mdmull, being your a newbie without a clue, hang around long enough and you might learn something.
Stentor, who qualifies for Medicaid (welfare)? Certainly not the middle class, the working poor, the VAST MAJORITY of Americans who find themselves without access to health care. Your argument carries about the same weight as "well there is always the emergency room." Just another conservative denial tactic.
Republican de-nile, not just a river in Egypt, a freakin' ocean!
For those who haven't been paying close attention to the economic indicators lately, (apparently at least Dan has), we are indeed starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel. These indicators are important to me because it directly relates to certain investment stratagies I may want to pursue. Timing is everything. Now for those who wish to continue the "doom and gloom forecast", carry on, keep your head down, your wallet closed, your voice loud. By the time you figure it out, the moment will have passed, the opportunity gone...