Prosper by consumer spending, now suffer for of it.

The flaws of the US and credit economy are now being exposed one by one.  The latest evidence to indicate the length of the recession/depression could very well be later than sooner.  The caged beast known as consumer spending has now proven it can injure its keeper.  The Federal Reserve reported consumer borrowing fell in August [...]

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More bailouts, backed by taxpayer funds…great?

 
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — The Federal Reserve announced a new program to help the battered market for short-term business loans – taking its closest step yet to lending directly to businesses.
The program addresses commercial paper, a form of short-term funding that is crucial to many businesses operations.
In the past month, the amount of money outstanding [...]

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Wow..economic solutions available 8 months ago.

Isn’t it amazing how those who saw this coming were never really listened to?  You have to ask one of two questions.  1)  Are the folks in Washington (Treasury Secretary, FED, House and Senate) all that stupid, they did not see this coming? or 2) are they in on it.  This is a case of leadership [...]

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Quick Hits vol. VII

To all celebrating Rosh Hashanah….”L’Shanah Tovah”.  For no other reason but to inform and broaden your horizons.
Voteforthemilf.com Who would of thought McCain would have known what a ‘milf’ is?  Would have loved to have heard that conversation at campaign headquarters.
Michael Moore sure points out the obvious when it comes to this bail out….”The rich are [...]

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Best explanation for NO Bailout

This is the best explanation as to why the bail out is not needed!!!!! It has been pasted in its entirety.
Jeffrey A. Miron is senior lecturer in economics at Harvard University. A Libertarian, he was one of 166 academic economists who signed a letter to congressional leaders last week opposing the government bailout plan.
CNN Article:
Commentary: [...]

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Lindsey Graham compares McCain to Buffet?

It was mid-afternoon on Wednesday (24th of September) and on the the air with Wolf Blitzer was Lindsey Graham touting the virtues of John McCain’s decision to suspend his campaign , in order to help his country in its time of need.  At one point during the interview, Wolf asked Mr. Graham to comment on those who claim that [...]

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Quick Hits vol. VI

Thank you.
The WoodLawn Review would like to thank all those who have taken the time to visit our blog.  The 24th of September was, by far, the best day we have had in our short but exciting history!!!!  Traffic more than doubled any other days traffic.
 
To all those long suffering Detroit Lions fans, maybe the [...]

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Quick Hits vol. V

Congrats to ‘30 Rock’ for your emmy haul on Sunday night.  By  far one of the smartest shows on TV.  That most likely explains it relative low ratings.  Last thing people want to do when they are watching TV, is think.
Looks like Warren Buffet fans may be able to getting a better look at the [...]

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Quick Hits vol. IV

Maybe Mr. Harper has a reason for maintaining such a tight lease when it comes to the message being communicated from the Tory party.  Especially, when you consider the latest gaff from Minister Gerry Ritz.  Or is it that they are not allowed to speak enough?
Microsoft’s attempt at wit resulted in a lot of confused [...]

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