Italy's Berlusconi backs ban of futures markets

Speculators played a heavy role in what, sir?

I am just wondering what are their problems with CURRENT commodity prices? Are we speculators creating hunger in Africa with grains at the same level as 2006-2007? Average joe cannot fuel the car with oil at 2007 level? Cannot heat their house with natural gas at crazy discounts?

 

Drama queen

 

Banning? I think that's just a knee-jerk reaction, with emphasis on the jerk part. Unregulated, over the counter derivatives require a good looking into, though.

 

Ostrich.

 

Low in cholesterol compared to my bull friends.

 

True, but stupid and ugly. And, by your own admission, should be used for food.

 

So you want to eat me?

 

No, but thanks for asking.

 

The two of you really need to get a motel room.

 

Drama!?