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To: elmatador who wrote (1234)	10/17/2018 9:47:50 AM
From: Elroy Jetson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 13807

I'd agree with your general observation. I've always done well so I find it difficult to relate to the visceral unhappiness of posters like John Vosilla. I always though Reagan was an idiot, but that's only because I met him when I was a teenager before he became governor of California and his later tax cuts as President destroyed fiscal responsibility in US politics. I was also very unhappy with the actions of Alan Greenspan after the Asia Crisis which led to the post-9/11 real estate bubble which was the most ridiculous self-harming event of modern history. I knew that was going to wipe-out the banking system as the mortgage loans were essentially based on fraudulent income. The first president of my adult life was Jimmy Carter who I thought was doing a terrific job because I was working at Chevron and doing terrific myself. George W Bush's "clearing the swamp" and weapons of mass destruction excuse for invading Iraq was a hugely costly mistake which made no sense like the post-9/11 real estate bubble. I still don't understand the reasons for either, but my finances were not affected by either of these policy errors so it's tough for me to be emotionally worked up over them. I completely don't understand many people's unhappiness with Barack Obama. I have to assume that's due to racism. He was a dream president compared with the reality-show host we now have. His Insurance exchanges saved us an enormous amount of money on insurance premiums annually, so that's partly my stomach talking. Obviously people were angry about their lives to be willing to vote for an obvious con-man like Trump but no one has been honest enough on Silicon Investor to explain what they're unhappy about. John Vosilla wont share why he's unhappy except to complain about the affairs in my state where he doesn't live. Most on TJ's "Safe-Zone for Fragile Fascists" are not even Americans which makes their excitement about Donald Trump all the more bizarre.

To: elmatador who wrote (1234)	10/17/2018 9:50:37 AM
From: robert b furman	2 Recommendations Recommended By elmatador pak73 Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 13807

Hi El, That's an excellent justification for term limits. Lasting wealth should be based on market prices, not political subsidies. Another case study on why solar and wind farms should not be invested in. The poster child for that kind of temporary profitability is TSLA. Never invest in companies that require government subsidies inc ethanol! jmho Bob

To: elmatador who wrote (1234)	10/22/2018 10:21:26 AM
From: John Vosilla	1 Recommendation Recommended By kimberley Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 13807

What I derived from that, John, is that people defend politicians and their policies with their stomachs. Stomach full? Good policies and politicos. Is funny good decent hard working people can have much common ground perhaps 60-70% but be at extreme polar opposites ideologically.. I do well making good investment decisions, work had and stay out of trouble irrespective of the political landscape.. I cut the cord with democrats forever when they went full throttle identity politics and the attacks on police.. I and many I know like me tolerate their bullshit less than WASP's who have been in the US hundreds of years. The stupid left doesn't realize Catholics, first and second generation, the big swing vote decides elections.. Your friend Jetson loved me when I bashed GWB and friends back in the day and supported Obama hope and change in the beginning. Still can't believe the former RE executive in the homebuilding industry has degenerated to where he/she is today. Perhaps retirement, too much time on your hands and extreme ideology isn't good for your health?