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@Crash. The military. They swear an oath, to uphold the constitution against enemies foreign and domestic. So what are they waiting for? Seriously,,, I would bet many of the officers are careerists. If a West Point grad doesn’t leave after 5 year…
Plain old fashioned profit taking? Our only PM is the 25% in our PRPFX. I have been thinking of selling because of the over performance of its PM component. But it kept going up and I guess I got greedy.
How will Fulton county be able to hold an election without voter rolls? Just the start of startling efforts to disenfranchise Blue voters. And arresting journalists. Another miserable day for America. It’s happening faster and faster.
Just my opinion but those who call themselves Independents or Libertarians are really repugnants but are ashamed to admit it. If it’s a choice between mediocrity and pure evil, you would have to be a supporter of pure evil not to unequivocally oppos…
What could possibly go wrong? The great manager might well take their talents elsewhere. PE firms are buying everything from Vet practices to care homes.
@Observant1. All six of your points are spot on. And furthermore, the United States of Trump has not the leadership, competence, attention span or unity that such an enterprise would require. Even it had a chance of success.
@DrVenture. We have trash, recycle and Green waste. Do I get triple accomplishment credits? Back in the day,,, some guys just had a lid,while others bragged about their name brand shit. Bet they grew up to drive fine German road cars and now have …
Does the fact the First Eagle was bought in 2025 concern you? Years ago I had a good run with Sogen international,,, recall the manager was Evilard, I think.
@kings53man. How did that work out in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan? Or Minnesota? The United States of Trump has the attention span of a 4 year old. Shock and awe again?
@DrVenture. To those of a certain age, Columbian and pot in the same sentence had nothing to do with coffee. Big smile.
I refer to news more broadly. We don’t have cable and haven’t watched network news for years. Mostly Substack, podcasts and yo…
@Anna. I seem to be a minority but the Epstein affair is a lurid distraction while the regime is breaking all of our laws, norms and much of the constitution. … Every minute spent writing and talking about the horrific and disgusting crimes of Epst…
@ Hank. Speaking only for myself, I think the nexus of our investments and the political crisis belongs right here , on the front page. Not name calling but a sober discussion about the increased risks caused by the end of the rule of law.
@Hank. Jeez,,, that is the sort of provocative title I would have posted with that piece. And the title would have been to justify not being in off topic. Well played Hank. And depending on how things go, Minneapolis may end up being the Fort Sumte…
On matters great and small he lies. To his followers, to his sycophants, to the world… it would be more noteworthy if he told the truth. He lies with such regularity that has been normalized. It’s no longer a news story when he lies.
If ICE were to be stripped of 100% of its funds,,, the regime would take the money from social security or SNAP. The regime has learned it can do whatever it wants to, whenever it wants to and laws and norms no longer apply. Does anyone disagree? …
@Mark. That the regime will either call off the mid-terms or neuter the opposition is a given. Lots of love, admiration and respect for the patriots of Minneapolis. You are inspiring to the rest of the country. Well most of it anyway.
He is governing without any care about losing any votes. In his mind elections are a thing of the past. Dictators never have to run for election ….. They remain in power for the rest of their days.
@Observent1. I agree 100% with your points 1 and 2. interestingly they are right from Boglehead code of investing. As for me I have never been 77 before and never lived through headlines like these. This shit is not remotely normal. And as such …
There are headlines and there is today. These are not times like any other. Short of the civil war these might be the worst of times for Americans who are paying attention. Imho
More likely that it will bring the US Army to the city already under siege. At the risk of being redundant,,,,,,,, it gets worse by the hour. What is shocking is how many of our fellow citizens still support him. Scares the hell out of me.
In theory it’s easy. One US value fund. Add one international Value fund in the exact same proportion I desire. The two of them are just the equity allocation I choose. Then two bond ETFs to get the duration and credit quality that’s perfect for…
@msf. Thanks for your comment. Given current circumstances being overweight in that sector concerns me. The problem with Balanced funds is that something will always be not to my liking.
The irony of the title of this thread and just how historically bad the last week has been for the country is not lost on the patriots posting here. It’s so bad that in our house we are putting limits on news consumption and watching baking you tub…
@Crash. Back in the day,,,, way way back in the day in fact, we had T-shirts with a different word before ____the rich. Maybe we were not so young and dumb after all.
