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That's right, when the facts don't work for you, counter with an ad hominem attack on the critic. Who cares if it's accurate? (It's not, by the way.) Point is, if you all shout loud enough, long enough all reason will be vanquished. Ready? "YES, WE CAN! YES, WE CAN! YES, WE CAN...

You are mistaken. A glance at presidential resumes wil show that if Obama were to be elected, his would be the lightest presidential resume since the 19th century. The most direct comparison, perhaps, would be the last president from Illinois, Abe Lincoln -- state rep, U.S. rep, President...

What amazes me is the transparent cynicism of Obama's fans. When you consider the fact that Obama would almost certainly not be in the Senate if he were not black, and would most certainly not be in the running for the presidency if he were not cafe au lait black, you realize that his is...

Really? You're surprised to find, on a web site called "Elite Trader," a community of individuals focused on their "own, narrow" self-interests?

This equation drastically oversimplifies things, but whatever... The bottom line, people: Save your breath, Obama's not going to win in November.

Really? To almost zero? Tell me more... I'm getting tired of the U.S. I have relatives in the Gothenberg area (my Dad's family is from Smoland) and I've toyed with the idea of relocating for a bit...

quod erat demonstratum...

I've asked, but they never say. You can try searching for it, as I have, but I have not found an actual explanation. It may be an inside joke...

Yes.

Unless we're in the early stages of a 25-year bear market in housing, in which case you'd want to wait a bit....

Set aside, for a moment, questions about OP's money management. The real question, I think, is this: Why in God's name does anyone put up with a broker that yo-yos with its daytrading margin?

rent control law in los angeles requires 60 days notice...applies to banks as well as people

how bad are your taxes?

I'm renting a place in Sherman Oaks, a house the owners purchased in '06 for $1m with the idea of doing a rehab. They're trying to sell it, right now, for $750k. No bids. [edit: just found out they've pulled it off the market, thinking things will look better in the spring...]

this is me letting you know...

and, as for the dollar...adieu?

very high.

what time do the markets close today?

i've had price data blink out on me twice in the last 15 minutes...anyone else?

been there. done that. yawn.