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To: stsimon who wrote (41137)10/11/2008 10:46:39 AM
From: Haim R. Branisteanu  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 217818
 
well tell this scenario to TJ who is worshiping GOLD and not GOD <GGG>



To: stsimon who wrote (41137)10/11/2008 11:00:17 AM
From: Haim R. Branisteanu  Respond to of 217818
 
Interesting find

In conclusion, financial regulators around the world have recognized an immediate and pressing need to address possible regulatory protections in the OTC derivatives market. The LTCM episode not only has demonstrated the potential risks posed by the OTC derivatives market for the domestic and global economy, but also has highlighted the importance of the safeguards in place for exchange-traded futures and options.

cftc.gov

This was said in 1988 under the Clinton administration - and now every one is blaming the Bush administration instead of the Clintons and the Democratic controlled Congress - how sad - and people want to elect Obama as president with his advisers who ill conceived the opaque derivative policy



To: stsimon who wrote (41137)10/11/2008 11:48:23 AM
From: maceng21 Recommendation  Respond to of 217818
 
in a steady state world yes. One perturbation like (for example a cold winter or poor harvest) and fiat prices will sky rocket. Plenty of fiat is available to fix all the 'problems'. Supply and demand in a globally state managed economy. Nightmare. Black markets galore.
Note:- i'm thinking $600+ and hold tight.-g-