Honest John

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    • Fri Oct 3rd 15:46 PM | Rating: 0 0
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      The Citi Exclusivity Agreement
      My feeling is, "It usually isn't good to countermand the FDIC if you are a major bank under it's auspices."
      If WFC is willing to front the consequences of a greater failure, they should go right ahead:
      1. Self-ensure their own deposits.
      2. Repay the mega billions of dollars they currently have borrowed from the Feds.

      I feel that any member of Congress who leaves this forum and seeks re-election should be fired (not-voted for). There was much PORK in the kettle which, once voted for should be immediately repealed. For example, should our Gov spend our money on exporting American Jobs to Samoa, or should they spend the money on us? (Do not even ask regarding my opinion of Bombs vs Americans, which appears to
      be the current direction!)

      I suggest you ask anyone who leaves to campaign to please explain how they left our government with the following provisions still in place and where they feel they find any money is left to help the American People:

      Peace,

      JT

      "Certain wooden arrows designed for use by children" (Sec 503) [11]
      Wool research (Sec. 325)
      Film and television productions (Sec. 502)
      Litigants in the 1989 Exxon-Valdez oil spill (Sec. 504)
      Virgin Island and Puerto Rican rum (Section 308)
      American Samoa (Sec. 309)
      Mine rescue teams (Sec. 310)
      Mine safety equipment (Sec. 311)
      Domestic production activities in Puerto Rico (Sec. 312)
      Indian tribes (Sec. 314, 315)
      Railroads (Sec. 316)
      Auto racing tracks (317)
      District of Columbia (Sec. 322)

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    • Sun Sep 28th 15:55 PM | Rating: 0 0
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      Putting the Perception and Reality of the Financial Crisis Into Perspective
      The truth of the matter is: 1. America buys much more than it sells (GDP). 2. America consequentely depends upon China, Japan, etc.
      to indulge this vainglory. 3. Their joy of financing this deficit has greatly decreased over the past year. To perpetuate this stupidity, Congress has less risk if the bill is passed tonight! 4. The size of the monies owed may suggest major foreign banks could collapse tomorrow if Congress does not remove it's head from another part of it's anatomy!
      This may suggest the best November solution is to vote for me, Honest John. You have your choice of VP's between my two CATS. Casey is a little arrogant, but has the welfare of the country at heart. Penny Cat is a more feeling type of individual who views decisions more from an emotional framework.
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    • Fri Sep 5th 11:12 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      Altria's Last Legal Hurdle Should Be Settled This Fall
      As I understand it Racketing (RICO) is a criminal offense and should be tried in Criminal Court. The government lawyers tried it in Civil Court because the burden of proof is less. They then demanded the penalties allowed by Criminal Court.

      It's kind of like asking Judge Judy to try a murder case. Nobody gets hanged, and if your lucky you may get a judgement for a couple thousand bucks!

      The sad thing is the government team of lawyers has been pursuing this case forever! The trial started before President Bush took office!

      JT
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    • Tue Jun 24th 10:08 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      BofA CEO Lewis the Next to Fall?
      I understand BAC has a scheme to create a holding company. When it becomes owner of CFC it will deposit as much toxic waste (under-secured loans to CFC) into that company as possible. Payments, if any, to that holding company will be as little as possible to satisy nearly worthless loans.

      If that is not Mr. Lewis's plan, I agree with Alpha Dog. The man is nuts!
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    • Fri Dec 14th 00:47 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      Opera Files Complaint in EU Against Microsoft Over IE
      Thank you Neo for your understanding!
      May I share an additional comment sent to me by email:

      "It's almost awesome how the EU screws American companies. It's not just MSFT, it's any company, big or small. I can't get any work there anymore." (From a Small Company enterpreneur)

      I do disagree with Mr. Nemo on one point. I do not feel the EU has been duped. Either:
      A. They pretend to be utterly stupid to reap huge fines.
      or
      B. They actually are super-Stupid!

      To determine the above I feel the US should require EU companies
      to either 1. Export degraded products to the US or 2. Pay ridiculous fines if their products show the least bit of superiority to EU produced goods!

      Do we wonder why the Euro has advanced against the Dollar?

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    • Thu Dec 13th 18:54 PM | Rating: 0 0
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      Opera Files Complaint in EU Against Microsoft Over IE
      I have always been disappointed that the US Government let the
      EU get away with the regulation of American companies to the extent which prevailed with MSFT. In this case, it was even over isssues which the US had already settled!

      The other thing is... EU regulators demonstrate their computer illiteracy by by their very judgements! Point in case, MSFT was forced to sell a software version sans a browser. I doubt more
      than 10 copies were ever bought!

      I would like to see the US intercede. I would also like to
      see a retaliation where the US appoints the pointy-haired boss
      in Dilbert to apply similar judgements agains EU companies doing business in the US!



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    • Tue Dec 11th 10:46 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      Wachovia's NovaStar Waivers: D-Day Delay?
      I believe the word is "Greed"! Pay out the big WB bonuses in
      December and defer the bad news until next year.
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