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JLS

06/20/08 3:21 AM

#14939 RE: capt_jmj #14937

What on earth are you saying?

That a single news event, or a Bernanke fart could be a conspiracy?

Right.

You do know, I assume, it takes more than one party to make a conspiracy, which was all my post was about. Well ... all the hedgies sat around the table one night trying to figure out how to get the market to change direction, if for only a couple of days; so the light bulb went off and they all discussed it, and voted on it, and drew straws; and so old George had to call Bernie and say 'hey Bernie, would you mind ripping a big one on TV tomorrow because we think it will help our cause?' And so old Bernie says 'sure George, just be sure and invite me down to your ranch for the fall roundup barbecue -- and say howdy to the little lady for me. Would ya'

"How frequently have we seen substantial moves begun on a single positive or negative earnings report, or alternately, Bernanke passing wind loudly?"