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JohnN has long been noted for a rather simplistic perspective on investing. He prefers almost anything with an advertised high interest rate, irrespective of any other detracting qualities. This is not a criticism of his approach- for all I know, he…
Years ago it was necessary to create multiple posting categories because of the sometimes controversial nature of Ted's postings. He has honored that arrangement up until this point. However he now claims the "right" to deliberately sabotage the exi…
"for five years was named the most corrupt member of Congress"
Five years! That better than the Warriors even. Do they give out some sort of plaque or trophy? Wait a minute... who exactly did the "naming"?
"he's getting things done. " . . . He sure is, but not much of it is good.
"America seems to like that." . . . Not this American... speak for yourself, please.
"I have no desire to read any articles by left leaning political hacks"
@bartab: Early on in this post I gave you some interesting comments from the following "left-leaning political hacks":
• Breitbart
• ZeroHedge
• The Washington Times
• The …
"History tells a completely different story. I suppose a total rewiring of man is needed to even approach your wish, which most folks share."
@MJG: Well, you certainly read my mind very clearly on that one.
Presumably "Trump Deserves A Nobel Peace Prize", posted by Maurice, is an example of the political content so disliked by Art, the author of this post.
Allow me to point out that-
1) The title of the post obviously advertises that the post is poli…
No strong opinions on teams vs stars, but FWIW the "teams" at American Funds are one of the main reasons that we are comfortably retired with minimal financial concerns.
Browsing through the SF Chronicle, I just happened across an AP wireservice article, which I didn't even bother to read. It's headline:
"Trump slams Robert De Niro as 'a very Low IQ individual' "
The question that I'd like to ask is simply this: I…
"The Observer exists as a public service, as a place for individuals to interact, grow, learn and gain confidence." How does the political talk do any of the mentioned items?
@Art- Well, you've gotta concede that they interact, at least. I also agr…
@hank- What's to "gloat" about? Our Maximum Leader has simply gone down the same road as quite a few previous presidents. With undoubtedly, the same results. Great theater, though. Come to think of it, that's enough to make him gloat.
OK, try Breitbart, then:
…Beijing: Trump Has ‘Unrealistic Ideas’…
…Will Kim Take the Money?…
"President Donald Trump praised North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un as a “funny guy” who “loves his people” on Tuesday after concluding his summit with …
Here are the complete actual details (akin to "facts", a concept very much under attack these days) of the agreement:
1) The United States and the DPRK commit to establish new U.S.–DPRK relations in accordance with the desire of the peoples of the …
The North Koreans screwed up and accidentally caved in their main underground nuke test site. Being next to China, they can't test above ground. Being broke, it will take a very long time to build another underground site.
Kim makes lemonade: in a …
"I’m proudest when we as Americans treat each other with dignity and respect and when we support our friends around the world - particularly those who have stood by America in the past. (Hint: It ain’t Russia.)"
@hank- Right on!
I wonder what it is that's so hard to understand, or leads people to totally dismiss information sources such as Sven's link, above? The information available from that link is widely available from many other sources as well, and has been discussed…
