Griffin Account Talk

[mlk_man]

Griffin, can I ask what you are basing all your analysis on or did I miss something somewhere?

 

[Griffin]

Griffin, can I ask what you are basing all your analysis on or did I miss something somewhere?

M_M - the short answer is "I don't know". I don't know what your goals are and if your achieveing them, so I really can't begin to tell you what your missing

Seriously, first: I never tell people what to do or not to do and, even more importantly, I do not go into their account talk threads and chastise people for their actions.

Do you disagree with something I said, if so, I'd like to hear it, that's how people learn. On the other hand, if it simply bothers you that I am willing to go out on a limb and give an opinion and you want to argue the validity of that, OK, but be clear on your intentions. I am a bit annoyed by your choice of phrasing, I dislike the spineless passive aggressive approach. You make it sound like I have some kind of superiority complex. Other then my unabashed support of the Eagles, I have never crammed my opinions down other peoples throats.

When I say I am confident, believe, think etc....I am giving an opinion. I provide my thoughts/views simply to explain why I am doing what I am doing, not because I expect to be 100% right or I have special insight into what the market is going to do. By giving my views, folks can understand why I do what I do and what I am looking for.

Some of what I said is opinion -

- That the EU will follow Japan (not particulary insightful - that is typical, especially when the EU is having a humdrum day in the middle of a volatile period) - my opinion

- The bit about buying /selling pressures is my opinion

Here's the facts -

- Japan's closed

- 1410 on the S&P has been a critical point for a couple of weeks (pull up the intraday charts) I think that is fairly self evident.

 

[SkiUtah]

Nice reply, this is gonna be a great year on the MB.

Go Bears.

 

[mlk_man]

Seriously, first: I never tell people what to do or not to do and, even more importantly, I do not go into their account talk threads and chastise people for their actions.

First,I think Birchy would disagree with you.

Second, I asked because I was curious and also because if you are going on hunches, people should know that. That statement you made Friday that the market would recover was a little off after all.

Lastly, you need to either lighten up or give up your moderator duties.....with your public attacks on Birchy and your apparent paranoia, I don't think you are doing the position justice. Just an opinion.........

 

[Birchtree]

R.I.P. - don't dig up the Zombie.

 

[Griffin]

First,I think Birchy would disagree with you.

Second, I asked because I was curious and also because if you are going on hunches, people should know that. That statement you made Friday that the market would recover was a little off after all.

Lastly, you need to either lighten up or give up your moderator duties.....with your public attacks on Birchy and your apparent paranoia, I don't think you are doing the position justice. Just an opinion.........

First Did you read that playground brawl? Your talking to the choir - how many mindless posts has Birch posted in other folks account talk threads since then? He's at it again right now in Mayday's thread, and it was Sugarandspices on Friday

Second :cheesy: what's the difference between a hunch and an opinion?

I don't claim to be right all the time but for clarity sakes concerning Friday - my confidence in a rally was not shaken, until the S&P nosed below 1407 which is about the same time that I posted a messages stating that and I had moved to the G. I even posted prior to that message that if the S&P dropped below 1410, I might change my mind. I reserve the right to change my mind if the situation changes significantly. I do make the effort to let people know.

Lastly I enjoy the debate/discussion/arguments - if they are productive. If your looking to have sunshine illuminate your rear, you've come to the wrong guy

On a serious note: If you, Birch and GeorgiaGal are going to collaborate the start of a flame war and this is your way of picking a fight. I had enough with Birch, I'm really not interested in going down that path again. I'm not even going to get into "IT" with Tech. I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt and I extend that same courtesy to you.

 

[mlk_man]

On a serious note: If you, Birch and GeorgiaGal are going to collaborate the start of a flame war and this is your way of picking a fight. I had enough with Birch, I'm really not interested in going down that path again. I'm not even going to get into "IT" with Tech. I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt and I extend that same courtesy to you.

Oh yeah, we're all in cahoots against you................

Good luck to you.....................

 

[Birchtree]

In extending some courtesy I'm assuming your read the mindless comments I left in Mayday's thread. My suspicion is you have never made money like that in your life. And that is just one stock in my portfolio. Let's avoid the avarice if possible - because I'm not passive. From our past history DMA you should know better by now. Try not to be so disingenous and look in the mirror more often. Thanks.

Dennis

 

[Griffin]

Speaking of paranoia and collaboration.......

