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Old 11-19-2015, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dhutton View Post


Many many times I have WANTED to go short --- just before the Financial Crisis -- and I wanted to short the home builders before the housing collapse.... But I NEVER short anything.... because the minute you do - something you have no idea about pokes your eyes out! No thanks!!


Good story ---- but I don't feel sorry for the guy one little bit. He wouldn't be whining now had his short worked. He got blown up -- and suddenly it's BOO HOO....
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