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Inspite of all the uproar in this inventory rise, US has only reduced oil consumption by just a small 10% while US is still running a big trade deficit, a financially irresponsible situation.

The previous very high prices has been triggered by similarly small decrease in inventory. Imagine the big effect if people put efforts to really cut back on oil consumption in another 10%! Another 10% cut should be achievable when people understand the significance.

US living within its means is the important factor to put the financial situation in order, including the gold market.]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:24:47 -0500
Inspite of all the uproar in this inventory rise, US has only reduced oil consumption by just a small 10% while US is still running a big trade deficit, a financially irresponsible situation.

The previous very high prices has been triggered by similarly small decrease in inventory. Imagine the big effect if people put efforts to really cut back on oil consumption in another 10%! Another 10% cut should be achievable when people understand the significance.

US living within its means is the important factor to put the financial situation in order, including the gold market.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/176384-higher-inventories-drag-down-oil-price?source=feed#comment-790763 790763
Inspite of all the uproar in this inventory rise, US has only reduced oil consumption by just a small 10% while US is still running a big trade deficit, a financially irresponsible situation.

The previous very high prices had been triggered by similarly small decrease in inventory. Imagine the big effect if people put efforts to really cut back on oil consumption in another 10%! Another 10% cut should be achievable when people understand the significance.]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:12:54 -0500
Inspite of all the uproar in this inventory rise, US has only reduced oil consumption by just a small 10% while US is still running a big trade deficit, a financially irresponsible situation.

The previous very high prices had been triggered by similarly small decrease in inventory. Imagine the big effect if people put efforts to really cut back on oil consumption in another 10%! Another 10% cut should be achievable when people understand the significance.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/176522-oil-and-gas-inventories-tell-the-story-of-the-markets?source=feed#comment-790760 790760
Inspite of all the uproar in this inventory rise, US has only reduced oil consumption by just a small 10% and is still running a big trade deficit. The previous very high prices has been triggered by similarly small decrease in inventory.

Imagine the big effect if people put efforts to really cut back on oil consumption in another 10%! Another 10% cut should be achievable when people understand the significance.]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:08:45 -0500
Inspite of all the uproar in this inventory rise, US has only reduced oil consumption by just a small 10% and is still running a big trade deficit. The previous very high prices has been triggered by similarly small decrease in inventory.

Imagine the big effect if people put efforts to really cut back on oil consumption in another 10%! Another 10% cut should be achievable when people understand the significance.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/176502-congress-next-stimulus-package-should-fund-a-conversion-to-natural-gas?source=feed#comment-790748 790748
Otherwise, the situation is like "let them eat cakes when we don't have bread". It is not fine to eat cakes (to convert to natural gas or solar or wind), unless we learn to keep within our means!]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:56:54 -0500
Otherwise, the situation is like "let them eat cakes when we don't have bread". It is not fine to eat cakes (to convert to natural gas or solar or wind), unless we learn to keep within our means!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/176502-congress-next-stimulus-package-should-fund-a-conversion-to-natural-gas?source=feed#comment-790740 790740
Inspite of all the complaints, US has only reduced oil consumption by about 10%! Shouldn't we cut back much more when we have such a bad budget deficit?

When people learn to ignore all the brain washing by commercial interests to keep spending and consuming, we shall have progress. Do we really need those big houses, big cars, big TV's, big - - - - ? Cut all these financially irresponsible spending. Spend productively and wisely!]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:50:03 -0500
Inspite of all the complaints, US has only reduced oil consumption by about 10%! Shouldn't we cut back much more when we have such a bad budget deficit?

When people learn to ignore all the brain washing by commercial interests to keep spending and consuming, we shall have progress. Do we really need those big houses, big cars, big TV's, big - - - - ? Cut all these financially irresponsible spending. Spend productively and wisely!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/176544-ung-what-s-wrong-with-it?source=feed#comment-790728 790728
Inspite of all the economic problems, oil consumption has decreased by just about only 10%, when a much more drastic oil consumption drop should be happening.

