Politics

When I posted Ray Dalio’s three questions, I was hoping to have a substantive discussion in the open and honest truth-seeking style to which Dalio has introduced us. However, I am reading your response as mostly partisan name-calling and political…

You’ve been busy typing!

Yep, as I’ve spent increasing chunks of my time investing in the public markets, my respect for Dalio has only increased. His clear-eyed analysis of macro-events is, maybe, the best out there. I also…

I read your response and took a look at the David Pell piece you sent. While I appreciate the admission that media bias exists, I have to disagree with Mr. Pell’s premise. Specifically, he writes:

The media is biased…

Thanks for your note. There’s a lot here!

So, look, is there “media bias?” Yeah, as you say, I’m not going to argue the counter. The media is made up of humans and humans are inherently emotional and therefore…

Date: May 18, 2017
Article: “In an Aside to Trump, Homeland Security Chief Suggests He Use Sword on the Press”
Publication: The New York Times

After reading your reply to my original post, I realized you are right and I probably should have shared my answer to my own question: Is healthcare a right?

My answer is no, but I need to clarify what I mean by the word “right.” To me…

Your answers are interesting. Thank you.

I think the heart of the matter is your “alternate theory” and “increase their discomfort” answers, so I’ll focus on those. (Readers are invited to read the more minor, back-and-forth stuff by visiting…

Since the bulk of your note was spent elsewhere than the below two questions, I added comments directly to your post. To your questions:

Jordan: What do you think President Trump’s motives are when making these statements?