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I love the smell of socialism in the morning....]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:30:15 -0500
I love the smell of socialism in the morning....]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/110488-free-marketeers-for-wage-and-price-controls?source=feed#comment-327901 327901
Welcome to socialism... ]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:22:29 -0500
Welcome to socialism... ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/110254-tarp-the-sequel-auto-bailout?source=feed#comment-326432 326432
Is a line factory worker really comparable to a "financial guru" to use previous posters words?

You can pile on all of the hate for the over-leveraged mess most banks have gotten themselves into but the comparison between someone who probably at a minimum has some form of graduate degree to a high school dropout factory worker is hilarious. Oh and the sports comparison is equally hilarious, the sports player has.... TALENT whereas a factory worker is simply waiting to be replaced by a robotic arm.]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:57:26 -0500
Is a line factory worker really comparable to a "financial guru" to use previous posters words?

You can pile on all of the hate for the over-leveraged mess most banks have gotten themselves into but the comparison between someone who probably at a minimum has some form of graduate degree to a high school dropout factory worker is hilarious. Oh and the sports comparison is equally hilarious, the sports player has.... TALENT whereas a factory worker is simply waiting to be replaced by a robotic arm.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/110254-tarp-the-sequel-auto-bailout?source=feed#comment-326423 326423
It's the governments fault the big 3 are failing.

Let's see if we can form a trade off of probable outcomes:
1. Government loans/bailsout/etc the big 3 gaining even more control and therefore worsening the outlook for all.

2. Government does not loan/bailout/etc the big 3 letting them fall into BK.

Conclusion: Short the big 3.]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:51:14 -0500
It's the governments fault the big 3 are failing.

Let's see if we can form a trade off of probable outcomes:
1. Government loans/bailsout/etc the big 3 gaining even more control and therefore worsening the outlook for all.

2. Government does not loan/bailout/etc the big 3 letting them fall into BK.

Conclusion: Short the big 3.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/109433-gm-more-bailout-worthy-than-citigroup?source=feed#comment-322105 322105 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:34:40 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/109113-sears-holdings-a-chart-that-will-surprise-you?source=feed#comment-320989 320989
Lets see you were promoting SHLD in march 08... Nov 07....Jul 07... WOW You must have lost a whole boat load of money... waiting to get back to par eh. Good luck, I'll be buying puts the whole way down.]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:06:14 -0500
Lets see you were promoting SHLD in march 08... Nov 07....Jul 07... WOW You must have lost a whole boat load of money... waiting to get back to par eh. Good luck, I'll be buying puts the whole way down.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/107599-take-a-stand-against-government-spending?source=feed#comment-313808 313808 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:48:51 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/107408-the-truth-about-bailouts?source=feed#comment-312875 312875
I agree, the boomer generation has bankrupt our country, my children, their children and I will be footing the bill for decades to come. I doubt any of our politicians or our nation as a whole will be willing to accept a "lower standard of living". Such drastic measures will have to be forced upon us by our creditors, we are in for some difficult times ahead.]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:56:35 -0500
I agree, the boomer generation has bankrupt our country, my children, their children and I will be footing the bill for decades to come. I doubt any of our politicians or our nation as a whole will be willing to accept a "lower standard of living". Such drastic measures will have to be forced upon us by our creditors, we are in for some difficult times ahead.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/106744-apple-s-greatest-idea-yet?source=feed#comment-311272 311272
Those of you who commented on the G1's "style, look, size, etc." are all missing the point. Android is an OS, there will be many, many, many phones with android made going forward. Look for a customizable phone with android in the near future, customizable like a laptop from dell, hp, etc...

The poster with the 50% market share prediction... LOL.]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:26:27 -0500
Those of you who commented on the G1's "style, look, size, etc." are all missing the point. Android is an OS, there will be many, many, many phones with android made going forward. Look for a customizable phone with android in the near future, customizable like a laptop from dell, hp, etc...

The poster with the 50% market share prediction... LOL.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/107140-earnings-preview-salesforce-com?source=feed#comment-311072 311072
Netsuite saw a precipitous dropoff in business in october and has stepped up directly targeting CRM customers.

I'm short going into earnings... I was on the wrong side of GME, lets see if I can go 2 for 2 today.]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:03:30 -0500
Netsuite saw a precipitous dropoff in business in october and has stepped up directly targeting CRM customers.

