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    WSJ today: Democrats Weigh Tax on Financial Transactions

    The Medical lobbyists are stronger than the Financial lobbyists ? http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/11/health/policy/11cost.html?_r=1&hp And the CFTC ? Guess what ....no real changes with regards to derivatives either.....commissions and spreads too lucrative...
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    WSJ today: Democrats Weigh Tax on Financial Transactions

    By the way.....it is high time that US citizens start insisting on the dramatic decrease in govt. size.....while changing the tax structure to a consumption tax only....eliminating all other taxes.... The US needs lots of business units whereby the incomes are increasing and the debts...
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    WSJ today: Democrats Weigh Tax on Financial Transactions

    ........................................ The hell it's not..... I am not talking about today's setup.... Tomorrow....it is all about the BATS model ....ie the one who tagged the almighty NYSE in a very short time frame....and is currently tagging the LSE.....with a handful of people...
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    WSJ today: Democrats Weigh Tax on Financial Transactions

    The public needs a placebo..... And some ¨heads on poles¨.... When they see a few ..... ie Rating Agencies ie Lewis....that works with a evil bank.... The public needs to see some guilty heads roll....otherwise they will be talking down anything in finance...
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    WSJ today: Democrats Weigh Tax on Financial Transactions

    ............................................ Here is the bottom line.... Never going to happen.... Why ????? You already know.... GS It will be parallel to what is happening with the CFTC....started out lots of blabber....and has been reduced to nothing by Gensler...ex GS...
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    WSJ today: Democrats Weigh Tax on Financial Transactions

    ..................................................... 1000% Correct.... For some stocks it would cost 10% or more just to transact it.... Seeing how 5% per year is significant....etc... ....................................................... After all this struggle to get the bid...
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    WSJ today: Democrats Weigh Tax on Financial Transactions

    .............................................. http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=178600
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    WSJ today: Democrats Weigh Tax on Financial Transactions

    The US does need to revamp the exchanges in the following manner...... 1) no taxes of any kind on any security type....this means no more muni bonds as well.... 2) De-fragmented....fully electronic direct access worldwide....seamless...all asset classes.... 3) No min/max account...
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    WSJ today: Democrats Weigh Tax on Financial Transactions

    The sooner the US gets rid of its political system....the better..... It has/is/will finish killing off the US.... The current poly crop has to be the worst in history.....
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    Oil at $200, Stocks Can Keep Rallying....Dont think so Mr. Rogers.

    ......................................................................................... "Airplay" is controlled by the corps. and anyone who pays the tab....that is anyone who actually "pays"....and anyone who can boost "Nielsen" rankings whereupon advertising rates are dependent....Prove...
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    Oil at $200, Stocks Can Keep Rallying....Dont think so Mr. Rogers.

    Yeah.....in a way it is all about what's next.... ......................................... So what's next.... Has always been the case.... 1% see it.... another 5% see it.... another 10% another 20% then the rest see it all done What's next.... Presence established...
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    92% of US say stimulus is NOT working

    Or....one can think this way.... Where would the market be if the Obam. Fools started out by doing this.... Look US...we have big "Bush" Fools financial problems.... We are going to have to dramatically reduce the size of govt....and thus concentrate our efforts on rebuilding our...
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    Oil at $200, Stocks Can Keep Rallying....Dont think so Mr. Rogers.

    I like Rogers.... But one thing is missing.... Evidence of actual recent financial performance.... Who listens to who is down 50% in 12 months ? Who listens to who is up 50% in 12 months ? Who listens to someone where there is just talk and no evidence of performance....? A...
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    The US Is Killing Its Entrepreneurs....

    ........................................................................ Spot On.... However this will not move forward until a reduction in govt. size....and tax structure change happens..... And...the US must rid itself of incapable fools such as ...
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    The US Is Killing Its Entrepreneurs....

    ............................................... Exactly.....this x 1000+.... you got it.... All facilitated in a better arena...as I have mentioned above.... The US takes off like a rocket.... All the talent, best non US Cos. have to domicile in the US as well....because of tax...
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    The US Is Killing Its Entrepreneurs....

    ..................................... You are 1000% correct in the obvious assessment for more blame to go around.... I am not interested in the verb blaming....I want action now in the right direction.... I am angry because it is such a waste....and I want the US....to do well and...
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    The US Is Killing Its Entrepreneurs....

    ......................................................................... Yeah....I see what you are saying.... But there have been no indications from the current admin. that they are going to dramatically cut the size of government ....as well as changing the tax structure.... 47% of...
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    The US Is Killing Its Entrepreneurs....

    .................................................. Remember it well..... Same as in stocks..... 1% see it then 10% see it then 30% see it then the rest see it.... and then it's over....
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    The US Is Killing Its Entrepreneurs....

    ....................................... 1000% correct.....This piece was the beginning of the year.... Spot on.... Nice review.....that still stands.... The key take...."taxing capital".....and wanting a positive result.... = idiocy.....the Obam admin exactly as expected...
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    The US Is Killing Its Entrepreneurs....

    Even Jim Rogers gets it.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w84EiCt0Lqk&feature=fvw
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