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With an avowed Marxist in the White House who is united with a Congress dominated by social democrats, this nation can expect a quick return to the world of the 1930’s under that other socialist nitwit, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Fortunately, we can redress this abominable mistake starting in 2010. The voters must, if they expect to return to self-determination, capitalism, and prosperity, toss out the lamebrain democrats and replace them with Republicans who have seen the light of honesty and dedication to their oaths of office. Then, in 2012, we can send the Marxist back to the sewer of Chicago politics from which he came.

God deliver us from nitwits, groupies and idiots.
]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:58:48 -0500
With an avowed Marxist in the White House who is united with a Congress dominated by social democrats, this nation can expect a quick return to the world of the 1930’s under that other socialist nitwit, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Fortunately, we can redress this abominable mistake starting in 2010. The voters must, if they expect to return to self-determination, capitalism, and prosperity, toss out the lamebrain democrats and replace them with Republicans who have seen the light of honesty and dedication to their oaths of office. Then, in 2012, we can send the Marxist back to the sewer of Chicago politics from which he came.

God deliver us from nitwits, groupies and idiots.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/114905-using-the-ka-poom-theory-to-invest-after-black-swan-events?source=feed#comment-356840 356840 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:31:10 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/112278-new-highs-for-jobless-claims?source=feed#comment-338287 338287
Fortunately, the American people of today are just a tad smarter than those who lived in the 1930’s. They may, don’t hold your breath or get your expectations too high, wakeup to their huge errors of the 2006 and 2008 elections and, in 2010, begin the restoration of democracy in a representative government. If their brain cells are, fully, engaged, they will make a clean sweep of the Democrats in the House of Representatives and a partial sweep of those in the Senate. Then, in 2012, they will toss the phony Messiah of change out on his stupid and corrupt backside, continue the cleanup of the Senate, and restore sense and sensibility to the federal government. To do otherwise will spell fini to the United States of America as designed by the Founding Fathers and built by subsequent generations of patriots.

May God’s will be done.
]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:57:35 -0500
Fortunately, the American people of today are just a tad smarter than those who lived in the 1930’s. They may, don’t hold your breath or get your expectations too high, wakeup to their huge errors of the 2006 and 2008 elections and, in 2010, begin the restoration of democracy in a representative government. If their brain cells are, fully, engaged, they will make a clean sweep of the Democrats in the House of Representatives and a partial sweep of those in the Senate. Then, in 2012, they will toss the phony Messiah of change out on his stupid and corrupt backside, continue the cleanup of the Senate, and restore sense and sensibility to the federal government. To do otherwise will spell fini to the United States of America as designed by the Founding Fathers and built by subsequent generations of patriots.

May God’s will be done.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/110242-build-operate-and-transfer-how-government-should-stimulate-the-economy?source=feed#comment-326605 326605
This might work under Republican supervision, depending upon who is in the mix. Of course, this assumes the electorate casts out all of the corrupt Republican office holders and elects honest, knowledgeable, and intelligent people to office. The problem with this scenario is the difficulty, if not impossibility, of locating honest, knowledgeable, and intelligent people to run for public office.

In the final analysis, it is more important to keep government out of the private sector than finding ways to involve them. I cannot recall any successful government intrusion in the world of private business. Additionally, isn’t this called Socialism?
]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:47:10 -0500
This might work under Republican supervision, depending upon who is in the mix. Of course, this assumes the electorate casts out all of the corrupt Republican office holders and elects honest, knowledgeable, and intelligent people to office. The problem with this scenario is the difficulty, if not impossibility, of locating honest, knowledgeable, and intelligent people to run for public office.

In the final analysis, it is more important to keep government out of the private sector than finding ways to involve them. I cannot recall any successful government intrusion in the world of private business. Additionally, isn’t this called Socialism?
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/110043-obamamania-vs-reality-bites-tensions-establish-historic-short-window?source=feed#comment-326086 326086
Obama proved his inadequacy in filling the role of President by appointing many, many Clintonistas to his administration. The 64 million idiots who voted him and the ignorant Democrats into office will never realize their error or their stupidity. It takes a logical and pragmatic person to admit the error of his ways and take corrective action. If these groupies had these qualifications, John McCain would have won in a landslide and many of the Democrat know-nothings in the Congress would be seeking employment in the private sector.

