Money 101

[lowman]

Mike, the subject of NSS (a 'spin-off' of shorting, so to speak) has been in discussion on another board I frequent, so I've chosen to bring it over here.

Folks, we all know our government is corrupt. Oh, sure, they 'mean well', and oddly enough, they still 'do' quite well, when comparing to other countries governments. I guess if a person were to chose 'the lesser of two evils', the U.S. would be the choice country whose government is 'less evil', which is why so many people would and do love to come to live here.

But nonetheless and either way, when in Rome, do as the Romans do.

This does not mean we need to be 'criminals' also. This merely means to understand the nature of the Beast and avoid being stepped on, by this Goliath of a Beast. Nay. Run WITH the Beast, instead. Better yet, simply stay AHEAD of the Beast, and the BEAST will be behind you to 'back you up'.

Our government allows 'criminals and crime' to exist in the stock market. They actually even provide them with loopholes, for their secured existence and futures ('forward looking statements' for criminal CEOs, and 'the right to maintain an orderly market' for the MMs). Do NOT(!) hope or expect this to ever change. Rather instead, accept it, and learn to work with and/or around it. Either 'play the scam' (99.7% of all pinkies), or search out the companies not already 'over-taken' by the 'criminals' (crooked CEOs, MMs, Shorts).

In pondering the ugliness of our financials institution, I believe I have spotted somewhat of a niche in which we can ALL profit immensely from.

Since individually, we could never create the slightest change in our governement, give up even the thought. Just 'go with the flow'...in a legal and honest way. And yes, there IS a legal and honest way to do this, and STILL make very substantial gains.

How?

By educating ourselves in the direction our government is taking us, and staying one (perhaps two) steps ahead of them.

Speculation is a very large part of the stock market, so risk will always be inherent. However, that risk can be minimized by way of education.

Now, since my own favored area of investing is in energy related industries, sectors, markets, and stocks, this is where my perspectives focus.

Our (U.S.) government, while being very 'oil-focused', and favoring where the greatest amount of their 'easy money' comes from, is still being pressured to expand their 'vision' in other areas. The 'easy, palm-greasing money' is leaning more and more heavily towards alternative energies. And while lobbyists and special interest groups may still be clamoring for other things, the majority are presently focused on the direct needs of addressing energy concerns of the masses. Afterall, it's the masses who they all make their money off of. Give the masses a feeling of their concerns being met, and they'll have gained the masses' attention (and money).

So, watch closely in what direction the U.S. government is turning, in addressing lobbyist/special interest concerns, and invest accordingly. While there will still be stock market abuses even in these areas, they will be less, early on. Get in line with the Goliaths, and you/we too, can profit from whatever corruption they provide for us to profit from. In other words, play the trend along with them.

Since our government is comparable to water, taking the path of the least resistance, focus should be expected on the alternatives that offer the least amount of resistance, whether they are in truth, the best answers/alternatives, or not.

For example, ethanol was the 'least resistant' for a while. Government backed it because it kept the farmers busy and/or profitable. It appeased the public because it showed a willingness to address the needs of the masses. Didn't matter if it made economical or environmental sense. It was the path of the least resistance.

We've grown smarter though, now. We now see how there's no REAL fossil fuel savings by producing ethanol. We also now see how ethanol puts a strain on the food chain. Ethanol plays are old news, and losing value daily, as an investment. Those who knew this all along though, were Long in the beginning, and Short in the end.

So, what will be the next alternative of choice that our government will favor, and allow the criminals to 'get their way' with?

Watch closely. The writing is already on the wall.

Carbon and green energy credits will be VERY big in the not too distant future.






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