Roll me 1 out of Jesus'bag PLEASE. How the xxxx do u send 2 million 2x?

They didn't care because it was our money (the players) and they treated it like it was Monopoly money.

I'm sure I'm being leveled, but I'll still respond because I'm bored.

So let me get this straight - when I'm considering various companies to invest in, I should not worry at all about growth potential. Instead, I should look for companies that "focus on providing a product or service to society that they themselves would buy for that price."

IMO, you're saying things that may sound somewhat intellectual at first blush, but when you read them again, you realize they are completely devoid of substance.

Well, the companies that have made money consistently for 100 year periods are companies like Coca Cola, Kraft, Proctor and Gamble, and even Exxon. These companies all produce products that those involved with the company would buy at the same retail price they are trying to sell to the consumer at.

The two most successful technology companies of the last 30 years, Microsoft and Apple, both sell products that are bought by the families of those at Microsoft and Apple.

Take a look at the most successful businesses in your hometown. Which ones withstand the test of time? The ones that survive are businesses that offer value to the community. They are selling to the community a product or service that they use themselves, and they would have no problem suggesting to those they care about to buy the product.

Compare that to most of the thinking done by a majority of people like you. The first thing you are thinking about is what YOU can get out of it. People like you are usually willing to offer the public a product or service that you would NEVER buy yourself at that price.

And that is why you are who you are, and there is very little chance that you will have a positive impact on society. You need professional help. Better yet, it is probably best if you took 6 months off and went to the library or studied on your computer. If you cannot figure out that the great companies ALWAYS offer a product or service to the public that owners of the companies would feel comfortable having their family members buy, then you will be sitting in the corner with a dunce cap on for the rest of your life.

Another great company is Costco. There are a number of great companies. Great companies get the profits. Keep investing in crap and watching CNBC. You will be a laughingstock until you can start thinking about things in an honest way.

What about the cigarette/tobacco companies? They make great profits too...

theres nothing good to be said.. that much is clear

It was a prosperous time because it was built on debt, your getting confused by an illusion.

Sooner or later the game runs out on that, too. That is a good example of a product that has ZERO benefit for civilization. There is risk those companies legally. And you cannot assume that civilization will put up with it forever.

I am sure there were some money making companies in the slave trade, too. They are all gone now. The world's reserve currency one hundred years ago was the Pound Sterling. Not anymore.

The great companies that offer products and services that benefit society absolutely blow away the unethical companies like tobacco companies. Look at the history of the profits. The great businesses are the ones that have offered an ethical product or service that benefits society.

There aren't many companies that are looking to destroy the consumer who withstand the test of time. I mean, even Donald Trump could not make money with casinos, and that doesn't seem possible. But it seems obvious in hindsight, as he is looking to take from the world and not give. A few of the casino companies that do really well, like Wynn and LVS Sands, actually have CEO's who think about the consumer in more ways than trying to totally bury them by taking their last gambling dollar. And even they were under tremendous pressure a few years ago, and both have tons of debt, so the business isn't really that great.

Trolling confirmed. I now regret responding.

Well, you do need help if you respond to those who have mountains more knowledge than you by calling them trolls. If you are that sensitive that you cannot handle receiving knowledge and admitting your weaknesses in investing theory, then maybe you should call a Doctor.

I have always enjoyed learning and I respond positively when someone offers up knowledge. You are on such weak ground in your own mind that you resort to calling someone a troll instead of picking up some valuable ways to think about companies and investing.

dreddy how many close friends do you have

Oh, I'm sorry, I don't talk about personal relationships with anonymous people on the Internet. I use the Internet to gain knowledge, disseminate knowledge, and to also have fun and let off steam.

I know that most people on these forums like to have relationships with people they will never meet, but I don't play that game.

dreddy, I really enjoyed your post and I don't get the hatred.

Probably very few imo

I used to like him. he is a nice guy and everything. But I guess everyone has a dark side.

Isn't this also true for the vast, vast majority of companies that have ever failed?

I agree. If you can't discuss something with a guy on an intellectual level, better try to pick him apart with one liners directly stolen from the Ricky Lake show. That ought to teach him.

I have more great ones for you right here, it's right up your alley.
Get a life. Talk to the hand cuz the head ain't listening. Yo mama. It was yo mama. Nu'uh.
or my personal favourite:
Do you need help getting dressed in the morning? (I came up with that one all by myself)

He means Fap right?

Bump, E-douche is the chipleader in a 5000 dollar no limit holdem tourney in wsop. Reports about what happens when he hits the cashier cage and so on would be appreciated.

He's got a baby to take care of and bills, man.

+1 negreanu who cares what you think go F yourself!!!

spectacular...1 for the good guys!

Lindgren is now HU with a 4:1 chip lead for the bracelet...

Lindgren is basically the ultimate scumbag, and proves Karma does not exist. I mean not only declaring bankruptcy, but doing it to get rid of gambling debts. This guy is a real piece of trash.

what happened when he won that event a few weeks ago? did the HSNL guys get paid bacK?