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The "kiddie table" speaks:

Essay: Anatomy of the Deep State | BillMoyers.com

 

We (I) can (marginally) buy into this description of "deep state" (though me thinks this version still presumes too much). We (I) still remain Ignostic, as it's just not profitable to fill your head with such things... it's just the way the world works (no need to presume too much). The kiddie table will return the reader to the time honored phrase: "trade it as you see it".

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Deep state in action, or just the ills of human kind (white folks at the time)?

Largely Forgotten Osage Murders Reveal A Conspiracy Against Wealthy Native Americans : NPR

 

Edit: In reading this interview the careful reader may take note that at one point the issue of national security was raised... again: "deep state" or something else? (one can presume too much; kinda depends on perspective, but usually it's just bullshit... just saying).

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Smiles all around... glad to see it; best wishes going forward. There is something to be said for publicly funded healthcare ("smiles all around" may not be the case in the US). Regardless... it's good to be alive to soldier on (so to speak) whatever the circumstance.

 

On a much lighter note: I would put our politicians up against any in the world (American exceptionalism) when it comes to "fucking yikes" audacity...

Maxine Waters: From ?Most Corrupt? to Resistance Hero

 

I do amuse myself: Maxine Waters for POTUS in 2020... it's time to have another aged crazy person carrying the torch... what a visionary I am.

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For 'visionaries' everywhere.

 

Check out the horrific injuries on this ' 'victim' and the miracle healing powers of ' publicly funded' healthcare sticking plasters ..

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuXrch22iCs

 

I think I may have sustained worse injuries from bacon splatter (ha!). "Live at Five"... toon in. Possibly a bit of audacity lives in all of us...

 

ER entry: $600

ER treatment: $1700

Paying off your medical bills through media coverage... priceless. The system works... enough said...

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Ha! And then the Queen replied: "Oh my, aren't you a bitter man"... "just sayin".

 

A sense of humor is helpful in all regards: Imagine the prim and proper ole dame going off on the same rant as the Cock-a-too in the final clip. Old people behaving badly is always funny.

 

Chill... relax... plenty more to come... what did you expect her to say? What... so she rolls up her sleeves to show some bullet wound scars from back-in-da-day. Com'on man...

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Hey folks,

 

Haven’t been around much. Already into my annual ‘June’ break. Back in here for a few days then wife and I off to do a couple things on the bucket list(s)...

Planning to spend some (truly) alone time this year too.

 

leaving a light load of long the dollar trades on mostly for snicks when I get back... they might get stopped out ... they might not

 

JPMoneybags, let me take a moment to thank you so so* much. Without you constantly reminding us ‘that’s not tradeable info’, by now I would be up to my ears in random and diverse positions based on these ‘ ,,, Just sayin’ posts. With these notices, I’m sure you have also saved so* many other traders from building positions from the information in this thread. We can’t thank you enough.

To protect all the (apparently stupid) people who read these posts from any misunderstandings it would probably be best if we moved the thread going forward from the trading forums way down into the general discussion / “anything goes” section. That way people would be less likely to take trades based on posts about the Deep State, ect and etc. Meanwhile please keep up the reminders. Thanks. ;)

 

Mits, you are going to get fkn banned... for telling the truth :rofl:

 

Gamera, It’s like surfing... best to engage near the ‘start’ / leading edge of a wave. If you enter from the middle you don’t get much of a ride and only a tiny bit less 'uncertainty'. If you enter at the bottom you get a tiny ride then you get smashed on. ... just sayin' :)

 

In my absence hopefully TL will become very (the 80 unread posts every morning kind of) active

 

happy june

zdo

 

* “so” word added bcse that’s how DJT speaks... (remember when we used to jabber on like BO ? ...)

btw...the lame orangutan attains a standoff...

What Makes Donald Trump Tick? Part 1 | Zero Hedge

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Hey folks,

 

Haven’t been around much. Already into my annual ‘June’ break. Back in here for a few days then wife and I off to do a couple things on the bucket list(s)...

