Now, GS sees the impending takeover of Congress by the GOP.
The suit against GS by the FedGov is a shot across the bow warning them to stay on the reservation.
GS sent a return warning shot across Obusted's bow showing that they can tank the market and toss his 2010 and 2012 chances into the shitcan.
Just a little friendly, internecine skirmish in order to set boundaries between allies.
Conclusion: The market is a fixed casino for pathetic gamblers who secretly want to lose. IRAs and 401(k)s are rainyday piggy banks for the FedGov that'll take your $$$ whenever they please citing necessity and the wonderful tax advantages you've received from them.
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I think you’ve pretty well figured out the game being played. All of us small investors are merely pawns and collateral damage.