Recent Content by The Fetus

  1. 'Detroit's 3,000 demolished home goal'

    Actually, I agree with you, Akuma. But if the money was already allocated to the state and/or city, that horse was out of the barn long ago. I...
    Post by: The Fetus, Jan 7, 2011 in forum: Economics

  2. The reason why unemployment rate is at 10%

    I just read today that 33% of homes in the U.S. are under water -- worth less than the loan balance. I wonder how many of those are repeatedly...
    Post by: The Fetus, Jan 7, 2011 in forum: Economics

  3. 'Detroit's 3,000 demolished home goal'

    All I can say is, "FINALLY!"
    Post by: The Fetus, Jan 7, 2011 in forum: Economics

  4. Marc Faber: Treasurys Are A "Suicidal Investment"

    Hi, bkveen3. I guess I'm not sure that what we sense around us is the best measure of market sentiment, but I understand what you are sensing....
    Post by: The Fetus, Jan 3, 2011 in forum: Economics

  5. Marc Faber: Treasurys Are A "Suicidal Investment"

    Okay, but this particular survey polls "individual <u>investors</u>," right? So I take it you are saying that these bullish respondents would be...
    Post by: The Fetus, Jan 1, 2011 in forum: Economics

  6. Marc Faber: Treasurys Are A "Suicidal Investment"

    I agree with you in large part. However, we actually haven't really exchanged one for the other. The positive private savings rate we have now...
    Post by: The Fetus, Jan 1, 2011 in forum: Economics

  7. Marc Faber: Treasurys Are A "Suicidal Investment"

    If the average retail investor is still on the sidelines, it must be because he doesn't have any cash. The cash positions of mutual funds hit an...
    Post by: The Fetus, Dec 31, 2010 in forum: Economics

  8. Marc Faber: Treasurys Are A "Suicidal Investment"

    I really like your answer but have little confidence in our politicians to choose the right solution. I'm not trying to be a panic monger, but...
    Post by: The Fetus, Dec 31, 2010 in forum: Economics

  9. Marc Faber: Treasurys Are A "Suicidal Investment"

    Regarding trefoil's last post... Of course, the PMI is a survey, right? So at least we have signs of confidence returning in some areas....
    Post by: The Fetus, Dec 31, 2010 in forum: Economics

  10. Marc Faber: Treasurys Are A "Suicidal Investment"

    Well, the other "solution" is national bankruptcy and default on our debt. Who can say for sure it can't happen here? Is there any limit to the...
    Post by: The Fetus, Dec 31, 2010 in forum: Economics

  11. Marc Faber: Treasurys Are A "Suicidal Investment"

    Interesting, Bearice. Where do you stand on that issue? Personally, I have no interest in long term Treasuries either. With the...
    Post by: The Fetus, Dec 30, 2010 in forum: Economics

  12. Bernanke is right

    Game on, zdreg. Time will tell who has the right outlook. I promise to be the first to say on this forum that you were right and I was wrong...
    Post by: The Fetus, Dec 26, 2010 in forum: Economics

  13. Bernanke is right

    Yes, yes. I know. It's Christmas and it's pathetic to be posting on Christmas day, but the kids just finished the morning present mayhem (though...
    Post by: The Fetus, Dec 25, 2010 in forum: Economics

  14. Bernanke is right

    You completely misread me, zdreg. The second one was not an apology at all. You're kind of on the touchy side, aren't you? It's probably...
    Post by: The Fetus, Dec 24, 2010 in forum: Economics

  15. Bernanke is right

    My goodness, zdreg. Really? "Do the right thing?" Excuse me. I must not have realized whose presence I was in -- one who is obviously above a...
    Post by: The Fetus, Dec 24, 2010 in forum: Economics