We keep talking about how to turn a profit in trading and the grand idea of displacing oil by natural gas or - - - , when we should have cut back on oil consumption heavily by much more than this 10%.

Let's take up financial responsibility first and cut back much more on oil consumption and other unproductive consumptions such as big houses, big cars, big travels, - - - ]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:36:07 -0500
Inspite of all the economic problems, oil consumption has decreased by just about only 10%, when a much more drastic oil consumption drop should be happening.

We keep talking about how to turn a profit in trading and the grand idea of displacing oil by natural gas or - - - , when we should have cut back on oil consumption heavily by much more than this 10%.

Let's take up financial responsibility first and cut back much more on oil consumption and other unproductive consumptions such as big houses, big cars, big travels, - - - ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/176121-politics-pressure-natural-gas-price-1998-oil-all-over-again?source=feed#comment-790687 790687
When we take responsibility for our financial problems, things will improve, but not before all of us learn the common sense of balancing the budget. Blaming other peoples or countries will not help.

Replacing oil by natural gas or solar or wind or coal will not help, unless we do it within a balanced budget. We have been brain washed by commercial interests for profit to over spend on many things that we shouldn't have spent on, things like big houses, big cars, big TV's, big meals, - - - . We want to grow our economy with much more productive goods and much less consumption goods.

What can be more foolish than not cutting back big on consumption when we have to borrow heavily! A mere 10% cut in oil consumption is indicative of financial irresponsibility, not to mention environmental responsibilty.]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:06:52 -0500
When we take responsibility for our financial problems, things will improve, but not before all of us learn the common sense of balancing the budget. Blaming other peoples or countries will not help.

Replacing oil by natural gas or solar or wind or coal will not help, unless we do it within a balanced budget. We have been brain washed by commercial interests for profit to over spend on many things that we shouldn't have spent on, things like big houses, big cars, big TV's, big meals, - - - . We want to grow our economy with much more productive goods and much less consumption goods.

What can be more foolish than not cutting back big on consumption when we have to borrow heavily! A mere 10% cut in oil consumption is indicative of financial irresponsibility, not to mention environmental responsibilty.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/173246-options-trader-friday-outlook-will-we-finish-the-week-over-target-levels?source=feed#comment-760691 760691
For U.S., good investments should be continuing new technology development and improving/re-building infrastructures, even in difficult economic times.

Unfortunately, many in U.S. still think that consumer type consumption is good for economy, regardless of much evidence that un-sustainable consumer goods consumption is bad for everything, from economy to ecology. Marketing gimmicks and Hollywood have been soft selling people to spend and spend, rather than build and build, and into believing that we want all those toys, big and fast cars, big homes, fancy vacation trips, and many wasteful consumer habits.

Let's cheer for the continuing lowering of oil and gas consumption, and of general non-industrial consumptions. We should eliminate the so-called consumer confidence index and replace it with a consumption efficiency index that measures infrastructure efficiency: energy consumption reduction, living costs reduction, and government costs reduction.

By the way, inspite of the all the urging to increase internal consumption by U.S. to stimulate the economy, responsible foreign governments have been smart to control internal consumption very carefully; many have learned hard lessons.]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:35:33 -0500
For U.S., good investments should be continuing new technology development and improving/re-building infrastructures, even in difficult economic times.

Unfortunately, many in U.S. still think that consumer type consumption is good for economy, regardless of much evidence that un-sustainable consumer goods consumption is bad for everything, from economy to ecology. Marketing gimmicks and Hollywood have been soft selling people to spend and spend, rather than build and build, and into believing that we want all those toys, big and fast cars, big homes, fancy vacation trips, and many wasteful consumer habits.

Let's cheer for the continuing lowering of oil and gas consumption, and of general non-industrial consumptions. We should eliminate the so-called consumer confidence index and replace it with a consumption efficiency index that measures infrastructure efficiency: energy consumption reduction, living costs reduction, and government costs reduction.

