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It can't hurt anything, but I don't think things will change for the better until governments (local, state, and fed) have a hard time borrowing money and have to pay 20% plus in interest. As we know, when over half the voters are on the dole in one way or another, it is tough to get them to...

Count me as a member of your "doom and gloom crackpot" club. Unfortunately, the majority won't "get it" without some major suffering......hope I live long enough to see them learn some Eco 101. Some of your wife's highly educated friends might have to learn to mow their own yard, repair...

I love my country (U.S.A.), but am becoming more and more disgusted with our government at all levels. The politicians and bureaucrats seem to think that government is the solution to all our problems. I think the opposite, in fact it usually makes matters worse. And of course, their...

I opened my account with IB this spring and "so far" I am very pleased.......only traded stocks and options to date. Hoping they don't disappoint me as I turn up the volume. Stosh

I've lived through 3+ wars and numerous booms and busts. I re-read the original post, and don't find it ridiculous at all. He could be right......probably not....but could be. He is just as likely to be right as the cheerleaders who live in denial. America is becoming a socialist state...

That is what makes the markets so interesting: fear vs. greed. I imagine your worldwide recession scenerio will come to pass, it is just a question of when. I've been predicting it for quite a while. When it comes, those who were ready will profit handsomely and those who weren't will...

I've lived in New York City, Austin, and Fort Worth. All three locations have declined in quality of life. Have lived in Fort Worth for over 20 years and I'm sure there are better places.....of course, the places with great climate, geography, etc. are all more expensive. It is real hot here...

I agree .... we have to play by rules that almost everyone finds unfair in one way or another. I would like to see the same % for everyone without loopholes.....and make all the lobbyists harvest our farm produce by hand......then they would be "producers". Stosh

I am going to list a few occupations, and would appreciate it if you would tell me which ones you would call "producers"? Professional athlete, e.g. Tiger Woods. Congressman Video game manufacturer Tobacco farmer Cosmetic surgeon Bartender Maker of fine wine, or single malt. Yacht...

Good info, thanks. Probably explains occasional moves in a stock that seem out of sync....like they would have made sense earlier but now right now. I suppose the quick reactions to news are due more to individual traders who don't have to check with anyone before acting......correct?

Being a new member of ET, I am fascinated by the diverse range of personalities who respond to the OP's simple question. But I like it.....free speech. Of course, if we discussed things this way in person there would soon be busted noses and loose teeth afterwards.....I've done that too, and...

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