Let’s force ourselves to take a break – – just a short break – – from elections, markets, and charts, to drink in one of the best moments in movie history. I for one do not think that the band was down. I think the problem may have been…that there was a Stonehenge monument on the stage that was in danger of being crushed. By a dwarf.
Slope of Hope Blog Posts
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Jethro Q. Walrustitty
TAMMY! TAMMY! TAMMY!
One of my favorite movie clips ever, and one which perfectly summarizes how I feel about elections
President Bolsonaro
This is from earlier this month, but it does a good job getting you acquainted with the man who was just recently elected to be the new President of Brazil.
Yes! Several!
The Young Ones Get a Margin Call
There Will Be NO REFUNDS!
This would be a lot funnier on a big down day, but meh, I need a comment cleaner!
Black Like Me
With all the Elizabeth Warren kerfuffle happening about “Fauxcahontas“, I thought I should, as an extraordinarily minor public figure myself, weigh in on my own background. With a name like “Knight”, you’d expect a little English in there, and yes, that’s true. But my heritage, like Ms. Warren’s, is both diverse and – – I should hope – – qualifies me for a variety of generous programs, benefits, and entitlements.
Here, then, to an inquisitive world, from my DNA testing results from 23andme:
That last line strikes a chord of opportunity. Maybe I should open my own legal casino.
Beat the Devil Out Of It
Bob Loss from r/wallstreetbets