[matthewrobertolson]

I agree with you somewhat. But in this case, I was referring to people that manipulate stock, derivatives, etc., doing no “real” work (and putting our economy at great risk), but reaping a lot of benefits.

[what's up]

Stock speculation provides liquidity.

Without it stocks go too far up or too far down. Speculation keeps it more or less in line.

The root of the problem in '08 was Gov't intervention in housing which put a false value on real estate, not the speculators.

[Agamemnon]

I agree with you somewhat. But in this case, I was referring to people that manipulate stock, derivatives, etc., doing no “real” work (and putting our economy at great risk), but reaping a lot of benefits.

Matthew:

Your blog says nothing about stock manipulation or derivatives.

If that was your point you failed to make it.

Real conservatives don't eschew those who put their own money to work by picking and choosing their investments wisely.

Since your blog is meant to drive page sponsors to their ads, why don't you take some time to ping Sean Hyman's "Biblical Money Code" and cease from your inclination to conflate stock investors with stock manipulators.

FReegards!