asx better change the short rule...now, page-27

"no more high tech weappons required !!!"

it is frightening how true that statement is! regardless of government hype and assurances, our finacial future (superannuation being only one facet) is tied up in one way or another courtesy of the 'market' which is currently being systematically destroyed by various 'financial tools' including all the above and more. yes it may all be 'ok' in a year, or two or ten, what about the here and now, and the value being wiped off fundamentally sound businesses that have spent years achieving that status only to be wiped out in a day, or less! we have all seen that! not too mention the fact according to the 'experts' our market is 'sound', our economic growth is sustainable,we service China/India etc... funny how a -200pt drop on the dow see's a -100+ drop here, speaking volumes for the stability we generate ourselves. so here is the big question. 'Who is really in control of OUR market?" when someone finds out can you tell me?