Dow plunges 679 to fall to lowest level in 5 years

Dow plunges 679 points to trade below 9,000 for the first time in 5 years in afternoon sell-off NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks plunged Thursday, sending the Dow Jones industrial average down 679 points — more than 7 percent — to its lowest level in five years. Stocks took a nosedive after a major credit-rating agency said it might cut its rating on General Motors and Ford, further rattling investors already fretting over the impact of tight credit on the economy.

IT’S MORNING IN ASIA, AND THEIR MARKETS ARE FALLING LIKE A ROCK

Asian Stocks Fall, Set for Worst Week on Record; Banks Plunge

Oct. 10 (Bloomberg) — Asian stocks fell, with the region’s benchmark index headed for its worst week on record as a credit freeze deepened, worsening the outlook for the global economy.

Since people often use the phrase, “I put my pants on one leg at a time just like the rest of you.” to say that they’re no different from everyone else, if you make some sort of stand that holds your pants open and allows you to jump into them — putting your pants on both legs at the same time — does that make you inhuman? Or perhaps superhuman? I’m just asking because I’m thinking of making one of those stands.

Somehow I missed Zo’s new video even though it’s up to about 150,000 views on YouTube:

I saw it linked in the corner by Jay Nordlinger, and somehow I knew from his description it was Zo. If there’s one thing conservatives need to remember it’s to keep a positive attitude as we truly have a great country.