Birchtree's Account Talk

[Steadygain]

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It looks like perhaps 85% of our tracker members are resting on the lily pad - that's classic for the game and if they sit afraid to move it will give us bottom waders a fighting chance to catch up. Long live the bearish mantra. It's definitely not safe enough to come out yet.

Don't know how to explain it Birch.

Driving home yesterday afternoon AC/DC's "Money Talk" starts playing and I'm like a battery pack plugged into the highest and purest electricity. Of course it's instantly cranked to the Max and I'm totally overtaken. Vivid spots of colors popping out - I'm on stage playing guitar "Hendrix style" - dressed up and beautiful woman dancing like crazy. As the song goes on - the charge is increasingly greater.

So I'm sizzling with energy at the end of the song - which follow's with KISS's "Lick it Up".

At 55 I'm trying to understand how this adolescent part of me can be the most dominate aspect of my nature - and I'm totally completely lost to it - when that happens...

Well, along those lines...there's that side of me that SOOO enjoys being 100% S Fund - when everyone else is telling each other "go to G".

 

[Birchtree]

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What you mean no recession - how can that be. Everyone was so darn sure except for Ferdinand, he knew better. We are now well back above the support area of the decending triangle formation on the NYA. We are in the process of building a base that will be worthy of an uptrend. The NYSE breadth MCO has now bounced off its zero line and is suggesting we may achieve the initial objective of the May/June price highs before we see any possible roll over in earnest. I think the rhythm of the 9 month cycle has just bottomed early and we are now experiencing the blast off of the first quadrant. I wish it wasn't so because I have a truck load of dividends due the first week in Sept. The TICK charts are at new all time highs so under the surface accumulation continues to go on - thankyou Ferdinand. As long as the TICK continues moving up, it's very hard to call this a bear market on a longer term basis - I'm sticking with the correction scenario. I mean what can Nobama do for me - absolutely nothing and I'm serious about that. Snort.

 

[Birchtree]

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Sarah Palin - way to go. A great choice for McCain.

 

[Birchtree]

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I just watched John McCain and Sarah Palin in Dayton, Ohio. And I have to wonder - do they not have African American republicans in that city. The only blacks I saw were four veterans for McCain. Sarah will pull in some of those 18 million women Hillary supporters. I think this is a wonderful choice.

 

[Steadygain]

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I just watched John McCain and Sarah Palin in Dayton, Ohio. And I have to wonder - do they not have African American republicans in that city. The only blacks I saw were four veterans for McCain. Sarah will pull in some of those 18 million women Hillary supporters. I think this is a wonderful choice.

I totally agree Birch - that was the most AMAZING CHOICE possible.

It really doesn't matter whether anyone agrees with me or not. Facts are pretty hard to ignore - and I've done so much research on the Female Brain that there's no way around it.

Hillary is way smarter than Bill - and I'd bet she had a lot more pull during his presidency than anyone could know. If I were the MB president and Luv2read was the VP - you can be sure in reality "She would be the one calling the shots and keeping me in line; cause I don't compare to her". THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT IS.

Not to take from you Birch - but without our wifes we'd be nowhere. On the whole they get the bulk of the credit.

SO HERE - MY BELIEF THAT THIS "ELECTION YEAR" WILL SPUR THE MARKETS LIKE NEVER BEFORE ALL THE MORE HOLDS TRUE.

I'm thrilled to pieces across the board - because this is by far the most important ELECTION we've ever had. Timing could not be more perfect - EVERYONE IS READY FOR A CHANGE AND NO MATTER WHO GOES IN "THE CHANGE IS COMMING".

 

[Steadygain]

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One last thing:

Everyone go to G Fund or F Fund and stay there. The Markets will tumble and crash through 2008 and only those who flee now and stay out will survive.










OK Birch --- that should put us in first place.. hehehe

 

[Stoplight]

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I just watched John McCain and Sarah Palin in Dayton, Ohio.

