Jump to content

Welcome to the new Traders Laboratory! Please bear with us as we finish the migration over the next few days. If you find any issues, want to leave feedback, get in touch with us, or offer suggestions please post to the Support forum here.

  • Welcome Guests

    Welcome. You are currently viewing the forum as a guest which does not give you access to all the great features at Traders Laboratory such as interacting with members, access to all forums, downloading attachments, and eligibility to win free giveaways. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free. Create a FREE Traders Laboratory account here.

Ingot54

To Arm or to Disarm.

Recommended Posts

Educate yourself:

 

480937_10151428147971753_47450812_n.jpg

:cool: oh sh$t a squirrel gun! :rofl: :rofl: maybe tams would like to ban squirrel guns?? MM just hits them on the head with a golf club. he has squirrel golf clubs. :haha:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Gun Control - Watch What Happens When Guns Are Banned. - YouTube

Gun Control - Watch What Happens When Guns Are Banned.

 

Gun Control - Watch What Happens When Guns Are Banned.

The results of Australia's Gun Ban: Armed Robberies UP 69% Assaults With Guns UP 28% Gun Murders UP 19% Home Invasions UP 21%

oh sh$t. you mean the ban isn't working? could you please private mail this to peckerwood brain and tams and MM. they may find it to be useful information :rofl::rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Stop accepting the narrative that's being rammed down your throat and think for yourself
what? you gotta be kidding. that is too much work!:helloooo: especially for DSTM

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Unintended Consequence

 

oops just talking about banning guns and gun control has resulted in a huge increase in gun sales and ammo. that is, more people now have guns! great! keep talking you liberals. just wait, if they manage to actually impose a ban then sales will skyrocket..then the liberals will sh$t their pants.. :rofl: :haha: :cool: :cool:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Right critical thinking.

 

Like don't restrict guns, especially to a parent that has a looney-toon at home.

 

Here's the problem with your thinking that you haven't grasped (surprise surprise): No government agency knew the kid was as nuts as he was. The parents kept it a secret. How would that have shown up on a background check?

 

Put locks on classroom doors. Artillery-proof all exterior doors (how about that, just in case they have a M1A1 Abrams Tank)?

 

What is the point of putting in a buzz in system to keep out undesirables who might hurt kids, and then make the doors of glass? That's like making a safe of glass. It's supposed to keep out crazy people, that is its intended purpose. You might as well put a screen door on a submarine.

 

Also, putting locks on doors is COMMON SENSE! Many schools have them regardless, so they can seal off rooms when not in use, and especially rooms with lab or computer equipment.

 

Middle schools where all the school shootings occur ......and shopping malls, and movie theatres and parking lots and fast food restaurents and college campuses.

 

Legalized concealed carry takes care of a lot of the other places. Again, shooters hit places people aren't likely to be armed. The Aurora killer bypassed several movie theaters closer to his house and hit one that didn't allow guns. The shopping mall killer blew his brains out when confronted by a concealed carry holder not because he was afraid of dying, obviously, but because it didn't fit his script.

 

 

Alex freakin' Jones. Now there a real brilliant guy. :rofl:

 

I didn't say he was. My point was that you don't have to be a crazy conspiracy theorist to think critically about the narratives the media force upon you.

 

Armed guards, you mean like they had in Columbine? That helped. :roll eyes:

 

It DID, actually. I'll quote, and cite:

 

The armed guard, Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Neil Gardner, was able to engage the killers, keeping them from shooting more victims, and he personally saved dozens of students.

 

FACT CHECK: Columbine High's armed guard saved student lives - National Republican | Examiner.com

 

But what if every school had armed guards and there was still attacks taking place. I'm sure Barney Fife rent-a-cop would be a crack-shot. That would be some scene, rent-a-cop against lunatics with kids and teachers in the middle.

 

See my quote above. Also, often these security guards are sworn police officers, military vets and/or retired officers. My friend's daughter goes to a nice private school here next to downtown Chicago and their head of security (armed of course) is a former vet, cop, and weapons expert who teaches Chicago police as his side job. You aren't fit to carry his jock strap, I'll bet, and I'll bet he is more than the equal of a shithead who would try to hurt those kids.

 

Guns and children don't mix well, A real adult understands this basic fact.

 

I agree, you shouldn't put kids and guns up in blenders and mix them. Also, a real adult would actually gain some experience with the subject matter he expounds upon, but I suppose that is too much to expect of you.

