Just caught these headlines. Can I just say, my meaning and understanding of the word PLUNGE must be completely different than the government. Is the quote "basically sound" anything like, your "basically the President"? I'm gone.

Oil prices plunge more than $10 a barrel

NEW YORK (AP) -- Oil prices tumbled today as U.S. stocks sold off amid worries about the nation's economic health.

Bush: Troubled financial system is basically sound

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush said today the nation's troubled financial system is "basically sound" and urged lawmakers to quickly enact legislation to prop up mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.