I think this is a wonderful choice.

Agreed....as I said elsewhere (and Steady elaborated), this finally makes things interesting, regardless of where you stand ! This ain't going to be the "same ole'...."

Stoplight...

 

[Birchtree]

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I would bet that Sarah would know exactly how to handle a Russian bear.

 

[JTH]

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And I have to wonder - do they not have African American republicans in that city. The only blacks I saw were four veterans for McCain.

Come on now Birchtree you already know the answer to that :cheesy:

http://www.factcheck.org/askfactcheck/when_did_blacks_start_voting_democratic.html

 

[Steadygain]

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I would bet that Sarah would know exactly how to handle a Russian bear.

Looks like we finally hit the jackpot - something we actually agree on.

Sarah has a lot going for her: She spells her name the way my first born does. She's a woman Birch - and like I've made very clear in the past - I'd love to see "a Female Brain" at the top. But did not feel Hillary was "the one".

Guess I should say real quick "I'm not saying I'm voting for McCain" - just won't be as bothered if he wins.

 

[Birchtree]

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Well shucks, I guess then I'm fortunate that they only comprise 12% of the general population and that 6% aren't entitled to vote because they are criminals.

 

[JTH]

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None of us are fortunate when there isn't a proper balance of power to hold our politicians accountable. I consider it a travesty when uneducated minorities give the Dems a free hand to screw them over with talk of hope and change that never comes to fruition.

Minority leaders do everything they can to keep their power at the expense of those who they pretend to serve. What have black leaders done for their people since the civil rights movement?

The answer: Nothing, and nothing about that is fortunate for any of us.

 

[Steadygain]

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None of us are fortunate when there isn't a proper balance of power to hold our politicians accountable.

I'd say that's a profound insight. Very well put.


I consider it a travesty when uneducated minorities give the Dems a free hand to screw them over with talk of hope and change that never comes to fruition.

Here you sound like a sopping wet blanket trying to snuff our party.

Well you came to the right place "uneducated minorities" probably means essentially everyone outside of your particular circle. And of course the "majority" is highly educated and would never give the Dems...and no doubt that includes you and anyone "like you".


Minority leaders do everything they can to keep their power at the expense of those who they pretend to serve. What have black leaders done for their people since the civil rights movement?

The answer: Nothing, and nothing about that is fortunate for any of us.

Birch - he sounds like an "identical twin" - knows the black race through and through - how they think and operate - what motivates them and what the whole bunch is worth.

KKK is pretty strong in Decatur, GA - my friend; an area you might enjoy.

 

[Birchtree]

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As a matter of reality I suspect that race and propaganda are more likely to determine the outcome of the November election than any awareness or consideration of real issues by voters. And you can bet that the crime rate in Decatur, Georgia is minimal - just the way it is in some locales of North Florida. Fear is still the recognized universal communicator along with a little direct pain. How do you think the prison system functions so well.

 

[JTH]

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Birch - he sounds like an "identical twin" - knows the black race through and through - how they think and operate

First off, I'm not anyone's identical twin, I think for myself and independently from Mr. Birchtree. :cheesy:

As for knowing the black race though and through, I won't go so far as to be arrogant enough to think that, so I'll expand on my previous statement. Why do the vast majority of blacks continue to vote for a party that hasn't done anything for them since the 60s? The same thing can be said for anyone who votes "the party line" without weighing all the individual issues that are important to them, and the character of the person they are voting for.

Both the Dems and Repubs have broken more promises then we can count. But one of the key differences has been that the black vote continues to stay in the pocket of the Dems. And as far as I'm concerned we can call anyone uneducated (minority of not) who consistently & blindly votes for a party that gives them broken promises.

That doesn't mean I think minorities are stupid or have less value. It simple means I think there are large groups of our society who are uneducated when it comes to their political affiliations.

