Democratic primary watch

[Cap]

Remember that stuff about the first round at Zipps being on me? F that. First round is on you wealthy investors.

Now, when are y’all gonna fly into Phoenix so you can buy me that drink?

How about this weekend?

Sounds good to me! We have the Rockets on Saturday night, seems like a good one to get drunk for.

[Indy]

Regarding investments, I would be all about precious metals if I didn't have most of my net worth tied up in my startup. I am for all intent and purposes a poor man lol.

FYI - as seen on the other thread - there is no shared reality anymore. Some substantial blinders on the Democratic side but really a fantasy world on the Republican side. I wish old John McCain were still around. Never before have we needed him more.

Eventually it will turn into something that makes Hong Kong look like a sloppy dress rehearsal. And on top of the overextended nature of the markets we are going to see precious metals soar.

How do you invest in that? Through precious metal ETFs?

[virtual9mm]

Remember that stuff about the first round at Zipps being on me? F that. First round is on you wealthy investors.

Now, when are y’all gonna fly into Phoenix so you can buy me that drink?

How about this weekend?

Sounds good to me! We have the Rockets on Saturday night, seems like a good one to get drunk for.

Let's make it happen @Zipps. You want to post on main board or should I?

[virtual9mm]

Regarding investments, I would be all about precious metals if I didn't have most of my net worth tied up in my startup. I am for all intent and purposes a poor man lol.

FYI - as seen on the other thread - there is no shared reality anymore. Some substantial blinders on the Democratic side but really a fantasy world on the Republican side. I wish old John McCain were still around. Never before have we needed him more.

Eventually it will turn into something that makes Hong Kong look like a sloppy dress rehearsal. And on top of the overextended nature of the markets we are going to see precious metals soar.

How do you invest in that? Through precious metal ETFs?

GLD or gold miners I think

[Cap]

Remember that stuff about the first round at Zipps being on me? F that. First round is on you wealthy investors.

Now, when are y’all gonna fly into Phoenix so you can buy me that drink?

How about this weekend?

Sounds good to me! We have the Rockets on Saturday night, seems like a good one to get drunk for.

Let's make it happen @Zipps. You want to post on main board or should I?

You take the honor.

[Nodack]

Precious metals soar during recessions and not so much during good times. Technically this is good times with a storm on the horizon. Now might be a great time. I researched it before and it seemed like you had to buy gold coins marked up and then when you sell then they take another cut like a middleman. I’ll check out GLD.

Can’t make the get together. Weekends are my busiest work days.

[Mori Chu]

I couldn't help but laugh at this:

[Nodack]

Exclusive: Seattle-Area Voters To Vote By Smartphone In 1st For U.S. Elections

A district encompassing Greater Seattle is set to become the first in which every voter can cast a ballot using a smartphone — a historic moment for American democracy.

[Superbone]

Exclusive: Seattle-Area Voters To Vote By Smartphone In 1st For U.S. Elections

A district encompassing Greater Seattle is set to become the first in which every voter can cast a ballot using a smartphone — a historic moment for American democracy.

It's about time!

[Nodack]

I like it. Of course it opens up another can of worms regarding election security.

[Cap]

Exclusive: Seattle-Area Voters To Vote By Smartphone In 1st For U.S. Elections

A district encompassing Greater Seattle is set to become the first in which every voter can cast a ballot using a smartphone — a historic moment for American democracy.

Wouldn’t that have to mean every eligible voter has a smartphone?

[Superbone]

Exclusive: Seattle-Area Voters To Vote By Smartphone In 1st For U.S. Elections

A district encompassing Greater Seattle is set to become the first in which every voter can cast a ballot using a smartphone — a historic moment for American democracy.

Wouldn’t that have to mean every eligible voter has a smartphone?

Not if it's just one of the voting methods.

[Mori Chu]

Swipe right for Republican, swipe left for Democrat. Swipe waaaaaaay left for Bernie. Centrists, just kind of mush your finger in place.

[Cap]

Exclusive: Seattle-Area Voters To Vote By Smartphone In 1st For U.S. Elections

A district encompassing Greater Seattle is set to become the first in which every voter can cast a ballot using a smartphone — a historic moment for American democracy.

Wouldn’t that have to mean every eligible voter has a smartphone?

Not if it's just one of the voting methods.

If they want to become “the first in which every voter can,” they have to ensure that every voter has access. Otherwise they’re just a place “in which most voters can.”

[Superbone]

Exclusive: Seattle-Area Voters To Vote By Smartphone In 1st For U.S. Elections

A district encompassing Greater Seattle is set to become the first in which every voter can cast a ballot using a smartphone — a historic moment for American democracy.

Wouldn’t that have to mean every eligible voter has a smartphone?

Not if it's just one of the voting methods.

If they want to become “the first in which every voter can,” they have to ensure that every voter has access. Otherwise they’re just a place “in which most voters can.”

Which is better than what we have now. Obviously, not every voter has a smart phone. What's your solution?

[Nodack]

My solution is vote the same way you always did if you want but, if you have a smart phone you have the option to vote that way. Not even an issue.

[Superbone]

My solution is vote the same way you always did if you want but, if you have a smart phone you have the option to vote that way. Not even an issue.

That was my thinking.

[Mori Chu]

Still no result yet from the Iowa caucus. Possible problems with their new app tech for reporting results. What a mess.

[Nodack]

Par for the course.

[Mori Chu]

As a tech person, let me say, I would never trust some dumb mobile app to submit vote counts for a real election. Paper and humans and lots of record-keeping, thank you very much. Luckily it sounds like they did keep meticulous backups to make certain there is no chance of a wrong count or wrong result.