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Sounds like it paid off.

Finally a positive spin from someone who has made money at this game. Thanks for the insight MIDAS. Good luck to you in your new business whatever it is. One last [unrelated] question: I read that flipping properties has become so widespread that people are starting to crack down on it, is...

Midas, Were you in debt because of trading? What was your trading exp prior to 2000? Those are impressive gains. From most of the comments on this and other similar threads, one would conclude that this is the equivalent of being struck by lightning. I don't think that is true, that is why...

I said that tongue in cheek, but valid point nonetheless.

Maybe I overreacted, yes, it was a moronic thing to say that you can only trade within the US. Kudos to you for even attempting Everest, I am duly impressed. I'll remember that the next time I flame out on you here and try to do it a little more respectfully:D Good trading to you as well.

Everest, I wasn't "pontificating" anything. I was making the point that there are always naysayers and supporters on every issue (I can't readily think of a better example than this thread). Of course the chances are low that you can start with nothing but 5K and trade full-time and still...

This thread has reinforced a valuable lesson: No matter what your idea/goal/dream is, there is someone, somewhere who will try to knock it down. Usually because if it isn't something they can accomplish, they don't want anyone to accomplish it. If someone had asked, "Is $100,000 enough to...