user 2lakes's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/164249/comments http://seekingalpha.com/article/118537-meredith-whitney-needs-some-historical-perspective?source=feed#comment-376126 376126 Seems like putting the fox in charge of the hen house.
]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:20:47 -0500 Seems like putting the fox in charge of the hen house.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/94486-ebay-is-hapless-cramer-s-lightning-round-9-11-08?source=feed#comment-252555 252555 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:00:58 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/93629-the-rally-was-the-real-deal-cramer-s-mad-money-9-2-08?source=feed#comment-244339 244339 ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:39:48 -0400 ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/91123-retail-sales-are-weak-but-no-towel-being-thrown-in?source=feed#comment-232598 232598
Retail is the trade right now, pity the last guy buying before the turn.]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:33:43 -0400
Retail is the trade right now, pity the last guy buying before the turn.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/91137-don-t-believe-the-lies-ride-the-bank-stocks-bull?source=feed#comment-231401 231401 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:43:39 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/90508-five-retailers-for-falling-gas-prices?source=feed#comment-228733 228733
Listen to the credit card companies, people are adding to their credit at record levels just to pay bills. Do you real think a small drop in oil prices are going to have a effect? And what about heating bills this winter? Dealers are not even offering contracts in many parts of the country. When prices on many things go up they seldom go down afterwards. Sure, high energy caused a lot of this. But once the genie is out of the bottle is sure is hard to get it back in.

In my town EVERYTHING is up. We're not in a economically hard hit area (I thought) but at our annual fund raiser this last weekend the attendance was horrible and we priced everything at last years prices so we took a double hit.

Sometimes when you stare at a computer screen all day you miss the world around you. Stores are empty, jobs are scarce, money is tight, people aren't sure of the future, most seem a bit apprehensive in fact. People I know are putting off large purchases for now. Get out and see for your self.]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:04:12 -0400
Listen to the credit card companies, people are adding to their credit at record levels just to pay bills. Do you real think a small drop in oil prices are going to have a effect? And what about heating bills this winter? Dealers are not even offering contracts in many parts of the country. When prices on many things go up they seldom go down afterwards. Sure, high energy caused a lot of this. But once the genie is out of the bottle is sure is hard to get it back in.

In my town EVERYTHING is up. We're not in a economically hard hit area (I thought) but at our annual fund raiser this last weekend the attendance was horrible and we priced everything at last years prices so we took a double hit.

Sometimes when you stare at a computer screen all day you miss the world around you. Stores are empty, jobs are scarce, money is tight, people aren't sure of the future, most seem a bit apprehensive in fact. People I know are putting off large purchases for now. Get out and see for your self.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/90508-five-retailers-for-falling-gas-prices?source=feed#comment-228523 228523
You guys are pathetic, you're talking saving a few measly dollars. And that is going to get the consumers to the stores?

Real inflation is 10-15%, that means saving $6.00 on a fillup is nothing because the consumer is getting eatened by other expenses. Besides now he can use the $6. to pay previous extra $6.00 he spent last month to fill his tank.

But hey, lets sucker the average investor into believing this garbage so we can sell our junk stock we bought last month cheap at a nice fat profit this month.
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You guys are pathetic, you're talking saving a few measly dollars. And that is going to get the consumers to the stores?

Real inflation is 10-15%, that means saving $6.00 on a fillup is nothing because the consumer is getting eatened by other expenses. Besides now he can use the $6. to pay previous extra $6.00 he spent last month to fill his tank.

But hey, lets sucker the average investor into believing this garbage so we can sell our junk stock we bought last month cheap at a nice fat profit this month.
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Chad, these are traders (or hedge fund computers) not investors.]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:34:33 -0400
Chad, these are traders (or hedge fund computers) not investors.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/89404-mechel-huge-upside-but-not-for-the-faint-of-heart?source=feed#comment-223901 223901
Any ideas out here guys?]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:23:06 -0400
Any ideas out here guys?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/88227-attention-shoppers-garmin-now-21-off?source=feed#comment-219643 219643
Yes, GPS probably will be in every car, just like they said sirius would be, that is how the car companies make profit.

But, the average driver probably will not use it enough to make it pay. Most people go to the same places over and over. The average person seldom travels further than 25 miles from home except when traveling. I make my living driving so maybe my mind is sharper when it comes to finding my way around my corner of the world.

