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Flipping the moneychanger tables II...
Theres nothing wrong with leveraging your credit. My current situation is that I'm out of cards to apply for that have welcome bonuses, but NOT cards with 0% APR. I stacked a lot of silver below the spot with 200 Welcome bonus CCs . My last purchase got me 35 oz for 24.75 per oz.
So now I'm swapping to 0% APR deals because no more welcome bonuses. Deal tonight, CostCo 100 Gram gold bar for 8700. 2% Cash Back Costco, and 1.5% Cashback from the CC I used 8395.50 Net cost, Spot Price value is 8665 I'm up 269.5 and have 15 months to pay. Yeah, I know price can go up or down, but buying hard money is a lot less risky than buying crap, and I can LIFO or FIFO should I need to sell and pay off the debt and avoid interest.
There’s people doing this with GME.
Might not be a bad idea…
What's the latest with GME?
I've been holding forever, wondering if this short squeeze is really going down. I know the DDs and bought after doing research, but it is heavily reliant on laws not being broken. The company is in good standing, so I'm not too concerned, but like all of us, I want justice...
MOASS is tomorrow.
It seems like it’s part of the plan. Just be sure to DRS! https://drsgme.org
There have been several price rumblings over the last two months, and the floor seems to keep going up steadily.
We’ll see…
You’re not gonna believe this but they seem to have a lot of ways to commit fraud.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1i2qnhh/yknow_apes_i_thought_id_seen_everything_possible/
Handshake you have to do a little more digging,start with shortselling
Just like blockbuster and redbox, gamestop too will shut down. Until then,HODL!!!!!!
Awwwww handshakes are so cute this time of year!
Being a handshake doesn't make him wrong. That's called a ad hominem fallacy. GME is a lost cause.
It’s fair for it to be a split opinion. The short interest is currently not likely significant enough to cause previously expected squeeze.
Most continued investors believe they’re lying about the true short interest and a lot of other numbers and that weird things are continuing to happen.
It’s up to any individual to decide.
However, handshake showing up and stirring a lot of pots at once gets called a handshake, at best.
I just learned what a handshake was a few years ago lol. I just find the whole "handshake" ordeal to be stupid. I was called a handshake once because I didn't like my username and decided to create a better one. Done that 4 times now. First one was my name and then I thought that was stupid of me. Then I chose a name that people made fun of so I changed again. Then I just thought my other name was gay. And I'll probably change again. It's just dumb there are made up names for actions like changing your name.
If you plan on going to the Inauguration, it looks like it will be a Vermont weather kind of day. The windchill is going to be around 14 degrees, which is not bitter at all if you dress for it. Here is a little advice . Layers- start with a top and bottom of long underwear, ladies can use leggings if they don't have bottoms. Flannel lined pants are great, carharts are windproof. for long hours of standing in the cold, vaseline or bag balm on your feet, mixed with a pinch of cayenne, then cotton socks then wool socks, winter boots, you have to forget about fashion when it is cold. I would not want to be fancy pants like those "dignitaries" that will be attending, I feel bad for them, better to be a peasant when the weather is bad. On top, long john top, covered by a lighter top, covered by a sweater, then your warmest winter coat or jacket. I went to an anti war march before the Iraq war started, the cops were shivering and keeping in there heated cruisers, it was below 20 degrees and I was sweating under all those layers, the place will be locked down, so there are few places to get a hot cup of something. You need gloves, thermal. The way they are forecasting it is worse than it will be, I hope. It's all in the layers that you wear. My goodness, on zero degree days my birdfeeder is busy, if those tiny chickadees do not freeze, no one has to. Can't wait, I wish I could go, but standing for hours would harm me more than a 14 degree breeze. God Bless.
So, I guess Hell can freeze over. I’ll be at home watching.
Me too sister, you know I don’t do cold. The twenties are too cold and the nineties are too hot. I’m a 30 to 80 kinda girl. I had a dream that me and Trump were riding around in a golf cart. That’s my inaugural visit 😂🇺🇸
I’ve worn more clothes this year than all the past year😆 I hate socks, shoes & long sleeves. I’ll wear shorts year round but not in this weather. You can tell I lived through the 70s. I’m 70 & above, nothing lower but prefer above 85🆙. Hawaii is ideal, never over 85. I do love the sun almost burning on my skin feel. Not sunburn but the warmth just feels good. I have a tanning bed and haven’t used in about four years. Hubby has been using it for storage. Told him he needs to clean my room out, I’m ready for my tanning bed. I know they say they aren’t safe. What is? A doctor told me it would be good for muscle pain. It helps but I really like having color, not orange like our favorite 🍊🤷🏼♂️
Tanning beds are ok in moderation. My brother and I have a tanning and wellness business. It’s a small business and it does quite well. We have the red light bed and also the red light body wrap as well. I’m not an avid tanner but I do like to have some color, makes me feel better.
If you are coming to DC, please read and repost! Reminder, Mon Jan 2oth is federal holiday so banks etc will be closed.