 

Here's a little something to chew on: Guns don't just go off in the holster. As long as the gun is safely holstered and has the safety on, there's no danger. If you really wanted to go further, you could mandate that the clip is out of the gun in a separate place in the holster.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Here's the problem with your thinking .....

Some valid points except in actual practice in the real world, which I live in. You should try it sometimes.

 

Hint: Dirty Harry is FICTION, well except in very rare instances.

 

Too funny - the guard at Columbine kept the slaughter from being far worse than the 12 students and one teacher dead and 21 wounded. Bravo. :applaud:

 

Sounds like a winning formula.

 

Bad guys 13, good guy 2.

 

Is that what Wayne LaPierre was meaning by a good guy with a gun stops a bad guy with a gun?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Main Use A Shooting Squirrels B Shooting People
a gun is an inanimate object. it can do nothing on its own. either gun can kill squirrels or people. i would guess they both have. Edited by Patuca

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

5 People Shot At 3 Different Gun Shows On Gun Appreciation Day

 

UPDATED: 5 People Shot At 3 Different Gun Shows On Gun Appreciation Day | ThinkProgress

 

If the gun advocates behind this year’s inaugural Gun Appreciation Day had hoped to use the day’s festivities to build support for their anti-regulation platform, they are going to have to wait another year.

Emergency personnel had to be called to the scene of the Dixie Gun and Knife Show in Raleigh, North Carolina after a gun accidentally discharged and shot two people at the show’s safety check-in booth just after 1 pm. Both victims were transported to an area hospital, and the Raleigh Fire Department announced that the show would be closed for the rest of the day.

 

:haha:

 

 

 

I have this strange feeling that someone is trying to have a conversation with me.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
5 People Shot At 3 Different Gun Shows On Gun Appreciation Day

 

UPDATED: 5 People Shot At 3 Different Gun Shows On Gun Appreciation Day | ThinkProgress

 

If the gun advocates behind this year’s inaugural Gun Appreciation Day had hoped to use the day’s festivities to build support for their anti-regulation platform, they are going to have to wait another year.

Emergency personnel had to be called to the scene of the Dixie Gun and Knife Show in Raleigh, North Carolina after a gun accidentally discharged and shot two people at the show’s safety check-in booth just after 1 pm. Both victims were transported to an area hospital, and the Raleigh Fire Department announced that the show would be closed for the rest of the day.

 

:haha:

 

 

 

I have this strange feeling that someone is trying to have a conversation with me.

several people died in car wrecks today and it wasn't even car appreciation day! think progress. maybe like ...um riding donkeys. i know several jackasses that need to ride donkeys. some may be on this thread?? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 

ps admin please note i said "may"

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Some valid points except in actual practice in the real world, which I live in. You should try it sometimes.

 

Hint: Dirty Harry is FICTION, well except in very rare instances.

 

Too funny - the guard at Columbine kept the slaughter from being far worse than the 12 students and one teacher dead and 21 wounded. Bravo. :applaud:

 

Sounds like a winning formula.

 

Bad guys 13, good guy 2.

 

Is that what Wayne LaPierre was meaning by a good guy with a gun stops a bad guy with a gun?

 

Dear lord, you are stupid. Seriously, you've actually turned stupidity into a debating strategy. "Hmm, I can't argue him point for point, and I'm too lazy to do my research...wait, I have it! I'll just say really stupid things that make no sense, and mix them up with cliches like 'That sounds good, but doesn't work in the real world' and 'responsible adults just know this is what is right.'"

 

Here's the facts on the Columbine security guard. The killings all occurred BEFORE he engaged them. After that, he basically harried and distracted them and they weren't able to kill anyone else. After the police arrived, they took their own lives as the game was up. In that time, he provided cover for a group of 15 students while they made their escape. You can say whatever you want, but a lot more kids would have died if not for that guy, and I can't stand to watch you ridicule and shit on him. I don't mind people that don't agree with me, but I can't stand idiots.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
a gun is an inanimate object. it can do nothing on its own. either gun can kill squirrels or people. i would guess they both have.

 

Show me that when there are no guns that the homicide rate stays the same.Show me that when there are no guns the accidental death stays the same. You can't

 

A gun is an inanimate object but it is used to kill people. Most of the people killed with guns are not bad guys either and the good guys that get shot are not shot by bad guys with guns. Or, they weren't bad guys until they shot the good guys.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
5 People Shot At 3 Different Gun Shows On Gun Appreciation Day

 

UPDATED: 5 People Shot At 3 Different Gun Shows On Gun Appreciation Day | ThinkProgress

 

If the gun advocates behind this year’s inaugural Gun Appreciation Day had hoped to use the day’s festivities to build support for their anti-regulation platform, they are going to have to wait another year.

