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Old 05-13-2012 | 06:12 PM
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Old 05-13-2012 | 06:14 PM
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Still continuing the urban legend of him being a Marine pilot.
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So, long term, you're bullish on America.
Sure. But look, the U.S. political system is completely broken, and as a wise man once said, "What can't continue, won't." So we're either going to be stopped by the bond market at some point in time, or we're going to fix Washington. And I think we will be able to do it.
He's more optimistic than me.
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Man, he is awesome.

Stay healthy Mr. Smith, and please don't retire for 20 more years.
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Now, if only his vision and leadership could be passed down to his mid-level VP's and MD's....
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Originally Posted by flextodaline
Now, if only his vision and leadership could be passed down to his mid-level VP's and MD's....
This. This. And this.
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Old 05-14-2012 | 06:35 AM
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+ 1,000,000
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Originally Posted by CloudSailor
Man, he is awesome.

Stay healthy Mr. Smith, and please don't retire for 20 more years.
Read an article in 2010 that said he could see himself retired in 3-5 years.
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Originally Posted by CloudSailor
Stay healthy Mr. Smith, and please don't retire for 20 more years.
Originally Posted by OKLATEX
Read an article in 2010 that said he could see himself retired in 3-5 years.
I believe I read years ago that his father passed away at a young age from heart problems (younger than Mr. S. is now IIRC). I too hope he stays well and in command of this "ship."
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Originally Posted by OKLATEX
Read an article in 2010 that said he could see himself retired in 3-5 years.
Yep, I did read that article. Makes sense for him and his family to retire soon. If I were in his shoes, I probably would've retired quite a while ago... But his intense drive is in very large part what created this company. Although for the sake of all employees, hopefully he reconsiders and decides to stay around for many more years.
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