Yahoo! News - Wall St. Sees Little to Fear from Kerry Presidency: "Upscale retailers such as Neiman Marcus Group Inc. and Nordstrom Inc. have reported solid sales growth this year, while discount stores like Wal-Mart Stores Inc. have said steep gasoline prices are pinching consumers' pocketbooks. " sounds a little like the rich are richer, and the poor are poorer. Making sure one's brother's boat is solid may be the key to rising tides lifting all.