By the way, inspite of the all the urging to increase internal consumption by U.S. to stimulate the economy, responsible foreign governments have been smart to control internal consumption very carefully; many have learned hard lessons.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/165918-jim-rogers-on-the-next-10-years?source=feed#comment-717741 717741
Just want to add that US's urgent matters are:
1. the financial sector problems
2. the war on terrorists or extremists
3. the energy shortage and
4. the trade deficit

These are the main problems that are putting US's overall economy at risk and China is not the culprit, with exception possibly for the trade deficit item that at most be 50-50 accountable between US and China.

China is a partner with US in working out these matters, regardless of China becoming a super power or not. Learning Chinese is just one little item among many items, like learning Spanish is for having more fun and convenience to enjoy our south side neighbor.]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:01:58 -0400
Just want to add that US's urgent matters are:
1. the financial sector problems
2. the war on terrorists or extremists
3. the energy shortage and
4. the trade deficit

These are the main problems that are putting US's overall economy at risk and China is not the culprit, with exception possibly for the trade deficit item that at most be 50-50 accountable between US and China.

China is a partner with US in working out these matters, regardless of China becoming a super power or not. Learning Chinese is just one little item among many items, like learning Spanish is for having more fun and convenience to enjoy our south side neighbor.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/165251-the-u-s-dollar-and-oil-is-an-endgame-near?source=feed#comment-708906 708906
The facts seem to be reflected in words such as these: " - - -placed ourselves in jeopardy through years of fiscal delusion and self indulgence as policy. The worth and credibility of the US dollar reflects us and our national standards. We are the problem, not our choice of energy."

We over-consume, we indulge in blaming everyone but ourselves, we take advantage of others, we choice to take short term profits for personal gain over the well being of the public, we - - - -

Take for examples:
1. When we can afford, do we engage in excess consumption with no regard to environment, social effects, - - - needs of other who are less fortunate?
2. When we cannot afford, do we restraint from over-borrowing with no regard to responsibility to pay back?
3. When there are various means to solve this energy problem, do we help each other to use these means (gas, coal, nuclear, wind, solar, bio-fuel, - - - ) instead of opposing each other into inactions or costly competitions?

Let's take the first step by ourselves: reduce our energy consumption to a minimum (Believe it. Minimum is the right goal and remember it next time when you fail to car-pool or not take public transportation or turn up the heating or turn down AC or drive tens of miles for eating out or take air flights for distant vacation travels or throw out food or fail to encourage others to reduce their energy consumption or - - - ). Americans remain the top energy consumer on average, by a big margin.

Let's take the second step by educating ourselves and our children in means of energy saving/producing science and technologies, and by working in these industries.

Let's take the third step by not engaging or at least reducing in irresponsible actions: speculative investments in energy wasteful industries, participation in purposeless recreations (e.g. TV, movies, recreation parks, - - sorry that much of these have become meaningless), - - - - .

I sense certain awakening: this article's initial goal is apparently to promote speculative investments in natural gas for personal gains. The readers' responses turn into a debate on fixing the energy problem more than on investments for personal profit.]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:57:30 -0400
The facts seem to be reflected in words such as these: " - - -placed ourselves in jeopardy through years of fiscal delusion and self indulgence as policy. The worth and credibility of the US dollar reflects us and our national standards. We are the problem, not our choice of energy."

We over-consume, we indulge in blaming everyone but ourselves, we take advantage of others, we choice to take short term profits for personal gain over the well being of the public, we - - - -

Take for examples:
1. When we can afford, do we engage in excess consumption with no regard to environment, social effects, - - - needs of other who are less fortunate?
2. When we cannot afford, do we restraint from over-borrowing with no regard to responsibility to pay back?
3. When there are various means to solve this energy problem, do we help each other to use these means (gas, coal, nuclear, wind, solar, bio-fuel, - - - ) instead of opposing each other into inactions or costly competitions?

Let's take the first step by ourselves: reduce our energy consumption to a minimum (Believe it. Minimum is the right goal and remember it next time when you fail to car-pool or not take public transportation or turn up the heating or turn down AC or drive tens of miles for eating out or take air flights for distant vacation travels or throw out food or fail to encourage others to reduce their energy consumption or - - - ). Americans remain the top energy consumer on average, by a big margin.

