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The S&P 500 was at its highest level in the history of the Milky Way galaxy only yesterday, but my 25 short positions closed yesterday all profitable. All 25 of them. Added to which, it looks like the prospect of a government shutdown isn’t exactly thrilling the markets. Or maybe that’s not it. I couldn’t care less. They’re all just charts to me, and they’re moving As God Intended ™.
The “public servants” in Washington win again. Scumbags.
Here’s a dismal map: the percentage of people in each state that is living on social security. It’s about one-fifth of everyone, suckling on a system which was bankrupt long ago but has been kept afloat by fearful politicians. Look out for yourself; no one else will.
America nails the #1 spot!
Just in case anyone actually believes the wingnuts declaring that how everyone is fleeing California because of its admittedly high taxes. I know plenty of mega-rich people, and believe me, they could live ANYWHERE in the world, and they’re staying put.
