Thanks POET. Youse are absolutely right on all points. The examples youse gave are excellant, and tells us we no longer have a fair and unbiased position in anything. The media and the powers that be control every aspect of our lifes now. Greed and something for nothing is the main rule of thumb today. Looking at THORNEBURG and WASHINGTON MUTUAL, shows us how far we have sunk. Two financial giants in business to help people and investors get ahead in life. Now are both treated like roadkill. Will agree, the picking and choosing who will survive is not fair, and appears to be motivated by powers that be. What happens to these two companies in the end will show all residents of the US, what is to come, and be expected in the future. Might say the way is being paved. Thanks for the thoughtful and intelligent post. Indian