I'm optomistic on things that pertain to me and life in general--the fact you mentionioned-that war on poverty is impossible to win when large portion and getting larger has no values with illegitamcy rates above 70%--has no bearing on me or my outlook on life.
--back to initial topic--
The market will always have ups and down--the key is to never let emotions get too high or too low and remember money can be made in both directions.
--this thread is perfect example of political selective memory--Hellen Keller could see it's intent--as with Spy -when 5 soilders die he there--when 5 people in mall get capped where is he.
I'll be equally optomistic regardless of who wins in 08. As you can see from primaries your sides driving factor on who's elected is minorities--and will be same in National election--I told you there would good possibilty we'd have basically one party within a decade-- i am optomistic that plans I've made will not only succeed but thrive in exploiting your redistribution efforts--with taxpayers like you forced to foot the bills.
I can get liberal proof--even if you find way to start taxing -tax free accounts- or triple property tax to fund public housing.
Your coming gas tax taxes are bout only thing one can't get around--but can find ways to offset increases--as previously discussed.