EnDallas, I think that last post was directed to me, although it may just have been a reply to the last post? If so, can you clarify for me where we are in disagreement? How is it I am being naive? Just asking for clarification, because the response does not appear to jibe with my previous points.

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Here, as elsewhere, people are outraged at what feels like a rigged game -- an economy that won't respond, a democracy that won't listen, and a financial sector that holds all the cards. - Robert Reich