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To: Ally who wrote (105)	2/9/2001 7:57:40 PM
From: Michael Watkins	Respond to of 147

Ally, During a day like today, weak holders sell out so as to get rid of the the sickening feeling inside. I keep wanting to meet, or meat, these weak holders but all I can find - anecdotally speaking of course - are folks that are holding on to their falling knives and praying that they aren't totally eviscerated by the action. ? Maybe as you say its a buyers strike. But I sure have seen active selling in the futures markets. But, best of all, the game ain't over. We can still go short! Absolutely.

To: Ally who wrote (105)	2/12/2001 7:48:02 AM
From: bigbuk	Respond to of 147

So what to do if today is the start of a big, howling bear market? Well... this is where asset allocation comes in. the start of a bear mkt? well harldy, we been in once for months now since the greed and crackheads drove the techs into oblivion. Then came correction and reality. The bear is here and maybe for months or even a year or more. Recession? you bet -- Debt to equity ratios are burning holes in John Q Public's pocket. Wait till the interest upticks <smiles> Love to see 22 % again as in 81 but no on the zero debt side, sorry kind of selfish on my part. But reality will hit many if interest decides (which imo it will) to go up even to 10% or 12% will cause bankruptcy for many. Un-employemnt will continue to move up over the next few months, more panic and cost cutting will be initiated throughout many industries. SI boards are quiet, as they're usually are on days when the market melts down Prolly cause alot play knife catcher it seems. I not sure why more not play the mkt both ways. triple witch this week - feb blahs - etc. ALways take your profits and cut your losses. Cheers, BB