As far as a GPS in every car, think what the car companies will negotiate for pricing from the GPS manufacturers. When auto/truck/boat makers are installing GPS units in all cars/trucks/boats then the high margins GRMN has been making from individuals will disappear. Who going to need to buy their own GPS? Opps! there goes the big profit. That is probably the reason GRMN is trying to get into the phone business. They may see the fly of lower margins on the wall.

Just my opinion but GRMN is a long term short in my book.











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Yes, GPS probably will be in every car, just like they said sirius would be, that is how the car companies make profit.

But, the average driver probably will not use it enough to make it pay. Most people go to the same places over and over. The average person seldom travels further than 25 miles from home except when traveling. I make my living driving so maybe my mind is sharper when it comes to finding my way around my corner of the world.

As far as a GPS in every car, think what the car companies will negotiate for pricing from the GPS manufacturers. When auto/truck/boat makers are installing GPS units in all cars/trucks/boats then the high margins GRMN has been making from individuals will disappear. Who going to need to buy their own GPS? Opps! there goes the big profit. That is probably the reason GRMN is trying to get into the phone business. They may see the fly of lower margins on the wall.

Just my opinion but GRMN is a long term short in my book.











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Disclosure: Yes I own one, got it for Christmas one year from my daughter. Kept it because I didn't want to hurt her feelings. Used it 3 times. Duh, what a waste of money! ]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:48:08 -0400
Disclosure: Yes I own one, got it for Christmas one year from my daughter. Kept it because I didn't want to hurt her feelings. Used it 3 times. Duh, what a waste of money! ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/87583-some-positives-in-monday-s-selloff?source=feed#comment-217523 217523 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:40:39 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/87318-the-garage-sale-indicator?source=feed#comment-216328 216328 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:11:09 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/87186-second-quarter-homeownership-rate-has-largest-increase-in-four-years?source=feed#comment-216123 216123 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:04:12 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/85441-you-knew-the-short-squeeze-was-coming?source=feed#comment-207685 207685 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:17:19 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/85441-you-knew-the-short-squeeze-was-coming?source=feed#comment-207549 207549 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:43:21 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/85306-investors-intelligence-highest-bearish-reading-since-1995?source=feed#comment-207354 207354 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:57:04 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/84645-the-best-man-for-the-fed-chair-could-be-a-woman?source=feed#comment-203144 203144 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:34:17 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/78972-avoid-investment-scams-and-bad-advice?source=feed#comment-174827 174827 Tue, 27 May 2008 21:00:57 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/78008-snuggling-up-to-a-new-position-in-build-a-bear-workshops?source=feed#comment-170466 170466 Tue, 20 May 2008 10:05:51 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/72081-economic-report-summary-consumer-sentiment-index-at-26-year-low?source=feed#comment-149755 149755 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:36:34 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/72091-the-great-television-price-inflation-scam?source=feed#comment-149750 149750











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Right? ]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:15:36 -0400
Right? ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/71706-irans-nuclear-program-should-send-oil-to-new-highs?source=feed#comment-147740 147740 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:53:49 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/71535-arch-coal-highlights-its-sector-s-potential?source=feed#comment-147192 147192 Oh yea, union free too, let's step on the little guys just trying to feed their families. How does that go? U rah rah go ACI!]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:22:40 -0400 Oh yea, union free too, let's step on the little guys just trying to feed their families. How does that go? U rah rah go ACI!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/71395-reiterating-potash-corp-buy-recommending-first-solar?source=feed#comment-147175 147175 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:08:07 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/71232-a-bright-spot-in-today-s-bad-news?source=feed#comment-136725 136725
Mmm - Isn't America great?]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:40:28 -0400
Mmm - Isn't America great?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/68642-is-3-25-gas-helping-harley-davidson?source=feed#comment-127112 127112 For commuting a small used car that gets 35 mpg and that you can drive year around really makes more sense and is probably safer in heavy traffic. Maybe when you compare a SUV getting 15-20 mpg a bike looks really good.
But the energy crisis we have right now has been coming for a lot of years, it seems nobody seen it coming because they kept buying the biggest trucks and building huge houses. Well, now you got to pay the pipper his due. Enjoy the present because the future looks all down hill.]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:36:12 -0400 For commuting a small used car that gets 35 mpg and that you can drive year around really makes more sense and is probably safer in heavy traffic. Maybe when you compare a SUV getting 15-20 mpg a bike looks really good.
But the energy crisis we have right now has been coming for a lot of years, it seems nobody seen it coming because they kept buying the biggest trucks and building huge houses. Well, now you got to pay the pipper his due. Enjoy the present because the future looks all down hill.]]>