Look at me when you are lying. Not everyone is good at detecting snake oil salesmen. If so, our current political race would be different. I wonder if Citizens of the U.S. are getting a gut feel the politicians are lying? In mass, we have said, “no bailout.” Why, if there are such dire conditions, [...]
The talking heads, as were the politicians spouting rhetoric about how Mainstreet doesn’t understand the true nature of this crisis. We are just to ignorant. Excuse me. I graduated from high school when the basics were mandatory. I hold a college degree in communications and know far more about communicating than any of them. Spent [...]
Yesterday I spent part of the day watching a video on a conspiracy theory. First, I am not big on conspiracy theories. My belief in people is maybe far to tolerate. There was a time when I was more skeptical, but over the years it seems I have mellowed and view most as wild fantasy.In [...]
It’s Sunday, the gang of 8 or was it 9, have announced a settlement in our future, which now looks more glum than a Hooverville in 1930. Nascar is on, which will mean I can get a good nap in. How can racing be so boring? The F-1 race was interesting not because of contests [...]
“Not me, I wasn’t even there, I was in Milwaukee at a Global Warming conference.” How disconnected are citizens of the U.S. We continue to allow the “three card monty” on capitol hill? The dems are the best at it. For years they have funneled money into the minority communities to keep a critical part [...]
This is a response to a fellow blogger concerning the current bailout. I have spent the last few weeks watching this unfold glued in front of the big screen and CNBC. Unfortunately, Dishtv does not carry Fox Business News so I cannot get a second opinion. From time to time, I flip to Bloomberg, and [...]
Or in the words of those feisty Latins—Caveat Emptor. Down here the more common phrase is don’t buy a pig in a poke. I leave you to sort that one out. But have we really learned from the past? The Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 was put into place to stop some of the causes of [...]
Are You Sure? “I was against it before I was for it. No wait, I was for it, before I was against, but now I am definitely sure that I was right.” Remember that debacle?If you read yesterday’s blog, you know obama was going ahead with his poverty programs, citing less that stated capital would [...]
Whatcha Say? Last night I watched a snippet of cable news, then financial news for a dose of reality. If I were a “boob”, I’d be impressed with obama. But, I am not, so I am not. The statements he is making seem almost comical were it not for the fact that a segment of [...]
Is this our Future? We have seen a flurry of financial bailouts in recent weeks. Upfront, I do not approve of any bailouts. It goes against the basic principles of capitalism. The free market takes care of everything in the long run. That puts me in the class of Social Darwarinist, which I gladly proclaimed [...]
Socialism has arrived Today the stock market will soar. People around the halls of congress will be slapping each other on the back, and administrative officials will be counting their blessings. On the surface all is well today in fantasy land. The government has officially created a bottom for the stock market. It will be [...]
? How many more will fall? This a long one – grab a sandwich– I have the luxury to spend as much time as I choose in front of the television watching financial news. Maybe, that’s not the best use of my time, but if you don’t then here’s some bonus coverage for you. And [...]
The Tupolev 160 If you have frequented my blog, you will remember repeated rants regarding the Russians. As predicted by some experts the Russians have arrived in Venezuela. One day before our Sept. 11th anniversary. That was no coincidence. While there on a joint training mission, look for, or in the case of electronic media, [...]
Fall is Here and I am back! In case you were wondering, I get my annual shearing in the Spring. That gives me a cool head for the summer months. It has grown out and my brain temperature is rising. Even with a cold shower I cannot keep it down. So, belly up to the [...]
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