I'm short going into earnings... I was on the wrong side of GME, lets see if I can go 2 for 2 today.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/106648-tough-love-for-detroit-is-long-overdue?source=feed#comment-309113 309113
Let me see if I get this right. The Big-3 use 50% more workers to make the same amount of cars, therefore we should save them...

If this is the new logic of capitalism then I've got a lemonade stand that takes 1,000 employees per cup, wheres my bailout?

This idea that whats good for the Big-3 is good for america needs to be wiped from our collective consciousness. So sad that places like China are looking more capitalistic than the US.

On Nov 18 01:41 PM John D wrote:

> Joel ... you seem very high on Honda & Toyota environmentally
> friendly cars - if you look back, that must mean GM was well ahead
> of it's time when they came out with AV1 electric vehicle technology
> in 1990 - and if I remember correctly - North America had ZERO interest
> at the time therefore there was NO market and GM went back to what
> the people wanted. Here in North America everyone loves to jump on
> the bandwagon but have difficulty presenting the facts - I'm quite
> sure that the Asian cars are of good quality - BUT - FACT - they
> don't provide 78 jobs per 2500 cars built here like the Big3 but
> a mere 33 jobs per 2500, so what you are saying is that you would
> risk removing over 50% of the automotive jobs because Honda's &
> Toyota's are PRETTY. With those jobs lost - who is going to pay for
> the financial bailout - if the Asian imports had been regulated to
> an even playing field back in the 90's when the 1st electric car
> was brought out - North America would not be in the SAD shape it
> is in today. The cars companies have been trying to warn about this
> for years but again - no one WAS interested.Obama said it during
> one of his speeches - why do Americans allow Korea to dump hundreds
> of thousands of cars here and we sold a whopping 5000 there.

>
> There was no real problem with the Big 3 - they were all inline with
> they're restructuring efforts, other that they were blindsided by
> the skyrocketing fuel prices (which the North American governments
> AGAIN did ZERO to head off) and the biggest problem being the collapse
> of the financial sector which is preventing people from purchasing
> a house or a car as there is NO CREDIT available - Japanese &
> Korean car companies have more money to burn through (and are doing
> so at the same rate) but you can bet the Asian governments will stand
> by them to insure they're around in the future to get YOUR profits
> and take them home to support THEIR people.]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:55:25 -0500
Let me see if I get this right. The Big-3 use 50% more workers to make the same amount of cars, therefore we should save them...

If this is the new logic of capitalism then I've got a lemonade stand that takes 1,000 employees per cup, wheres my bailout?

This idea that whats good for the Big-3 is good for america needs to be wiped from our collective consciousness. So sad that places like China are looking more capitalistic than the US.

On Nov 18 01:41 PM John D wrote:

> Joel ... you seem very high on Honda & Toyota environmentally
> friendly cars - if you look back, that must mean GM was well ahead
> of it's time when they came out with AV1 electric vehicle technology
> in 1990 - and if I remember correctly - North America had ZERO interest
> at the time therefore there was NO market and GM went back to what
> the people wanted. Here in North America everyone loves to jump on
> the bandwagon but have difficulty presenting the facts - I'm quite
> sure that the Asian cars are of good quality - BUT - FACT - they
> don't provide 78 jobs per 2500 cars built here like the Big3 but
> a mere 33 jobs per 2500, so what you are saying is that you would
> risk removing over 50% of the automotive jobs because Honda's &
> Toyota's are PRETTY. With those jobs lost - who is going to pay for
> the financial bailout - if the Asian imports had been regulated to
> an even playing field back in the 90's when the 1st electric car
> was brought out - North America would not be in the SAD shape it
> is in today. The cars companies have been trying to warn about this
> for years but again - no one WAS interested.Obama said it during
> one of his speeches - why do Americans allow Korea to dump hundreds
> of thousands of cars here and we sold a whopping 5000 there.

>
> There was no real problem with the Big 3 - they were all inline with
> they're restructuring efforts, other that they were blindsided by
> the skyrocketing fuel prices (which the North American governments
> AGAIN did ZERO to head off) and the biggest problem being the collapse
> of the financial sector which is preventing people from purchasing
> a house or a car as there is NO CREDIT available - Japanese &
> Korean car companies have more money to burn through (and are doing
> so at the same rate) but you can bet the Asian governments will stand
> by them to insure they're around in the future to get YOUR profits
> and take them home to support THEIR people.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/106433-hedging-heating-oil-costs-with-a-single-convenient-etf?source=feed#comment-308446 308446
58*$28.20 (price of etf in article) = $1,636 which is close to the $1,625 he estimated he will spend on heating this season.

