"At least I was concise. Who even reads your 30 paragraph rants on why you don't like some bond and how wonderful you think you are?"

Why get personal? Are there really that many, if any, posters who are as generous with sharing their thought process and investment selection as Charlie? I don't think so. His results speak volumes - he has a process and it has worked. This board, IMO, would be almost worthless without him.