I remember the last election in the USA -- about six years ago I believe a stimulas package was also interduced just like today, and cheques were sent out about six month's before the election.

This spending will lift the US economy just in time for nov. election, that same year(2002) the markets all gained upwards (including gold silver and commoditys).

But I have a feeling this time around it will NOT help the Republicans----by -by, BUT I WOULD not want to be the President who has to clean up the mess that Bush and gang left behind. (maybe a one term presadonte) So (JMO) the USA will go into a real recession in 2009 and could last for many years-- even though I think it has already started, all of the above should be very good for commoditys-- GLTA NOT holders---HAPPY.

All of the above posting does not mean we will not see a further low in the stock market, short term, but it will NOT force me into selling my favorite stock NOT either.