Let's take the second step by educating ourselves and our children in means of energy saving/producing science and technologies, and by working in these industries.

Let's take the third step by not engaging or at least reducing in irresponsible actions: speculative investments in energy wasteful industries, participation in purposeless recreations (e.g. TV, movies, recreation parks, - - sorry that much of these have become meaningless), - - - - .

I sense certain awakening: this article's initial goal is apparently to promote speculative investments in natural gas for personal gains. The readers' responses turn into a debate on fixing the energy problem more than on investments for personal profit.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/159657-sure-its-legal-but-is-it-right?source=feed#comment-662876 662876 "Sure it's capitalistic to get huge salaries - - - But is it right?"
"Sure it's a nice to live freely - - - But is it right to do whatever one wants?"
"Sure it's American to be proud of America - - - But is it right to demonize others?"
"Sure it's good to consume for the econoomy - - - But is it right to consumer more and more?

The capitalistic system has run into problems, most apparently due to some faults in the reward system. Based on many facts, let's put "right" regulations on compensations, such as including community, national, and global interests into the salary compensation determinations, including a cap or very high tax rates on very high salaries, versus lower rates for private business incomes, personal savings and personal investment incomes. ]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:31:27 -0400 "Sure it's capitalistic to get huge salaries - - - But is it right?"
"Sure it's a nice to live freely - - - But is it right to do whatever one wants?"
"Sure it's American to be proud of America - - - But is it right to demonize others?"
"Sure it's good to consume for the econoomy - - - But is it right to consumer more and more?

The capitalistic system has run into problems, most apparently due to some faults in the reward system. Based on many facts, let's put "right" regulations on compensations, such as including community, national, and global interests into the salary compensation determinations, including a cap or very high tax rates on very high salaries, versus lower rates for private business incomes, personal savings and personal investment incomes. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/158875-distinction-between-positive-and-normative-economics-misses-the-point?source=feed#comment-652926 652926
As several previous commenters have indicated, there are more concerns on the facts and true values of any economic initiative such as the cap-and-trade than on the details of how to carry it out.

I would interprete them as suggestions for emphasis on the "Positive" and "Normative" in forming an economic initiative, while I think the "engineering" or "design" should be determined as parts of details with same "Positive" and "Normative" considerations.]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:47:25 -0400
As several previous commenters have indicated, there are more concerns on the facts and true values of any economic initiative such as the cap-and-trade than on the details of how to carry it out.

I would interprete them as suggestions for emphasis on the "Positive" and "Normative" in forming an economic initiative, while I think the "engineering" or "design" should be determined as parts of details with same "Positive" and "Normative" considerations.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/158758-book-review-making-sense-of-the-dollar-by-marc-chandler?source=feed#comment-652920 652920
The points are on how to "offer attractive opportunities for foreigners to invest in their country" and on how to compete in continuing development, not to blame Nucor, but to have more of those "carpenters" who know what to do with new tools, as pointed out by another commenter.

On the last point of alleging to "China will suffer for over-promoting growth of exports" is just as misplaced as some one alleging to "US will suffer for over-promoting of world trades". Problems come about not because of "exports" or "world trades", but because of deficiencies some where else, such as in competitiveness, and appropriate management and government controls. Competitiveness is required for success in exports.]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:18:21 -0400
The points are on how to "offer attractive opportunities for foreigners to invest in their country" and on how to compete in continuing development, not to blame Nucor, but to have more of those "carpenters" who know what to do with new tools, as pointed out by another commenter.