The coming economic catastrophe can be laid at the feet of those who vote emotionally and seek Nirvana (64 million of them). I doubt there is enough bailout money in the universe to right the Ship Of State and heal the economic crisis created by the Democrats (can you say sub-prime?). Add the socialist agenda of Obama, along with his huge tax program, and disaster is assured.

I wonder how the liberal media will justify their meddling and propaganda blitz of 2008 that had a significant part in the election of the clueless. Then the may not be around much longer. The bankruptcy of the Tribune organization is just the tip pf the iceberg as subscribers are voting with their feet. The New York Times is in desperate straits, also. In TV, MSNBC, CNN, and NBC are, also, teetering on the verge of collapse as their single dimensional programming is and cheerleading for Obama is catching up to them.

We may not make it as a free and democratic nation to the 2010 elections. But if we do, we had better be ready to toss the stumbling, fumbling, and bumbling Democrats out on their fat butts. In 2012, we must send the Marxist back for rework and elect a conservative to lead and heal the country. Otherwise, the Dark Ages will re-emerge in America.
]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:30:29 -0500
Obama proved his inadequacy in filling the role of President by appointing many, many Clintonistas to his administration. The 64 million idiots who voted him and the ignorant Democrats into office will never realize their error or their stupidity. It takes a logical and pragmatic person to admit the error of his ways and take corrective action. If these groupies had these qualifications, John McCain would have won in a landslide and many of the Democrat know-nothings in the Congress would be seeking employment in the private sector.

The coming economic catastrophe can be laid at the feet of those who vote emotionally and seek Nirvana (64 million of them). I doubt there is enough bailout money in the universe to right the Ship Of State and heal the economic crisis created by the Democrats (can you say sub-prime?). Add the socialist agenda of Obama, along with his huge tax program, and disaster is assured.

I wonder how the liberal media will justify their meddling and propaganda blitz of 2008 that had a significant part in the election of the clueless. Then the may not be around much longer. The bankruptcy of the Tribune organization is just the tip pf the iceberg as subscribers are voting with their feet. The New York Times is in desperate straits, also. In TV, MSNBC, CNN, and NBC are, also, teetering on the verge of collapse as their single dimensional programming is and cheerleading for Obama is catching up to them.

We may not make it as a free and democratic nation to the 2010 elections. But if we do, we had better be ready to toss the stumbling, fumbling, and bumbling Democrats out on their fat butts. In 2012, we must send the Marxist back for rework and elect a conservative to lead and heal the country. Otherwise, the Dark Ages will re-emerge in America.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/107368-washington-s-foot-dragging-on-automaker-bailout-disappoints-markets?source=feed#comment-312556 312556
While stumbling in the darkness of moronic decision-making, the Democrat Congress is prone to throw money at all problems and hope they go away. When the more logically thinking Middle Class realizes the direction this bunch of cretins in Congress are taking, they flood them with emails, faxes, phone calls, and screaming to back-off and let things take their normal course. The politicians panic and are frozen with fear that their cushy jobs are in jeopardy and so they react in their normally brainless way – they posture, bloviate, disparage, promise, tap dance, threaten, and do nothing. Meanwhile, the dunces who elected them twist in the wind of uncertainty and probable ruin.

The dumbing down of America has reached its designed goal of an ignorant and dependent electorate that guarantees life long employment for incompetent politicians. The Founding Fathers are either laughing themselves sick or are in deep mourning.
]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:07:47 -0500
While stumbling in the darkness of moronic decision-making, the Democrat Congress is prone to throw money at all problems and hope they go away. When the more logically thinking Middle Class realizes the direction this bunch of cretins in Congress are taking, they flood them with emails, faxes, phone calls, and screaming to back-off and let things take their normal course. The politicians panic and are frozen with fear that their cushy jobs are in jeopardy and so they react in their normally brainless way – they posture, bloviate, disparage, promise, tap dance, threaten, and do nothing. Meanwhile, the dunces who elected them twist in the wind of uncertainty and probable ruin.

The dumbing down of America has reached its designed goal of an ignorant and dependent electorate that guarantees life long employment for incompetent politicians. The Founding Fathers are either laughing themselves sick or are in deep mourning.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/87945-will-the-fed-actually-raise-rates-next-week?source=feed#comment-312538 312538
As has been indicated by several respected sources, most of today’s stock market collapse can be laid at the feet of ETF’s. Those computer driven programs may be wonderful in an upward directional market but when things are unsettled, these programs cannot think, logically. All they are capable of doing is to react along pre-determined programming. Small and independent investors are unable to bring reason into the market and, thus, it moves in extreme and devastating directions at a pace that defies understanding.