Emergency personnel had to be called to the scene of the Dixie Gun and Knife Show in Raleigh, North Carolina after a gun accidentally discharged and shot two people at the show’s safety check-in booth just after 1 pm. Both victims were transported to an area hospital, and the Raleigh Fire Department announced that the show would be closed for the rest of the day.

 

:haha:

 

 

 

I have this strange feeling that someone is trying to have a conversation with me.

 

Tams,

 

Guns don't kill people, gun shows kill people.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Obama and the rest of the ignorant Liberals want to ban law abiding citizens from owning guns. Do you think the thugs will turn theirs in? We don't think so!!

 

735180_477947775573595_1904115489_n.jpg

 

Hey pal - you really are a special kind of stupid arent you!

 

There was a story on the internet some time ago about a European city that was concerned with it's armed gangs. They called in some ex chief cop (rtd.) from NYC who had the reputation of cleaning up armed gangs in NYC and making the place a whole lot safer. Anyway, the cop left the city laughing and wouldn't take the job. He said they didnt really have a problem - they just thought they did.

 

The point is, no one is saying if you ban guns, you will eradicate them from society. That would be stupid expectation. The point is, that with gun control, you get LESS guns in circulation, so LESS criminals have guns, so there are LESS murders, LESS armed robbery, and a generally safer environment. How is that a bad thing?

 

How would you feel if a friend or family were shot by some pro-gun dumbass? Would you still be the shit-kickin' cowboy you are now?

 

I cant stand these retards who sit round belching about their personal freedoms to carry guns, and love to whoop, holler and cheer when one of those 'bad-ass' crims in your picture gets a 'cap in their ass' by the cops. These retards are just too freaking stoooopid to realise that it's people like them and their attitudes that created the crims in the first place - by giving them the guns. DUHHH.....

Edited by TheDude

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
several people died in car wrecks today and it wasn't even car appreciation day! think progress. maybe like ...um riding donkeys. i know several jackasses that need to ride donkeys. some may be on this thread?? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 

ps admin please note i said "may"

 

There are reasons for us to tolerate cars and car wrecks, but it is a great example.

 

All cars have to be registered. All drivers have to be licensed.

 

There are times when you have to lose your license.

 

In areas where the use of cars is discouraged (NYC, high parking and bridge tolls), the vehicular death rate is low even though that wasn't the intended goal. Less congestion was the goal.

 

Cars provide transportation. There are economic benefits to transportation.

 

What are the reasons to tolerate gun accidents?

Because people need a gun like a pacifier to protect them from their fears? I will give you that, but I suggest that you probably need psychological help if you are fearful. A gun, then, is a mask for other issues.

 

Guns should be registered, and gun owners should be licensed too. There are times when you have to lose your gun license and right to own a gun.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

 

How would you feel if a friend or family were shot by some pro-gun dumbass? Would you still be the shit-kickin' cowboy you are now?

 

I drive through Newtown everyday and there are memorials everywhere, still, of the children who were murdered. 26 lights, 26 angels, 26 trees, signs, posters, etc.

 

If it did happen close to home and If they had a quarter ounce of compassion in the nerveless gray plasma encased in a nutshell, then they would agree that change needs to occur.

 

But, Tennessee, Arkansas, or wherever they are is too far to be close to home, so they utter and sputter all sorts of nonsense for our entertainment. Ignoring the fact that guns lead to death. It is such a simple, simple concept. No argument, yet they try to tie every issue they can think of to it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.


