“think it’s quite a good idea to not allow speculators (non-commercials in the jargon) to trade the credits, though.”
Although now I think of it, a lot of the utilities, oil companies etc will just hire more traders anyway. Still I think that not having HF’s and securities firms involved would lead to less volatile and probably lower prices for the credits over time.
“Why would you say that, CGar, would talking to drunk PLUSAs turn people off? LOL!!”
Cobble, I can’t imagine! I mean we baked cookies and brownies and brought free gifts and everything! Usually, newbies always join us in the OT after meeting us, but this time only “the why” shows up, periodically, and then only after she’s done her homework, lol.
The family of four would need the extra $1000 to pay much higher power bills under cap & trade.
I think it’s quite a good idea to not allow speculators (non-commercials in the jargon) to trade the credits, though.
Snappy, coming from a woman who likes to eat VIRTUALLY NOTHING, I’ll ignore your crticism on my ice.
“think it’s quite a good idea to not allow speculators (non-commercials in the jargon) to trade the credits, though.”
Although now I think of it, a lot of the utilities, oil companies etc will just hire more traders anyway. Still I think that not having HF’s and securities firms involved would lead to less volatile and probably lower prices for the credits over time.
You put ice in your milk Dave? GROSS! Doesn’t that water it down?
It’s ok CMU…I am a nerd! I just hate baloney 🙂
The trading could be highly regulated but there still needs to be an efficient market.
“With handcuffs, no less.”
And a whip, etson, if you please.
HEY cmu……I drink milk at home and here at the office. With ice, too.
“Why would you say that, CGar, would talking to drunk PLUSAs turn people off? LOL!!”
Cobble, I can’t imagine! I mean we baked cookies and brownies and brought free gifts and everything! Usually, newbies always join us in the OT after meeting us, but this time only “the why” shows up, periodically, and then only after she’s done her homework, lol.
The family of four would need the extra $1000 to pay much higher power bills under cap & trade.
I think it’s quite a good idea to not allow speculators (non-commercials in the jargon) to trade the credits, though.