Early on it was a hive mind much like it is here, based on certain subjects. Many smart minds. Then after a year or two, the consensus was that the system is totally controlled front to back. Many on the old posters left. ZH then needed to broaden their audience. They still can crank out some great analysis. But it all boils down to Fed increasing $(liquidity) by printing or other mechanics like lowering interest rates = increase in stock market
Also a Jupiter, Venus and Moon conjuction that I saw this AM while standing in the -30 degree weather. It seemed important, but I have no idea why.
Most illegals send money home to relatives. Money that would stay in the US with a wall. Mexico would be paying for the wall.