>>Well, of course they have. It's a huge victory for corporations. The part I don't get is why ordinary citizens consider this a good thing. When exactly did corporate profits become more important than the interests of American citizens who don't happen to be wealthy?
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>>All the markets are down today. The DOW is down about 200 points. When did it become a terrible thing to be successful?
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>I've heard numerous analysts state that the market is down because of Obama's plan to put a limit on banks. God only knows how the market will fair between now and 2012...unless there is a more balanced house and senate next year...

How balanced do they have to be when all you need is 41 votes in the Senate?