The Random Thoughts Thread

Thanks for the New Years reminder on why I need to find a job that is not so economically drive (construction).
I wouldn't worry too much about it. The value being created there isnt really changing, just the stock valuation. This will adjust for them cooking the books on their GDP for the last 10 years. The people who will lose the most on this are stock traders who didnt get off the boat fast enough. Play those games, win those prizes.
 
Thanks for the New Years reminder on why I need to find a job that is not so economically drive (construction).

That's why I stopped building houses and remodel two years ago. People just don't want to spend that kind of money anymore. At least not enough for me to make a decent living for my family, and keep IRS happy...but that's here.
 
It looks like the Sunni world is following Saudi Arabia's lead in severing ties with Iran.

The fight against ISIS just got even more complicated.
 
I wouldn't worry too much about it. The value being created there isnt really changing, just the stock valuation. This will adjust for them cooking the books on their GDP for the last 10 years. The people who will lose the most on this are stock traders who didnt get off the boat fast enough. Play those games, win those prizes.

My main worry is that a very large portion of new homes being sold in So Cal are being bought by Asian's paying cash. The Chinese stock market will have an effect on them. I'm not worried things are going to crash any time soon, but I am studying for some specialty certificates not in the construction industry. The housing boom will crash, it always does.
 
No doubt, but proxy wars just got legitimized.
No Mike, that is mistaken. Pay attention grasshopper, because I'm only going to say this once...

The first rule of Proxy Wars is: You do not talk about Proxy Wars.

The second rule of Proxy Wars is: You do not talk about Proxy Wars.


Third rule of Proxy Wars: Someone yells stop, declares themselves victorious, goes limp, taps out, that all their national goals have been achieved, the war is still not over.

Fourth rule: only twelve countries to a fight; or two; maybe seven; whatever - pick a number.

Fifth rule: one war at a time, fellas, unless you're in SouthWest Asia, then it's all like, "Inshallah, habibi."

Sixth rule: no shirts, no shoes, no contractor caps, and snuff.

Seventh rule: Fights will go on as long as they have to, which is like when everyone is flippin' day-ad.

And the eighth and final rule: If this is your administration's first Proxy Wars, you have to fight.
 
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Dave, what did you pay for it? What upgrades do you have in store, build thread? (-;
 
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I met one of Senior Chief Bennett's boys today, he accused the Senior Chief of being intimidating, but a good guy to work for!
 
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