Patriotism Means Staying in the Market? - My Rant de Jour

[Marquette]

I'm sure this is just belaboring what everyone already knows, but it's worth pointing out that those that we regard as the original American patriots were, in fact, also traitorous British citizens.

In light of that, Dex's comments about intent and it being like love are important.

[dex]

Did Ultimate Cheapskate run off and join the Army or something?

[mews]

Quote:

Originally Posted by audreyh1 I do think there is some social benefit to not panicking. Audrey

I have a friend who grew up in the former Soviet Union. When, in a different context, we were talking about panic, she said, "Well, who do police have orders to shoot? Looters, rioters, and those who spread panic."

oookaaaay. Different cultural context, eh?


ta,
mews

[Ultimate Cheapskate]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dex Did Ultimate Cheapskate run off and join the Army or something?

Dex - No, it's just that you've answered all my questions and convinced me that you're right! In fact, I'm even thinking about taking your advice on Avatars and going with one with a bigger chin.

Stay Cheap!
-Jeff Yeager

[dex]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultimate Cheapskate Dex - No, it's just that you've answered all my questions and convinced me that you're right!

That happens so infrequently - it worries me when it happens.

I might be pressing my luck here but, here it goes. I try to approach an issue by first defining the issues and the principles involved. Then I apply the principle to the action to see if the action does or does not follow the principle. I read philosophy in my mid teen years and can't get it out of my mind.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultimate Cheapskate In fact, I'm even thinking about taking your advice on Avatars and going with one with a bigger chin. Stay Cheap! -Jeff Yeager

Jay Leno?

[Sarah in SC]

This thread illustrates the wonders you can find here on the ER forum. Dex is one of the most rigorous thinkers I can imagine.

While putting my ideas under his (and his avatar's) scrutiny is not something I want to do very often, I really enjoy these sort of discourses, especially when Jeff is so eager and thoughtful in his replies.

Thanks for defining so clearly what patriotism means--it is a lot like love. Perfect.

I am now very worried about what my avatars say about me--first the marmot and now the shoes....hmmmmmmm. Now I know why Want2Retire gets so many good responses, as does BBBIAm!