I think it's a hoot that this thread was set up in an attempt to remove the political rants off Zeev's thread. Total failure on that count. I guess some people just like to kick over a hornet nest whenever the market goes against their bets and want to do in front of the largest audience they can find.
Instead of the expected rants and tirades here I find mostly rational well-thought-out opinions and ideas backed up by referance links and calm discussion. I guess one must learn to expect the unexpected. <G>