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Yesterday, 02:00 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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"See, it's like this. Give me 3 cigarettes now....
"See, it's like this. Give me 3 cigarettes now. I keep them and you're making interest. You'll have four cigs in 2 weeks. Plus, I'll invest your cigarettes so they're growing there as well. ...
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Yesterday, 10:46 AM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td67kYY9mdQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td67kYY9mdQ
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Yesterday, 10:39 AM
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25 years. that's got to sting
25 years. that's got to sting
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03-26-2024, 09:51 AM
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Cramming a bunch of Spanish most via Duolingo...
Cramming a bunch of Spanish most via Duolingo (153 days - up to 1.5hrs a day) these days - preparing for some travel.
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03-25-2024, 07:12 PM
Thread: Mega jillions
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Thanks Dan. Sending for the MM now. Even if we...
Thanks Dan. Sending for the MM now. Even if we just score a sweet donation from these efforts, that'd be great.
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03-23-2024, 08:17 PM
Thread: The Midlife Club
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So much good insightful commentary in this...
So much good insightful commentary in this thread. Please keep going.
I know I feel that paradox of success where on paper, the boxes are tic'd and from any practical stand point, one should feel... -
03-21-2024, 08:10 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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Literally no part of your link makes that claim. ...
Literally no part of your link makes that claim. In fact, your link was about depression, not stress. Nor did that link - either depression or stress have anything whatsoever to do with SS's dad's...
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03-21-2024, 06:35 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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Please explain what that is supposed to mean?
Please explain what that is supposed to mean?
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03-20-2024, 07:25 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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That's fine. I'm more of a Bogle investor so...
That's fine. I'm more of a Bogle investor so that speaks to my opinion of utility of FAs.
But, I think his quote is spot on despite BTC's recent performance recovery. FWIW, there were 3 other... -
03-20-2024, 04:47 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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I appreciate that. I know some people who are...
I appreciate that. I know some people who are the type who start like 10 businesses, 9 fail with loses and one hits a home run. They live well. I can't knock it.
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03-20-2024, 04:30 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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A quickie article I just read had this guy's...
A quickie article I just read had this guy's quote:
Which is where I'm at for a traditional mindset about investing. Fundamentals and all. I cringe at the energy waste, but personally have... -
03-19-2024, 06:19 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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So that's interesting and fortunate for you. How...
So that's interesting and fortunate for you. How does that work? I assume you're on that exchange - do you just recognize the opportunity and immediate issue the exchange/order? Is it sort of a...
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03-18-2024, 04:06 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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In fairness, cryptobros are already groomed for...
In fairness, cryptobros are already groomed for this. Ex: BTC is created and originally pitched by Satoshi - an anonymous person who has long since gone dark and the smallest unit of BTC is a.....
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03-14-2024, 09:43 AM
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Working its way there. 163 today on my tracker.
Working its way there. 163 today on my tracker.
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03-13-2024, 02:51 PM
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Tesla under 170 today. Here's Elon looking fit...
Tesla under 170 today.
Here's Elon looking fit for his fight with Zuck.
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03-13-2024, 12:40 PM
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Poll: Guy likes to say gaslight a lot. I don't think...
Guy likes to say gaslight a lot. I don't think he actually understands it tho.
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03-12-2024, 07:47 PM
Thread: Things you're looking forward to
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Looking forward to taking semi-retirement into...
Looking forward to taking semi-retirement into proper early retirement. And, as is rightly asked: retire to what exactly? For me, a period of world travel.
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03-12-2024, 07:36 PM
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Poll: Not accurate. I'd wager virtually everyone cares...
Not accurate. I'd wager virtually everyone cares about dead kids, even the gun obsessed.
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03-12-2024, 07:14 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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Ok, that's not bad.
Ok, that's not bad.
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03-12-2024, 05:53 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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Or, assuming that everyone's life goal is to be a...
Or, assuming that everyone's life goal is to be a jaded, angry divorced middle-aged man who lives in a car and primary pastime is spouting vitriol on the interwebs. #beyou. #ufeelseen.
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03-12-2024, 05:29 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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Brag harder about some shitty shack in a place...
Brag harder about some shitty shack in a place where no one wants to live so you can save a few pennies while you shit in buckets #vanlife. Not impressed, not the boast you think it is. Some of us...
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03-12-2024, 04:25 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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Moving your house? May you find the nicest YMCA...
Moving your house? May you find the nicest YMCA shower available to those with your means.
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03-12-2024, 03:39 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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Uh-huh. Got me.
Uh-huh. Got me.
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03-12-2024, 03:00 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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Any time you start posting your networth and...
Any time you start posting your networth and gains in fractions of BTC here, let me know. So far, from you - entirely in USD, every post.
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03-12-2024, 02:50 PM
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Poll: Any interest in weighing societal good of...
Any interest in weighing societal good of providing health care to minors vs. practical utility of gun access where the side-effect is kids killed?
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03-12-2024, 02:43 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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USD again. Still not measuring worth in BTC? ...
USD again. Still not measuring worth in BTC?
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03-11-2024, 08:35 AM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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Terrible reasoning. Gaming is tightly regulated;...
Terrible reasoning. Gaming is tightly regulated; you can't just buy lottery chances from anyone. Illicit gambling like that is called running 'numbers'. Amongst the reasons gambling is controlled...
