The Madoff investigation plot thickens
So now it turns out that Markopolos was not alone; there was an another attempted whistleblower, this time within the SEC itself. But apparently she was ignored, as well.
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End22: is this why Obama supports Zelaya?
This is one of the most disturbing things I’ve ever seen online—a movement to repeal the 22nd amendment. You know, the one that limits a president to two terms. Think it can’t happen here? Think again. These people set up … Continue reading →
Me and Obama: changing minds (Part I)
My attitude towards Barack Obama has changed over time. As I wrote recently, some of the things I have to say about him now approach what once (and not all that long ago, either) had seemed like tinfoil hat territory. … Continue reading →
Hillary: a profile in non-courage?
Some of you who have always thought Hillary Clinton to be nothing but an opportunist entirely ruled by ambition may laugh cynically at what I’m about to say: I’ve been disappointed in her ever since she became Obama’s Secretary of … Continue reading →
Visit enchanting Verna
One of the greatest things about the internet is the opportunity if affords us to revisit things we thought lost forever. A line from a poem runs through our heads, and we can’t place it. Before Google, it could drive … Continue reading →
Leon Wieseltier gets it—and yet doesn’t get it
In the New Republic, Leon Wieseltier criticizes the weakness of Obama’s support for the Iranian protesters. Wieseltier correctly points out that by his tepid response, Obama refused to take the leadership role that would have meant a great deal to … Continue reading →
FredHjr’s obituary
[NOTE: For those who may have missed my original tribute to Fred, please see this.] Here’s the link to Fred’s obituary, with links to other related pages. And here’s the text and a photo. Rest in peace, Fred: ROCHESTER – … Continue reading →
Leonard Cohen “If It Be Your Will” (in memoriam: FredHjr)
I’ve been thinking of FredHjr and what a fine man he was, and how much I and others here will miss him. It’s no exaggeration to say that many of us are grieving. This particular piece by Leonard Cohen kept … Continue reading →
Obamaspeak on Honduras
I was curious to learn exactly and precisely what Obama said on Honduras. So here it is, for your perusal: Embedded video from CNN Video Note, despite the length of Obama’s statement, his omission of the most salient facts leading … Continue reading →
Mrs. Madoff finally makes a statement
And here it is. Too little, too late? Why the big delay? And, as many point out (see, for instance, the comments section here), if she’s so distraught over the victims’ loss, why keep the 2.5 million she’s fought for? … Continue reading →
Krugman and “treason against the planet”
Paul Krugman, who apparently is not only an economist but also a master of the physical sciences as well, says that those in the House who voted against cap and trade committed “treason against the planet.” Krugman assets not only … Continue reading →
Supreme Court rules on Ricci
The Supreme Court reverses the decision of the Sotomayor court on the New Haven firefighters. I doubt this will make a difference in the Sotomayor nomination, but I think it’s the correct decision. And, as in so many of this … Continue reading →