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To: NYC Republican
Sounds great. But what happens when millions of idiot investors lose their shirts and demand gov't bailouts...?
13 posted on 10/31/2003 12:09:35 PM PST by mewzilla
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To: mewzilla
Sounds great. But what happens when millions of idiot investors lose their shirts and demand gov't bailouts...?

From my understanding, only a small sliver or savings can be deposited. Even if they go into one of the least risky products (i.e. Treasuries), it's still a higher rate of return than the 1% or so they currently earn.

15 posted on 10/31/2003 12:58:04 PM PST by NYC Republican
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