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by Lonestar
Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:24 am
Forum: Bonds
Topic: Treasury bond pricing
Replies: 5
Views: 2078

Re: Treasury bond pricing

OK, thanks, makes sense. I have no idea why they do it that way, considering the percent and dollar amounts really equate to the same, but I'm sure there is a good reason. I've never used Treasury Direct and was not aware they would sell in $100 increments. Brokerages sell secondary market and aucti...
by Lonestar
Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: Bonds
Topic: Treasury bond pricing
Replies: 5
Views: 2078

Treasury bond pricing

Why are treasuries priced in $100 increments i.e. 99.730 but sold in $1000 increments? Seems like a bond in this example would be priced at $997.30. I'm sure there is a simple, obvious reason.
by Lonestar
Sat Jul 10, 2021 7:58 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Reasons why I will not be getting injected for the Wuhan
Replies: 1909
Views: 398622

Re: Reasons why I will not be getting injected for the Wuhan

I know it's hard to believe that the government would ever suppress the evidence or even lie about such an important matter but his concerns seemed valid to me. I'm having a difficult time trying to follow this. If the government is suppressing data, and the vaccine is "toxic", exactly which group ...
by Lonestar
Mon May 17, 2021 5:10 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Masks Revealed as the Political Symbol They Are (And Have Always Been)
Replies: 35
Views: 9570

Re: Masks Revealed as the Political Symbol They Are (And Have Always Been)

Let's assume your politics reflect the far right. Maybe you even wear a MAGA hat (your choice). You have been vaccinated. You mind your own business and allow others to wear or not wear a mask as they choose. So, now if you choose to still wear a mask you are a jerk? You have no freedom of choice, r...
by Lonestar
Tue May 04, 2021 10:29 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Reasons why I will not be getting injected for the Wuhan
Replies: 1909
Views: 398622

Re: Reasons why I will not be getting injected for the Wuhan

I'm also wondering whether mask wearing in public will become a new social requirement. If that's true where you live (I'm pretty sure it will be here in NYC), you might want to check out Freedom Face Covers on Etsy. They will provide the necessary psychological band-aid while minimizing discomfort...
by Lonestar
Tue Mar 16, 2021 7:09 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Reasons why I will not be getting injected for the Wuhan
Replies: 1909
Views: 398622

Re: Reasons why I will not be getting injected for the Wuhan

Given my particularly low risk profile, what is my motivation for taking on the risk of negative long-term effects from the Covid vaccine? I'll throw one out. Since we don't know how long you will be protected by antibodies, let's say you become infected again. Not entirely impossible. In addition ...
by Lonestar
Fri Mar 12, 2021 10:13 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Is the PP Meant for Alt Right Extremists Only?
Replies: 22
Views: 7819

Re: Is the PP Meant for Alt Right Extremists Only?

Thanks tomfoolery. I do appreciate a democrats advice on this. That way I at least know the correct and smartest thing to do. It’s not a democrat or republic issue, it’s not a left or a right issue. It’s common sense you listen to experts. I don’t go to the car mechanic and disagree on what type of...
by Lonestar
Sat Feb 20, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Texas: all hat no cattle?
Replies: 26
Views: 5901

Re: Texas: all hat no cattle?

I could be a lot more impressed by Ms. AOC's love for the state of Texas if she would perform her charitable acts without injecting politics into her effort. It appears she saw a wonderful opportunity to belittle Mr. Cruz, and at the same time help in the disaster relief. As you know, Cruz was almos...
by Lonestar
Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:40 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Texas: all hat no cattle?
Replies: 26
Views: 5901

Re: Texas: all hat no cattle?

You do realize, if left alone, Texas would be the 10th largest economy in the world. If Texas were to secede, keep all of the taxes sent to Washington, you think federal aid would ever be needed? Texas has been a "recipient" state rather than a "donor" state since maybe 2017 or so; if Texas seceded...
by Lonestar
Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:51 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Texas: all hat no cattle?
Replies: 26
Views: 5901

Re: Texas: all hat no cattle?

You do realize, if left alone, Texas would be the 10th largest economy in the world. If Texas were to secede, keep all of the taxes sent to Washington, you think federal aid would ever be needed?
by Lonestar
Thu Feb 11, 2021 12:32 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: The American Flag
Replies: 37
Views: 7792

Re: The American Flag

I'm like GT, I have my preference but as long as it's done with respect, and with the right attitude, far be it for me to judge. I'm still just amazed that in my lifetime we have come to such a level of disrespect for our country, and it's symbols, the flag and anthem. Also, I'm still having a diffi...
by Lonestar
Wed Feb 10, 2021 10:38 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: The American Flag
Replies: 37
Views: 7792