On the last point of alleging to "China will suffer for over-promoting growth of exports" is just as misplaced as some one alleging to "US will suffer for over-promoting of world trades". Problems come about not because of "exports" or "world trades", but because of deficiencies some where else, such as in competitiveness, and appropriate management and government controls. Competitiveness is required for success in exports.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/158815-market-s-continuing-theme-sell-the-dollar-and-buy-stocks?source=feed#comment-652896 652896
But as a couple of commenters have already suggested that "sell the dollar" is apparently contradictary to "buy stocks". I tend to agree and want to point out that an improving economy is at least as equally the reason for an up market, given that there are continuing issues to tackle.
]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:44:10 -0400
But as a couple of commenters have already suggested that "sell the dollar" is apparently contradictary to "buy stocks". I tend to agree and want to point out that an improving economy is at least as equally the reason for an up market, given that there are continuing issues to tackle.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/154615-the-truth-about-fossil-fuels-and-renewable-energy?source=feed#comment-620894 620894
The people who have the aspirations to develop renewable and other alternative energy sources should be encouraged and supported, although we should also limit the "wastes" in such efforts.

Very good people have worked hard in such efforts and have made some progresses. Their results are still far from goals; but on the other hand, the statistics that show no significant % increases from their contributions should be viewed with the understanding the fact that people have increased usage AND WASTEFUL USAGE, of fossil fuels by too much during these years.]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:54:03 -0400
The people who have the aspirations to develop renewable and other alternative energy sources should be encouraged and supported, although we should also limit the "wastes" in such efforts.

Very good people have worked hard in such efforts and have made some progresses. Their results are still far from goals; but on the other hand, the statistics that show no significant % increases from their contributions should be viewed with the understanding the fact that people have increased usage AND WASTEFUL USAGE, of fossil fuels by too much during these years.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/154615-the-truth-about-fossil-fuels-and-renewable-energy?source=feed#comment-620890 620890
The people who have aspirations to bring in renewable energy sources ]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:41:33 -0400
The people who have aspirations to bring in renewable energy sources ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/154616-why-are-natural-gas-producers-expanding-production-so-aggressively?source=feed#comment-620871 620871 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:38:27 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/148250-could-there-actually-be-another-reason-why-oil-prices-are-falling?source=feed#comment-585969 585969
Responsible governments should put reasonable regulations on oil, the lack of regulation is because there had not been such needs.

Such needs have been well known by now and appropriate regulations should be expected, like many of the other items mentioned above.

Because of the high entry level for the oil industry, governments have spent lots of resources to safeguard the oil industries, similar to providing something like monopoly for the industry, as for utilities, communications, public transportation, - - - medical care.

These industries are so important that they have often become state owned in many of the supplier countries. Regulations are needed for the industry and for the financial markets related to oil.]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:47:41 -0400
Responsible governments should put reasonable regulations on oil, the lack of regulation is because there had not been such needs.

Such needs have been well known by now and appropriate regulations should be expected, like many of the other items mentioned above.

Because of the high entry level for the oil industry, governments have spent lots of resources to safeguard the oil industries, similar to providing something like monopoly for the industry, as for utilities, communications, public transportation, - - - medical care.

These industries are so important that they have often become state owned in many of the supplier countries. Regulations are needed for the industry and for the financial markets related to oil.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/148095-why-economic-dogma-threatens-our-future-prosperity?source=feed#comment-584118 584118
Should we also talk about the over spending by the general consumption driven society?

The tax code (fairness) is one thing but over spending, and particularly wasting, is another thing.

Who should be responsible for Americans, on average, consuming (e.g. housing, recreation, auto, medical) more of everything than many other people while investing (e.g. saving) less than many other people?

The dogma of goodness of generocity (spend more to boost economy and to boost self indulgence) and democracy (everyone should live in large house, drive big car, and afford high cost services) should be balanced by the facts of reality, those of productive (not just serving each other's indulgence) work, global competitiion (not just competing with each other inside), and long term strategic goals (not just short term financial results by any means).

Capitalism or socialism can work or fail, depending on how the details are being addressed.

Work to balance the budget is needed by individuals as well as the government.

One interesting thought: since there are so much blames on the super rich getting richer and on corporations making more profits, are these happening because many people are over consuming and over paying? Are we forgetting that consumers can at least choose to consume less and to shop for lowest prices or to do them by ourselves?]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:53:00 -0400
Should we also talk about the over spending by the general consumption driven society?