Until things settle down, I recommend that ETF trading be suspended for an indefinite period. The next major move should ban, permanently, the addled brain politicians’ ability to interfere in the market and business decisions. Let things follow their natural course and allow the chips to fall where they may. Didn’t we learn a thing from the incompetent and brainless interference in business activity by FDR and his fellow socialists in the 1930’s? They took a normal 12 to 18 month disturbance and turned it into a nine-year depression. Left to their bungling and intervention, today’s Washington lamebrains will duplicate this stupidity. After all, they’re Democrats, aren’t they?
]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:42:02 -0500
As has been indicated by several respected sources, most of today’s stock market collapse can be laid at the feet of ETF’s. Those computer driven programs may be wonderful in an upward directional market but when things are unsettled, these programs cannot think, logically. All they are capable of doing is to react along pre-determined programming. Small and independent investors are unable to bring reason into the market and, thus, it moves in extreme and devastating directions at a pace that defies understanding.

Until things settle down, I recommend that ETF trading be suspended for an indefinite period. The next major move should ban, permanently, the addled brain politicians’ ability to interfere in the market and business decisions. Let things follow their natural course and allow the chips to fall where they may. Didn’t we learn a thing from the incompetent and brainless interference in business activity by FDR and his fellow socialists in the 1930’s? They took a normal 12 to 18 month disturbance and turned it into a nine-year depression. Left to their bungling and intervention, today’s Washington lamebrains will duplicate this stupidity. After all, they’re Democrats, aren’t they?
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/106220-deflation-what-deflation?source=feed#comment-308208 308208
The current mess being created by our hapless government will seem like a paradise compared to what will happen after January 20, 2009 as the socialism of America begins.

I fear for my country and the idiots who are allowed to vote without the mental acuity to separate dreams from reality. Promises and slogans are the stuff of fantasy and ruin.
]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:00:33 -0500
The current mess being created by our hapless government will seem like a paradise compared to what will happen after January 20, 2009 as the socialism of America begins.

I fear for my country and the idiots who are allowed to vote without the mental acuity to separate dreams from reality. Promises and slogans are the stuff of fantasy and ruin.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/105285-the-magic-formula-s-top-11-dividend-stocks?source=feed#comment-303223 303223 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:32:37 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/104903-economy-loses-240-000-jobs-in-october-defines-obama-s-challenges?source=feed#comment-301206 301206
Once more, in their cluelessness and refusal to deal with reality, the American public has allowed themselves to be conned into believing in will-of-the–wisp solutions to complex problems. And, once more they will pay a horrendous price for their ignorance and believe in fairy tales from politicians.

God help the American people for they cannot help themselves.
]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:03:00 -0500
Once more, in their cluelessness and refusal to deal with reality, the American public has allowed themselves to be conned into believing in will-of-the–wisp solutions to complex problems. And, once more they will pay a horrendous price for their ignorance and believe in fairy tales from politicians.

God help the American people for they cannot help themselves.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/100641-usa-the-biggest-obstacle-to-global-banking-regulation?source=feed#comment-286358 286358
Incidentally, have you noticed that the rest of the world's banking systems are struggling, also with the same problems as ours or worse? And, the standard of living in the rest of the world is far below that enjoyed by the average citizen of the good old and free USA.

KEEP YOUR LIBERAL ONE-WORLD ORDER IDEAS TO YOURSELF. For inspiration, please note the absence of the USSR and the slow but sure onset of capitalist democracy in the PRC. The world envies and despises our great nation. Never forget It is their fondest hope to undermine and destroy our greatness. This latest move to install international banking regulation here is, just, another attempt to bring about our downfall.

Oh, yes, please note the socialist Democrats in the Congress are all for this. If you believe in the American way of life and doing business, vote them out on November 4 or watch your country erode into a second rate nation.
]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:48:46 -0400
Incidentally, have you noticed that the rest of the world's banking systems are struggling, also with the same problems as ours or worse? And, the standard of living in the rest of the world is far below that enjoyed by the average citizen of the good old and free USA.

