I dare say should some forward-thinking leaders take charge in Iran, do away with heated rhetoric and terrorism, and be more the good regional neighbor, Iran stands to explode economically, politically, and culturally. The sky's the limit for the long term investor!
Q. You sound so hopeful--what about the risks?
A. Just as with any investment, past performance are no guarantee of future results (although I certainly hope a new buyer gets a better APR than my decrepit returns). That said, read again about Iran, "exploding economically, politically, and culturally?" They could explode in a bad way--literally--should they continue on the path of a weaponized nuclear program...
Q. But isn’t the reason Iran’s angry with the West in the first place because all the regimes from the Qajar dynasty onward sold Iran’s resources, culture and spiritual identity to the West?
A. A valid point… but we’re talking my bottom line here, and I’ve got a front yard that needs resodding and I really must reupholster my 1971 Dodge Polara. Priorities, man!
Q. Want to sell your 1971 Dodge?
A. No, the Dodge isn’t for sale.
Q. How do you pronounce “Ahmedinejad?”
A. Ahmedinejad is pronounced aah-meh-DEE-neh-jad. In a pinch, you can also say, oh my GOD that hurts, in-aah-GOD-da-da-vee-dah, or, Gesundheit.
Q. What a minute, home slice... I thought selling people was against eBay policy!
A. It is, but you're not buying the people, you're buying the office--you know, like some special interest groups do. The people are merely the "gold standard" against which the office value floats (in this case, it's sinking; but never mind that for now). Thus the physical leaders and governments go, but the concept of the regime remains in place.
Q. In your mind, who's the perfect investor?
A. Let's see... once again, someone with long term goals, at the very least. A Middle East or Iranian scholar, or a University (UT-Austin has a robust Persian program). “Duke” from Doonesbury. Ted Turner (he seems to own everything else). King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (the house of Saud has always had a bone to pick with Iran). President Bush, perhaps, but he's got to balance short term speculation, as well. ExxonMobil Corporation, or British Petroleum (Beyond Petroleum, Big Pigeon, whatever they call themselves now). Someone with a likeminded sense of political humor. Hell, Iran could have an old fashioned stock buyback, but I’m not sure it’ll increase the price.
Article comments
1 - BETH TURNER
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT BETH
2 - Mayank 'Austen' Singh
It is cool. I'm having tea and am laughing at the same time. Thanks Jim for such a good time.
3 - Jim Fielder
Sold on 5 July for $38!