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>>16770528
big brain post
I like it

>>14905699
that's what all politicians (and basically, everyone) ever want to do
I will push my social standards on to you if you aren't careful

>>13975609
>shorting means Infinite downside
that shouldn't be your biggest concern; you can set a stop-loss for short positions just like long positions. Of course there will be a 'built-in' stop loss where your broker cuts you off if you go too hard, but if you're short-selling it's pretty much required to know exactly where you're going to set your SL when you enter the position.

The other parts of your post are correct, it is a bit of a dilemma for bears. The other part you didn't mention are volatility futures positions,which again decay. There is no 'super safe' way to be bearish, it's all timing-sensitive.
But when a strong bearish position pays off, it feels super, unspeakably good to be making money when the market goes down. You can really make very nice money very quickly. it just feels a little stronger, compared with the good feelings you get on the bullish side. once you taste it, it becomes hard to ignore that desire... It's like something you need