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You are playing a dangerous game with your freedom when you remain in selective ignorance by placing all your trust in authors whose writings mirror your own thoughts, philosophies, and prejudices.[/quote]
Excellent quote, eavesdropper. Investor, I’d use the example of selecting a surgeon for a very dangerous brain operation. I’d imagine you’d do a great deal of research on this doctor, including verifying that he/she is a Fellow with the American College of Surgeons (FACS), has done this operation (and with success) numerous times before, and is well regarded as a leader in the field of brain surgery.
I cannot imagine you’d simply pick someone because they told you they’d read some books on the subject, found it interesting, and would like to take a crack at trepanning you for the hell of it.
You mentioned that I like to fight. I actually don’t. I enjoy debating tremendously and I hate being misquoted. In this case, I found your lack of intellectual curiosity frustrating, especially given your slavish adherence to what amounts to a crackpot (hence my suggestion to do a little digging into Mr. Griffin’s background). Further, you had professionals like SK (CPA) and Davelj (banking and finance) weighing in and offering excellent insights on the subject and you’re retorting with Wiki entries and an added dollop of Griffin.
As with anything else: DIG. Even more important, find the facts. “In God We Trust. Everyone Else Bring Data”. A most excellent tagline, don’t you agree?
