I am Phoenix

[Phoenix]

I am Phoenix.

Who am I ?

I am a former special operations soldier with the United States Army.

I left the military to pursue a private career as a private contractor.

At this time I am semi-retired.

I have lived a full, rewarding and very interesting life both privately and professionally.

I have been invested in currencies on and off a few times in the past 25 yrs and currently hold positions in 5 currencies and 2 precious metals.

I have been on a few forums over the years as have most persons reading this right now.

At this time I am the owner of a private forum and a private chat and also host a nightly Blog Talk Radio program.

I am joined in my adventures by my better half who goes by the user name"Lakehouse" and Lakehouse is the owner and writer of the news blog "Going Global, East Meets West"

I stand against as I always have any exploitation of the innocent.

There are many people who are on these forums who think the concept of "redistribution of wealth" means the redistribution of your wealth to their pockets and I have always spoken out against such behavior.

I have never made any money on any forum or any chat in any way and never will. I have never supported or promoted those who do nor never will.

I have always had a firm stance and have always suggested that people should support their local bank and the United States banking system and pay all taxes when and as advised by the professional of their choice.

Myself and Lakehouse have pointed out fraud and warned of cyber crime and Internet scams as they appeared on the forums and by doing so I have become the target of the very individuals who stand to make a profit off of the innocent investor.

My stance has always been "Date and rate are classified" and that this is and has been a "Live and fluid situation"

The false claims that I have been saying the "RV has happened" or of claiming dates is not only false but an overt attempt by the individuals mentioned above to discredit me in any what they can.

Yes I have pointed out hot windows of opportunity for this to happen in the past as have many (Adam Montana included) but these windows were always pointed out as possibilities only based upon the current events of the times.

I make clear and always make clear that my views are speculation based upon due diligence and news and are not from"intel" or inside information.

I am also well known for calling BS when I see it.

Recent forum background:

I first went by the user name of "Secret Key". As "Secret Key I discovered something that exposed a serious weakness and danger in an investment that was and is still hot at this time and put forward the evidence of the potential problems for investors in same.

As I made public this damning evidence in an attempt to warn the innocent investor I was attacked on line by the very individuals who were "pumping" said investment". (No surprise)

Because I had come forward with this damning information that exposed the potential dangers to said "investment" (not the IQD) those who stood to profit from getting others into the investment went on a full attack to discredit any thing I may say.

So...to me no big deal...the truth was the truth.

After that "episode" I was invited to join a forum that was new but had no desire to what so ever but after much prompting by the forum owner said yes...BUT he (the forum owner) insisted that I not use the name "Secret Key" because of all of the consorted efforts at the time to discredit any thing I may say.

So to appease the request of that forum owner I changed my name to "Ranger77" Why that name?

Because I am a Ranger and I like the number 7 and 77 is twice as good!

So...on we go. The next thing that happened was that forum owner was in contact with a currency dealer and was approached by said dealer to become partners and to host a forum for the dealer.

This forum owner asked me on the phone my opinion on joining forces with a dealer and i was very forthcoming in telling that forum owner I felt it was a very bad idea to do so and list the reason why I thought so.

The forum owner decided to join forces with the currency dealer for immediate economic gain and did so quickly.

It was very apparent that I was not too happy with what he did and I stopped posting on his forum.

The next thing I knew was the forum owner banned me from his forum and launched a huge attack on me in an attempt to discredit anything I may say because of his fear of me publicly speaking out on his position of being in the pocket of a currency dealer and my firm stance against any and all pumping of dinar or dinar sales.

It is worthy to note that that forum owner went off the deep end in his efforts to discredit me not only on his forum but others and dedicate hundreds of man hours and much bandwidth to do so. (some funny stuff...very creative).

So.....again no big deal....I could not have cared less.

Next I was in touch with few people who wanted to start a forum of their own and they wanted me to also join...so again...I said yes.

Now this time they came up with the idea that being a new forum everyone should have a new name just for fun.

So that is what we all did...we all (including myself) selected new names...and of course the name I chose was...."Phoenix"

Well that forum went along doing well for awhile until the "troll factor" kicked in and we began to have a few disruptive postings and problems (like are seen all over this forum) so we decided to open a smaller private chat for just a few of us.

Long story short on that is the forum owners manipulated that situation into a way they could milk money out of people for a profit and I was not happy to see this. Soon after a situation came up where we had a dispute and I left the forum. In an attempt to save face they attempted to publicly accuse me of something I did not do but this effort failed.