NOTE- Feel free to repost and send to anyone that is coming to DC
To do, Before you leave home Make a copy of everything in your wallet Only bring 2 credit cards in case wallet is stolen Take a picture of the DC map since google mas conveniently stops working when Trump has events
Look at this DC map with all events inauguration.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/inauguration/page_content/attachments/Pedestrian_walking_map.pdf
Please look at the wmata metro map since many metro stops are closed https://www.wmata.com/about/news/Inauguration-service-information-and-travel-tips-Metro-ready-for-Inauguration-crowds-will-open-at-4-am.cfm The following stations will be closed, and trains will bypass these stations for security reasons from Sunday, Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21:
To do, While In DC Under no circumstances travel alone on the metro, minimum 2 people, if you must travel alone sit near other tourists If you are attacked NO one will help you, to say people in DC are evil is an understatement Get a Smart trip fare card and add $2o which should be good for 4 trips
To do, Where to meet To meet on Sunday, Union station (Union Station on the red line), site https://www.unionstationdc.com is a good place because it it’s indoors, this place is closest the Congress, Supreme Court and The Library of Congress. Good place to meet is coffee shop Au Bon Pain on the ground level.
On Monday, To see the swearing in, if you do not have tickets, you can meet at 4th and Pennsylvania at the National Gallery of Art - East Building, 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20565.
For the parade which starts at 23opm, you can meet at the West Wing Café, Entrance on, 1111 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W, 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, since one of the parade entry points is located at 12th and Pennsylvania.
To watch the inauguration balls on Monday night, Union station (Union Station on the red line), site https://www.unionstationdc.com is a good place because it it’s indoors, Uno Pizzeria & Grill is a great place because they have a bar area.
Trivia, if you can’t come to DC, watch the movie No Way Out with Kevin Costner, it starts on Inauguration Day in 1987. It really shows how the swamp works! The entrance in the first scene is the Omni Hotel by Woodley Park metro. If you have any questions please let me know!
can i get some help getting my comment score up? I come here and i think its why i can't post things and have to email mods
Wednesday Poem...Mellisa Green - January
https://3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily/2025/01/wednesday-poem-432.html
‘Kingdom Now?’: Today’s Self-Appointed Prophets And Apostles Need A Reality Check
https://harbingersdaily.com/kingdom-now-todays-self-appointed-prophets-and-apostles-need-a-reality-check/
Metabolism on the Menu: A New Target for Body Weight Regulation
https://www.the-scientist.com/metabolism-on-the-menu-a-new-target-for-body-weight-regulation-72451
‘California’s Burning’ Spoof Proves the Internet Is a Dangerous and Hilarious Place
https://rumble.com/v69mdpv-californias-burning-spoof-proves-the-internet-is-a-dangerous-and-hilarious-.html?e9s=src_v1_upp
Worst Of Babylon Bee
Trump Announces First 10 Executive Orders
https://babylonbee.com/news/trump-announces-first-10-executive-orders
9 References To Trump In The Bible
https://babylonbee.com/news/9-biblical-prophecies-that-were-fulfilled-by-trump
Elon Musk Avoids SEC Lawsuit By Becoming Member Of Congress
https://babylonbee.com/news/elon-musk-avoids-sec-lawsuit-by-becoming-member-of-congress
In Effort To Improve Senate Confirmation Hearings, Democrat Women Replaced By Rabid Hyenas
https://babylonbee.com/news/to-improve-senate-confirmation-hearings-democratic-women-to-be-replaced-by-rabid-hyenas
Firefighters Hang Crying Jimmy Kimmel From Helicopter To Drop Tears On Wildfire
https://babylonbee.com/news/firefighters-hang-crying-jimmy-kimmel-from-helicopter-to-drop-tears-on-wildfire
If I was President, I'd issue an executive order banning the use of the "Wilhelm scream" in movies henceforth. So tired of hearing that.
https://youtu.be/HNvZYzg7o68?si=9koA2g05jam6O3ay
..and that's the rest of the story...
...updoot for teaching us a fun fact...
Looks like somebody’s puppy pads have been replaced by “The Babylon Bee”! 😎
Excellent work.
...puppy pads never worked for me...
...howls...
God bless you for your readership.
...where we howl 1, we howl all...
I love the bird poem. Past few years I have become quite a bird person. I’ve always made sure there were feeders and houses out. But now I have many feeders and houses and birdbaths too. I make sure those birds have food before I do. Since it’s been so cold lately I stand in the big window in the kitchen/den and watch the birds come and go. Sometimes they will stand on the window ledge and look in at me. I love it!
...me too...
https://x.com/AumoneMaison/status/1879727495932789002
...birds are amazing...
Yes they sure are.
Four days!!!
Not knowing the timing or the nature of the precipice, it’s stressful … exciting, yes, but stressful.
This bs from Jake Sullivan is holding my attention: https://x.com/thevivafrei/status/1879312480712999192
Yep a little bit of forecasting.
Flipping the moneychanger tables...
