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In reply to the discussion: The Dow is down nearly 200 points. [View all]Wounded Bear
(58,598 posts)31. Yep, pretty much...
I'm thinking too many folks were disappointed that the Great Recession of '08 didn't go full on Depression and they are working to make sure we get a real crash. But this time there may not be a bailout.
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Mark Cuban said he would go to a one hundred percent hedge if he won.
DemocratSinceBirth
Jan 2017
#7
If the Dow really drops by 20% that would be catastrophic for the economy, investors, and Drumpf.
DemocratSinceBirth
Jan 2017
#30
It would likely usher in a recession which would be catastrophic for Trump in 2020
DemocratSinceBirth
Jan 2017
#36
It'll bounce up just so Donald can be given credit for the momentary upturn.
rogue emissary
Jan 2017
#28