Ryan S. sent: IMF downgrades outlook for US and Europe economies
J.W.M. spotted this: Florida credit processor to give away AK-47s
Paul K. mentioned a recent BBC piece: Anarchy in the USA – could it happen here?
Over at The Daily Bell: Advisers Emphasize Calm as Global Depression Gathers
More nationalization down in Hugo Land: Venezuela forces miners to sell gold to government
Items from The Economatrix:
Stocks Plunge After Fed Announces Stimulus Steps
Big-name Brands Cut Size Not Price
Gold Will Soar on Imminent US Bailout of Europe
China Pulls The Rug Out From Under Europe
Those darn derivatives, again: SEC proposes ban on shorting structured products. (“Gee, if they just ban all short selling, then markets can only go up!”)