issues mean that although he may well be the best all-round poker player in the world there is enough doubt about it to only vote for "one of the best".
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Guys...don't mess with Texas y'hear?
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Your Goddamn right about that buddy. Mess with the bull and you'll get the horns.
Now back to the poll question. What say you about Phil Ivey 'dozer'? |
I highly respect him as a poker player. As I do chris ferguson, alan cunningham, and daniel negreanu.
"The absolute best" is not something i'm qualified to comment on.
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Originally Posted by bode
i vote no because he believes in evolution.
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No was not an option. And even if he's foolish enough to believe in Darwins theory of evolution, that does not take away from his poker talents now does it? |
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I highly respect him as a poker player. As I do chris ferguson, alan cunningham, and daniel negreanu.
"The absolute best" is not something i'm qualified to comment on. |
cmon dozer keep up this thread is about OPINIONS.
Speaking of opinions, excellent bode.
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jesus christ this thread just got hijacked
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if only rocco was for real and not just an alter purposely saying contrarian stuff
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I highly respect him as a poker player. As I do chris ferguson, alan cunningham, and daniel negreanu.
"The absolute best" is not something i'm qualified to comment on. |
cmon dozer keep up this thread is about OPINIONS.
Speaking of opinions, excellent bode. |
My opinions, and the opinion of everyone in this thread is worthless.
Furthermore, speculating about "who is the best in the world" is a juvenile endeavor reminiscent of public school. Next we'll be debating over who's dad is the toughest.
How's that for an opinion fucktards? 
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That serious asian is like...the mayor of the Internet or something.
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Originally Posted by bode
i vote no because he believes in evolution.
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No was not an option. And even if he's foolish enough to believe in Darwins theory of evolution, that does not take away from his poker talents now does it? |
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Bode, do me a favor and learn to speak Italian. 'Mavaffanculo'.
And to whomever fkd with my poll by adding a third stupid option (Mod?) Mavaffanculo to you too pal.
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Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla
He transcends mere titles like "The Best" or "Phil Ivey."
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So does that mean that Ivey is the Best player in the entire World in your opinion? Please explain. |
rilla I think you're going to have to elaborate a bit on this one.
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oh damn OG you caught me out there, I already voted for number 2 without the better options. I mentally retract that vote in favour of number 3 which is clearly a superior choice.
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Originally Posted by BankItDrew
I have no idea how he approaches the game differently from other professionals. I do however, know that he has had a lot more success than most professional players.
Option 2
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I would have to agree with you about option 2.
Did you ever see that one High Stakes Poker episode where Ivey folded pocket Kings to Brad Booths huge overbet on a stone cold bluff? It was classic!
Brad Booth totally outplayed Ivey on that hand. |
I agree with you here. Brad Booth is obviously the best player in the world. Why isn't that an option?
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Originally Posted by sauce123
I don't get why you insist on stacking off with like jack high all the time.
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Originally Posted by The_OG_Rocco
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Originally Posted by BankItDrew
I have no idea how he approaches the game differently from other professionals. I do however, know that he has had a lot more success than most professional players.
Option 2
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I would have to agree with you about option 2.
Did you ever see that one High Stakes Poker episode where Ivey folded pocket Kings to Brad Booths huge overbet on a stone cold bluff? It was classic!
Brad Booth totally outplayed Ivey on that hand. |
I agree with you here. Brad Booth is obviously the best player in the world. Why isn't that an option? |
BAIT!!
Because I don't think that Brad Booth is the best player in the world either. Booth is probably better than Ivey though.
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Seriously what is going on in this thread?
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if only rocco was for real and not just an alter purposely saying contrarian stuff
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i thought this was obvious at first, but the more he posts, the more likely he is serious. i mean, gimmick accounts just dont put that much effort into being, well, like rocco.
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Originally Posted by BankItDrew
I have no idea how he approaches the game differently from other professionals. I do however, know that he has had a lot more success than most professional players.
Option 2
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I would have to agree with you about option 2.
Did you ever see that one High Stakes Poker episode where Ivey folded pocket Kings to Brad Booths huge overbet on a stone cold bluff? It was classic!
Brad Booth totally outplayed Ivey on that hand. |
I agree with you here. Brad Booth is obviously the best player in the world. Why isn't that an option? |
BAIT!!
Because I don't think that Brad Booth is the best player in the world either. Booth is probably better than Ivey though. |
True, maybe not the best. I think I remember him getting stacked by Ted Forrest one time.
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I don't get why you insist on stacking off with like jack high all the time.
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if only rocco was for real and not just an alter purposely saying contrarian stuff
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i thought this was obvious at first, but the more he posts, the more likely he is serious. i mean, gimmick accounts just dont put that much effort into being, well, like rocco. |
Dman might if hes still all pissy about being called out for robbing innocent people.
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omg i just had an epiphany. is rocco the second coming of RIPjohngotti?
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And to whomever fkd with my poll by adding a third stupid option (Mod?) Mavaffanculo to you too pal. |
Outstanding.
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