Anybody else think we're going to see a Depression-level collapse in the next ten years?
That's overstating things a little. More like an Argentina-style collapse. Extremely painful, but not as long-lasting.
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Tom Scola - Mar 09, 2005 11:08:49 am PST #5601 of 10002
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
DavidS - Mar 09, 2005 11:12:51 am PST #5602 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
More like an Argentina-style collapse. Extremely painful, but not as long-lasting.
An Argentina-style collapse doesn't sound that encouraging. Are you investing in gold, Tom?
aurelia - Mar 09, 2005 11:21:37 am PST #5603 of 10002
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No dead spots, for one thing. You wound up with a basketball surface that was about 4" thick of solid wood.
But isn't part of the purpose of the planked wood floors to provide a little give? I mean, you could play on concrete and not have any dead spots, but it's harder on the joints.
Tom Scola - Mar 09, 2005 11:23:09 am PST #5604 of 10002
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Are you investing in gold, Tom?
Right now, I'm investing my money in my mental health, and don't have much to spare.
Gold in and of itself probably isn't a very good investment. But I would include it as part of a well-balanced portfolio that also includes a lot of foreign currency, and foreign-denominated stocks.
tommyrot - Mar 09, 2005 11:25:26 am PST #5605 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
But I would include it as part of a well-balanced portfolio that also includes a lot of foreign currency, and foreign-denominated stocks.
Some day I shall have a well-balanced portfolio, just like how some day I shall eat a well-balanced breakfast.
DavidS - Mar 09, 2005 11:26:13 am PST #5606 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Some day I shall have a well-balanced portfolio, just like how some day I shall eat a well-balanced breakfast.
What've you got now? Bacon and Biotech?
Tom Scola - Mar 09, 2005 11:26:44 am PST #5607 of 10002
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Mmmmm.... Genetically modified bacon....
Trudy Booth - Mar 09, 2005 11:27:16 am PST #5608 of 10002
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Gold in and of itself probably isn't a very good investment. But I would include it as part of a well-balanced portfolio that also includes a lot of foreign currency, and foreign-denominated stocks.
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DavidS - Mar 09, 2005 11:30:16 am PST #5609 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Mmmmm.... Genetically modified bacon....
::looks sadly at his own stack of applewood smoked stock tips...:
Steph L. - Mar 09, 2005 11:31:05 am PST #5610 of 10002
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Right now, I'm investing my money in my mental health
Wise move. That's bound to increase in value over time.
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You want competence? You should hear him pronounce "cot" and "caught."