That's an interesting observation. It sounds like you're saying charming "courtier types" aren't always charming to people outside the " royal court."

Hi Morgan and Big Dog! I have 400,000 dollars in investable assets at 44 without dependents. Live in NYC, so not exactly balling.

At this level of wealth, how do you think I should weigh market returns versus investing in a small biz,or personal brand leverage?
Thanks you very much!

Here is an outlandish hypothesis: Trump and Elon are gambling that these horrific economic conditions will allow Elon, Trump and allies to gain larger share of a weaker economy- A true oligarchy.