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"Morris notes that a December CBS poll showed that 75% of Americans, including 58% of Republica
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correctly believed a president must get approval from Congress before taking military action
against Venezuela. The president did not get that approv…
despite the gerrymandering war, there is a lot of positive things at almost any level outside the current trump admin. its too easy to get bogged down only in whether dems will fail again at the executive level.
red-state iowa got the ball rolling…
You learn some new things when we invade other countries. I knew Venezuela had large oil reserves (largest in the world, actually), but didn't know about the large GOLD and rare mineral deposits.
It's the perfect target for a predatory attack if …
A chronic liar who says prices are dropping when everyone knows they’re rising."
FD’s favorite store, according to his post: "Each Friday I start with Aldi, then go to Walmart." Irony at its best.
America's affordability crisis is putting Aldi in t…
What makes me especially proud and hopeful is that now that we are getting rid of all the immigrants, firing all the minorities, forcing women to be "trad wives" and halting visas for highly trained individuals, real Americans will now have jobs tha…
@FD1000. Same script as always: deny, dismiss, and downplay every one of trump's failures.
Bankruptcies soar as companies grapple with inflation, tariffs
"Corporate bankruptcies surged in 2025, rivaling levels not seen since the immediate aftermat…
In less than a year, inflation has been brought under control, global stability has improved, trillions in investment have begun flowing into the economy
@FD1000. Same script as always: deny, dismiss, and downplay every one of trump's failures.
D…
any chance fd1k wants to offer his best investment choice for 2026?
Sure he will. Ask him in December 2026 and he will tell you which funds he picked back in January.
I call it FREE lunch.
Any time you you beat markets or even better, beat markets with a better risk reward performance, it is a free lunch.
BTW, over the years I have been an equal fund trasher when a fund doesn't perform. The time will come in th…
@FD1000, trump fires the statisticians, then shuts down the government, and suddenly the number looks good coming out of the government. That’s not leadership, that’s fraud with a press release.
Thank you as always for keeping this thread alive.
I've usually found something of value in each posting.
You're welcome.
I'm glad that you found something of value in Charlie Bilello's content.
+1
I am sure he is more than crushing it $$$$$ and will get out 3 minutes before the bond market turns. And that’s all that matters. For some the world stops at their balance sheet.
@larryB, you nailed it. From the other channel yesterday.
Another t…
Each temptation offered something unique, and together they created something truly exceptional.
The Distants became the Temptations in 1960 and at that time, Elbridge Bryant was part of the group. In 1964 David Ruffin replaced Elbridge, but Ruffin…
@hank. I do not think that you got the date wrong.
In 1968, the Temptations consisted of Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklyn, Otis Williams, Dennis Edwards, and Paul Williams. Actually, sometime in 1968, David Ruffin was fired and replaced by Dennis E…
Just paid $80 for 2 bags of grocery without expensive beef, seafood, and wine at Albertson store. Do you think the recent CPI # reflects the actual cost of living? This is far worst than any recent time. Where is BS1000?
No, it does not.
NY Fed Pr…
Released in 1968 by the original Temptations lineup with Eddie Kendricks on lead falsetto. This version of Silent Night is among the greatest soul Christmas performances ever recorded. A masterpiece!
Comment: and this travesty of a man is a hero to @FD1000. Which tells us all that we need to know about him too, and his "concern" for OUR country, which he has used to effectuate his own enrichment.
OUCH!
@Hank good stuff, thanks.
There were none better than David Ruffin, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Otis Williams, and Dennis Edwards.
@FD1000 Yesterday on MFO you posted, "Given this environment, it’s important that at least one voice consistently presents perspectives from the other side to maintain balance and encourage genuine debate."
The post by @Observant1, also yesterday, …
@BaluBalu, I am not a moderator, but I do have a thought. They behave well on BB, yet I’m told there are fewer investing related posts on BB vs here. They do get a good number of book reports and we don't.
I was on vacation.
That’s where you should have stayed.
We were better off without you.
I can confirm that this information is 100% accurate.
Some have to stay and complain constantly, no matter what and be blind when their party brought us the wo…
https://wolfstreet.com/2025/12/16/the-fed-should-look-at-private-sector-jobs-growth-and-not-get-distracted-by-the-massive-federal-government-job-cuts/
Federal government slashed 172,000 jobs in 3 months, Private Sector gained 225,000, the most sinc…
https://wolfstreet.com/2025/12/16/the-fed-should-look-at-private-sector-jobs-growth-and-not-get-distracted-by-the-massive-federal-government-job-cuts/
Federal government slashed 172,000 jobs in 3 months, Private Sector gained 225,000, the most sinc…
@FD1000. DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Diversity – Having a mix of different people and perspectives. This can include differences in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, religio…
On December 10, 1966, the single "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, and was produced/arranged by Wilson. It was released October 10, 1966 on Capitol Records. It wa…
