Because it always has been. We are still the engine of capitalism and have only experienced speed bumps in the last century.

Obama's policies are pushing us further and further down the road to socialism.

News alert: my portfolio dropped almost 50%, just like yours. It will come back before I retire.

Then you have not invested as intelligently as I have. My 401K made over $2000 last week.

Just calm down.

Why should I be calm? I do not agree with this adminstration's fiscally irresponsible policies. One of the big reasons that we are in this financial mess is because people borrowed money that they knew they could never repay. This administration is trying to solve the problem by borrowing money that this country may never be able to repay. I am surprised that you do not have a problem with this.