The tax code (fairness) is one thing but over spending, and particularly wasting, is another thing.

Who should be responsible for Americans, on average, consuming (e.g. housing, recreation, auto, medical) more of everything than many other people while investing (e.g. saving) less than many other people?

The dogma of goodness of generocity (spend more to boost economy and to boost self indulgence) and democracy (everyone should live in large house, drive big car, and afford high cost services) should be balanced by the facts of reality, those of productive (not just serving each other's indulgence) work, global competitiion (not just competing with each other inside), and long term strategic goals (not just short term financial results by any means).

Capitalism or socialism can work or fail, depending on how the details are being addressed.

Work to balance the budget is needed by individuals as well as the government.

One interesting thought: since there are so much blames on the super rich getting richer and on corporations making more profits, are these happening because many people are over consuming and over paying? Are we forgetting that consumers can at least choose to consume less and to shop for lowest prices or to do them by ourselves?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/146146-ge-s-imagination-at-work?source=feed#comment-574578 574578
GE was a leader in semiconductors, materials, computers, - - - at the beginning, but was unwilling to compete as new players came into the market.

Aside from profit, the rules should include measurements on employment generation, one new technologies/markets growth, and maintenance of shares of existing markets. Otherwise, the CEO can simply focus on short term profit for personal gain instead of on long term Company goals.]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:34:27 -0400
GE was a leader in semiconductors, materials, computers, - - - at the beginning, but was unwilling to compete as new players came into the market.

Aside from profit, the rules should include measurements on employment generation, one new technologies/markets growth, and maintenance of shares of existing markets. Otherwise, the CEO can simply focus on short term profit for personal gain instead of on long term Company goals.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/146159-is-the-dollar-dead-in-the-long-run?source=feed#comment-569450 569450 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:35:16 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/141851-the-coming-economic-collapse-part-2?source=feed#comment-540063 540063 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:01:36 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/139843-joel-kotkin-how-california-can-prosper-again?source=feed#comment-519914 519914
People need to put priority in fixing problems, not just in personal investment gains.]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 14:08:39 -0400
People need to put priority in fixing problems, not just in personal investment gains.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/139765-china-dumping-long-term-bonds-concerned-about-u-s-inflation?source=feed#comment-519872 519872 Wed, 27 May 2009 13:38:23 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/139505-china-is-now-in-firm-control-of-u-s-debt-markets?source=feed#comment-519819 519819
Is this country the reason for the real estate bubble?
Is this country the reason for the frauds in the financial markets?
Is this country the reason for the irresponsible actions of people in US corporations?
Is this country the reason for the loss of education results?
Is this country the reason for the drug problem in US?
Is this country the reason for the high level of consumptions (wastes) of resources?
Is this country the reason for the demise of the US auto industry?
Is this country the reason for the demise of any US industry? (Please bear in mind that mostly US companies are manufacturing and then selling the Chinese products in US, making money by pushing down costs?)

Should more people be interested to make comments, suggestions, and actions to correct these real issues, instead of judging and criticizing what one particular country is doing with its savings?

If U.S. wants to take account of irresponsible countries, why not at least also talk about countries involved with the troubled areas of the world such as Africa, Middle East, - - - Afganistan, India, Parkistan, - - - where there are real wars and terrorists fighting going on daily?]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 13:10:52 -0400
Is this country the reason for the real estate bubble?
Is this country the reason for the frauds in the financial markets?
Is this country the reason for the irresponsible actions of people in US corporations?
Is this country the reason for the loss of education results?
Is this country the reason for the drug problem in US?
Is this country the reason for the high level of consumptions (wastes) of resources?
Is this country the reason for the demise of the US auto industry?
Is this country the reason for the demise of any US industry? (Please bear in mind that mostly US companies are manufacturing and then selling the Chinese products in US, making money by pushing down costs?)

Should more people be interested to make comments, suggestions, and actions to correct these real issues, instead of judging and criticizing what one particular country is doing with its savings?

