Yes, I'm aware. I picked 25 years because that's about how long it took for the market to surpass the highs just prior to the Great Depression. My point, sinc

Yes, I'm aware. I picked 25 years because that's about how long it took for the market to surpass the highs just prior to the Great Depression. My point, since you seem to keep missing it, is that "a very high chance" is not the same as "virtually assured", and "virtually assured" is not the same as "guaranteed", yet you seem to be conflating these concepts, as well as minimizing the current consequences of investing in an irresponsible company (losing your investment).