Comments on Chart Swing Trader: State of the Market - 8/19/08

I've been a Vikings fan for 23 years even though e...

2008-09-20T15:29:00.000-04:00

I've been a Vikings fan for 23 years even though every year I question why. All my friends are Steelers fans and you wouldn't believe how many Steelers fans are here in BC.

I'm a big fan of Ron Paul as I thought he was the only candidate that really knows what's going on.

Anonymous - I hate to admit that I voted for Bush ...

2008-09-20T07:58:00.000-04:00

Anonymous - I hate to admit that I voted for Bush - I consider myself a conservative - but I am no longer a Republican. The Republican party are no longer conservatives, and there is no doubt in my mind that Bush will go down as one of, if not the worst, president in our country's history. It's a shame, but that's what happens when you do the exact opposite (starting wars, spending money you don't have, etc) of everything you ran on (no nation building, cutting spending, less government). I have no desire to vote for John McCain either. I really do wish Ron Paul would have ran as a third party candidate.

Zen - are you a big Steelers fan then? If you lived in Latrobe, you probably checked out a few training camps in your day.

Wow, small world. I lived in the Oil City/Franklin...

2008-09-20T03:06:00.000-04:00

Wow, small world. I lived in the Oil City/Franklin are for most of my life, but my work had me living in Latrobe for a few years before I moved here 5 years ago. My best friend lives in Pittsburgh, but I haven't been back home in quite awhile I miss the southside and Nicks Fat City for concerts, but Vancouver is amazing.

This is going to end ugly. Bush doesnt know the d...

2008-09-20T00:23:00.000-04:00

This is going to end ugly. Bush doesnt know the difference between the economy and the stock market. He isnt going to find a way out. This will come crashing down by November.

Thanks Gio. I keep an eye on your Ibankcoin stuff...

2008-09-19T19:59:00.000-04:00

Thanks Gio. I keep an eye on your Ibankcoin stuff as well - good work as always.

I just want a market that's tradeable again - that's all. right now it seems to be gambling.

BTW, SKF hit my $85 target. who would have known?...

2008-09-19T19:43:00.000-04:00

BTW, SKF hit my $85 target. who would have known?

hey Mac... i agree with yah. sticking their finge...

2008-09-19T19:42:00.000-04:00

hey Mac... i agree with yah. sticking their fingers in a few holes in the dam.

I have some catching up to do on your blog, but looks like you're site is on fire! I've been venting ever since Bear Stearns. When I heard AIG, i was steaming up!

Have a good weekend.

-gio-
aka "THT"

Good comments folks. Hopefully we can get throug...

2008-09-19T19:38:00.000-04:00

Good comments folks. Hopefully we can get through this. I am sincerely worried however that we won't.

Jeff, where were you from in PA? I'm a Pittsburgh boy. At least I have some football to watch this weekend. It's funny you mentioned being out of the American economy. Not that I would ever do it, but the thought of moving elsewhere has crossed my mind from time to time when I think about where we are possibly headed.

Have a good weekend all.

Ryan,

I feel the same way about how the Gov...

2008-09-19T18:50:00.000-04:00

Ryan,

I feel the same way about how the Gov't interferes in the markets. I'm from the US, born and raised in Pa, but moved to British Columbia and I'm so glad to be out of what appears to be a dying economy. Where does the Gov't get all this money to do all this stuff? Americans are going to become slaves to the Gov't I fear.

I think sooner or later the markets will do what their going to do no matter how much the gov't tries to manipulate, so for the time being caution will be rule #1.

Take care, leave the computer, and have some (me) time this weekend. We all deserve it.

Jeff (Zentrader)

I totally agree with you and don't believe that th...

2008-09-19T17:17:00.000-04:00

I totally agree with you and don't believe that the "rescue plan" will work. It looks like a conspiracy to me at this point and it stinks ...

Hang in there...things will work themselves out. ...

2008-09-19T16:49:00.000-04:00

Hang in there...things will work themselves out. Extreme circumstances demanded extreme intervention. The government had no choice in their actions..they had to bring stability and some confidence back in the market. Just think how all the poor smucks feel that have been long stocks over the past year feel?? They have been hammered relentlessly. Alot of people are just investors not traders and these people have been unmerciously beat up. In time things will work out. Like what was said on CNBC, this is a century event and hopefully it won't happen again for another century if ever again. Have a GREAT weekend!