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Prosper by consumer spending, now suffer for of it.

Posted in US Politics, economy, tagged , , , , , , on October 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

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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Wow..economic solutions available 8 months ago.

Posted in US Politics, economy, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

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

Posted in Quick hits, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

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

Posted in US Politics, economy, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on September 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »

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:
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Lindsey Graham compares McCain to Buffet?

Posted in US Politics, economy, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on September 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »

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. V

Posted in Quick hits, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on September 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

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

Posted in Quick hits, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on September 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

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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Steal from the Green Party

Posted in CAN Politics, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on September 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »

It is a pitty that our political system has not matured to the point where the inclusion of all parties and their ideas can occur for the good of the country.   See Proportional Representation.   In the meantime, our only hope is that one of the Big Two political parties steal ideas from the smaller parties.  Why not, [...]

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