"Seneca had made the bargain that many good men have made when agreeing to aid bad regimes. Their presence strengthens the regime and helps it endure. But their moral influence may also improve the regime's behavior. For many, this has been a bargain worth making, even if it has cost them—as it may have cost Seneca—their immortal soul. The Rome he has been trained to serve, the Rome of Augustus and Germanicus, was gone. In its place stood Neropolis, ruled by a megalomaniac brat.” James Romm
31 October 2011
SP 500 and NDX Futures Daily Charts - MF Global Declares Bankruptcy
A strong October as one of the most dangerous of market trading months goes.
Keep an eye on Europe.
This market is triple black diamond, full of hidden risks, much of it caused by corruption and lax regulation.