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IMHO the difference between Japan and the US is spending.
If Japan says they will spend a trillion Yen on "Infrastructure, bridges and highways"... they ACTUALLY spend a trillion Yen on "Infrastructure, bridges and highways".
If US .GOV says they will spend a trillion dollars on "Infrastructure, bridges and highways"... they ACTUALLY spend a trillion dollars on utter bullchit with nothing actually going towards "Infrastructure, bridges or highways".
THAT IS THE FLAW.
ZERO FAITH by the US population.
If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.
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^ +1. Corruption has taken a huge toll on faith in the government.
A true sportsman counts his achievements in proportion to the effort involved and fairness of the sport. - S. Pope
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IMHO the difference between Japan and the US is spending.
If Japan says they will spend a trillion Yen on "Infrastructure, bridges and highways"... they ACTUALLY spend a trillion Yen on "Infrastructure, bridges and highways".
If US .GOV says they will spend a trillion dollars on "Infrastructure, bridges and highways"... they ACTUALLY spend a trillion dollars on utter bullchit with nothing actually going towards "Infrastructure, bridges or highways".
THAT IS THE FLAW.
ZERO FAITH by the US population. Word.
Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH
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Another great day in the market. Down and down it goes......
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Another great day in the market. Down and down it goes...... But we are still up for the week, the markets ripping 
"Life is tough, even tougher if your stupid"
John Wayne
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Another great day in the market. Down and down it goes...... Gonna take away your voodoo stick, Dude ! Ain’t looking good.
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^ +1. Corruption has taken a huge toll on faith in the government. Corruption has always been with us and ever will be. The loss of faith in our government comes from a so called Justice System that’s a total failure.
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Everyone would like to pick the bottom. Best to loose a little upside than to jump in to soon. This could last awhile. Hasbeen
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Just letting it ride as usual.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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Considering from earlier to close it looks like some folks are buying and see value for the DJIA.
NASDAQ ain’t looking good nor is tech.
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Market Futures are up for tomorrow (Wednesday).
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I've been an investor for over 50 years, been through many ups and downs, worst one was 03, lost 40% of my portfolio, but stayed the course and dumped another 10K into it when it hit bottom.
Through all the swings, one thing has always happened, when we came out of it my investments always were worth more than when it began, this one is no different.
Investments are meant for the long term, not ever for day by day or even week by week.
So far I'm down about 12%, been retired for 21 years, Wife and I are living very comfortable on our pensions and SS, our investments are there for the kids, nice not to have to live on them.
"The older I get, the better I was"
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^^^^
Good plan that’s stood the test of time.
You did well.
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JBMI, I wish I could say that. However, I am up 6% as of close today. I built my portfolio to do just what I wanted and it is nice to be successfull . I have not always been that way . In 2015 I went on my own and was done with my 3rd financial planner. Glad I did , I still follow his stocks and I still would hardly be up at all after 6 1/2 yrs. I have gained very close to the total market except for 2020 when the market gained 19% and I lost 8%. That hurt my feelings, but I stuck with the plan. This year is paying off and am 26% ahead of the total market. I have energy stocks, utilities, food, real estate healthcare and consumer staples. Im happy so far this year, however, next year may be different. In a year I am going to start phazing out of energy stocks a little and put them in whatever sector is unusually down. I hope and pray it works . I have 64 holdings. You may notice that tax free muni bonds did very well today . Mine (hyd) is up over 1%. I never saw a bond do that before. I gained .5% today .
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But the fruits of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,faithfulness, Gentleness and self control. Against such things there is no law. Galations 5: 22&23
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Just letting it ride as usual. Only smart course of action unless you’re smarter than the best Wall Street has to offer. The US economy for the most part is cyclical. My wife gets tweaked out and I always tell her to wake me up in 10 years when I hit 60 and I’ll start worrying about downturns.
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Just letting it ride as usual. Only smart course of action unless you’re smarter than the best Wall Street has to offer. The US economy for the most part is cyclical. My wife gets tweaked out and I always tell her to wake me up in 10 years when I hit 60 and I’ll start worrying about downturns. That's how I feel about it too
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Just letting it ride as usual. Only smart course of action unless you’re smarter than the best Wall Street has to offer. The US economy for the most part is cyclical. My wife gets tweaked out and I always tell her to wake me up in 10 years when I hit 60 and I’ll start worrying about downturns. That's how I feel about it too I’m one hell of a lot more concerned about the cost of fuel and food right now!
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Today aint looking too bad so far.
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fed minutes released at 2 pm easter today
place yer bets gentlemen. lol
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We are due for a bear market rally, but everyone knows it.
"Life is tough, even tougher if your stupid"
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