Posts by e1618978

The Russians could derail us - they control enough oil that shutting off the taps at the wrong time could seriously hurt us. Any attack on Iran would have an impact on oil prices in the first place, and Russia could make it much...

Quote: Originally Posted by palomine But, I do wonder about the stock share price compression talked about here. How come Microsoft split and split, a single share from the 80's would be worth a million. How come not Apple? They've...

Katy Huberty is the worst analyst on the planet - go look up her record on Apple calls if you don't believe me. It is absolutely amazing that she is still employed. Analysts told Ford to turn their cash horde into dividends, and Ford...

Quote: Originally Posted by Apple ][ Iran is nothing. No islamic country on the planet poses any significant military threat to the US. The US will not get hammered, Iran would get destroyed fairly quickly. And you mentioned MODERN WAR,...

Quote: Originally Posted by Apple ][ I am not a member of any contingent, besides perhaps the contingent of Americans who are informed enough to recognize who their real enemies are, and Iran is definitely an enemy. Sooner or later,...

If you are going to implement the "Buffet Rule", I think that you need to do the following: 1. Grandfather in all existing tax free bonds, the income from those bonds will not count as income subject to the Buffet...

Quote: Originally Posted by Hands Sandon This is like arguing that tax free bonds are like Hitler. Another post that makes no sense. I'm just going to ignore you - I don't think you have any interest in rational discussion.

Quote: Originally Posted by BR It would depend upon availability, but sure, I wouldn't pay as much for the one that gives less interest. Again, outside source please for the precise loss calculation. You just rephrased your initial...

Quote: Originally Posted by BR I understand the math behind the last part, but I'm still not seeing the logical leap to the lower selling price. The bond still pays out interest every year and can be redeemed for its full cash value...

Quote: Originally Posted by BR You are skipping steps here and leaving out the initial parameters. Show your work. What type of municipal bond is this? Zero coupon with compound interest purchased at a much lower cost than face...