Slow Supertrend of Change and Chaos

[harryg]

I mentioned buying long oil to my wife last night.

Hmmm, congrats?

Last time you mentioned your significant other, she was labelled as "girlfriend."

If you tied the knot recently, I sincerely hope you secured an ironclad, somewhat favourable prenup.

Otherwise, you're doomed!

Ok, off to put in that order to secure some USO shares ...

Once again, Vanguard won't let me buy leveraged plays like this. Annoying. I'll have to use TD Ameritrade

They should let you buy USO, it is not leveraged. UCO is.

Congratulations on your marriage


Edit: oops realise you might have been referring to SOL'S OILU

[Budge]

I mentioned buying long oil to my wife last night.

Hmmm, congrats?

Last time you mentioned your significant other, she was labelled as "girlfriend."

If you tied the knot recently, I sincerely hope you secured an ironclad, somewhat favourable prenup.

Otherwise, you're doomed!

Ok, off to put in that order to secure some USO shares ...

Once again, Vanguard won't let me buy leveraged plays like this. Annoying. I'll have to use TD Ameritrade

Re: TD Ameritrade, they've increased the fee for a buy/sale of foreign stock from $15 to $50. Influence of new owners? So, they've officially joined the ranks of the "bar stewards" (for those of you of a foreign persuasion that's pronounced "bastards"!!)

[SOL]

Hmmm, congrats?

Last time you mentioned your significant other, she was labelled as "girlfriend."

If you tied the knot recently, I sincerely hope you secured an ironclad, somewhat favourable prenup.

Otherwise, you're doomed!

Ok, off to put in that order to secure some USO shares ...

Once again, Vanguard won't let me buy leveraged plays like this. Annoying. I'll have to use TD Ameritrade

Re: TD Ameritrade, they've increased the fee for a buy/sale of foreign stock from $15 to $50. Influence of new owners? So, they've officially joined the ranks of the "bar stewards" (for those of you of a foreign persuasion that's pronounced "bastards"!!)

That's coming from the Schwab bastards. I opened a small account with tastytrade, will move more there. Hopefully they remain independent. Also will move some to Etrade and Interactive brokers.

[Yodean]

We married this summer.

You have my condolences.

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Re: oil:

[SOL]

I mentioned buying long oil to my wife last night.

Hmmm, congrats?

Last time you mentioned your significant other, she was labelled as "girlfriend."

If you tied the knot recently, I sincerely hope you secured an ironclad, somewhat favourable prenup.

Otherwise, you're doomed!

Ok, off to put in that order to secure some USO shares ...

Yes I did get a lawyer written prenup. We married this summer.

Not sure how much that will help unless you learn how to use companies to hide assets (legally). Trump had some serious prenups and he still paid the price. I know of another chap that lost a chunk. If the first one did not work my strategy would be to make sure the mistake was not repeated but then again I might be wrong.

I do remember you stating that when you were with her in Hawaii or some other place, she accused you of looking at some hot babe, you told her you were not when in reality you were, suggesting you still examining all your options. I am repeating what you said. If I am wrong apologies.

Hope it works out


https://youtu.be/O0mxXbVM-cM

[AstuteShift]

Marriage imho is life denying lol. Good luck

[Yodean]

Marriage imho is life denying lol. Good luck

Lol, YoungAnakin is gonna need it. Aspiring Jedis are forbidden from marrying. As he has broken the Jedi Code at least twice, he is doomed. There is no escape from this.

YoungAnakin is a Sun Sign Libra - this type tends to idealize marriage and harmonious relationships in general.

Natives of this Sun Sign tend to love the idea of marriage more than the actual relationship itself. They tend to (both females and males) also constantly reassess their options, even after tying the knot.

In other news, this is an interesting magazine cover:



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From a Herd Psychology standpoint, it might mean '23 might be a good year to fade the inflation and recession narratives - and it could also add credence to the idea that the worst of the bear market is behind us.

[AstuteShift]

Marriage imho is life denying lol. Good luck

Lol, YoungAnakin is gonna need it. Aspiring Jedis are forbidden from marrying. As he has broken the Jedi Code at least twice, he is doomed. There is no escape from this.