Planning to spend some (truly) alone time this year too.

 

leaving a light load of long the dollar trades on mostly for snicks when I get back... they might get stopped out ... they might not

 

JPMoneybags, let me take a moment to thank you so so* much. Without you constantly reminding us ‘that’s not tradeable info’, by now I would be up to my ears in random and diverse positions based on these ‘ ,,, Just sayin’ posts. With these notices, I’m sure you have also saved so* many other traders from building positions from the information in this thread. We can’t thank you enough.

To protect all the (apparently stupid) people who read these posts from any misunderstandings it would probably be best if we moved the thread going forward from the trading forums way down into the general discussion / “anything goes” section. That way people would be less likely to take trades based on posts about the Deep State, ect and etc. Meanwhile please keep up the reminders. Thanks. ;)

 

Mits, you are going to get fkn banned... for telling the truth :rofl:

 

Gamera, It’s like surfing... best to engage near the ‘start’ / leading edge of a wave. If you enter from the middle you don’t get much of a ride and only a tiny bit less 'uncertainty'. If you enter at the bottom you get a tiny ride then you get smashed on. ... just sayin' :)

 

In my absence hopefully TL will become very (the 80 unread posts every morning kind of) active

 

happy june

zdo

 

* “so” word added bcse that’s how DJT speaks... (remember when we used to jabber on like BO ? ...)

btw...the lame orangutan attains a standoff...

What Makes Donald Trump Tick? Part 1 | Zero Hedge

 

Sorry man... I can't do anything about stupid. If you want to rant; by all means get on with it (mits)... if you just want to post; by all means get on with it (Gamera)...just pointing out that possibly ya'll presume too much in many regards. Not much more to say...

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Well... as usual, I am mystified by US policy in the middle east (seems that I just get some personal issues resolved concerning "deep state" and then this nonsense comes up... trying not to presume too much):

Trump Sells Weapons To Qatar Just Days After Accusing It Of Funding Terror | HuffPost

 

Price action was alright today (glad to see some indecision in the markets... it's good for business). Started off the session with a crisp entry, that I then proceeded to bail on too early... then entered a couple of "gamera" trades that pinched me on a full stop (muthrfukr... old enough to know better). But... as I am a professional, I managed to right the ship, and scrape together a profitable day... salute (best damn job I ever had)...

 

On a much lighter note: I made my yearly trek to Walmart to purchase new underwear, and socks yesterday. It may be that the new skivvies brought on the errant trading today... going to have to ruminate on that thought... enjoy the weekend.

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Stumbled across this article in my Sunday morning reading. Don't know that it's all that helpful to anyone, but none the less, posted for your entertainment:

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/06/the-normalization-of-conspiracy-culture/530688/

 

As to the post on Friday: "rumination"..."urination"...not much difference; just a dump of the unusable. On to bigger and better things.

 

Note to "the gamera": I noticed that you are spending time reading this useless thread; you really do have better things to do with your time. I would offer advice, but you don't seem to be the sort that would listen... keep posting (it will all work out as it should... it's the kindest thing as I can honestly state it).

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Not much going on today... the "World" is still spinning; Trump is still Trump; something happened in the market (TF contract) around 9:40 (CT) that prompted a correction. If anyone has some insight as to what it was, please speak up (actually, don't speak up... because you'll probably be mistaken, and I really don't care... don't presume too much).

 

Ambiguity... it's the spice of life. Posting this chart for Gamera (if you're still hanging out here. Also for anyone else... it's the way channels (PA) evolves...trade it as you see it):

 

TF contract / 40T left / 5R right...

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Good gawd damn... there are some people that you just cant take anywhere. Impeach the muthrfucr... do it now... find a reason...

Golfers outraged after Donald Trump commits golf?s ?unforgivable? sin

 

I've given the guy every chance and hoped for the best, but damn... what a pig. I've played many beer swilling public courses in my life, but never seen such poor behavior... FOMG. You bloated self absorbed fcking asshole. I love the game, and appreciate the hard work that goes into maintenance... fucking whitetrash pig. Everything else I could marginally live with: the lies, the over the top bullshit, even your doo, but this is outrageous.