This is meaningless to me....I am not DMA (for the third time).

I took a fairly substantial pay-cut (and hourly work-week) from corporate America to come onboard as a GS-teen, so I could spend more time with my family. Money is a function of time, having it doesn't make you right (or wrong for that matter). Becasue 1 stock in a portfolio of 205 has done well does not mean that your a genius - now were back to monkey's and darts.

I have no desire to continue this discussion.

In extending some courtesy I'm assuming your read the mindless comments I left in Mayday's thread. My suspicion is you have never made money like that in your life. And that is just one stock in my portfolio. Let's avoid the avarice if possible - because I'm not passive. From our past history DMA you should know better by now. Try not to be so disingenous and look in the mirror more often. Thanks.

Dennis

 

[Birchtree]

I could counter that many stocks in my portfolio are doing well - but what would that accomplish. You are the one that mentioned you plan to hit $1million in your TSP account before you retire. Good luck on that goal - and that's no bullhockey.

 

[Griffin]

I could counter that many stocks in my portfolio are doing well - but what would that accomplish. You are the one that mentioned you plan to hit $1million in your TSP account before you retire. Good luck on that goal - and that's no bullhockey.

1 million is doable, I only need to beat the C-fund by about 6% per year to do that (oh yeah - check off 2006 as a success).

I could counter that many stocks in your portfolio are not doing well - but what would that accomplish?

 

[Griffin]

For those that may be interested - the first link is a typical TA's assessment of the MCSUM (McClellan Summation Index), the second is where you can see it in a chart form.

http://invest-faq.com/articles/tech-an-mcclellan.html

http://stockcharts.com/charts/indices/McSumNYSE.html

A quick assessment of both will reveal that the index has been giving various shades of gray (neutral) signals for the past year other then a brief period when it went bearish - about one week into May/Junes drop and subsequently went neutral again after the S&P had recovered half of it's losses.

 

[airlift]

I notice extraordinary hostility back and forth. Please bury the hatchets and let each other breath calmly without fear of getting back-stabbed. Call it a day, all of you. Try not to spend some much energy in wasteful activities. Mutual respect must prevail here, not only for the sake of the actors, but also for the sake of other members. Thank you!

Peace.

 

[Griffin]

Sponser,

I have been sitting here trying to formulate a response to the "why can't we all get along" statement. I am tempted to change my avatar back to the rabii and facist and reinstate my old signature.

However, I have decide that maybe it is time to take lemons and make lemonade. I am going to start a board etiquette thread Your Comments forum. I hope you choose to participate.

I notice extraordinary hostility back and forth. Please bury the hatchets and let each other breath calmly without fear of getting back-stabbed. Call it a day, all of you. Try not to spend some much energy in wasteful activities. Mutual respect must prevail here, not only for the sake of the actors, but also for the sake of other members. Thank you!

Peace.

 

[rokid]

Pls change your avatar back!!!!

Go Skins!:cheesy:

 

[SkyPilot]

Griffin,

Some days are like that... You do a great job and I know it is a challenge at times to keep all things in perspective. I had to give up the moderator position because I did not feel I could respond with the vigor I would have liked.

Keep up the good work, and hang in there...

Peace,

 

[Griffin]

Griffin,

Some days are like that... You do a great job and I know it is a challenge at times to keep all things in perspective. I had to give up the moderator position because I did not feel I could respond with the vigor I would have liked.

Keep up the good work, and hang in there...

Peace,

SkyPilot - I appreciate the understanding and can absolutely relate. This is why I no longer attempt a daily analysis in the bull pen thread (in fact - I hardly post in the day to day or fund threads at all).

On the other hand, I see no reason to be restrained in my account talk thread when the feedback was neither provoked or requested.

 

[airlift]

Never give up on the idea of "why can't we all get along". BTW, you can use both avatars on and off. Between the fascist and the rabii, give me the rabii anytime! (with eyes closed!!).

 

[mlk_man]

Griffin, with all due respect to Sky, you need to give up the moderator position................seriously........

 

[Griffin]

Griffin, with all due respect to Sky, you need to give up the moderator position................seriously........

I just read you post over in the board etiquette thread. LOL

All, I can say is "wow". I had no idea that little ribbin' got so far under your skin. I thought you would get a chuckle out of it. I misjudged your sense of humor. Let's call it even and let it go.

Can you live with that?