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Thank you Daniel- Cubano i'm not missing the point. Perhaps i'm pointing out that the idealist state which you seek is unachievable except through regression. Who would suffer more from a decrease in consumption? The person able to afford the new car every year or the auto worker whose...

"That technology will allow for more solutions as well as problems was a flaw in Malthus' theory, and that applies today as well. on the other hand, a thinking person must admit that it is debatable whether frenetic pursuit of advancement, for the sole purpose of advancement, is really...

But Don - its so much easier to blame the establishment and subscribe to conspiracy theories than to actually subscribe to a decent news service and utilize it properly.

The Phoenix is part of the F-14's wepons system. It is a long-range, air-launched (not ground or ship) air intercept missile. So much for that theory or at least that particular missle.

I digest very well thank you. The part I don't understand is - "IT IS DOING US HARM AS WELL" Tell me how sucess, progress and yes consumerism have harmed us so badly as a nation and me personally? Sorry I'm not Amish - no offense to those who are (oops - they can't use computers can they...

Aphie - Ginza bars and geishas cost $$$$$ - BTW I liked the Carlin comment. People these days are WAY too uptight ElCubano- Perhaps we are a nation of over consumers but thats life. Social conciousness may be a good thing and I'm all for helping the less fortunate but you seem to almost...

Sorry Ditch- The comment wasn't really ment to be smart-assed or flip - just a simple statement of the truth. Its what adds challenge to trading.

Welcome to trading.

Along the same lines-" It was a great height from which to view the world, it was a great height from which to fall"

As the name implies, I'm primarily a bond trader but do watch crude so I can't tell you which market is better to trade. I believe the difference between Brent and light sweet is composition characteristics.

The quote you are seeing on Bloomberg is for light sweet crude not Brent. Who do you trade through/

Can't say that there's any better way than to "just do it". There is no better way to learn than to experience it for yourself.

F: Plot your progress each day and week to build up confidence. Suppose your progress is negative? What does this do for confidence?

A remembrance to all those who died on 9/11, especially to friends and former colleagues and to those who have given their lives for our freedom since then. Rest in Peace

FWIW - Brokerage America is or is owned by market making firm Andrew Garrett.

Does the fact that the "auditors" were Wharton grads mean they used "creative auditing"?

I heard that the government actually manipulates the markets through the buying and selling of Martha Stewart. Any thoughts here? P.S. its called a joke just in case anyone thinks I'm serious.

Vulture- Are you from Philly?

99- I was on the gov. desk at a BB and eventually migrated to a hedge fund. Like others, I got tired of the politics etc... Currently I am taking some time off, trading my own account trying to determine my next move. Start a hedge fund?? Small trading firm??? Other?? I think you...

I have also come from the institutional side and it is very rare to make the type of move you are seeking to. Especially now when the street is flooded with out of work traders that have sell side experience. Your best chance would be to get a low paying job at a hedge fund as an execution...