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- Fri Dec 18, 2020 7:03 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Black rock socially responsible investing
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9928
Re: Black rock socially responsible investing
I want to start an ETF for the unloved sectors... * Alcohol Industry * Tobacco * Marijuana * Coal and Oil * Gambling Casinos * Porn Industry * Arms and Weapons Manufacturers * Yachts and Private Planes for Billionaires Ticker symbol... VICE Edit: Never mind. It looks like that ticker is already taken.
- Fri Dec 18, 2020 11:02 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Facebook is a doomsday machine
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4895
Re: Facebook is a doomsday machine
Aside from a blog, I have never been on any form of social media. Facebook is something I have regarded from the moment I became aware of its existence, with deep suspicion. And that has long since evolved into a strong conviction that it is deeply sinister.
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:31 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Political Humor and Satire
- Replies: 62
- Views: 23094
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:31 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Figuring Out Religion
- Replies: 4052
- Views: 1454300
Re: Figuring Out Religion
The Cult of Christian Trumpism
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/arti ... -trumpism/
cf: Rod Dreher... https://www.theamericanconservative.com ... umpianity/
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/arti ... -trumpism/
cf: Rod Dreher... https://www.theamericanconservative.com ... umpianity/
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 8:15 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Bitcoin - they coming for you
- Replies: 43
- Views: 9525
Re: Bitcoin - they coming for you
There have been multiple, and very credible reports, that Bitcoin has been used on a massive scale for money laundering by organized crime figures. And that there was a lot of price manipulation, again by gangsters, in BC's earlier big moves. I wouldn't touch BC even if I was playing with Donald Tru...
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 12:48 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Why Russia Could be the Big Winner in the Climate Crisis
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1540
Why Russia Could be the Big Winner in the Climate Crisis
This is an excellent piece. I'm not sure why I never really thought about Russia in the context of climate change. I have typically looked at places like Maine, Oregon, Washington State, Alaska and of course Canada. In the latter half of the 13th century there was a short blast of global warming. Du...
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 12:32 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Bill Gross - “Gilligan’s Island” Fan?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2015
Re: Bill Gross - “Gilligan’s Island” Fan?
Bill Gross was a smart guy when it came to investing, especially in bonds. But I have heard stories over the years that suggested that, like some other famous people, he had an abrasive personality. Not saying he was Steve Jobs kinda bad. But he was not always the easiest person to work with or for.
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:11 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: The New Republican Populism (personal Trump references not allowed)
- Replies: 206
- Views: 61827
Re: The New Republican Populism (personal Trump references not allowed)
Michigan Rep. Paul Mitchell quits GOP over party’s refusal to accept Trump loss to Biden https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/14/michigan-rep-mitchell-quits-gop-for-refusal-to-accept-trump-loss-to-biden.html The man was already retiring so I'm not sure how courageous this is. But I give him credit at least ...
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:53 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: What's Trump's next move?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 11402
Re: What's Trump's next move?
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republican-electors-pennsylvania-georgia-vote-for-trump Haven't read the story yet Basically they made a pretend unofficial elector vote that doesn't count. It's not news. The actual official electors went the way they were expected. It's over. +1 This was a politic...
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:39 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Favorite Movies - Your Short List
- Replies: 130
- Views: 47512
Re: Favorite Movies - Your Short List
I will add two other movies to my highly recommended list. * A Bronx Tale (1993) The bar room brawl scene remains one of my favorites of any film. https://youtu.be/erL2czOyNoc * Downfall (German: Der Untergang) (2003) If you liked the WWII drama Das Boot, you will probably also enjoy this very reali...
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:21 pm
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: About that boating accident...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2621
About that boating accident...
https://www.foxnews.com/us/ex-treasure-hunter-marks-fifth-year-in-jail-and-counting-over-missing-gold-coins Five years and counting in the clink for refusing to disclose the location of missing (likely embezzled) gold coins. This guy is obviously in a different league from your casual investor who ...
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:55 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: What's Trump's next move?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 11402
Re: What's Trump's next move?
According to multiple sources his next move will be to Florida where he is going to take up residence in or near his golf club. His wife has been scouting private schools in the area for their son Barron. As for what he does between now and January 20th, I am no longer that interested. I assume he w...
