O-B-WON's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/263101/comments http://seekingalpha.com/article/175060-another-crisis-looms-right-around-the-corner?source=feed#comment-781077 781077

On Nov 25 02:34 PM airglow wrote:

> I can’t believe how many Wing Nut doomsday cult members are out there
> reading Seeking Alpha.
>
> I don’t know where you got your Debt to GDP ratio number, but it
> is off by a factor of 4.
>
> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
>
> The actual US Debt to GDP ratio is about 70%, even after the huge
> deficits of 2008 and 2009.
>
> Japan’s Debt to GDP ratio is about 200%, I don’t see mass starvation
> or hyper inflation in Japan; please explain how Japan has managed
> to keep its country from falling into anarchy over the last 20 years?
>
>
> Why would anyone buy Gold? I know it was money for most of the history
> of civilization, but it hasn’t been for several generations. Do all
> of you doomer Wing Nuts believe we will revert to using Gold as Money?
> If it gets as bad as the author and most of the survivalists cheering
> him on think it will, Gold will only have value for use in Jewelry
> and Electronics, as it has since the world went off of the silly,
> arbitrary, anachronistic Gold standard over half a century ago.]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:58:14 -0500

On Nov 25 02:34 PM airglow wrote:

> I can’t believe how many Wing Nut doomsday cult members are out there
> reading Seeking Alpha.
>
> I don’t know where you got your Debt to GDP ratio number, but it
> is off by a factor of 4.
>
> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
>
> The actual US Debt to GDP ratio is about 70%, even after the huge
> deficits of 2008 and 2009.
>
> Japan’s Debt to GDP ratio is about 200%, I don’t see mass starvation
> or hyper inflation in Japan; please explain how Japan has managed
> to keep its country from falling into anarchy over the last 20 years?
>
>
> Why would anyone buy Gold? I know it was money for most of the history
> of civilization, but it hasn’t been for several generations. Do all
> of you doomer Wing Nuts believe we will revert to using Gold as Money?
> If it gets as bad as the author and most of the survivalists cheering
> him on think it will, Gold will only have value for use in Jewelry
> and Electronics, as it has since the world went off of the silly,
> arbitrary, anachronistic Gold standard over half a century ago.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/173352-current-gold-price-is-not-a-bubble?source=feed#comment-760749 760749
I don't really care about day-to-day fluctuations...

plus I never have to renew my policy...

It all depends how you look at it...]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:28:41 -0500
I don't really care about day-to-day fluctuations...

plus I never have to renew my policy...

It all depends how you look at it...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/170514-america-the-nanny-state?source=feed#comment-740083 740083
Unfortunately, this country is running short of patriots. Too many sheeple, including my own grown adult children do not see what’s coming, or even care. They’re too busy trying to pay their bills and maintain a lifestyle they’ve become accustomed to.

When I try to speak to my kids about what’s about to happen, they look at me like I’m from another planet.

It looks as if this storm will have to run it’s course and lessons will have to be relearned… ]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:50:03 -0500
Unfortunately, this country is running short of patriots. Too many sheeple, including my own grown adult children do not see what’s coming, or even care. They’re too busy trying to pay their bills and maintain a lifestyle they’ve become accustomed to.

When I try to speak to my kids about what’s about to happen, they look at me like I’m from another planet.

It looks as if this storm will have to run it’s course and lessons will have to be relearned… ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/169982-recycling-u-s-coins-into-silver?source=feed#comment-736429 736429 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:47:15 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/164957-energy-will-lead-the-next-commodity-shortage?source=feed#comment-704763 704763
Excellent comment..!! +++]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:04:13 -0400
Excellent comment..!! +++]]> http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/239719-james-quinn/30167-hyperinflation-like-lightening-it-will-strike?source=feed#comment-703165 703165
They’ve never known anything else but the “good times”..and somehow the good fairy is going to save us all..

I remember watching videos of the large tsunami that struck after Christmas a few years ago….

There was a person about two hundred yards from shore standing alone, just watching it come. He was swept up in an instant and I’m sure he was crushed by the enormous waves. He never even tried to run… he just stood there in disbelief..]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:01:31 -0400
They’ve never known anything else but the “good times”..and somehow the good fairy is going to save us all..

I remember watching videos of the large tsunami that struck after Christmas a few years ago….

There was a person about two hundred yards from shore standing alone, just watching it come. He was swept up in an instant and I’m sure he was crushed by the enormous waves. He never even tried to run… he just stood there in disbelief..]]> http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/239719-james-quinn/30169-so-you-think-you-are-getting-ahead?source=feed#comment-703143 703143
We're in deep shit...]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:22:59 -0400
We're in deep shit...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/164614-consumer-debt-sets-new-records-again?source=feed#comment-702278 702278 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:41:34 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/163750-currency-swaps-u-s-dollar-and-a-tilted-playing-field?source=feed#comment-694848 694848
Most sheeple don't know or much less even care that our financial market structure is being gamed...

