[Cold Heat]

I also believe the American economy will retain significant strength throughout the ordeal.

As do I....

The nut in the woodpile could be Obamma, but it looks like his chances are being lowered somewhat and that will be factored in by the market as soon as it is evident.

I never discount politics as a prime mover in a election year. The market is seriously spooked but unknowns, but few will admit that it could be fear of having a die-hard anti business Marxist at the helm of the ship.

I think the turning point will coincide with a Hillary resurgence, if it occurs. Or, a big swing upward in McCain's numbers against the Dem nominee.

[palmer]

All three candidates have one thing in common which is alternative energy crazyness. But mixed up in all the unscientific global warming crap is a golden nugget of economic opportunity. I posted an article a while ago called "the next bubble" talking about alternative energy. Like any bubble there will be a lot of misleading claims and false hopes like ethanol. But in the dirt there will be some golden nuggets (figurative gold of course) like new technologies to save or produce energy.

That's what I'll be looking for after the market shakes out.