Personally I think there are plenty of discussion forums to discuss politics and economics. Many have areas where the effect on investments are also discussed. I don't see the need for another one.
I also believe SS worked best when the ban on political discussions was enforced more closely than it is now. There are plenty of places to discuss politics - so lets talk property. It's what this site is good at - the political threads are just dross by comparison anyway. The mods have a hard enough job as it is... no need to make it more difficult. Of course if there is a political issue that directly effects property (SD, LT etc) then fine.
Just my 2c.
I also believe SS worked best when the ban on political discussions was enforced more closely than it is now. There are plenty of places to discuss politics - so lets talk property. It's what this site is good at - the political threads are just dross by comparison anyway. The mods have a hard enough job as it is... no need to make it more difficult. Of course if there is a political issue that directly effects property (SD, LT etc) then fine.
Just my 2c.