KEEP YOUR LIBERAL ONE-WORLD ORDER IDEAS TO YOURSELF. For inspiration, please note the absence of the USSR and the slow but sure onset of capitalist democracy in the PRC. The world envies and despises our great nation. Never forget It is their fondest hope to undermine and destroy our greatness. This latest move to install international banking regulation here is, just, another attempt to bring about our downfall.

Oh, yes, please note the socialist Democrats in the Congress are all for this. If you believe in the American way of life and doing business, vote them out on November 4 or watch your country erode into a second rate nation.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/100571-muni-bonds-boast-attractive-yields-barron-s?source=feed#comment-285761 285761
Personally, I advocate either cashing out of all investments and holding cash or sticking with the tried and true companies and mutual funds and riding out the uncertainty. Even an Obama administration is limited in what it can achieve and the length of time it can survive. The market, always, comes back and the American people will not tolerate a socialist agenda for very long.

However, Democrat dominated state governments (CA for example) have, already, done irreparable damage to the financial health of their state. Buying their paper, at any interest level, is a crap-shoot, at best, and a stupid blunder at worst.
]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:06:10 -0400
Personally, I advocate either cashing out of all investments and holding cash or sticking with the tried and true companies and mutual funds and riding out the uncertainty. Even an Obama administration is limited in what it can achieve and the length of time it can survive. The market, always, comes back and the American people will not tolerate a socialist agenda for very long.

However, Democrat dominated state governments (CA for example) have, already, done irreparable damage to the financial health of their state. Buying their paper, at any interest level, is a crap-shoot, at best, and a stupid blunder at worst.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/98155-it-shows-few-in-congress-have-economic-background?source=feed#comment-271709 271709
Until the electorate wakes up and decides that enough is enough and they no longer will tolerate chicanery and corruption from public officials, nothing will change and nothing of significance will be accomplished. We the People are to blame for our ineffective and corrupt government at all levels. It is up to us to clean up this mess. November 4 would be a good time to start. Vote NO on all incumbents and all Democrats (for sure). Even is an incumbent is running unopposed, do not vote for him/her! A very small number of votes for a candidate sends a message that their days are numbered, they have no power, and invites good people to run, next time. Try it, you'll like it!
]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:36:05 -0400
Until the electorate wakes up and decides that enough is enough and they no longer will tolerate chicanery and corruption from public officials, nothing will change and nothing of significance will be accomplished. We the People are to blame for our ineffective and corrupt government at all levels. It is up to us to clean up this mess. November 4 would be a good time to start. Vote NO on all incumbents and all Democrats (for sure). Even is an incumbent is running unopposed, do not vote for him/her! A very small number of votes for a candidate sends a message that their days are numbered, they have no power, and invites good people to run, next time. Try it, you'll like it!
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/97969-alternative-bailout-plan-good-and-bad-ideas?source=feed#comment-270585 270585
The older accounting practices of LIFO and FIFO lent stability and provable value to a company's assets. Investors had a good feel for their investment under such conditions. Mark to market is an example of clueless Democrat/Socialist do-gooder tinkering in an area they did not understand or comprehend the disaster they were building. Suspending it would give the market and business an immediate boost and restore confidence in the value of a company's assets.

Of course, if you are a Democrat who backs the Marxist philosophy of Obama, you neither understand the concept nor favor the end of the current crisis. If you are successful in electing the empty suit from Illinois, you will discover what real chaos and catastrophe are.

As to the bailout, a.k.a., Democrat CMA for supporting the collapse of Fannie and Freddie and accepting bribes in the process, it will be a disaster for the taxpayers as insurmountable debt is piled upon exponentially expanding liabilities. However, the miscreants of Wall Street will retain their homes in the Hamptons and their mid-Manhattan penthouses, increase their personal worth through egregious golden parachutes, and reap billions of dollars in profits as Paulson buys their 20-cent paper for 80 cents. Is that what We the People want? Absolutely, NO!

Give a cheer and show appreciation to those Republicans and Democrats in the House who stood up for the taxpayers and defied the leadership and self-interested Paulson. They deserve to remain in office in November while the rest of them must be heaped on the worthless debris of history.

God bless the patriots who protect this nation from its destructive, incompetent, and self-interested representatives in government.
]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:39:18 -0400
The older accounting practices of LIFO and FIFO lent stability and provable value to a company's assets. Investors had a good feel for their investment under such conditions. Mark to market is an example of clueless Democrat/Socialist do-gooder tinkering in an area they did not understand or comprehend the disaster they were building. Suspending it would give the market and business an immediate boost and restore confidence in the value of a company's assets.