The parallels of the American Empire to the Roman Empire should be starting to scare some people…. (I mean sheeple)]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:55:50 -0400
Most sheeple don't know or much less even care that our financial market structure is being gamed...

The parallels of the American Empire to the Roman Empire should be starting to scare some people…. (I mean sheeple)]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/163600-decoding-the-fed?source=feed#comment-694837 694837 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:39:45 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/239719-james-quinn/28756-gold-25-000-an-ounce?source=feed#comment-688515 688515 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:28:38 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/160262-gold-is-still-the-opportunity-of-a-lifetime?source=feed#comment-673097 673097
Diversify... Diversify... Diversify...]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:58:26 -0400
Diversify... Diversify... Diversify...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/160290-the-myth-of-a-jobless-recovery?source=feed#comment-666154 666154
What we're seeing in this alledged brief economic spurt is a like an engine being started with starting fluid...

The engine will run great for a few seconds, but die because there is no gas to keep it running…

The starting fluid being the last stimulus input… and the gas being manufacturing jobs…

I’m guessing we’ll soon see some more “starting fluid”…]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:23:49 -0400
What we're seeing in this alledged brief economic spurt is a like an engine being started with starting fluid...

The engine will run great for a few seconds, but die because there is no gas to keep it running…

The starting fluid being the last stimulus input… and the gas being manufacturing jobs…

I’m guessing we’ll soon see some more “starting fluid”…]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/160144-precious-metals-breakout-fakeout-or-shakeout?source=feed#comment-663910 663910

Excellent article Steven..

I believe a lot of us are hearing the sounds of wings already…]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:40:00 -0400

Excellent article Steven..

I believe a lot of us are hearing the sounds of wings already…]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/157686-forget-cash-for-clunkers-try-dough-for-dumps?source=feed#comment-641772 641772
We as a country don't have what it takes to pull ourselves up and out of this mess...

We’ve lost sight of the principles that made this country what it was…

We've had it too good for too long… and have made too many wrong choices…

The instant gratification chickens are coming home to roost…. So get ready…]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:05:46 -0400
We as a country don't have what it takes to pull ourselves up and out of this mess...

We’ve lost sight of the principles that made this country what it was…

We've had it too good for too long… and have made too many wrong choices…

The instant gratification chickens are coming home to roost…. So get ready…]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/155972-july-retail-sales-the-economic-storm-is-not-over?source=feed#comment-631237 631237
Don’t worry… just hang in there… you’ll be up in no time…]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:16:28 -0400
Don’t worry… just hang in there… you’ll be up in no time…]]> http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/239719-james-quinn/22832-frugality-will-last-decades-you-morons?source=feed#comment-630697 630697
I don't think there's many folks out there that know what it means or what's a comin..

I can see the Black Swan coming in for a landing....]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:34:41 -0400
I don't think there's many folks out there that know what it means or what's a comin..

I can see the Black Swan coming in for a landing....]]> http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/239719-james-quinn/22115-single-most-important-chart-on-the-planet?source=feed#comment-627623 627623
I don't think he or any of his army of idiots know their @ss from a hole in the ground... or could be they have a plan and they're smarter than I think...]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:59:15 -0400
I don't think he or any of his army of idiots know their @ss from a hole in the ground... or could be they have a plan and they're smarter than I think...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/154021-second-u-s-bank-for-businesses-faces-bankruptcy?source=feed#comment-621684 621684
Your comment should be a must read for all Americans... maybe some of them would wake up and smell the rot that is coming their way...


On Aug 07 01:55 AM TeresaE wrote:

