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To: mph who wrote (3773)	10/5/1998 11:44:00 PM
From: PnclNk	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14427

<<<but the down, down, down market suggests that a bunch of companies are going in the you-know-where>>> Pretty obviously, what we say and do here on SI is completely meaningless in the realm of the world financial markets and do not MAKE anything happen. We are simply trying to be on the money making (or at least money preserving) side of the coin. I don't think anyone is hoping for a deep recession or depression since we will all lose in the end. Just wanted to stick up for LT since he has been one of the clearest voices warning everyone during this market decline. Best of luck to everyone. Pencil Neck

To: mph who wrote (3773)	10/5/1998 11:51:00 PM
From: R. Gates	Respond to of 14427

As inevitable as the change of seasons the bear must come to all markets. Why would that "bother" anyone? Sure there will be pain and suffering, but over fattened, bloated animals must go through some lean times. The ones who are sickly, the bear will eat up. We all should feel fortunate that we have such vast amounts of information at our fingertips. Our Grandfathers didn't in 1929. When the world wide depression hit them, they really had no chance (for the most part) to prepare for it. We all do. Information can be our (monetary) salvation if we're wise enough to use it. Right now, the IMF (read here the American taxpayer) is holding up the entire world financial system. Unfortunately, that means there will be no one to save us when we need it. The bull had Wall Street for 15 years. The longest in history, but the game is up. The New Bear is chasing the bull, and while the bull has a few small kicks and charges left in him, the bear is much stronger and knows his season is here. Nothing to be scared of though, IF you use information wisely. Best Regards, R. Gates