As far as days in the stock market go, today was nearly as bad as it gets. The Associated Press said:

Bernanke Thinks

Bernanke thinks.

In a vote that shook the government, Wall Street and markets around the world, the House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue for the nation’s financial system, leaving both parties and the Bush administration struggling to pick up the pieces. The Dow Jones industrials plunged nearly 800 points, the most ever for a single day.

This news blurb certainly caught my attention.  After analysis, it looks like $1.2 trillion in market value is gone because of the plan’s rejection. Those most concerned are left scratching their heads, mainly becuase another solution is without precedent (even though, I suppose the $700 billion bailout was too).

Apparently investors are not simply walking away from unknowns–they are moving at break-neck speeds. Although it probably was best for the U.S. to move away from this gigantic risk, you have to wonder what else is coming in this wildly growing financial crisis. 

My mind comes back to some new information I’ve been given access to…economist Chris Martensen’s “Three Beliefs“. Watch all of the little mini-lessons, and you’ll start to see that most of world’s economic woes come from need, not so much greed.  There are too many of us, and we all need the same resources.  It makes me wonder what event or events will ease the pressure.  World-wide tragedy? Perhaps, breakthough technology or a spiritual enlightenment?  Bernanke has a lot to think about, but so do the rest of us.