Now, this guy…
…had a voice. And the rest of the story. RIP.
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AIG: for want of a shoe—and some common sense
I have no way to judge whether this NY Times piece about AIG is correct or not. I’ve grown so leery of the Times’ veracity that I automatically doubt it. Nevertheless, it seems to be a good description of how … Continue reading →
Class war: welcome to dinner at the égalité cafe
I’ve noticed a trend in comments by some Obama supporters on several other websites lately: Bring it on!, they say. What are they seeking? Class warfare. The accusation from many conservatives and Republicans that Obama’s actions and rhetoric are fomenting … Continue reading →
Good question
What’s your opinion?
Continue reading →Obama: the speech and the voice
I’m obviously not a fan of Obama’s policies. But many people who are with me on that score still believe that he’s an excellent public speaker and a charismatic orator, and that these qualities were evident in his recent speech … Continue reading →
Learning from history—is it possible?
It doesn’t seem to happen, except briefly. Perhaps the only way most people learn is through personal experience. Therefore the lessons of the past have to be relearned by each generation. A depressing thought, but it explains a lot.
Continue reading →A new fear for Madoff’s victims: clawback
They say payback’s a bitch. But clawback seems even worse. It means that Madoff’s victims run the risk of being victimized twice—once by Madoff, and then again by each other via lawsuits. That’s hardly their intent. It’s just that the … Continue reading →
Obama’s straw men
I don’t usually channel Karl Rove, but I was thinking this very thing myself.
Continue reading →Madoff and Hanssen: you can fool some of the people
Where’s the missing Madoff money? Nobody knows—except Madoff himself, and whomever his accomplices (if he had any) might be. But a couple of things are clear now: Madoff kept detailed records of the money as it came in from his … Continue reading →
Worth reading
Shrinkwrapped with a warning on the spread of ODS.
Continue reading →Reflections the day after: the market’s not buyin’ it
As I write this, the Dow is down about 176. Personally, I’m surprised it’s not down even more, even though it was near the gutter to begin with. Let’s see—Obama managed to demonize CEOs, set up all households earning above … Continue reading →
Liveblogging Obama’s speech
If I can do the Oscars, why not this? First up—Michelle, great dress. Kudos. I have to say it—Rahm Emmanuel’s a good-looking guy. Obama comes to the podium, the place where he’s most comfortable. Who’s that behind him—Joe Biden? Is … Continue reading →