Some analysts are predicting that when the bullets start flying in Iraq, stock market will rally.  I agree, but I suspect the rally will be short lived with only about 300 to 500 points on the upside, leaving us still within the 1000 point down draft situation.  My reasoning is that removing uncertainties around war with Iraq will still leave North Korea and the Economy weighing us down.  Some people thrive on yo-yo market, but its risky without the ability to watch every ticks and tides.  As for me, I stopped watching ticks and tides and started watching people.  After all, its the people who buys and sells.