Zippy - you make me laugh. I know just how you feel. I am a complete anti-capitalist - in fact almost a socialist - yet I "play the market" with the best of them. One has to make money to survive in this country because the government here is sure not going to help you - in fact they will shovel you into the street and then lock you up for being on the streets because you are homeless!

I just might do the same thing - scoop up some el cheapo Merck shares - these companies set themselves up - so we may as well take advantage of the system - and hey - I don't even hate myself or think I am a hypocrite - just a realist!!!!!!!!!!!