  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Date: 4th April 2025.   USDJPY Falls to 25-Week Low as Safe Havens Surge and Markets Eye NFP Data.   Safe haven currencies and the traditional alternative to the US Dollar continue to increase in value while the Dollar declines. Investors traditionally opt to invest in the Japanese Yen and Swiss Franc at times of uncertainty and when they wish to avoid the Dollar. The Japanese Yen continues to be the best-performing currency of the week and of the day. Will this continue to be the case after today’s US employment figures?   USDJPY - NFP Data And Trade Negotiations The USDJPY is currently trading at a 25-week low and is witnessing one of its strongest declines this week. The exchange rate is no longer obtaining indications from the RSI that the price is oversold. The current bullish swing is obtaining indications of divergence as the price fails to form a higher high. Therefore, short-term momentum is in favour of the US Dollar, but there are still signs the Japanese Yen can regain momentum quickly.       USDJPY 1-Hour Chart     The price movement of the exchange rate in both the short and long term will depend on 3 factors. Today’s US employment data, next week’s inflation rate and most importantly the progress of negotiations between the US and trade partners. If today’s Unemployment Rate increases above 4.1%, the reading will be the highest seen so far in 2025. Currently, the market expects the Unemployment Rate to remain at 4.1% and the Non-Farm Payroll Change to add 137,000 jobs. The average NFP reading this year so far has been 194,000.   If data does not meet expectations, US investors may continue to increase exposure away from the Dollar and to other safe-haven assets. Previously investors were expecting only 2 rate cuts this year from the Federal Reserve, however, most investors now expect up to 4. If today’s employment data deteriorates, economists advise the Federal Reserve may opt to cut interest rates sooner.   Therefore, it is important to note that today’s NFP will influence the USDJPY to a large extent. Whereas in the longer-term, trade negotiations will steal the spotlight. If trade partners are able to negotiate the US Dollar can correct back upwards. Whereas, if other countries retaliate and do not negotiate the US Dollar will remain weak.   USDJPY - The Yen and the Bank of Japan The Japanese Yen is the best-performing currency in 2025 increasing by 6.70% so far. Risk indicators such as the VIX and High-Low Indexes continue to worsen which is positive for the JPY as a safe haven currency.   Yesterday Japan released March business activity data that came in weaker than expected: the Services PMI dropped from 53.7 to 50.0, while the Composite PMI fell from 52.0 to 48.9. The data is the lowest in two years. These figures could hinder further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan. However, most economists still expect the Bank Of Japan to hike at least once more. It's also important to note, that even if the BOJ opts for a prolonged pause, a cut is not likely.   Additionally, a 24% tariff was imposed on Japanese exports to the US yesterday. Prime Minister Mr Ishiba expressed disappointment over Japan's failure to secure a tariff exemption and pledged support measures to help domestic industries manage the impact.   Key Takeaway Points: US Dollar Weakens, Safe Havens Rise: The Japanese Yen and Swiss Franc continue to gain as investors shift away from the US Dollar. USDJPY Under Pressure: USDJPY trades at a 25-week low, with short-term momentum favouring the Dollar but long-term trends pointing to potential Yen strength. NFP and Unemployment Crucial: Today’s Non-Farm Payrolls and unemployment figures will heavily influence short-term USDJPY. On the other hand, trade negotiations will dictate longer-term trends. Japan Faces Mixed Signals: Despite weak PMI data and new US tariffs, the Japanese Yen remains strong. Economists expect at least one more rate hike from the Bank of Japan, but no cuts are in sight. Always trade with strict risk management. Your capital is the single most important aspect of your trading business.   Please note that times displayed based on local time zone and are from time of writing this report.   Click HERE to access the full HFM Economic calendar.   Want to learn to trade and analyse the markets? Join our webinars and get analysis and trading ideas combined with better understanding of how markets work. Click HERE to register for FREE!   Click HERE to READ more Market news.   Michalis Efthymiou HFMarkets   Disclaimer: This material is provided as a general marketing communication for information purposes only and does not constitute an independent investment research. Nothing in this communication contains, or should be considered as containing, an investment advice or an investment recommendation or a solicitation for the purpose of buying or selling of any financial instrument. All information provided is gathered from reputable sources and any information containing an indication of past performance is not a guarantee or reliable indicator of future performance. Users acknowledge that any investment in Leveraged Products is characterized by a certain degree of uncertainty and that any investment of this nature involves a high level of risk for which the users are solely responsible and liable. We assume no liability for any loss arising from any investment made based on the information provided in this communication. This communication must not be reproduced or further distributed without our prior written permission.
    • YUM Yum Brands stock, nice breakout with volume +34.5%, from Stocks to Watch at https://stockconsultant.com/?YUM
