[kattracks]

But the Democrats, with the aid on the NY Slimes, and other lamestream media are doing everything in their power to convince the public that it IS the economy. They couldn't care less about the damage being done to investors. or the economy, or the country. They want power and they'll do whatever it takes to get it.

[olliemb]

But the democrats should take credit for this market mess. Lieberman in 1993 with 88 senators obstructed expensing stock options.

In 1995 Chris Dodd hindered investors efforts to win lawsuits against firms and auditors that may have misled them. This law eased penalties on misbehaving CEOs.

In 2000 Toricelli overruled SEC Levitt attempts to end big accountng firms practice of consulting and went as far as threatening to slash Levitts budget.

The point is that the economy is doing well, but the corporation mess is presently being dealt with. And the democrats better quit pointing fingers.