[Zeke]

Well tabs, let's not let the election have that much to do with it other than the people's perception. In actuality, BO won't be able to do anything that is worse than what's been done in the last 7.5 years. Greenspan held on to it as long as he could. The downturn swing is inevitable and has cycled regularly, at least during my lifetime since WWII.

Maybe he held it off too long this time. Now it's Bernake's turn. I don't know a single thing about him. But, we're headed for some tough times, that I can agree with tabby on.