You are nuts the market has a long way to go to reach the bottom. No way I'd be buying now...if McCain wins you'll be waiting a lit longer for a return.. Palin is a very dangerous woman and to ignore all of that because of her stance on abortion is crazy..that's an extreme stance of hers as well..if Hitler was running for president and opposed abortion would u vote for him?
This is THE IDEAL TIME TO BUY, if you don't need your money in the next couple of years. Most people buy when
the market is doing well and sell in a panic during a downturn. That results in a net loss.
This is a 'bargain' market as Buffet stated earlier in the week. Unless you are a senior citizen or someone who expects to be paying large amounts of medical costs (that would sap your paycheck and insurance), this is the time to invest (buy low, sell high).
It's also very advantageous for quick sellers since beta (volatility) is high. If you can time right, you can make strong profits in relatively short time (it's also quite risky).