    • Date: 3rd April 2025.   Gold Prices Pull Back After Record High as Traders Eye Trump’s Tariffs.   Key Takeaways:   Gold prices retreated after hitting a record high of $3,167.57 per ounce due to profit-taking. President Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on all US imports, escalating trade tensions. Gold remains exempt from reciprocal tariffs, reinforcing its safe-haven appeal. Investors await US non-farm payroll data for further market direction. Fed rate cut bets and weaker US Treasury yields underpin gold’s bullish outlook. Gold Prices Retreat from Record Highs Amid Profit-Taking Gold prices saw a pullback on Thursday as traders opted to take profits following a historic surge. Spot gold declined 0.4% to $3,122.10 per ounce as of 0710 GMT, retreating from its fresh all-time high of $3,167.57. Meanwhile, US gold futures slipped 0.7% to $3,145.00 per ounce, reflecting broader market uncertainty over economic and geopolitical developments.   The recent rally was largely fueled by concerns over escalating trade tensions after President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new import tariffs. The 10% baseline tariff on all goods entering the US further deepened the global trade conflict, intensifying investor demand for safe-haven assets like gold. However, as traders locked in gains from the surge, prices saw a modest retracement.   Trump’s Tariffs and Their Market Implications On Wednesday, Trump introduced a sweeping tariff policy imposing a 10% baseline duty on all imports, with significantly higher tariffs on select nations. While this move was aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing, it sent shockwaves across global markets, fueling inflation concerns and heightening trade war fears.   Gold’s Role Amid Trade War Escalations Despite the widespread tariff measures, the White House clarified that reciprocal tariffs do not apply to gold, energy, and ‘certain minerals that are not available in the US’. This exemption suggests that central banks and institutional investors may continue favouring gold as a hedge against economic instability. One of the key factors supporting gold is the slowdown that these tariffs could cause in the US economy, which raises the likelihood of future Federal Reserve rate cuts. Gold is currently in a pure momentum trade. Market participants are on the sidelines and until we see a significant shakeout, this momentum could persist.   Impact on the US Dollar and Bond Yields Gold prices typically move inversely to the US dollar, and the latest developments have pushed the dollar to its weakest level since October 2024. Market participants are increasingly pricing in the possibility of a Fed rate cut, as the tariffs could weigh on economic growth.   Additionally, US Treasury yields have plummeted, reflecting growing recession fears. Lower bond yields reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold, making it a more attractive investment.         Technical Analysis: Key Levels to Watch Gold’s recent rally has pushed it into overbought territory, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) above 70. This indicates a potential short-term pullback before the uptrend resumes. The immediate support level lies at $3,115, aligning with the Asian session low. A further decline could bring gold towards the $3,100 psychological level, which has previously acted as a strong support zone. Below this, the $3,076–$3,057 region represents a critical weekly support range where buyers may re-enter the market. In the event of a more significant correction, $3,000 stands as a major psychological floor.   On the upside, gold faces immediate resistance at $3,149. A break above this level could signal renewed bullish momentum, potentially leading to a retest of the record high at $3,167. If bullish momentum persists, the next target is the $3,200 psychological barrier, which could pave the way for further gains. Despite the recent pullback, the broader trend remains bullish, with dips likely to be viewed as buying opportunities.   Looking Ahead: Non-Farm Payrolls and Fed Policy Traders are closely monitoring Friday’s US non-farm payrolls (NFP) report, which could provide critical insights into the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves. A weaker-than-expected jobs report may strengthen expectations for an interest rate cut, further boosting gold prices.   Other key economic data releases, such as jobless claims and the ISM Services PMI, may also impact market sentiment in the short term. However, with rising geopolitical uncertainties, trade tensions, and a weakening US dollar, gold’s safe-haven appeal remains strong.   Conclusion: While short-term profit-taking may trigger minor corrections, gold’s long-term outlook remains bullish. As global trade tensions mount and the Federal Reserve leans toward a more accommodative stance, gold could see further gains in the months ahead.   Always trade with strict risk management. Your capital is the single most important aspect of your trading business.   Please note that times displayed based on local time zone and are from time of writing this report.   Click HERE to access the full HFM Economic calendar.   Want to learn to trade and analyse the markets? Join our webinars and get analysis and trading ideas combined with better understanding of how markets work. Click HERE to register for FREE!   Click HERE to READ more Market news.   Andria Pichidi HFMarkets   Disclaimer: This material is provided as a general marketing communication for information purposes only and does not constitute an independent investment research. Nothing in this communication contains, or should be considered as containing, an investment advice or an investment recommendation or a solicitation for the purpose of buying or selling of any financial instrument. All information provided is gathered from reputable sources and any information containing an indication of past performance is not a guarantee or reliable indicator of future performance. Users acknowledge that any investment in Leveraged Products is characterized by a certain degree of uncertainty and that any investment of this nature involves a high level of risk for which the users are solely responsible and liable. We assume no liability for any loss arising from any investment made based on the information provided in this communication. This communication must not be reproduced or further distributed without our prior written permission.
    • AMZN Amazon stock, nice buying at the 187.26 triple+ support area at https://stockconsultant.com/?AMZN
    • DELL Dell Technologies stock, good day moving higher off the 90.99 double support area, from Stocks to Watch at https://stockconsultant.com/?DELL
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.