> I've been watching the wholesale destruction of American small business
> (real estate exempt-until recently) for over six years.
>
> It took me two years to really begin to add up all the different
> situations (most created, or at least legalized by the government)
> that were converging to create the perfect storm.
>
> For a long time, I thought that "free trade," protectionism for unions,
> pharmaceuticals, WalMart & other mega-nationals, increased regulations
> and costs in the name of "safety," the repeal of Glass-Steagall,
> I really thought that all of this was just a comedy of errors and
> the rule of unintended consequences.
>
> I don't think it is a comedy anymore, nor an error. Not anymore,
> and not for a long time.
>
> The American working, dream chasing middle class is being systematically
> eradicated to benefit the multi-nationals, unions and the government
> and their special interests.
>
> They keep us divided over non-Constitutional bullshit and have erased
> an entire strata of our society.
>
> With the blessing of the non-working and the elite.
>
> Small business USED to employ 70% of the non-government.
>
> Small business USED to pay 50% of all payroll taxes, with the owners
> paying another huge chunk of the annual theft by Washington.
>
> Not anymore, and not since 2005.
>
> Yet, NO ONE noticed. And not ONE reporter has even tried to uncover
> the reasons for this historical change.
>
> And, even as you drive by the empty (or emptying) buildings, offices,
> storefronts and factories, Americans REFUSE to see the truth.
>
> Those small businesses were YOUR jobs, your KIDS future jobs, your
> CUSTOMERS and your customers' CUSTOMERS.
>
> And they are gone, or dying on the vine.
>
> Wake the f*ck up people. BOTH sides have done this to us.
>
> WE continue to ASK for it.
>
> And yet, we stand back surveying the current damage and do nothing.
>
>
> For those of us that SEE what is happening, and SEE that nothing
> will stop this train from destroying this nation, we are in disbelief.
>
>
> EVERY program coming out of Washington INTENTIONALLY picks winning
> & losing industries (and companies). Losers are the little guy,
> our backbone and greatness. Winners are the campaign contributors
> and radicals from both sides.
>
> And Washington has NEVER managed anything well, to expect that these
> choices will fare any better is insanity at its finest.
>
> Reading news stories and comments on the coming jobs killing health
> care, immigration and energy bills, it becomes obvious.
>
> Both sides have so brainwashed their sheep that doom is imminent
> no matter what.
>
> We are too divided, and hell let's face it, too shallow to do a damn
> thing to stop the destruction.
>
> Thanks again Jeff for continuing to report the truth. Just wish more
> cared and were actually doing anything about it.]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:50:13 -0400
Your comment should be a must read for all Americans... maybe some of them would wake up and smell the rot that is coming their way...


On Aug 07 01:55 AM TeresaE wrote:

> I've been watching the wholesale destruction of American small business
> (real estate exempt-until recently) for over six years.
>
> It took me two years to really begin to add up all the different
> situations (most created, or at least legalized by the government)
> that were converging to create the perfect storm.
>
> For a long time, I thought that "free trade," protectionism for unions,
> pharmaceuticals, WalMart & other mega-nationals, increased regulations
> and costs in the name of "safety," the repeal of Glass-Steagall,
> I really thought that all of this was just a comedy of errors and
> the rule of unintended consequences.
>
> I don't think it is a comedy anymore, nor an error. Not anymore,
> and not for a long time.
>
> The American working, dream chasing middle class is being systematically
> eradicated to benefit the multi-nationals, unions and the government
> and their special interests.
>
> They keep us divided over non-Constitutional bullshit and have erased
> an entire strata of our society.
>
> With the blessing of the non-working and the elite.
>
> Small business USED to employ 70% of the non-government.
>
> Small business USED to pay 50% of all payroll taxes, with the owners
> paying another huge chunk of the annual theft by Washington.
>
> Not anymore, and not since 2005.
>
> Yet, NO ONE noticed. And not ONE reporter has even tried to uncover
> the reasons for this historical change.
>
> And, even as you drive by the empty (or emptying) buildings, offices,
> storefronts and factories, Americans REFUSE to see the truth.
>
> Those small businesses were YOUR jobs, your KIDS future jobs, your
> CUSTOMERS and your customers' CUSTOMERS.
>
> And they are gone, or dying on the vine.
>
> Wake the f*ck up people. BOTH sides have done this to us.
>
> WE continue to ASK for it.
>
> And yet, we stand back surveying the current damage and do nothing.
>
>
> For those of us that SEE what is happening, and SEE that nothing
> will stop this train from destroying this nation, we are in disbelief.
>
>
> EVERY program coming out of Washington INTENTIONALLY picks winning
> & losing industries (and companies). Losers are the little guy,
> our backbone and greatness. Winners are the campaign contributors
> and radicals from both sides.
>
> And Washington has NEVER managed anything well, to expect that these
> choices will fare any better is insanity at its finest.
>
> Reading news stories and comments on the coming jobs killing health
> care, immigration and energy bills, it becomes obvious.
>
> Both sides have so brainwashed their sheep that doom is imminent
> no matter what.
>
> We are too divided, and hell let's face it, too shallow to do a damn
> thing to stop the destruction.
>
> Thanks again Jeff for continuing to report the truth. Just wish more
> cared and were actually doing anything about it.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/153555-five-reasons-the-market-could-crash-this-fall?source=feed#comment-615855 615855
You're spot on... we're headed for some nasty times... just don't know about the timing.. or how long the charade can last...

Maybe Bernie can help us keep this ponzi scheme going for a few more years..