I think it is an absolutely fantastic strategy. The author is a true american looking for how he as an individual can look out for his financial interests. No complaining, no whining, no asking for a government subsidized hedging program artificially raising/lowering spot prices so that he can continue in ignorant bliss.

If only the rest of the country were more like this author. The tools to protect yourself financially are out there. With options and etf's tracking every imaginable sector/commodity/price one can truly hedge out any risk they deem as too great to accept for a nominal fee. If you were worried about your financial future the day after the presidential election you could have even bought or sold future contracts for a specific candidate. The tools are out there everyone just needs to put down the stick with a rock tied to it and pick up the laser scalpels laying on the floor.

/end long winded tirade.


On Nov 17 07:48 PM Jack K wrote:

> This seems pretty cool. How did you arrive at 58 shares?]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:32:50 -0500
58*$28.20 (price of etf in article) = $1,636 which is close to the $1,625 he estimated he will spend on heating this season.

I think it is an absolutely fantastic strategy. The author is a true american looking for how he as an individual can look out for his financial interests. No complaining, no whining, no asking for a government subsidized hedging program artificially raising/lowering spot prices so that he can continue in ignorant bliss.

If only the rest of the country were more like this author. The tools to protect yourself financially are out there. With options and etf's tracking every imaginable sector/commodity/price one can truly hedge out any risk they deem as too great to accept for a nominal fee. If you were worried about your financial future the day after the presidential election you could have even bought or sold future contracts for a specific candidate. The tools are out there everyone just needs to put down the stick with a rock tied to it and pick up the laser scalpels laying on the floor.

/end long winded tirade.


On Nov 17 07:48 PM Jack K wrote:

> This seems pretty cool. How did you arrive at 58 shares?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/106082-hidden-crash-the-dumping-of-venture-funds?source=feed#comment-306243 306243
it's easy to track those things that go down, it is much more difficult to account for those things that never were...
]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:31:47 -0500
it's easy to track those things that go down, it is much more difficult to account for those things that never were...
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/106078-amazon-apple-google-buying-on-the-way-down?source=feed#comment-306145 306145
Not that I'd want either at this point...]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:56:02 -0500
Not that I'd want either at this point...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/105859-general-motors-downgraded-from-overweight-to-neutral-at-jp-morgan?source=feed#comment-305330 305330
If you inverted the recommendations you may have just made some money... so much for buy low sell high.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:19:12 -0500
If you inverted the recommendations you may have just made some money... so much for buy low sell high.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/news/market_currents/post/11105?source=feed#comment-303211 303211

On Nov 11 02:18 PM life wrote:

> complicate time, but we deserve it. for be greedy.
>
> anyway i think could be possible see the light after january 20.]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:19:05 -0500

On Nov 11 02:18 PM life wrote:

> complicate time, but we deserve it. for be greedy.
>
> anyway i think could be possible see the light after january 20.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/104946-gamestop-a-good-buy-into-earnings?source=feed#comment-302433 302433
Video games are not for kids!! Again reference the last video game sector NPD study showing the average gamer is 33 years old. GME's used game model and dominant position make this a sure fire winner. My only concern is guidance for which GME historically underguides so as to beat... hopefully management has learned their lesson and wont set the bar too low.

If you're looking for a recent non trailing indicator the latest big video game release sold 2.1 million copies it's first day of release (gears of war 2).

Most probable scenario, GME meets expectations and guides in-line with estimates, where the stock goes from there is anyones guess.]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:08:48 -0500
Video games are not for kids!! Again reference the last video game sector NPD study showing the average gamer is 33 years old. GME's used game model and dominant position make this a sure fire winner. My only concern is guidance for which GME historically underguides so as to beat... hopefully management has learned their lesson and wont set the bar too low.

If you're looking for a recent non trailing indicator the latest big video game release sold 2.1 million copies it's first day of release (gears of war 2).

Most probable scenario, GME meets expectations and guides in-line with estimates, where the stock goes from there is anyones guess.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/104230-the-free-lunch-approach-to-finance?source=feed#comment-299074 299074
Immediately solve 2 problems...]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:28:43 -0500
Immediately solve 2 problems...]]>