YoungAnakin is a Sun Sign Libra - this type tends to idealize marriage and harmonious relationships in general.

Natives of this Sun Sign tend to love the idea of marriage more than the actual relationship itself. They tend to (both females and males) also constantly reassess their options, even after tying the knot.

In other news, this is an interesting magazine cover:



*****

From a Herd Psychology standpoint, it might mean '23 might be a good year to fade the inflation and recession narratives - and it could also add credence to the idea that the worst of the bear market is behind us.

To each his own, the concept of marriage is archaic.

Since I’m repulsed by the system itself, why would I torment myself to be a literally slave in it

Sure, that’s an extreme viewpoint in NPCs eyes but that’s the truth without emotions in it.

Also it brings up the fact that morality and values shift constantly and it’s relative. I would not be surprised to see more insane behavior in the future

I’m just going to laugh and crack some wine

[jonnyfrank]

Marriage was once upon a time a good concept. Back when it was "invented", when life expectancy was around 40 years old, and our needs and wants were firmly defined and embraced, it made a lot of sense. I would argue that it is not as wonderful as it once was, especially for men, where the odds are against them in family court. My two cents.....

[Yodean]

... especially for men, where the odds are against them in family court.

Indeed, the neo-marxist legal system is increasingly castrating men financially and psychologically.

Nowadays, if one has some assets, it would be idiotic to marry, from a financial perspective.

I understand for those who want children, the equation changes somewhat.

I've had several friends and colleagues get absolutely wrecked by divorce - not just financially, but emotionally, by the custody battles, etc. In many of these cases - the men didn't even do anything "wrong" - it was their younger, trophy wives who cheated on them when these women, who weren't working and had time on their hands, found "better" prospects.

Lol. Despite this, some of these Broken men continued to seek marriage. A few started going to Church regularly, and praying.

But Jesus didn't appear and save them in the family courts. They were perished, more or less.

[bpcw]

Marriage was designed to work where both partners are in connection with God and understand that it is a union of a man and a woman who love and serve one another. Where it breaks down is when one or both become self serving. It is also a stable and nurturing environment to raise children if the marriage functions this way. In the west we have an epidemic of broken and dysfunctional families because of a self serving individualistic society where expectations are for instant gratification and a throw away mentality. We have fallen so far from God's ideals and abandoned absolute morality so as the Bible says, each does what's right in his own eyes. The system is unfortunately so biased against men when children are involved that it has crushed many and I have every sympathy with those wanting to avoid the potential pain, we are where we are.

My parents were married for 61 years when my dad died a couple of years ago, we celebrated their 60th with a big family gathering, I know even the grandchildren have so much respect for a marriage commitment of that length. Imagine you settle down with someone and your partner says I will commit to you for 5 years then I want to find another partner. How would that make you feel? Most of us if we're honest desire someone to love us unconditionally and without clauses or time limits. This is what God offers us and marriage is a reflection of this when it functions as designed.

By the way, Jesus didn't say, just pray to me and I'll sort out all your issues. What he actually said was "you will have many TROUBLES in this world, but I have overcome the world". In other words, I'm not going to rescue you from every bad situation in this life, what I have provided is a way to eternal life where you will have no troubles if you believe, trust and follow me. It's the ultimate investment that requires the ultimate amount of patience!

[Budge]

Marriage was once upon a time a good concept. Back when it was "invented", when life expectancy was around 40 years old, and our needs and wants were firmly defined and embraced, it made a lot of sense. I would argue that it is not as wonderful as it once was, especially for men, where the odds are against them in family court. My two cents.....

In certain places in medieval times, you could bonk for a 12 month and if no pregnancy, all bets were off, and you went your own way. Did not apply to relations with goats, sheep, folks of the same gender and archbishops and actresses.