If U.S. wants to take account of irresponsible countries, why not at least also talk about countries involved with the troubled areas of the world such as Africa, Middle East, - - - Afganistan, India, Parkistan, - - - where there are real wars and terrorists fighting going on daily?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/139311-this-is-not-a-bull-market-stocks-are-not-up-and-theyre-headed-even-lower?source=feed#comment-516220 516220
May be our smart people should spend more efforts in the latter important things, other than for short term personal gains; at the end, even if one gains by investing in gold and commodities, the real gains are really very limited when all things are taken into considerations, unless there are progressive improvements in job creations, in real estate demands, and in general investments, including the stock markets.]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 14:09:07 -0400
May be our smart people should spend more efforts in the latter important things, other than for short term personal gains; at the end, even if one gains by investing in gold and commodities, the real gains are really very limited when all things are taken into considerations, unless there are progressive improvements in job creations, in real estate demands, and in general investments, including the stock markets.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/137657-the-fed-s-true-purpose?source=feed#comment-503804 503804 Thu, 14 May 2009 12:22:40 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/131633-the-7-trillion-rally?source=feed#comment-471277 471277 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:16:20 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/131646-cramer-s-stop-trading-the-bears-big-bluff-4-17-09?source=feed#comment-471233 471233 1. Is there value to keep cash that is bringing in only low income, so low that any devaluation and/or inflation will wipe out any such income, particularly if the economy gets worse?
2. Is there value to buy commodities that will drop in price if the economy gets worse?
3. Is there value to buy gold at current high price if the market capitalization gets worse, making gold at such price to be unaffordable just like oil at $150 a gallon?
4. Is there value to invest in reasonably good companies with responsible management to revitalize the economy?
5. Is the management of the financial markets is being corrected from past excesses, including effective restriction of uncontrolled short selling by speculators?
6. Is people realizing the problems associated with their indulgence in wasting resouces, greed, speculative trading, unaffordable living styles, etc, etc?

The market has hope if we hear more "no" to questions 1-3 and more "yes" to questions 4-6; I am beginning to think so.]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:50:20 -0400 1. Is there value to keep cash that is bringing in only low income, so low that any devaluation and/or inflation will wipe out any such income, particularly if the economy gets worse?
2. Is there value to buy commodities that will drop in price if the economy gets worse?
3. Is there value to buy gold at current high price if the market capitalization gets worse, making gold at such price to be unaffordable just like oil at $150 a gallon?
4. Is there value to invest in reasonably good companies with responsible management to revitalize the economy?
5. Is the management of the financial markets is being corrected from past excesses, including effective restriction of uncontrolled short selling by speculators?
6. Is people realizing the problems associated with their indulgence in wasting resouces, greed, speculative trading, unaffordable living styles, etc, etc?

The market has hope if we hear more "no" to questions 1-3 and more "yes" to questions 4-6; I am beginning to think so.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/131375-david-tice-s-p-500-may-plunge-to-325?source=feed#comment-468748 468748
People should recognize that a struggling company is more valuable than cash getting minimum interests or merchandises and services generating no added real values to society. Why would people pay $1K for an oz of gold, or over hundreds or even thousand dollars for still another fashion handbag or luxury oversea vacation, or over $3 for a gallon of gas, instead of for 1000 shares of a company generating real employment?

Rather than just looking at accounting numbers, we should use more common sense regarding values, to help the recovery. Complicate accounting and investing schemes are partly responsible for getting us into this financial problem.]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:54:29 -0400
People should recognize that a struggling company is more valuable than cash getting minimum interests or merchandises and services generating no added real values to society. Why would people pay $1K for an oz of gold, or over hundreds or even thousand dollars for still another fashion handbag or luxury oversea vacation, or over $3 for a gallon of gas, instead of for 1000 shares of a company generating real employment?

Rather than just looking at accounting numbers, we should use more common sense regarding values, to help the recovery. Complicate accounting and investing schemes are partly responsible for getting us into this financial problem.]]>