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03-08-2024, 10:29 AM
Thread: Fit for 50
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Ah, 50s. Nature's built in point for some proper...
Ah, 50s. Nature's built in point for some proper reflection on one's life and, ideally, taking stock of what one wants to be.
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03-07-2024, 04:34 PM
Thread: Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey
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^politely going to disagree. The things you...
^politely going to disagree. The things you claim were promised, were not promised by SMEs/credible authorities. I could dice your words some here but it wouldn't be productive.
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03-07-2024, 11:00 AM
Thread: Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey
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Wait until you hear about the flu vaccine - get...
Wait until you hear about the flu vaccine - get this, you can still get the flu. OMG. Only been around since 1945 so you're probably not up on this new stuff.
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03-06-2024, 07:33 AM
Thread: Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey
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I've not had covid. Neither has my partner. ...
I've not had covid. Neither has my partner. That's two. Ta-dah! Your personal sample size and conclusions are pssssft. But, that's not what matters - you're handwaving covid and the pandemic...
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03-05-2024, 08:05 PM
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It's the match up of very weird people that...
It's the match up of very weird people that surprised no one.
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03-01-2024, 10:26 AM
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Poll: So a break from the usual mantra of "guns don't...
So a break from the usual mantra of "guns don't kill, people do?". Turns out this guy is saying 'yup, guns definitely kill people"
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02-29-2024, 09:58 AM
Thread: Sobriety, V2.
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^No idea if this is based in science or has any...
^No idea if this is based in science or has any medical merit... but I was a super alcohol fueler back in my bad days. Not just the day to day, but I could compete athletically and hammer out...
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02-28-2024, 09:01 PM
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One of the heaviest threads here. With some of...
One of the heaviest threads here. With some of the best displays of people being caring and kind.
BW, you matter and people want you around. Even anonymous strangers on the interweb, like... -
02-27-2024, 04:13 PM
Thread: Zillow/Redfin Gems
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I'm struggling on how they can use an unfinished...
I'm struggling on how they can use an unfinished basement to declare "2 levels" and count it in the square footage?
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02-26-2024, 05:01 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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I'd say he's one extra Adderall away from his...
I'd say he's one extra Adderall away from his "tell that to earth!" moment. I take that back, he's ruddy AF so I'd like to revise that to extra handle of brown liquor.
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02-22-2024, 01:52 PM
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Finally, someone who is on the right track. He...
Finally, someone who is on the right track. He is not well. I occasionally make the same mistake as others, engaging... but eventually circle back being reminded that a lot of what I'm reading...
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02-21-2024, 05:36 PM
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Only if you believe the deep state narrative and...
Only if you believe the deep state narrative and not the first hand 2 million mule accounts of Biden personally stuffing ballot boxes and giving old people Indian arm burns in retirement homes until...
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02-20-2024, 05:08 PM
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My partner's Dad is in the hospital with covid. ...
My partner's Dad is in the hospital with covid. It's it's 2nd go-around. I believe he's been vax'd back in the day - but prob not up on boosters. We're entering the 2nd overnight stay - not sure...
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02-16-2024, 03:34 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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I enjoyed both of those. First one is the...
I enjoyed both of those.
First one is the paper with a viable technology competitor/replacement to blockchain - one that, according to the paper, is far more efficient and actually scales... -
02-16-2024, 10:28 AM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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I had to google. And damn, the guy was right. I...
I had to google. And damn, the guy was right. I actually had one in my office and it was a comfortable chair. Like this one: ...
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02-15-2024, 12:34 PM
Thread: Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey
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I might be the triggered one now. Dude writes...
I might be the triggered one now.
Dude writes about the pandemic like a coddled, entitled brat who can't fathom that a world-wide disease & health crisis shouldn't interrupt his life. Everyone... -
02-15-2024, 12:04 PM
Thread: Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey
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Is this real life? That's some triggered...
Is this real life? That's some triggered rambling on display.
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02-14-2024, 05:34 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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^I think that's fine and fair. Everyone should...
^I think that's fine and fair. Everyone should work to realize their comfort and ethics in assets and wealth.
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02-14-2024, 04:17 PM
Thread: Bitcoin....who's gotten into it?
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Blackrock is probably buying it for the kids in...
Blackrock is probably buying it for the kids in San Salvador, you know, helping them out.
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02-09-2024, 02:44 PM
Thread: Is the stock market going to tank?
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Been loving all the CDA over the last haul. ...
Been loving all the CDA over the last haul. Hindsight tho should have just dumped mad money in earlier all at once but I'm a cautious fellow. I'll take it.
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02-06-2024, 01:17 PM
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Yeah, looking online some of the pictures seem a...
Yeah, looking online some of the pictures seem a bit different than what I remember from driving alongside it. I don't remember the rear spoiler being as pronounced. Had a bit of a wagon-y look to...
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02-06-2024, 11:09 AM
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Indeed. The valuation is extreme and given some...
Indeed. The valuation is extreme and given some recent blackeyes, there's good reason to believe it's going to be exposed to some more hammering.
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01-25-2024, 09:45 AM
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Crushed. 185 vs 248 just 25 days ago. Might be...
Crushed. 185 vs 248 just 25 days ago. Might be worth a speculative trade if one thinks it could get a rebound once the momentum shifts.
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