Hi gwr1, luker et.al.

A word of advice.

Never blame "The Market".

The Market is what we want it to be, manipulated or not.

If we don't like it, change it!

No-one can do it alone but we, as a whole, have allowed it to function the way it does, and only we, as a whole, have the power to change it.

We allowed the elites to use their considerable resources and they decided to promote the use of computers.

We allowed computers to take over the trading instead of individuals.

How did we allow computers to take over?

BY USING THE SAME SYSTEM. i.e. Endorsing the use of computers.

We use the banks even today when all they do is cost us, and return nothing.

Why?

BECAUSE IT'S CONVENIENT!

As I've said many times, the average person is still not hurting enough yet to want to change it.

There are many ways to manipulate the market, but for average joe, they now require input from the majority.

As for the "Watchman", all he offers is individual protection for those in a position to act, not a solution, and with no timeframe.

The closest I've seen to "one means of trying to solve the hold that the elites have on the market", comes from Russell Brand (The Trews).

Yes, he comes across as a bit of a wierdo to some, but he gets it.

"We live in interesting times"

Good Luck to all!