I totally agree. I don't view them as "investments", rather more of a long swing trade. The last couple of elections it would have been good to buy about 9-12 months before the election. Then just sit on it while riding it up and jump off with a double afterwards. My problem is I can't read elections worth a damn and missed the boat! When my kids ask "who will win" from here on out my reply is going to be "I have no freaking clue because the American voter is a complete psycho".