That effort to discredit me failed on their part because of my careful archiving of my e-mails, PMs, chat logs and telephone calls which I have done for years because of my former profession and position. The very people they attempted to discredit me with were simply presented with a small amount of the documentation, the truth was made known and that was the end of that.

So after all of that I decided to open my own private forum and private chat which I did...and has been open for one year and ten months. The name of my forum is "Gimme Shelter" and we have a locked membership and accept no new members.

We had an open membership for some time and began to have serious problems again

Also as you know I host a nightly radio show on Blog Talk Radio every night at 11PM est. The show is called "Gimme Shelter Radio" and is a nightly 30 min. broadcast on current events and news.

Why do I post here sometimes?

Well even tho I have my own private forum and chat, I like most others read all sorts of places. A while back I noticed that there were quite a few newbies on this forum asking some basic questions and saw many times their questions go unanswered so I did a few postings to answer questions and a few for fun.

To find my past post on this forum just do a search.

Yes I said "Happy Trails" here in December and for many months did not post and would not have even posted today if it were not for the overt attempt to discredit me seen by the troll force in this thread and am only doing so to set the record straight not for me but for those who may not know the truth to the situation.

Why is my forum private? Trolls...that's why.

We had a situation where someone had come on to the forum in an effort to disrupt and they were effective to the point they caused some serious problems and cause the splitting of some friends by the telling of some lies and such and as taking false identity on chat and causing many problems so we shut down the forum to the public and just kept a small core of friends as members. We now have 80 members or so and it is a good, proactive positive place with zero problems. Our members are fun, intelligent and all in all a great group of folks with good intent and positive out looks.

As can be seen in on many forums the Internet offers a veil of anonymity so persons who feel empowered because they feel they are hidden and use the opportunity to "act out" and vent their frustrations. Most of the time it is just that and people who feel frustrated just lash out but in some cases you have people who are "not well" to put it in a nice way. Many of these people suffer from alcohol and drug abuse and the frustration due to pressing personal situations in their lives fueled by substance abuse will result in some interesting post by these people on public forums.'

Now for the most part this is nothing but innocent venting but it can lead to compulsive rants by these people almost bordering on madness in a consistent stalking like stance. I in fact have a few stalkers who follow me around attempting their best to discredit anything I may say...they are quite fanatical and sometimes fun to watch.

As far as me being crazy?

Dang right!~ They say you must be crazy to jump out of a perfectly good airplane with a parachute!

Yes some of the topics I cover and some of my interest may be seen by many to be "crazy" or "out of the box" and that is just the way it is.

The way I see it is if the former Navy Seal Jesse Ventura can ask the questions about so called "conspiracy theories" than so can the former Army Ranger "Phoenix".

Don't like it? Then don't read it.

So that's it.

Be well!~

Phoenix

Often imitated....never intimidated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hkh7_1hmlzw

[DinarDiva007]

wow Got Ego?

[DaveH]

Thanks for the post Phoenix, and you are correct about jumping out of a perfectly good aircraft, makes no sense

[patriotic party girl]

WELL SAID AND THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO TO HELP NEW INVESTORS WITH OUT ALL THE BASHING I HAVE FOLLOWED YOU SINCE INVESTING IN DINAR AND I APPLAUD YOUR HONESTY .

BTW I AM UNABLE TO GET ON YOUR WEBSITE ANYMORE NOT SURE WHAHAPPENEDND BUT STILL FOLLOW YOUR SHOW THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOU DO TO HELP OTHERS

GOD BLESS

PPG

[Phoenix]

wow Got Ego?

Maybe...not sure.

But I do have a box full of medals and a wall full of awards....does that count?

[Mongo]

Name.....rank.....and serial number is all I would of given them

[tim5400]

Thanks for sharing your background.....very interesting...GO RV..Thanks for your SERVICE too............

[pokerplayer]

I have often butted heads with phoenix on several different forums. This was over several years as we have both been in this Investment along time. I believe we have both come to the realization that it is what it is.

I scoff at his posts, and he mine. But guess what? Its a healthy debate. I like him more now, then when he was secret key.

Maturity, it comes in many different forms.

pp

[Choppermike]

Phoenix - I too wear the coveted "TAB" (Class 77-31) and the matching jump wings as well. Never served in one of the BN, however supported them as a Helicopter pilot. I read your post and appreciate your forthrightness. I would expect nothing less from a RANGER! I have been in this "investment" for a short period of time and I did it based on a recommendation from my Accountant. I consider myself a thinking man and disregard most if not all of the BS on these forums. I have invested what I can lose and don't really get all wrapped up in "rate & date" BS. Bottom line is that, it will happen when it happens, to use an over used phrase. As far as the concept of pumping, I look at every commercial on TV, Radio and in print as a form of "pumping." In order to sell a product, one has to "sell" the hell out of it. If you are someone who thinks they can use the product or thinks it's neat then buy the damn thing. If not, ignore it or change the damn channel. It is no different here. I look upon these "gurus" as salesmen doing a job that they might get paid for. Every time they make a statement relative to the RV, it is nothing more than a "forum infomercial." If an individual goes out and buys more Dinar because of it, then so be it. We live in a country where this is referred to as CAPITALISM. I, for one, who has served this great country, am OK with that.