[jonnyfrank]

Marriage was designed to work where both partners are in connection with God and understand that it is a union of a man and a woman who love and serve one another. Where it breaks down is when one or both become self serving. It is also a stable and nurturing environment to raise children if the marriage functions this way. In the west we have an epidemic of broken and dysfunctional families because of a self serving individualistic society where expectations are for instant gratification and a throw away mentality. We have fallen so far from God's ideals and abandoned absolute morality so as the Bible says, each does what's right in his own eyes. The system is unfortunately so biased against men when children are involved that it has crushed many and I have every sympathy with those wanting to avoid the potential pain, we are where we are.

My parents were married for 61 years when my dad died a couple of years ago, we celebrated their 60th with a big family gathering, I know even the grandchildren have so much respect for a marriage commitment of that length. Imagine you settle down with someone and your partner says I will commit to you for 5 years then I want to find another partner. How would that make you feel? Most of us if we're honest desire someone to love us unconditionally and without clauses or time limits. This is what God offers us and marriage is a reflection of this when it functions as designed.

By the way, Jesus didn't say, just pray to me and I'll sort out all your issues. What he actually said was "you will have many TROUBLES in this world, but I have overcome the world". In other words, I'm not going to rescue you from every bad situation in this life, what I have provided is a way to eternal life where you will have no troubles if you believe, trust and follow me. It's the ultimate investment that requires the ultimate amount of patience!

Bc,

In regard to what Jesus said and how it works, you nailed it. I find that many non-believers don't fully comprehend the concept of being saved, and view Christianity as though it is a fairy tale. It takes faith, and without it there is this life, and little else if not nothing else.

[stefk]

@christianninja, I agree 95% with you, but Jesus and the church dont have the monopol of sacralisation of marriage.
Everwhere in the world, by the pygmees, the hottentots, the hopis, the pawnees, the sioux, in the mountains, in the deserts, in the jungle, the marriage was and is sacralised. Why? because its a protection for the children. The objective of the union between a man and a woman is to make children. The sexuality is normally for procreation.
And the sexuality in the western countries is more and more recreative.
Its an important oppostion between Russia and the west. In The russian constitution, the basis of the society is the family, and the family is a dad, a mum and children. Its a principle, its symbolic, but its important. And its a real battle between the western elites, who promote and want to impose the wokism, and Russia.

[SOL]

Its an important oppostion between Russia and the west. In The russian constitution, the basis of the society is the family, and the family is a dad, a mum and children. Its a principle, its symbolic, but its important. And its a real battle between the western elites, who promote and want to impose the wokism, and Russia.

A lot of what you state is very true. You have some great insights when it comes to ancient history and customs. The above statement is particularly true, though I would add that many of the former soviet union nations still have that mentality. It is prevalent wherever the new slime western doctrine has not gained a foothold. But Russia comes to the forefront because of this current war which is well beyond Ukraine. I noticed that whenever I visited Ukraine (some of the parts are now Russian) the family was always at the forefront. I keep in touch with a lot of Ukrainians, former Ukrainians who are either part of Russia now or moved to Russia, Russians, Belarusians, etc and the theme you mention of the family being the center of everything holds true.


In countries where Western doctrines have gained a foothold, I see changes in countries like Moldova, Romania, the western part of Ukraine, Poland (and sadly so, because this is a lovely country), Bulgaria, the big cities in Serbia, Slovakia, etc. The interesting part is this family theme is also strong in places like Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and definitely in most parts of Asia. It tends to run strong also in South America, but it's more prevalent in smaller towns.

on a separate note, after talking to many individuals from Russia, I see the prevailing theme is that the Russians have now dug in for a long war and they don't just view this war as being a war against Ukraine but an existential war against the entire West. This has serious implications for while Russians are Europeans (to a large part, there are other cultures there), they are unlike their western counterparts. They can fight much longer, and take on more pain than any Westernized European nation. Secondly, they are stubborn, once they make up their minds, it is very hard to get them to change again. Hence, the West has to now accept that while once upon a time Western Goods and culture were embraced, the new Russians are going to reject it for decades to come. Western Europe has lost a lot of customers for decades to come.

Maybe I am wrong but our resident Russian expert, Scott the sharpshooter can chime in with his opinions as he is closer to the action.