"I think you're missing an aspect of why this is happening."

Sum, the post is a repost of a repost by 'gwr1' that I saw on Agoracom's ECU forum.

I reposted it here because I find it interesting, and I see many here who feel the same may also feel that they are all alone and being particularly victimized.

No, we are not alone. These things are happening more frequently now than in the past, OR perhaps to a larger degree, so more noticable.

All that you stated in your post I also am cognizant of and whole heartedly agree.

Why bother to post such things?

I am an investor for over 20 years but there are many who seeing the economy and the demise of the dollar have ventured into thie arena recently and may well be over whelmed by the events about them. Hence gotten their feet wet may well regret having done so. i.e. who would not when one buys into a well resourced stock and see it plumet after you got in.

I think I have been around long enough to contribute some opinions as to what & why things are happening and provide support to those in need. I needed that when I started, and in some aspects, I still do. You all here are my security blanket also.

Ed.