Re: The American Flag

[ At the time, World War I was nearing an end. Singing The Star-Spangled Banner that day was a well-timed display of comradery and patriotism. Harry Frazee, then owner of the Red Sox, subsequently began each other game of the series by having the band play the song. Is not comradery and patriotism ...
by Lonestar
Fri Jan 29, 2021 3:14 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Coronavirus General Discussion
Replies: 5196
Views: 1777274

Re: Coronavirus General Discussion

The official recommendation is that you're supposed to get the vaccine even if you've had COVID or evidence of past infection. No reason or scientific rationale given, so I can't explain why. What is your source for this? There have been bulletins distributed from my hospital and also NY DOH, but h...
by Lonestar
Thu Dec 24, 2020 10:38 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Vaccine Side Effect Legal Immunity
Replies: 90
Views: 24843

Re: Vaccine Side Effect Legal Immunity

boglerdude wrote:
Tue Dec 22, 2020 12:19 pm

But the conspiracy isnt grand enough such that there's been a cure since 1981 with Ivermectin
Although not indicated for treatment, Ivermectin appears to be most efficacious in the treatment of Covid. Why have we not heard more about this?
by Lonestar
Mon Dec 21, 2020 11:14 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Blue Bloods
Replies: 4
Views: 996

Re: Blue Bloods

With all of the recent accusations and publicity of alleged police brutality in the news, it will be interesting to see if Danny tones down his demeanor with the perps. Maybe he will become kinder and gentler.
by Lonestar
Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:02 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: How Does Anyone Take Liberal Ideology Seriously?
Replies: 16
Views: 3338

Re: How Does Anyone Take Liberal Ideology Seriously?

I think there are some serious demographic differences that cause some groups to be more susceptible to liberalism. Many people love to play the victim and liberal leaders tell their people all the time they are victims. Right on! Liberals love to be victims. Liberal leaders love to point out to th...
by Lonestar
Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Voter ID
Replies: 19
Views: 3440

Re: Voter ID

Anyone against the idea that voters should have to prove identity and residency? I oppose this because illegal immigrants work really hard, do shitty jobs Americans don’t want to do (for $3 an hour), and should have a say in local government of the place they live. Also, Orangeman Bad and illegal i...
by Lonestar
Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:24 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Coronavirus General Discussion
Replies: 5196
Views: 1777274

Re: Coronavirus General Discussion

I've got a question. We are 10 months into this pandemic and we are still arguing over the effectiveness of wearing a mask. There appears to be an issue of personal rights, efficacy of the mask, as well as the subject has obviously been politicized. Do we have any high quality studies on the efficac...
by Lonestar
Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:01 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Voter ID
Replies: 19
Views: 3440

Re: Voter ID

Anyone against the idea that voters should have to prove identity and residency? I oppose this because illegal immigrants work really hard, do shitty jobs Americans don’t want to do (for $3 an hour), and should have a say in local government of the place they live. Also, Orangeman Bad and illegal i...
by Lonestar
Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:46 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: How Does Anyone Take Liberal Ideology Seriously?
Replies: 16
Views: 3338

Re: How Does Anyone Take Liberal Ideology Seriously?

I think there are some serious demographic differences that cause some groups to be more susceptible to liberalism. Many people love to play the victim and liberal leaders tell their people all the time they are victims. Right on! Liberals love to be victims. Liberal leaders love to point out to th...
by Lonestar
Fri Nov 27, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: Poll: What percentage of your gold is held in physical form?
Replies: 49
Views: 22962

Re: Poll: What percentage of your gold is held in physical form?

For new money into gold, right now I'm not sure ETF's might make more sense considering the high markup over spot price that most dealers are charging for bullion. Lock in gains (or losses) with ETF's then convert to bullion when markups come down..............assuming they ever will.
by Lonestar
Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:58 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Biden’s Gun Plan
Replies: 22
Views: 5133

Re: Biden’s Gun Plan

But I think before guns, women and physically weak men had pretty much no way to protect themselves from strong men wanting to do harm to them. Reminds me of the old quote "God made men, Same Colt made them equal". This reads quite transphobic. Since physical strength differences between men and wo...
by Lonestar
Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Biden’s Gun Plan
Replies: 22
Views: 5133

Re: Biden’s Gun Plan

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by Lonestar
Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:19 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Biden’s Gun Plan
Replies: 22
Views: 5133

Biden’s Gun Plan

This is a follow up to a recent 2nd Amendment thread. Regardless of your opinion on the Right to Bear Arms issue, this should be a concerning issue. https://dailycaller.com/2020/11/24/joe-biden-gun-control-liability-protections-gun-manufacturers-bankrupt-commerce-in-arms/ Is it prudent to use a friv...
by Lonestar
Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Trump self pardon
Replies: 56
Views: 10872

Re: Trump self pardon

I'd probably become a "Wackadoodle" if I had some bimbo running her mouth like that in my ear! Just watching the video reminded me of fingernails scratching on a chalkboard. How would you react to being in an airport and having someone, uninvited, following you around? Considering that he is an ele...