I just hope the Stupid ( I mean super) 12 in congress dont screw thngs up.    They should be floating ideas in the marketplace giving the impression they are accomplishing something.   Total transparency would be nice.   This would do more to boost consumer sediment than anything else.   Cooperation, what a novel ide...more

Thank you Harry Freaking  Reid.   Your whining snotty behavior accomplished ruining the markets because you did not get your way.

What we can not deal with politically will ultimately be dealt with by the marketplace.    The debate on the debt ceiling was nice theater and gave the illusion of taking action, but the market sees right through it.   We can all whine about how we are individually being affected.   The fact is, if we cant find leaders...more

Aviator.    The bill was a debt ceiling bill not a budget bill.   The cuts are almost non exisitant in the first year.   What is your point, you idiot.

Why doesnt  the congress get a cut in their pay.

All of this political  bickering has created so much uncertainty that likely most businesses were taking a cautious wait and see attitude.   Is it any surprise that business activity level growth dropped in July?   The morons in Washington are arguing about getting more revenue while their bickering pushes us closer to...more