Peter Thiel believes his investments are immune to an economic bubble - Valleywag Comments

Peter Thiel believes his investments are immune to an economic bubble

sample032 — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:29:04 PST

@waynelambright: It's different, especially because of how illiquid real estate is, and because the dollar isn't backed by real estate.

Look at these two charts:
[en.wikipedia.org]
[en.wikipedia.org]

The US experienced inflation both before and after 2000.

sample032

Peter Thiel believes his investments are immune to an economic bubble

Trackback — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:28:12 PST

Is there a tech bubble? Well, that depends on who you ask. PayPal founder turned hedge fund manager turned venture capitalist Peter Thiel told Maria Bartiromo that it’s the “one part where there’s no bubble at all this time.” On the other side is a singing group called The...

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Peter Thiel believes his investments are immune to an economic bubble

0x6772 — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:53:15 PST

@zooyorq: Koolaid?

0x6772

Peter Thiel believes his investments are immune to an economic bubble

MrMedia — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:43:26 PST

What's wrong with you people?!?! Don't you know that $1 virtual gifts and Facebook flyers are immune to any economic downswings in the US or abroad? Come on!

MrMedia

Peter Thiel believes his investments are immune to an economic bubble

cv — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:09:02 PST

That's right, the porn industry is always a safe bet.

Peter Thiel believes his investments are immune to an economic bubble

waynelambright — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:42:21 PST

@sample032: Would not a home going down in value be defaltion?.

waynelambright

Peter Thiel believes his investments are immune to an economic bubble

sample032 — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:15:53 PST

I'm curious why he thinks there might be deflation. The Fed keeps showing that they'll lower interest rates, especially moving into an election year. Moreover, the stock market, at least 2 months ago, was historically overpriced, as is the housing market.

sample032

Peter Thiel believes his investments are immune to an economic bubble

fatbastard — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:12:04 PST

Maria Bartiromo looks straight up cracked out compared to the other quality hotts on CNBC, Bloomie, and Fox BC.

Seriously, Erin Burnett vs Maria? No contest!

fatbastard

Peter Thiel believes his investments are immune to an economic bubble

mandarin — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:03:19 PST

Lol what a waste of an interview...

mandarin

Peter Thiel believes his investments are immune to an economic bubble

Whocares — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:31:59 PST

I'll have what he's drinking.

Whocares