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China is much close to fascism than communism. This is why Sino-Russian relations have always fared badly. Russia was, from time to time, the real deal, while Mao was not, and rejected USSR goals and methods. Fascism is a term used to describe authoritarian nationalist political ideologies or...

The wealthiest people I've met (30 million and up in liquidity), and I've met a few through people I know - the truly wealthy ones - drive 7,8 or 9 year old cars, with 100k+ miles on the odometer, and could give a rat's ass what anyone thinks about it. They're the cheapest, stingiest bastards...

Muscle, I can appreciate a lot of what you said, and don't doubt you. The truth of the matter is that the retail wings (and other wings) of places like MER are full of incompetent people, doing a suck ass job of managing funds of people whose best interests they really don't have at heart -...

I can't hate you bro. Never. You are one funny ass mofo, though. I used to think you were actually joking when you posted. Hence, I never used to really laugh, thinking you were making a lame attempt at humor. Now that I know better? Well... ..thanks for the laughs. :D

I heard shipping prices from Kuwait to the east or west coast add $5/gallon to the price. Just something I heard.

I doubt that anyone other than the top two or three employees at any Best Buy, such as the store manager, etc., make anywhere close to 40k per year. That kid either has wealthy parents/grandparents who spoil him, or he's dealing more than electronics.

I strongly disagree. China is focused right now on building out its energy and transportation infrastructure - both necessary to sustaining the world's largest manufacturing base. They know exactly what they're doing. They're sacrificing short term (and terrible) pollution in their quest...

I support rooting out speculation when it deals with an essential good such as oil, because oil is so necessary to 90% of U.S. commerce and national defense itslef. Having said that, Lieberman is a gasbag of epic proportions.

You are a constant source of entertainment. The above quote made me laugh my ass off and I needed that this morning. That much I know.

Neck and neck between Ron Paul, McCain and Obama. Photo finish. I hate Fox News for suppressing Ron Paul.

BMW Buyers in U.S. See a Ford in Their Future: Chart of the Day http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=aY6O8.EQ8Jpo&refer=home By Greg Bensinger June 12 (Bloomberg) -- Even the most affluent buyers in the U.S. are thinking twice before shelling out $76,000 for a new BMW...

The only reason for the rise in retail sales is higher costs associated with gasoline and food (13.8% and 10% increases QoQ). Things are really great when you can buy less gasoline and less food, no one is even thinking about buying anything non-essential, and we have lovely $4+gasoline and...

There you have it. Gasoline station sales were up 13.8 percent (±2.1%) from May 2007 and sales of nonstore retailers were up 10.0 percent (±2.1%) from last year. So, Americans are paying more for food and gasoline. A lot more. They're not necessarily buying more - just paying more, in...

Thanks Chaos.

Paul Volker had balls. Bring him back. He had such huge balls he did what was best for the U.S., not the man (Carter) who appointed him as fed head. In fact, he probably cost Carter re-election.

Memories. It's all coming back to me (and us) now. Yes, I just quoted myself.

Damn, I forgot about that. Mods, please edit the poll to include 5 choice, including Ralph. Sorry, Greens.

Who will you vote for for the next President of the United States this November? I am including Ron Paul as a candidate because I feel like it, am voting for him, by way of write in with a black magic marker. If you choose other, please specify the other in writing.

You will see commercials where McCain's face morphs into W's. Count on it. All is fair in love and politics. *This Message Brought To You By American's For Ron Paul and a Flat Tax.

Not only that, oil consumption has increased at - drum roll please - 3% per year (mathematically provable, just like 2 +2 =4), even with China, India and everyone else!