Humility learned

March 5, 2009 by lyrebirdy

Hoisted from comments:

> Ok turkey, what’s your call on the Dow at the end of July?

> Gold? Oil?

  • GMB Says:
    I cannot possibly make a call on that.
  • So after a disastrous bout of peak oil bedwetting (called $200 / barrel at $145, only to see it drop to $40), it seems a certain commenter has thrown in the towel as economic forecaster. The lesson? Bets focus minds.

    Official betting thread

    March 3, 2009 by lyrebirdy

    A lot of angry opinions have been expressed around these parts, but since talk is cheap little of value has been exchangd.

    Betting is a mechanism by which men who stand by their predictions can be separated from boys who rant on internet forums.

    With Rudd’s $900 bonus coming soon, no commenter can plead poverty. So here’s YOUR chance to stand up and tell the world you are a man.

    Comment on “Industry Policy Is Absolutely Essential”

    February 27, 2009 by lyrebirdy

    Unbelieveable stuff from a self-described libertarian. Next he’ll be railing against free trade. Oh, wait…

    Who won the carbon tax debate? Vote now!

    February 27, 2009 by lyrebirdy

    Is fractional reserve fraud?

    February 25, 2009 by lyrebirdy

    Is the free exchange of banking services between consenting adults fraud?

    Peak oil falsified?

    February 25, 2009 by lyrebirdy

    Graeme called $200 / barrel at $145. It’s now $40.

    Worst call ever?

    Comment on “Still No Argument Justifying Communist Nationalisation”

    February 24, 2009 by lyrebirdy

    Comment on: “Expansion By Way Of Stretch-Marks”

    February 24, 2009 by lyrebirdy

    Open forum 23-02-2009

    February 23, 2009 by lyrebirdy

    Discuss any Bird posts you like…

    Comment on: “Archibald:Where The Science Is.”

    February 23, 2009 by lyrebirdy