You know how the banks offer you balance transfers for 3-5% Fees? Instant interest for them eh? Well I flip that shit up, I use whichever CC has Utilities as a forced or chosen category. Since I like to keep my bank account low these days, my current card has 5% on up to 2,000 in utilities this quarter, which is an instant 5% for me, and I have bills paid ahead. Note: Can do it i8n one shot or spread it out during the quarter.
Now that's some nuts-n-bolts advice Fren!
u/#q44 u/#q552
Meta is a dark dark place right now. Going through my reel when I come across a couple laughing at a child's toy singing about sex. And I think meta knows I have baby fever. I'm staying away from this shit
I’m only on facebook for local info. Most restaurants & local small businesses, etc don’t have a website. Only thing is a google business/map listing and it’s not accurate. I understand your concerns, evil everywhere, but I think zuk is very bad. I don’t believe anything he’s saying about being forced to censor. I was very active on facebook and instagram for years and didn’t have a clue. I still have an instagram account and follow some craft, travel & herbal accounts, get on about once a week. We would not ever post our grandchild’s photo & don’t post ourselves anymore. Can’t believe I feel for checking into facebook at places. It would be amazing to go back before the internet was created. There’s always been evil but they know they can influence so many much quicker now. It would be amazing to go back to world before 70s or 80s. We didn’t know how innocent things were back then. Blessings on baby fever and your plans. My granddaughter will be two soon. There’s nothing sweeter than a baby and child, we have to do everything to protect them.
Anybody else traveling duringthe inauguration? Meaning... away from your home base?
I couldn't avoid it. Wondering if others are in the same boat and what precautions you're taking?
Pack a parachute !
Hope you got your shittin pants on...
u/#ridetofreedom
...But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Amen. 💕 🙏
Just want to say if you live in freezing temps even a portion of the year you gotta be tough! I thought southerner’s were tough dealing with bugs, fire ants, snakes and humidity, we ain’t got nothing on you! I know you gotta dress for cold and you will be warm. I don’t have “warm” insulating clothes, haven’t needed it here. Growing up it was cold! Past thirty years our winters have been mild, never put up shorts & flip flops. The man upstairs is teaching us something this year! I’d almost kill for 💯 humidity & 🥵 days. My skin is cracked, flaky and sinus are awful! Then we got more snow predation. Dang weather people are trying to freak people out like they do with hurricane predictions. I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited for rain in the forecast, getting in the 40s & 50s, yes!
On another note, so excited for inauguration! I believe we are all seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and for once it’s not a train trying to run over MAGA.
I love my almost two year old granddaughter,but dang two days wears me out. I think I’ve finally met my match. She’s so strong willed. Wonder where she gets that from.
Have a great day & weekend. Lots to do this weekend. Cleaning out the pantry, new cabinets for a wall that’s been half used wood furniture cabinet with limited storage) for twenty years. Shopping for dishwasher, current one isn’t heating and I’ve never liked it anyway. Still have a cat & I’m finding out I like being a grandma better than being a cat lady. Dang, must be nice to not care about creatures, less headache but do they have less love also!? By the way me picking out sliding window for back entry room finally paid off. He’s always said that was a crazy idea. Well genius hubby has put a cat door in a piece of plywood, made a perch outside and I don’t need a litter box.
Blessings to all & prayers my frens.
Does anyone have any input on Brian Recker? @berecker
Libtards tend to flock to him. He takes concepts from Christianity, rips out Jesus. Supposedly he was a former pastor of 9 years and a Marine intelligence officer
So psyop?
I should be excited but the South Korea situation now has me nervous. The sputtering embers of that decades old frozen conflict between north and south is quickly being thawed at full power microwave defrost as I type. It would be pretty easy for the Cabal to set off some stupid actions over there now that the socialists have essentially Coup’d the government today.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/south-korea-trusted-friend-partner-is-verge-collapse/
I myself will be shooting off a volly of fireworks Monday as soon as Trump is swarn in. I may even follow it up with a volly after dark. Can't wait.
u/bubble_bursts How do I unhide a post? I tried to resave a post so it would be at the top of my saved posts. I hit the hide button accidentally and I have no idea where it went. Thank you in advance for any help on this!
I have had that problem before too. The trick is to click on the little plus sign right next to the upvote/downvote arrows. When you want to hide it, click the minus sign, but when you want to unhide it click on the little plus sign.
I looked everywhere for those signs and I think I know why I can’t find the +/- signs. I’m on a phone. I’ll look on my laptop later. We’re battling sickness atm. Thank you for your help!
Anybody got any news on this Star ID thing? Apparently the deadline where I live is may 7th.
The Viral AI Girlfriend Story Just Got Even Darker!
Nick Jones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y7WL5k1FVU
This is where future Tech will take humanity. Illusion, delusion, will humanity need God anymore?
DDT did a job on me
Now I am a real sickie
Guess I'll have to break the news
That I got no mind to lose
All the girls are in love with me
I'm a teenage lobotomy