On Aug 04 07:10 PM reveigel@msn.com wrote:

> Just for a start, let's say that all five reasons are wrong. What
> is in the wings that will start us flying again? Cap & Trade?
> Expensive new health care bill? Higher energy costs? Higher taxes?
> Higher unemployment? Larger National debt? Green energy programs?
> Higher interest rates? Less 'real' energy programs? More unemployment
> benefits? More government interference and control? More deficit
> spending budgets? Greater mileage requirements for cars and trucks?
> And there are more. And none are encouraging to start us flying again.]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:28:25 -0400
You're spot on... we're headed for some nasty times... just don't know about the timing.. or how long the charade can last...

Maybe Bernie can help us keep this ponzi scheme going for a few more years..


On Aug 04 07:10 PM reveigel@msn.com wrote:

> Just for a start, let's say that all five reasons are wrong. What
> is in the wings that will start us flying again? Cap & Trade?
> Expensive new health care bill? Higher energy costs? Higher taxes?
> Higher unemployment? Larger National debt? Green energy programs?
> Higher interest rates? Less 'real' energy programs? More unemployment
> benefits? More government interference and control? More deficit
> spending budgets? Greater mileage requirements for cars and trucks?
> And there are more. And none are encouraging to start us flying again.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/153037-recession-is-over-long-live-depression?source=feed#comment-611369 611369 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:40:12 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/152479-homes-at-risk-a-grim-picture?source=feed#comment-607693 607693
The great wizzard doen't want you looking at the numbers in your chart..]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:37:24 -0400
The great wizzard doen't want you looking at the numbers in your chart..]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/152042-the-curious-economic-recovery?source=feed#comment-606870 606870
The cheering is akin to the applause sign being held up at an old game show for the audience to cheer.. it’s all just a charade… ]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:51:23 -0400
The cheering is akin to the applause sign being held up at an old game show for the audience to cheer.. it’s all just a charade… ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/239719-james-quinn/19431-beware-of-getting-sucked-in?source=feed#comment-606361 606361
My hat is off to the Federal Reserve and the Obamanites for pulling off this magical illusion of a Wall Street recovery… well done!!!

We all need to remember that what we’re watching (the Wall Street recovery) is nothing more than a well performed magical illusion and the curtain will eventually fall…]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:10:23 -0400
My hat is off to the Federal Reserve and the Obamanites for pulling off this magical illusion of a Wall Street recovery… well done!!!

We all need to remember that what we’re watching (the Wall Street recovery) is nothing more than a well performed magical illusion and the curtain will eventually fall…]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/151311-explain-this-rally?source=feed#comment-602483 602483
Have you ever watched the wizzard of Oz..??

Ever wondered where all the TARP money went...???]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:51:00 -0400
Have you ever watched the wizzard of Oz..??

Ever wondered where all the TARP money went...???]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/143934-history-of-silver-part-iii-inventories-are-gone?source=feed#comment-551979 551979
At present, what commodity or stock is NOT being manipulated..???

At times I feel like I'm living in some other country than USA.. ]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:04:33 -0400
At present, what commodity or stock is NOT being manipulated..???

At times I feel like I'm living in some other country than USA.. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/143696-worst-housing-number-in-decades-what-is-the-wall-street-media-smoking?source=feed#comment-550022 550022
The twisting and spinning of stats is now just the norm..

If you're one of the sheeple, you'd be having a warm and fuzzy that "things" are getting better.... too many sheeple believe what they're being fed by the controled media... we're in deep kimchi...

Do figures lie or do liars figure?]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:43:35 -0400
The twisting and spinning of stats is now just the norm..

If you're one of the sheeple, you'd be having a warm and fuzzy that "things" are getting better.... too many sheeple believe what they're being fed by the controled media... we're in deep kimchi...

Do figures lie or do liars figure?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/140242-shorts-unable-to-stop-silver-rise?source=feed#comment-523728 523728

It's not even gambling like in Vegas... at least you know the odds..

It makes me sick to my stomach that this kind of CR@P can be unchecked.. tolerated... and unpunished...

I agree .... let's all dog pile...]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 22:23:52 -0400

It's not even gambling like in Vegas... at least you know the odds..

It makes me sick to my stomach that this kind of CR@P can be unchecked.. tolerated... and unpunished...

I agree .... let's all dog pile...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/139277-california-not-the-only-state-in-economic-crisis?source=feed#comment-515862 515862
Let California secede from the US. Then they can create their own currency (call it the “I’ll be back”) and print their way out of debt.

What’s good for the goose is good for the gander …???

...But I don't know who the goose is...]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 01:54:09 -0400
Let California secede from the US. Then they can create their own currency (call it the “I’ll be back”) and print their way out of debt.

What’s good for the goose is good for the gander …???

...But I don't know who the goose is...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/139139-the-mysterious-case-of-the-vanishing-bull-volume?source=feed#comment-514302 514302
]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 10:10:15 -0400
]]>