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Can Governments Pop the Oil Bubble?

Governments tried to manupulate currency rates back in the 1960's and 70's . It was a disaster. I do not expect any better results for oil.
Americans have it in their power to be self sufficient if they would get over the exploint offshore resources which would give us breathing room to develop alternative energy sources. As it remains now, we are transferring the wealth of future generations overseas to buy energy that can be obtained closer to home.

Subprime Mortgage Losses: Not as Bad as Advertised

Like many others, I expect writeups in the future to generate profits for the Holders. How much is the question.

Another major question with this excellent analysis is the source of funding for the repaid subprime paper. Has this toxic credit been move nother credit areas? In terms of the big picture, has their been any improvement?

Will Railroads' Good Times Be Derailed?

Why is it that most of the shipper complainers about the railroad rates earn for more on their equity than the railroads. Yet, they want the railroads to cut their revenues so taht the shippers can make more profits.


On Apr 04 09:53 AM rcamp wrote:

> It's obvious this gentleman doesn't know much about the resilience
> of the U. S. freight rail system and its ability to work with shippers
> over the long term for mutual benefit. With energy spikes and the
> inherent advantage of rail over other surface transportation, it's
> a no-brainer that the railroads will be strong in the long term.