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...
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...
All I can say is, "FINALLY!"
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....
Okay, but this particular survey polls "individual <u>investors</u>," right? So I take it you are saying that these bullish respondents would be...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Interesting, Bearice. Where do you stand on that issue? Personally, I have no interest in long term Treasuries either. With the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What, benwm? Is it Etrade you don't like or charts? Let's see, the last time I checked, a chart is a chart is a chart, so it must be Etrade you...
Gosh Denner, I've never felt so attacked by someone I agreed with so much. First, I'm hardly intending to be superficial. Like so many, I'm...
Are you among that prestigious but tiny band of Japanese Deflation Deniers? Sorry, I don't really mean to be so snide. However, regarding...
It won't be the end of the world, but it sure is going to feel like it.
Excellent response, Martinghoul. Obviously, those who are commenting about the benign, healthy nature of deflation or those who are denying it...
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