Democratic Primaries

James48

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1. He was probably confusing stocks with bonds.

Thu Oct 17, 2019, 12:52 PM

Oct 2019

And clipping bond coupons was a thing in the olden days.

That's what you did (clipping a coupon) to redeem the bond payout at a scheduled time.

I don't have any idea if they still do that. I guess that just shows how ancient I am.

Here is an article about coupon bonds (bearer bonds without traceable registration, that you get your payout of interrest by clipping the appropriate coupon, mailing it in to the issuer, and then the issuer paid you a check).
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/couponbond.asp

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Was anyone else bothered by Biden's "clipping coupons in the stock market" line? [View all] thesquanderer Oct 2019 OP

He was probably confusing stocks with bonds. James48 Oct 2019 #1

He sure is up to the minute on foreign policy for those paying attention. And that is what we need emmaverybo Oct 2019 #9

Yes, he must have been thinking about bonds -- mostly from years gone by. TryLogic Oct 2019 #12

Coupon bonds went away with tax reform act of 1986. lastlib Oct 2019 #23

The coupon-clipping terminology is still used, according to the WSJ as recently as 2013: highplainsdem Oct 2019 #31

Thanks for explaining the likely source of his thought. thesquanderer Oct 2019 #43

Yep, perhaps a dated reference but not off-the-wall. These snap judgment habits we have are a curse. gulliver Oct 2019 #61

I thought it was a pretty weird statement. vsrazdem Oct 2019 #2

Science help us if biden is our most electeble option SterlingPound Oct 2019 #3

Joe's not... his campaign is on the down slope!! InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #24

Happily, all we need is someone trying to rebuild the stuff that has been purposely broken over the SterlingPound Oct 2019 #28

Perfectly said!! InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #58

... Scurrilous Oct 2019 #35

back to the future is not the answer i am looking for SterlingPound Oct 2019 #40

It's only one of many things that bothers me about him janterry Oct 2019 #4

True! We don't need another moderate this time. We The People are hungering for a bold progressive. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #25

NO! n/t chillfactor Oct 2019 #5

Trump is not qazplm135 Oct 2019 #6

It didn't bother me, but it confused me DesertRat Oct 2019 #7

Same here Raven123 Oct 2019 #13

I agree with you ritapria Oct 2019 #15

Your comment could apply Mr.Bill Oct 2019 #20

Like so many things. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #27

NO! Guess Trump doesn't think something like this--that has concern trolls up nights-- will be emmaverybo Oct 2019 #8

"why go to the trouble he has to attack Biden?"..because he wants everyone to believe he fears Biden Perseus Oct 2019 #22

Go to some RW sites and see the ammo ready to go on other candidates. It makes no sense emmaverybo Oct 2019 #29

It was another anachronism that makes Millenials shake their heads in wonder. maxsolomon Oct 2019 #10

I'm 60 and I am shaking my head ChubbyStar Oct 2019 #16

Cringe. TryLogic Oct 2019 #17

Not I. A three hour debate, I'm not going to dwell on a half dozen words..... George II Oct 2019 #11

He spoke for about 16 minutes. Regardless, he's prone to head scratching moments. thesquanderer Oct 2019 #46

Doesnt bother me. He can beat trump. Thats what i want. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #14

Can he beat Pence? Or some other Republicon. TryLogic Oct 2019 #18

It'll be trump. But if not, yes, i believe he could. Better than the other top candidates. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #44

not bothered. why are you? trueblue2007 Oct 2019 #19

Because I want us to win. (n/t) thesquanderer Oct 2019 #47

If you've listened to Biden's informal press conferences . . . peggysue2 Oct 2019 #21

... Scurrilous Oct 2019 #36

Well said and I don't even know if I will be voting for him in the primary. TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #38

These verbal farts of his come from his way back mind... CTyankee Oct 2019 #26

Warren has yet to respond to Yang's point on wealth taxes tirebiter Oct 2019 #30

Most here still think they work. But they dont because there arent enough to tax. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #45

you seem very concerned ! stonecutter357 Oct 2019 #32

Because I want us to win. (n/t) thesquanderer Oct 2019 #48

Cool Story, Bro , ! stonecutter357 Oct 2019 #62

I've been here more years than you have, bro. (n/t) thesquanderer Oct 2019 #65

lol SO ! And no you have not been here more years than Me . stonecutter357 Oct 2019 #68

Then I guess your profile info is wrong. (n/t) thesquanderer Oct 2019 #69

Yes It is wrong . stonecutter357 Oct 2019 #71

no evertonfc Oct 2019 #33

https://itep.org/a-wealth-tax-might-be-easier-to-implement-than-you-think/ fallrey Oct 2019 #34

Still wouldnt raise nearly enough money to pay for everything proposed. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #64

trump, or just about any GOPer, will beat Warren badly, especially Hoyt Oct 2019 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author OldRed2450 Oct 2019 #39

Why do you say she Lied? blm Oct 2019 #51

My family had the same lore... OldRed2450 Oct 2019 #53

Your family is your family. Hers was certain of what they were told. And blm Oct 2019 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author OldRed2450 Oct 2019 #55

She wasn't lying, she believed the family stories. blm Oct 2019 #57

If she wins the nomination, I will vote and volunteer for her. OldRed2450 Oct 2019 #60

No - I'm bothered by Trump giving us the finger regarding our national security and civil liberties. Skya Rhen Oct 2019 #41

It was word salad IMO aidbo Oct 2019 #42

They all sound like that when they're not reciting a speech. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #49

the question he was asked was about demonizing the rich. aidbo Oct 2019 #50

And he did what they all do; start an answer & then change to some bullet point. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #63

What does that mean? I clip coupons for Kroger doc03 Oct 2019 #52

You would think that our candidate would have a clear advantage of coherence over Trump jcgoldie Oct 2019 #56

I thought he got mixed up pattyloutwo Oct 2019 #59

Joe's authenticity is what people dig about him. oasis Oct 2019 #66

I'm clippin' coupons for mah record player. NCLefty Oct 2019 #67

I have to laugh at the idea that Donnie Dotard treestar Oct 2019 #70

No, I was not offended Gothmog Oct 2019 #72

Should I have been? NurseJackie Oct 2019 #73