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I think it also had something to do with the large number of people (avg. citizens) that harrassed their congressmen, and the congressmen wanting to keep their seats - that's how democracy is supposed to work, though it rarely does.

It's not just about free-market vs. controlled market. I think it's well known that an entirely free market is not a good thing, just like a fully-controlled market is no good. This is about not wanting to waste taxpayer money on a bullshit plan, that's all; and I think that makes good sense...

What do you mean by that?

Oh hell yeah - they'll make Americans BEG for an even worse bailout plan. It was nice to see Americans avail themselves of the democratic process, but will they be able to withstand?

Unfortunately, I have a feeling that you're right about that.

I was actually just telling my girlfriend: I think for the first time in my life, I actually feel some degree of confidence in democracy. Although in the back of my mind is still the possibility that this is part of some kind of larger scam, it doesn't seem likely. That kind of voter...

Where do you think that money would come from? It comes from the taxpayer, so we'd be paying ourselves. That's called redistributing the wealth, i.e., socialism .

First bank of Under My Bed

If Congress helps to <i>cause</i> the recession/depression - or helps to make it worse rather - as opposed to helping to alleviate it... who benefits? If they pass laws that will inevitably drive people out of their homes and into the poorhouse, qui bono? Anyone's thoughts?

I have to change my boxers now.

Has this thing been thrown out yet?

Smelled blood on the wind.

The worst part of it is that, despite common sense and the will of the people, the bill will still pass. Those opposed may be able to get some tiny inconsequential concessions added to it, but otherwise it will pass through completely intact, like a giant f--ing kidney stone.

So, the highly unusual volume of puts was "not suspicious", because someone supposedly "investigated" and said it was inocuous? They're basically saying it was a coincidence. It may have been a coincidence, but it doesn't seem likely; and certainly not just because someone said it was. I have...

It looks like the exact opposite of Glass-Steagall. So they're turning to bank robbing as a last resort.

Taxpayers were shafted - again.

So someone will steal it, and leave the money on the sidewalk!

Do you do the coding yourself, by any chance?

America's Carmart will be at the forefront of the next great asset bubble.

Yes, I have. I was wondering if it was based on a neural net of some kind. I see. William: just curious, did you write it yourself?