AIRBORNE!

[drox]

Probably pretty proud of your boy Maliki right about now huh? Surprised you didn't post your Congratulations Maliki Youtube video too. I see you are back and humble as ever. Thanks for the shameless self promotion. That should go over real well with Adam. Curious... did Adam go on your site and spew his Dinar resume and his numerous sites? No??? Oh that's right...Adam has class. Good grief.

Edited June 5, 2011 by drox

[easyrider]

Probably pretty proud of your boy Maliki right about now huh? Surprised you didn't post your Congratulations Maliki Youtube video too. I see you are back and humble as ever. Thanks for the shameless self promotion. That should go over real well with Adam. Curious... did Adam go on your site and spew his Dinar resume and his numerous sites? No??? Oh that's right...Adam is has class. Good grief.

Edited June 5, 2011 by easyrider

[robo5288]

Awesome post; Phoenix. I love it when a man/woman takes a stand. Makes a decision and runs with it. Means everything to me. Blessings to you and your family.

[OhYeah]

you had me at the Stones

great video, and whatever point needed to be made (not sure) it was well written-

tell Lakehouse my friend and I like Going Global too

[easyrider]

So let me get this straight

If you are a former Ranger then that makes you an expert on Dinar?

I’ve known some dumb*ss rangers (not saying all rangers are idiots)

but I have known some real winners

I too have jump wings, whoopee (that and $1.35 will get you coffee at Dunkin doughnuts)

and I think i have some medals around somewhere so what

i am a former Marine

do you know what former Marines and former rangers have in common

they are both civilians

so with that in mind

quit with the pseudo military lingo

and get over yourself

Oh and “Rangers lead the way” (to where the Marines have already been)

Semper Fi

hey i think you need to go back and have your iraqi students analyze the feared LOP.

[Phoenix]

Probably pretty proud of your boy Maliki right about now huh? Surprised you didn't post your Congratulations Maliki Youtube video too. I see you are back and humble as ever. Thanks for the shameless self promotion. That should go over real well with Adam. Curious... did Adam go on your site and spew his Dinar resume and his numerous sites? No??? Oh that's right...Adam has class. Good grief.

1. I do not let anyone bad mouth or bash anyone on our forum and the members are of the caliber that they do not do that anyway.

2. IF Adam was being lied about or bashed on my forum not only would he be welcome to come on to my forum to correct those doing such, he would not only be welcome but expected.

3. If you think being truthfuil and not letting people spread lies is low class than so be it

[wingsofhope]

Ok Then....Thanks for the information but Im sure most of us on this site can throw down war cred..My question is what does any of this have to do with the dinar investment? Seems to me all you're doing is self prom and ego pumping, just sayin

Edited June 5, 2011 by wingsofhope

[Phoenix]

Phoenix - I too wear the coveted "TAB" (Class 77-31) and the matching jump wings as well. Never served in one of the BN, however supported them as a Helicopter pilot. I read your post and appreciate your forthrightness. I would expect nothing less from a RANGER! I have been in this "investment" for a short period of time and I did it based on a recommendation from my Accountant. I consider myself a thinking man and disregard most if not all of the BS on these forums. I have invested what I can lose and don't really get all wrapped up in "rate & date" BS. Bottom line is that, it will happen when it happens, to use an over used phrase. As far as the concept of pumping, I look at every commercial on TV, Radio and in print as a form of "pumping." In order to sell a product, one has to "sell" the hell out of it. If you are someone who thinks they can use the product or thinks it's neat then buy the damn thing. If not, ignore it or change the damn channel. It is no different here. I look upon these "gurus" as salesmen doing a job that they might get paid for. Every time they make a statement relative to the RV, it is nothing more than a "forum infomercial." If an individual goes out and buys more Dinar because of it, then so be it. We live in a country where this is referred to as CAPITALISM. I, for one, who has served this great country, am OK with that.

AIRBORNE!

Hey bro.

Sua Sponte

[Fred A]

wow Got Ego?

sorry but i have to go with this.