 

[luv2read]

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First off, I'm not anyone's identical twin, I think for myself and independently from Mr. Birchtree. :cheesy:

As for knowing the black race though and through, I won't go so far as to be arrogant enough to think that, so I'll expand on my previous statement. Why do the vast majority of blacks continue to vote for a party that hasn't done anything for them since the 60s? The same thing can be said for anyone who votes "the party line" without weighing all the individual issues that are important to them, and the character of the person they are voting for.

Both the Dems and Repubs have broken more promises then we can count. But one of the key differences has been that the black vote continues to stay in the pocket of the Dems. And as far as I'm concerned we can call anyone uneducated (minority of not) who consistently & blindly votes for a party that gives them broken promises.

That doesn't mean I think minorities are stupid or have less value. It simple means I think there are large groups of our society who are uneducated when it comes to their political affiliations.

I should point out that the Republicans were the party of broken promises starting with "40 acres and a mule" and for years blacks blindly voted for "those what freed them," while the South was raped economically. Southern democrats were the conservatives - and yes racism had a lot to do with that - until the GOP appropriated the best of those conservative values and started making gains in the south; at the same time the democrats were "guilted" into more liberal thinking. Racial migration to the north also had a lot to do with the changing face of the democratic party in the south.

 

[XL-entLady]

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Fear is still the recognized universal communicator along with a little direct pain. How do you think the prison system functions so well.

So the prison system functions well, huh? Interesting point of view! :toung: I know a wise Bear Brother who may have a different viewpoint! :laugh:

Did you ever see the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"? My favorite line from that movie is, "You just keep thinkin', Butch! That's what yer good at!"

Have a great weekend!

Lady

 

[JTH]

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I should point out that the Republicans were the party of broken promises starting with "40 acres and a mule" and for years blacks blindly voted for "those what freed them."

Points well taken, and I'll put myself on record as saying I'm discusted with both parties. :suspicious:

 

[XL-entLady]

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I should point out that the Republicans were the party of broken promises starting with "40 acres and a mule" ...

I agree with everything you said, L2R, but the Democrats haven't had a spotless record either, unfortunately. Andrew Jackson's "...land of their own, which they shall possess as long as grass grows or water runs...." springs to mind.

Politics is dirty business .....

Lady

 

[Steadygain]

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First off, I'm not anyone's identical twin, I think for myself and independently from Mr. Birchtree. :cheesy:

As for knowing the black race though and through, I won't go so far as to be arrogant enough to think that, so I'll expand on my previous statement. Why do the vast majority of blacks continue to vote for a party that hasn't done anything for them since the 60s? The same thing can be said for anyone who votes "the party line" without weighing all the individual issues that are important to them, and the character of the person they are voting for.

Both the Dems and Repubs have broken more promises then we can count. But one of the key differences has been that the black vote continues to stay in the pocket of the Dems. And as far as I'm concerned we can call anyone uneducated (minority of not) who consistently & blindly votes for a party that gives them broken promises.

That doesn't mean I think minorities are stupid or have less value. It simple means I think there are large groups of our society who are uneducated when it comes to their political affiliations.

Here I will go on the record:

JTH - I was just razzing you my friend - mainly because your comments about "minorities" were made in Birch's home. Along with what appeard to be a pretty "grounded negative view" on the Dems.

But that's cool my friend - I'm not as deeply into that stuff.

You express yourself thoughtfully and intelligently - and I respectfully admire you for that. I'm sure the deeper part of my response was to see if it was more "blind prejudism in deep grounded beliefs" - or whether there was some true merit and character behind your expressed views.

I am convinced of the latter - so in all honestly it doesn't make any difference to me what your view is as long as it's grounded on intellectual and independent reflections based on fairly substantial information. Here I feel you've proven yourself - but I would be no match to argue against you - as my knowledge is very limited.

Had you proven to be the former - then you'd have no chance against me - as I'd bring that out more and more.

So GOOD JOB!! JTH - You won my respect.