To: Berney who wrote (10401 ) 9/19/2001 9:42:29 AM From: Trading Machine Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 11051 TB, I guess my argument for the 530 value is that we were/are only four points shy of it. I know you believe in three decimal points, but couldn't this just be an overshoot and be "close enuff"? Unfortunately I, and my decisions, are being coloured again by FA. As much as I try to keep it at bay, it rears it's ugly/fugly head! But, but with EK warning this morning, I gotta believe there will be a string of sameness for the next couple of weeks now. I am pissed about BA's announcement to lay off 30K workers! I heard this last evening and this morning, when I got into work just now I checked some sources, and lo and behold, if they do lay off these people it won't take effect until early next year. To me at least, this is clearly an effort by some people/CEO types at Boeing to scare and influence the Congress into increasing the aid package now under consideration. Sec of Transportation Mineta yesterday said the aid package would be ready for prime time viewing early next week, so why couldn't BA wait until the package is announced before going off their nut?!?! Because of this (IMHO) grossly irresponsible act by Boeing Aircraft Company, thousands of already disheartened people are now Devastated! With this kind of kinky politics I now must ask that everyone concerned take a cold had look at this industry and see if they really want to continue the astronomical salaries of the CEO of Boeing and the rest of the airline executives. I sure as HELL don't want my tax dollars going for this bunch of crass thieves and if I find a politician that I vote for going along with this crowd I will let my vote do the talking! Sorry about the soap box and OT but I thought in this environment it is germain. BWDIK? Good/great luck with your positions Remember 9/11/01 Paul K.