The Fix is in!

[Heather MC]

Last edited Sun Oct 6, 2013, 11:34 AM - Edit history (1)

Ok let me begin by saying this is merely speculation. But in all things that happen there is always big money behind it.

So I have a theory. It is easier to fix a bet to garantee a Loss than it is to garantee a win. Example Boxing, if it is a fixed match someone pays one of the boxers to take a dive in the 3rd round thus insuring a garanteed pay off.

That being said, a predictable Government Shutdown is a garanteed loss. So who are the winners? Follow the money. I don't know who but I know someone has put themselves in a position to make millions off of this shutdown. Just like in the Stock Market. You can make more money when a stock falls, if you position yourself in the right place and time.

Follow the Money find the culprits that are really driving this shut down. I think Congress is just the pawns in a horrible game of Chess

[Pab Sungenis]

1. How many Republicans shorted bonds the day before the shutdown

and will buy in right before the "deal" is reached?

That's how you tell.

[NYC_SKP]

2. +1 (nt)

[Jackpine Radical]

3. How might one get that data?

It would make for a wonderful investigative story, wouldn't it?

[B Calm]

4. You know it, but how do you prove it?

[Heather MC]

5. money always leaves a trail

[starroute]

6. I don't think that's the primary motivation

But the Republicans have always been masters of profiting from the disasters they cause themselves. And they also have control of the timing of any resolution, which does give them an excellent opportunity for insider trading.

It's also possible, of course, that the money men are manipulating their Tea Party patsies in a way to ensure maximum profit to themselves. In which case, we're likely to end up with a lot of Tea Partiers feeling betrayed and looking for the nearest liberal to take it out on.

[OregonBlue]

7. Read the NYT story today about who's money is behind this. It's a real eye opener.

Several have posted it here already.