 

Find a reason... seems like more than enough to me.

 

Edit: My head has exploded, and I'm channeling "deep state" now... please do your worst. "Mitsu" surely you must be enraged... how about it man?

 

Have a good weekend all... it may be your last... enjoy.

 

Edit again: If you've never played the game of golf and loved it, you may not understand what a huge character flaw has been revealed. President Clinton often cheated on his card (reproachable... and a character flaw to be sure) and we have seen the results of that.

 

To drive a golf cart onto a green (even if you are the owner of said course) shows so much disrespect, not only for the game itself, but for those that will follow you. It is what it is... I can't see it otherwise.

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On second thoughts..... The only way this dickhead could ever rise a tiny bit in my estimation is if he fukin nuked every fuckin golf course on the fuckin planet. Fuckin stoopid game.

 

(That last bit wasn't me, it was that parrot again)

 

I do respect the parrot...I go there myself... though I'm usually ashamed afterwards.

 

The game of golf when played by "common" men is a "damn fine day", and it is a damn fine thing...this needs to be understood in it's full complexity. The game of golf can reveal a great deal about who you are (at the crux of your being). Few other games played can reveal so much, and in so little time, to the people around you...

 

Edit: It's the magic of golf and (I would add) of trading. To me "it's that special"... just saying...

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had a conference call last night with most of the traders I have ever mentored.

We did not discuss methods... they are all over the board re: methods.

We discussed flow.

80% of them are functionally 'genius'

As in https://youtu.be/D148szwzpZM (best played at 1.5 or even 2 X normal speed )

 

btw being ‘genius’/'healthy' helps with trading... just saying

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Rumors:

1) Rahm E is planning to use whatever remaining ‘liquidity’ Chicago has left tonight on Ill's last Powerball drawing

Moonbattery » A Solution to Illinois

 

2) Janet Yellen says there will never be another ‘financial crisis’

 

3) “ Trojan Trump* ‘s ... weakness has been found and is now being exploited by the deep state. Trump needs praise. It is his constant fuel. In the very least, he needs constant attention. To that end, even negative press is better than none at all. Thus, he reignites fires as quickly as he puts them out because he cannot handle more than one day’s silence about himself. “ Knave Dave (‘s not here)

 

* see Trump: Trojan, Traitor, or Tried and True? - The Great Recession Blog

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had a conference call last night with most of the traders I have ever mentored.

We did not discuss methods... they are all over the board re: methods.

We discussed flow.

80% of them are functionally 'genius'

As in https://youtu.be/D148szwzpZM (best played at 1.5 or even 2 X normal speed )

 

btw being ‘genius’/'healthy' helps with trading... just saying

 

Welcome back Mr. Zdo... did what I could to keep "it" alive in your absence...

 

On returning to "flow": On a Friday about a week ago, I was struggling to stay in the moment; suffering a distracted mind. I hadn't gone full tilt "monkey mind", but the voice (s) was louder than is useful. The result was an uncharacteristic bit of ugly trading at the open... what to do (?).

 

I have a "retro" oscillating fan in the office (metal blades/metal cage... think 50's), and it is noisy; a distraction to be sure. I did my "Curly dance" (think stooges) to blow off some steam, then settled back at the desk with the fan blowing. I've learned to attach my brain to outside stimulus (takes some practice, but anyone can learn)... a trade secret revealed. Back and forth... in and out... the airplane noise droned on, my brain attached to the sound, with eyes and instinct focused on the task at hand.

 

Returned to "flow" by the "Ambassador Dyna-Flow".

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Just sayin rumors:

 

First Lady to launch campaign to curb "Cyber Bullying"...

 

Gary Busey to announce 2020 presidential bid... more batshit crazy.

 

Dennis Rodman to visit White House...

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