So much for hope over fear

[Winehole23]

Is there an empirical basis for fear?

Yes or no, DarrinS.

[DarrinS]

Is there an empirical basis for fear?

Yes or no, DarrinS.

Is losing 1/3 of my 401k empirical enough for you?


But, constantly repeating the montra of doom, armegeddon doesn't inspire me to put all my money back in stocks. I assume millions of other people feel the same way.

[Winehole23]

But, constantly repeating the montra of doom, armegeddon doesn't inspire me to put all my money back in stocks. I assume millions of other people feel the same way.

Our economic system no longer rewards savings and thrift, but obliges speculative risk. With all the attendant risks. Caveat emptor.

There's a sucker born every day. If you don't know who the sucker is when you approach the card table, you're the sucker.

Instead of keeping all the cows healthy, so they could milk them every day, the financial sector barbecued them instead.

Sorry for your loss, DarrinS. Better luck next time. Maybe you'll find a better game.