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Once again, wannabe dictator John Delaney censors a sound comment from a rational and well informed TradeSports trader.

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Chris F. Masse

On the TradeSports forum, once again, a legitimate comment from a TradeSports trader has been pruned. Here’s the line from event derivative trader “Vancheeswaran2″ that was expunged: [...] Tradesports claims to be just like NYSE or LSE, but anyone pulling … Continue reading →

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And the winner is… LANCE FORTNOW.

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Chris F. Masse

Page Titles – Uniq. Views – Pageviews – [since blog inception, according to Google Analytics] — Midas Oracle – 9,227 – 16,008 Midas Oracle » Blog Archive » “If Virginia and Montana go democratic then the markets predicted every race … Continue reading →

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Penelope Trunk’s two pieces of advice

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Chris F. Masse

- One goes to TradeSports trader Alex Forshaw (and Notre Dame collegian) —see her point #2. – The other goes to Alex Costakis of HSX, who hates blogs, blogging, blogging software, bloggers, and the blogosphere.

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TradeSports trader to TEN CEO John Delaney: WINK, WINK.

Posted on December 28, 2006 by Chris F. Masse

From a TradeSports trader: [...] I like the idea of this [split] and [fully] understand why [it's] being done. — Ah. – Could… Could it… Could it be that… Could it be that the true reason for the TradeSports-InTrade reorganizing … Continue reading →

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WSJ’S FINANCIAL MARKETS JOURNALIST WHO REPORTED ON TRADER ALEX FORSHAW TURNS OUT TO BE QUITE A VIGOROUS UNIONIST.

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Chris F. Masse

Via Crossing Wall Street, WSJ Reporters Stop CNBC Appearances: NEW YORK — A union representing reporters at The Wall Street Journal said Wednesday its members would stop making unpaid appearances on CNBC to protest the position of the Journal’s parent … Continue reading →

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Believe in Pascal’s wager? Have I got a deal for you! – by Alexander Tabarrok

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Chris F. Masse

Believe in Pascal’s wager? Have I got a deal for you! – (PDF) – by Alexander Tabarrok CONCLUSIONS: Pascal’s wager is initially compelling because “believing” in God appears to be costless. Believing in the possibility of infinite utility, however, implies … Continue reading →

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The Pascal’s Wager… as seen by TradeSports trader “Caveat Bettor”. – REDUX

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Chris F. Masse

Check out this Midas Oracle thread with 9 comments (as of tonite). Addendum (November 14): 12 comments now… and counting.

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The Pascal’s Wager… as seen by TradeSports trader “Caveat Bettor”. – WARNING: THIS QUOTE WILL MAKE HISTORY.

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Chris F. Masse

And it goes like this: In sum, Pascal reasons that a Bettor should Buy GOD.EXISTS and definitely not Sell Him. The downside of expiring the contract at 0 is very small (i.e. you aren’t going to Heaven, no biggie), compared … Continue reading →

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