There is little doubt that continued high unemployment rates will have a major impact on the 2010 mid-term elections, and may hamper Obama’s ability to accomplish other major campaign initiatives. The truth of the matter is that there is very little the Obama Administration (or any administration) can do to effect the economy in any significant way without changing the American capitalistic system.

Step right up, folks, and come on aboard!  The stock market roller coaster is leaving the platform for another exciting, thrilling and fun-filled trip through the land of gains and losses.  It’s time again to break out the Valium, buckle your seat-belt  and hold on tight.  After  relatively smooth sailing since reaching its bottom in March of 2009, the stock market is once again headed into a period of wide swings and new levels of unpredictability.  The daily economic news reports and corporate earnings releases are seized upon by investors, who are willing …