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You support a regime that perpetuates terrorism. You claim to support the Iranian people, who are oppressed by the very same regime. You are an Antisemite who uses language that is highly inflammatory and reflects no understanding at all of anyone you purport to identify with except religious fanatics. As Cubs said which I wholly endorse, your regime is getting exactly what it deserves. As did its leaders. Anyone who believes otherwise is morally bankrupt.

John, your posts are not at all offensive - sorry if I came across that way. OTOH, his posts are VERY offensive and demonstrate ignorance of a magnitude hard to top . Since this is a Board of members, I have no problem with any member reading this - not just the person being reported to.

From one of his latest posts (John, if you or anyone here doesn't find these words abhorrent, I don't know what to say other than I thought this Board had a monitor): <<I was under the impression you Zionists/ Epstein class were trying to free the people. I guess your true colours are coming out.>>

Agreed about accepting new ideas. But since I've been on this Board, it is inarguable that his posts on this thread are blatantly anti-semetic and worse.

Fair enough. But if he has been here on COBF since 2009, he likely has no better understanding of the current living conditions there than do you and I, who each have the opportunity to speak with Iranians who fled and have friends and family who have lived under that awful regime.

You're good for laughs. Debate? There is nothing to debate. You can look at facts or fantasize at your leisure. Cubs largely cites facts and you offer opinion. That's OK but don't make it about any more than that because again, you, not us are here bitching.

John, he uses the term "zionist" in a clearly derogatory way and has -0- understanding of Middle East history. Choose the people you pay attention to wisely.

LOL, kind of hard to laugh and be enraged at the same time. Keep bitching!

Some can't even admit the obvious: Trump is one of the most successful Americans in history. When you combine billionaire status, twice-elected US President, world-famous brand name and an educated, productive family there are few people in history with that degree of success, which by its very virtue generates a large and boisterous peanut gallery.

Perhaps it looks that way to you. But if if weren't for obvious TDS that dominates this thread, I'd ignore it completely because there would be nothing to reply to. The irony is, as investors we are trained not to project current results into the infinite future when evaluating an investment. That is precisely what you guys are doing when it comes to Trump. The very notion that anything Trump does, says or thinks will cause irreparable harm or damage in the future is downright silly yet that is TDS in a nutshell. So can you blame me for continuing to be entertained by you all?

People who bitch constantly, every day, about the very same thing are what most would consider angry.

Sanjeev, we are not discussing whether I like the man, personally. That's the problem - you guys can't separate person from policy.

So what are you bitching about? The difference between us is I am entertained and you are angry. Or at least your posts depict an angry individual. Lighten up. We've dealt with far worse in the past and will most certainly have to address far worse in the future. As for self-awareness - read your own posts.

I think jeolousy weighs in a lot. He's got everything they don't: Power, money, influence - many of the signs most people attribute to "success". And for now he is calling the shots and they have to take them. Reality sucks sometimes.

May I offer some friendly advice? Disconnect for a day or two. It might help improve your mood.

And there are far less successful people than Trump to fixate on. Unless, of course its just jealousy.

Sounds autistic to me.

And despite all his faults, Trump is one of the most successful Americans in history. Reconcile that.

Once I made nearly every investing mistake in the book, I did - twice. Once in Berkshire, the other in my own businesses. Both worked very well.

Blake, that is a sensible approach. But it is important to recognize that the investing part is what will make the largest difference in the long run.

Agreed.

Yeah, did we stop making them?

I dunno, Border Security and The Abraham Accords are but two examples that transcend Presidential terms separated by Democratic chaos. And in the infamous words of Gene Wilder playing one of my favorite all time movie characters, Willy Wonka, "So much to do, so little time". Didn't realize how popular Weekend at Bernies really is with the Left but a burial is always required unless you prefer corpses to remain on top of the ground.

No tuition charge for you, Cubs!

Never said you did. And I agree- name calling is childish.