-
I understand! Good insights, please keep them coming.
-
Praetyre knows his stuff! Will you be going to the Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando, by the way?
-
The Death Star was in no way demanded, formed or used in any free market method. The Emperor built it by sheer manipulation, forced labor (via taxation of outlaying systems forced into the Empire), etc. The Emperor represented a rival rising totalitarian state, soon to be the state. And it was quite a Lincolnian one at that.
-
Good call, Praetyre!
-
That's a great scene with Biggs, wish that it had made the cut. It is true that the trade federation is portrayed as evil, but they are only especially evil (as in real life) when they get endorsed, backed and manipulated by the Emperor.
-
Yeah man, check them out, you'll love them...
-
The Star Wars films are pro-liberty and anti-tyranny. They are imperfect, sure, but still chocked full of freedom-loving goodness, among other things. Are any of you guys big fans? Anyone going to the Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando in August? http://www.starwarscelebration.com/ If so, I'd be great to meet up and geek out. Just throwing it out
-
Thanks again everyone; your input is much appreciated! Kakugo, is the best way to buy Gazprom by getting buying shares of OGZPY? And what's the best way to get in on the Greek government bonds? Interesting ideas... What I'm thinking about so far is splitting the money between Gold (Perth Mint or GoldMoney), Silver (SLV or similar), Cash, Dividend
-
Thanks so much for all of the answers and comments so far. You guys have given me a lot to think about! I plan on following up on your comments, but briefly... 1. If, as one of the answers said, gold is a fine place to put money that I could live without... then where do I put money that I can't live without? I am under the impression that there
-
The worst is yet to come. What should we be doing with our money? I know that Faber, Rogers and Schiff generally recommend staying clear of the market and to load up on precious metals and commodities. Obviously, I'd avoid anything that depends on the value of the USD for potential returns. If you had $100,000 to invest... what would you do with