Let's not kid ourselves with roller coaster business cycles and respected economic models because deep down we all know it's one big huge shell game! The sad thing is when I see people close to me lose their jobs, pensions, 401k's, homes, and even family due to federal and corporate regulations designed to strip wealth from the unwitting. These laws of "Stripulation" will continue to erode the world economy in ways that have not yet been told and all thirteen of us could sense these negative trends beforehand. The big question is how many more roller coaster rides until "Average Joe" gets a tummy ache from his 401k being absolutely flat after 10, 15, or 20 years of trying to be responsible for his or her future? One nice thing is...

Ronald's first and second reply should pretty much sum up the rest of the 371 comments! I'm so confident that I won't waste any more time on this thread, Thanks, Ron!

The funny thing is everyone wants to be shepherd and not a sheep. I wonder when the last time you sat down for a dinner of mutton?