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 3:04 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: YouTube Junkie
- Replies: 1231
- Views: 647053
Re: YouTube Junkie
Television gameshow "What's My Line" from Sunday September 20, 1959. The guest panelist is Groucho Marx and he pretty much destroys the regulars and guests. I can't believe this got past the censors.
https://youtu.be/p6wxrLjJobM
https://youtu.be/p6wxrLjJobM
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 2:21 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Reconciliation
- Replies: 3
- Views: 982
Re: Reconciliation
PS... thanks for the thoughtful post and welcome back.
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:45 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Worst movies you ever saw
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1376
Worst movies you ever saw
A companion thread to the favorite films discussion... My top three worst movies that I actually sat through til the end (in two cases because someone else paid for the ticket) are... 3. House (1986) with the incredibly appropriate theme song "Your no good." 2. Police Academy 3 (1986) The ...
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:28 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Done with politics and pretty much everything else
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1559
Re: Done with politics and pretty much everything else
I'm focusing on things I can and must do something about. That's a long list, so I likely won't be hanging around here until and unless I finish up with my list. I wish you all the best of luck, even the trolls. Goodbye. Our political differences notwithstanding, I wish you fair winds and following...
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:57 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors
- Replies: 147
- Views: 24624
Re: Texas sues to have the state legislatures appoint the electors
Another loony tune lawsuit thrown out of court. Almost every serious legal expert, no matter their politics, said this did not pass the laugh test.
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:34 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: China wants to defeat Taiwan by exhaustion
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1930
Re: China wants to defeat Taiwan by exhaustion
I read that yesterday. It is deeply disturbing. China has been getting away with murder I am not seeing much to deter them from further outrages.
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:24 am
- Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Oil Stocks in the post Covid world of EVs and environmentalism
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2999
Oil Stocks in the post Covid world of EVs and environmentalism
Good article here... https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-dicey-economics-of-investing-in-oil-during-covid-19-11607682618?mod=hp_lead_pos7 (Subscription required) Not long ago I was taking a hard look at XOM mainly for their dividend which was around 10% thanks to the stock getting crushed by Covid. Ult...
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 5:18 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Should Donald Trump Be Charged With Sedition?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 14059
Re: Should Donald Trump Be Charged With Sedition?
WASHINGTON — More than two dozen states filed motions with the Supreme Court on Thursday opposing Texas' bid to invalidate President-elect Joe Biden's wins in four battleground states, a long-shot legal move that Pennsylvania blasted as a "seditious abuse of the judicial process." https:/...
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 11:46 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Favorite Movies - Your Short List
- Replies: 130
- Views: 47512
Re: Favorite Movies - Your Short List
The Lion in Winter
A Night to Remember
Saving Private Ryan
Casablanca
Schindler's List
A Night to Remember
Saving Private Ryan
Casablanca
Schindler's List
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 11:32 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: YouTube Junkie
- Replies: 1231
- Views: 647053
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 4:43 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Should Donald Trump Be Charged With Sedition?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 14059
Re: Should Donald Trump Be Charged With Sedition?
One potential reason is that SCOTUS is opting instead to take on the new case filed by Texas, which includes PA and would thus be at least partially redundant with this case that they just denied. We'll find out soon enough, I guess. The Texas suit is being laughed at by legal experts from across t...
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 4:18 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Should Donald Trump Be Charged With Sedition?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 14059
Re: Should Donald Trump Be Charged With Sedition?
US Supreme Court has denied a request to overturn Pennsylvania's election results. The SCOTUS decision consisted of a single sentence and was without dissent. The application for injunctive relief presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court is denied. -20A98 KELLY, MIKE, ET AL. V. PE...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 1:56 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: YouTube Junkie
- Replies: 1231
- Views: 647053
Re: YouTube Junkie
A ten part series covering the background of Pearl Harbor (79 years ago today) and a near minute by minute breakdown of the actual attack. I just finished it and it's top notch.
Part 1 https://youtu.be/Joh2BXPsrXs
FDR's famous war speech full and unedited... https://youtu.be/5eml6lxlmjY
Part 1 https://youtu.be/Joh2BXPsrXs
FDR's famous war speech full and unedited... https://youtu.be/5eml6lxlmjY