RE: risk premium on - discussion required very interesting thoughts livethedream....I have been away and missed the news about the Syria and Turkey dust up. Something will surely happen in regards to Syrian atrocities despite Russias reluctance to punish abusive regimes ( read:vested interest). And if Israel comes out swinging, there will be nothing BUT tension in the whole region. Now THAT will be a macro event! I dont disagree with your take on things. Things could get ugly. regards, cheapie