<<I just don't see how the the market keeps going up when the countries financial system is in such bad shape!>>

I agree but one of the basic rules is "don't fight the tape".

I was on big margin when Osamie hit the twin towers and as they came down, so did I. Things were pretty bad as I was about broke with two young kids. I have climbed my way back up. Get things straightened out and rebuild a stash and get back into the game. The market will always be there. I've had this dog for years--sold some when it hit $8 but held most for the next big move. Well it has made some big moves since then-------all down.

good luck