[Phoenix]

So let me get this straight

If you are a former Ranger then that makes you an expert on Dinar?

I’ve known some dumb*ss rangers (not saying all rangers are idiots)

but I have known some real winners

I too have jump wings, whoopee (that and $1.35 will get you coffee at Dunkin doughnuts)

and I think I have some medals around somewhere so what

I am a former Marine

do you know what former Marines and former Rangers have in common

they are both civilians

so with that in mind

quit with the pseudo military lingo

and get over yourself

Oh and “Rangers lead the way” (to where the Marines have already been)

Semper Fi

Some off my best friends were Force Recon...and I can tell you were not.

Know how to knock out a whole platoon of Marines?

Throw a bucket of sand on a wet painted wall and yell ........"HIT THE BEACH!"

[Mongo]

So let me get this straight

If you are a former Ranger then that makes you an expert on Dinar?

I’ve known some dumb*ss rangers (not saying all rangers are idiots)

but I have known some real winners

I too have jump wings, whoopee (that and $1.35 will get you coffee at Dunkin doughnuts)

and I think I have some medals around somewhere so what

I am a former Marine

do you know what former Marines and former Rangers have in common

they are both civilians

so with that in mind

quit with the pseudo military lingo

and get over yourself

Oh and “Rangers lead the way” (to where the Marines have already been)

Semper Fi

I watched a vidio of Navy and Marines in a tug of war match at ,I think rockefeller square and Navy won with a woman in their lineup what's up with that?

[Phoenix]

Ok Then....Thanks for the information but Im sure most of us on this site can throw down war cred..My question is what does any of this have to do with the dinar investment? Seems to me all you're doing is self prom and ego pumping, just sayin

This post was only done in direct response to postings on this forum about me in other threads that border on libel.

I was only setting the record straight and nothing more.

To everyone with kind words thank you...to everyone who served also...thank you...to everyone with nothing but bad things to say....it sucks to be you because you have so much to be thankful for.

That's it....this post was not an effort to self promote in any way but it was in direct reply to the lies posted on this forum and nothing more and I thank Adam for allowing me to do so on his forum and would return the favor if needed.

Everyone be well...and the best of luck to all.

Phoenix

Edited June 5, 2011 by Phoenix

[drox]

1. I do not let anyone bad mouth or bash anyone on our forum and the members are of the caliber that they do not do that anyway.

2. IF Adam was being lied about or bashed on my forum not only would he be welcome to come on to my forum to correct those doing such, he would not only be welcome but expected.

3. If you think being truthfuil and not letting people spread lies is low class than so be it

My point Phoenix.... is that Adam would not announce himself on your site with shameless plugs to his numerous sites and a resume like you just did. I know that you are a knowledgeable guy. Sometimes I enjoy your opinion and sometimes I roll my eyes to what you say. I still read it. People feel that way about me too. I believe in the truth and it is always my intention to help find the truth and it is reflected in my posts. When you left you had a lot of people washed that the RV was done. You repeated it over and over and over again and you signed off as the RV was "eminent" within days (December). You were a staunch advocate of Maliki and you got people rooting for that moron and now look at the mess he has created. You believe in the truth but you have been head cheerleader taking people down a dead end road often. You didn't mention any of this in your plug.

So when you announce yourself like the 2nd coming It just rubbed me wrong. I hope you come back and contribute. But don't pretend you are all that. I hope to have discussion with you in the future threads. I apologize to everyone that I sounded so rude. That's not my style normally. Ego heads just drive me nuts.

[inheritance]

Just wanted to let you know I have bee around on many different forums over the years. I have never told you, but I appreciate the work you do! Love the radio program Hooah!

[wolfman]

Hey, Phoenix. It's too bad yours is a closed forum, I'd like to check it out. As far as your creds, I'm good with it. As good as any other source that I've found on here. At least you always told us to do our own homework also, not just take the written word as gospel.

Hope you and the marines can get along! That was a pretty good one!

Former Squid myself, had no dam desire to try not to ring the bell, so none of the seal team 6 crap for me!

I hope you will continue to "troll" DV, and post when the need hits.

And to all you Phoenix bashers out there, If there is a Post RV party, if he wasn't invited, then my invitation needs to be tossed also.

[Carrello]

Thank you Phoenix, for your forthrightness, for the information you share, and for your service.

As a side note, I did not get anything egotistical in your post. You were just being factual.

And as far as being a Ranger with medals and awards, why would a fellow Ranger try to discredit you? I don't get that. I thought Semper Fi meant you stick together for each other, as in faithful.

Thanks again. I can't wait to hear your next program.