Correction or death.

Today's Tids Issue 4,454

Can we exult yet?

The good news about the Stock market is that there is plenty of money on the sidelines, mainly there because of the record highs that diminished the number of value stocks. It appears that once the shock of this historic predictor wears down, there is enough resources to keep the momentum going for a while. And remember, the days before September have a way of being more volatile.

There are two ways to be fooled: One is to believe what isn’t true. The second is to refuse to believe what is true.

Protectionism is a bad idea in a Global economy. We would all be much better off bolstering the economies of Europe and Asia. Now, with China there are other predatory concerns, but it’s impact on production and consumption can not be ignored.

Where is Ghislaine Maxwell?

The Question:

Name five of the performers at the original Woodstock.

The Headlines:

--Stock Prices Expected To Decline Again Today; China Ups Threats Of Tariff Retaliation Despite Trump’s Easing; Walmart Reports Excellent Earnings With Positive Guidance Going Forward.

--Former Fed Chief Janet Yellen Says A Recession Is Unlikely.

--Philly Gunman Opens Fire On Police; Takes Two Hostage; Philly Shooting Follows LA and New England Attacks On Law Men.

--Pact To End US Presence In Afghanistan Could Drive Taliban To Hook Up With Aggressive Islamic State Forces.

--Epstein Autopsy reveals Broken Bones In Neck Adding To Mystery Of Child Abuser’s Death.

--Trump Offers To Meet With Xi To Solve Hong Kong Problem.

--Giant Macy’s Is Latest Retailer Now Fighting For Survival.

--Investors Looking Forward To China Ecommerce Giant Alibaba Earnings Report Today.

--Hickenlooper Ends Dem Prez Race.

--Airlines Seriously Curtailing Operations Due To 737 Max Hiatus.

With interest rates still at all-time lows, there is really little that the Fed can do to stabilize a declining stock market.

From Russia via a reader: To praise politicians for being able to fix roads, buildings, from the money of the state is like clapping for an ATM when it gives you your money.

First it was water balloons, and now it is bullets. And police are wantonly being killed at a rate that I have never seen. Ever. Some big politicians appeared amused when juvenile delinquents flaunted the basic rules of a civilized society and taunted and the harassed law officers who had to turn the other cheek; officers there only to protect their neighborhoods. And now, the lack of respect, and disregard of abuse by politicians, turns bloody.

If you can count your money, you don’t have a billion dollars.

Meanwhile, 50 years ago today, thousands gathered together on a soggy field in upstate New York for the most lauded spontaneous music extravaganza, perhaps, in history. Now they want to recreate the day, but you can never reproduce rabid impulsiveness, regardless of new technology or intense desire. It has to arise in the hearts of the people.

One major aspects of this proposed cease fire pact with the Taliban is a promise that the Taliban will “not let Afghanistan be used to plot international militant attacks.” Say what? A promise from the Taliban! C’mon.

Remember the old adage -- give them an inch and they’ll taka mile. Today do-gooders are giving out too many inches.

Some people treat the inscription at the base of the Statue of Liberty as an amendment to the constitution.  It’s a poem. Yes, a poem with nice feelings, but still a poem.

I received note from a reader yesterday thanking me profusely for reminding you all about the ease of reading this mess on-line. He said that he prefers the color and pictures over the black and white email. I will be repeating the following all this week, knowing that many of you just don’t have the time to read every issue: [Note: I get reader emails from time to time saying they didn’t get a Tids issue and it ruined their day! (They didn’t really say that.) But, it is a fact Tids get lost or excommunicated by the internet morality powers. So, when missing a Tids, go to worldviewetc.blogspot.com, and enjoy without interruptions.]

How to make a million dollars in the stock market: Invest two million.

One thing that an astute Tids reader is sure of, is that as he watches this generation try to rewrite history, it will be misspelled and have no punctuation.

In our new nothing-ever-surprises-me-anymore world, you may have heard that Ohio State University wants to trademark the word “The “. That would make it tough writing The Tids. And, how would The Taliban react? And the silliness goes on.

Did you know that you can get “Fixer Upper” mortgages? Yes, the FHA offers mortgages that cover the home cost, and repairs.

As the skies over Wal Street gray we have one thing to look forward to -- Trumps overwhelming desire to get re-elected. Dems are loving this downturn, but the Trumpster is probably looking to dig down deep to reignite the appearances of a strong economy. That would entail suppressing tariff attacks on countries and easing trading restrictions. It’s much like the Congress, seconded by Trump’s approval, to add tons of debt to forestall budget deadlocks and government shutdowns until, they are all re-elected again in 2020.

The Answer:

The huge Woodstock music fest had a total of 32 great acts. Richie Havens opened it up, and Jimi Hendrix brought down the drenched curtain. In between the audience soaked and high heard it all – Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie, Crosby Stills and Nash, Joe Cocker, Blood Sweat and Tears, Country Joe McDonald, Grateful Dead, CCR, Janis Joplin, The Who, Sly and the family Stone, Ravi Shankar, Sweetwater, Tim Hardin, Santana and 15 more. A lot of people relive those moments very day.

Spontaneity often produces special moments, except when the stock market unexpectedly crashes.

I think we are going to be alright – for a while.