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Old 10-10-2008, 04:02 PM   #101
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this ain't it. the drop in the final quarter hour of trading, against the strong (and impressive) run-up which preceeded, suggests there are still a lot of sellers out there. and, the number of bottom seekers suggests there's still more $ to be lost before we've seen "capitulation".
I sense that this wasn't it, but that we're pretty close. Those were two pretty spectacular rallies fed by people waiting to go bargain hunting -- showing the pent-up money waiting on the sidelines to buy with a vengeance. And the subsequent selloffs, while indicative (often) of not having the bottom just yet, the decreasing ferocity of the selloffs -- especially given the relative mildness of the closing bell sell off -- suggest to me that most of the determined sellers are done. The huge waves of selling looked fatigued.

Then again, maybe I'm FOS and talking out my butt. Could be!
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Old 10-10-2008, 04:05 PM   #102
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Then again, maybe I'm FOS and talking out my butt. Could be!
I can see one or the other...but not both.
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Old 10-10-2008, 04:11 PM   #103
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It's terrible when you get excited about it "only" being down 1%.
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Old 10-10-2008, 04:51 PM   #104
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Since most of us can't recognize a good bottom when we see one, would you mind posting one?
CFB had posted a good one. i cant find it now
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Old 10-10-2008, 04:52 PM   #105
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quote=REWahoo;729716]I can see one or the other...but not both.[/quote]
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Old 10-10-2008, 04:57 PM   #106
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CFB had posted a good one. i cant find it now
Post #52 in this thread.
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Old 10-10-2008, 05:23 PM   #107
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where did you find this!!!!
darn it, i thought i had erased all my Internet pics from my early days as a blonde...

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Old 10-10-2008, 05:25 PM   #108
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Gosh, I come back to this site looking for hope and investment advice during this turbulent time, open this thread and see butts! Don't make me post a naked Kathy Bates picture!
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Old 10-10-2008, 05:35 PM   #109
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Ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! I was just thinking "This could be a good time for C_R to stop by with her rhino picture...
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Old 10-10-2008, 05:39 PM   #110
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Ask and you shall receive. Calling the the bottom...
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Old 10-10-2008, 05:40 PM   #111
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Old 10-10-2008, 05:41 PM   #112
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I still wanna know who put those panties on the rhino, and if he uses a cart to carry his balls or just lets them drag along behind him.
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Ask and you shall receive. Calling the the bottom...

Oh God, I think I know her.
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Old 10-10-2008, 06:02 PM   #114
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TIME Magazine Cover: The New Hard Times - Oct. 13, 2008 - Economy - Recession - Great Depression
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Horny, eh?

Or is it 'antlery'?
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Where can I get her number?
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Old 10-10-2008, 06:12 PM   #117
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I still wanna know who put those panties on the rhino, and if he uses a cart to carry his balls or just lets them drag along behind him.
How do you know it's a "he"? I can't imagine two rhinos trying to reproduce. Ouch.

Ugh, I need to go back to the fitness forums
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Hey, you cant just drop in on us for a little financial booty call when you feel like it, ya know?
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Hey, you cant just drop in on us for a little financial booty call when you feel like it, ya know?

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