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To: Knighty Tin who wrote (92908)11/7/2001 3:06:26 PM
From: Tommaso  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 132070
 
Another possible analogy with the present markets--distant, but perhaps in terms of the psychology of the times comparable: 1818-1842, compared with 1982-2006.

The railroad boom of the period induced speculation comparable to the tech boom of the 1990s.

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Just a little amateur economic history.



To: Knighty Tin who wrote (92908)11/7/2001 4:20:29 PM
From: Knighty Tin  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 132070
 
My favorite pro wrestler is Gold Dust. I think his real name is Asa. <g>