It is my understanding that many women who once used Avon, because they did not test on Animals, have stopped using their products.  When Avon entered China they started testing on Animals, and claim it is because that is required in China.  Anyway those that care about animal testing don't really care about the reason...more

Come on!  No country with a huge deficit wants to stop spending.  There is no political will.  The only thing that will stop out of controll government spending is the market. That is why the FED has not let the market in the US be free for some time.  The US governmetn is no better off than Itally, except that the F...more

The real issue for some time has been the lack of leadership.  Leaders need to bring vision and challenge to a people.  Countries that have grand goals prosper.  When the leadership dries up the nation will begin to spiral downward. The US once had vision for expansion, for building, for space exploration, for techno...more

Anyone who owns Greek bonds at this point is an idiot.  They deserve what they get, when Greece defaults. Anyone who loans money to folks that own Greek bonds is also an idiot.  It should required due diligence for banks to inquire if another bank is holding Greek debt, before loaning them any money.  If we know this...more

Why should the Dubai government back this up.  They can just leave the banks outside of Dubai holding the bag, then they can sweep in and grab everything up for 50% on the dollar.  They got what they wanted already which is modern developed infrastructure, its not like you can move the buildings somewhere else. Cheers...more

I believe the real unemployment rate is actually much higher at least 12 to 13%.  There are many folks that have given up and are not even trying.  Leadership is needed to give people hope and to get them working.  There something to be said about being productive and having a job to do everyday.  Also, keeping in the ...more

Older5727 You make a good point the current government set up punishes those who they to make it on their own, and rewards those that take as many handouts as possible.  Once you are in the system if becomes easier to get signed up for more.  It should be easier for those that have used less to get help when they need...more

The market is waiting, hoping the Fed will start to act rationally.  They need to stop printing money and let the market decide on interest rates.  If the Fed were seeing reality they would start to raise rates now slowly weaning.  If they wait to be forced by the market we are in for some crazy spikes!   I would sugge...more

Why is everyone hating on DOOMERS.  I think most of these folks are just trying to sound the alarm.  But if you don't want to listen to the Fire Alarm when the building is on FIRE!  Then just keep you head down and don't listen. The hope is that we can turn the ship around before it crashes, but most of us have very li...more