Of course, if you are a Democrat who backs the Marxist philosophy of Obama, you neither understand the concept nor favor the end of the current crisis. If you are successful in electing the empty suit from Illinois, you will discover what real chaos and catastrophe are.

As to the bailout, a.k.a., Democrat CMA for supporting the collapse of Fannie and Freddie and accepting bribes in the process, it will be a disaster for the taxpayers as insurmountable debt is piled upon exponentially expanding liabilities. However, the miscreants of Wall Street will retain their homes in the Hamptons and their mid-Manhattan penthouses, increase their personal worth through egregious golden parachutes, and reap billions of dollars in profits as Paulson buys their 20-cent paper for 80 cents. Is that what We the People want? Absolutely, NO!

Give a cheer and show appreciation to those Republicans and Democrats in the House who stood up for the taxpayers and defied the leadership and self-interested Paulson. They deserve to remain in office in November while the rest of them must be heaped on the worthless debris of history.

God bless the patriots who protect this nation from its destructive, incompetent, and self-interested representatives in government.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/97644-who-is-for-and-against-the-700-billion-bailout?source=feed#comment-267625 267625
The, only, thing that appears to have changed is that the Treasury will have the funding parceled out to them instead of in one lump sum. And, the taxpayers will be stuck with a lot of worthless paper and a huge debt.

We the People MUST flood Congress and the White House with emails, faxes, and telephone calls expressing our anger and intent to throw everyone, both parties, out of office in November. Then, we MUST do it! Otherwise, the beat goes on and we continue to suffer.

Bottom line: They are all a bunch for corrupt, self-interested, incompetent fools and are not worthy of our trust or our support. NO on everyone in November.

When the economy is debated by McCain and Obama in a few weeks, listen carefully and decide which one is more likely to serve this nation and We the People's interests - Not theirs and their Party!

Remember, Obama is pushing a Marxist agenda that will bring disaster to the economy and the investors with their IRAs. 401-ks, and Roth’s. Vote, accordingly.
]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:09:22 -0400
The, only, thing that appears to have changed is that the Treasury will have the funding parceled out to them instead of in one lump sum. And, the taxpayers will be stuck with a lot of worthless paper and a huge debt.

We the People MUST flood Congress and the White House with emails, faxes, and telephone calls expressing our anger and intent to throw everyone, both parties, out of office in November. Then, we MUST do it! Otherwise, the beat goes on and we continue to suffer.

Bottom line: They are all a bunch for corrupt, self-interested, incompetent fools and are not worthy of our trust or our support. NO on everyone in November.

When the economy is debated by McCain and Obama in a few weeks, listen carefully and decide which one is more likely to serve this nation and We the People's interests - Not theirs and their Party!

Remember, Obama is pushing a Marxist agenda that will bring disaster to the economy and the investors with their IRAs. 401-ks, and Roth’s. Vote, accordingly.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/87945-will-the-fed-actually-raise-rates-next-week?source=feed#comment-267573 267573
The, only, thing that appears to have changed is that the Treasury will have the funding parceled out to them instead of in one lump sum. And, the taxpayers will be stuck with a lot of worthless paper and a huge debt.

We the People MUST flood Congress and the White House with emails, faxes, and telephone calls expressing our anger and intent to throw everyone, both parties, out of office in November. Then, we MUST do it! Otherwise, the beat goes on and we continue to suffer.

Bottom line: They are all a bunch for corrupt, self-interested, incompetent fools and are not worthy of our trust or our support. NO on everyone in November.

When the economy is debated by McCain and Obama in a few weeks, listen carefully and decide which one is more likely to serve this nation and We the People's interests - Not theirs and their Party!

Remember, Obama is pushing a Marxist agenda that will bring disaster to the economy and the investors with their IRAs. 401-ks, and Roth’s. Vote, accordingly.
]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:09:36 -0400
The, only, thing that appears to have changed is that the Treasury will have the funding parceled out to them instead of in one lump sum. And, the taxpayers will be stuck with a lot of worthless paper and a huge debt.

We the People MUST flood Congress and the White House with emails, faxes, and telephone calls expressing our anger and intent to throw everyone, both parties, out of office in November. Then, we MUST do it! Otherwise, the beat goes on and we continue to suffer.

Bottom line: They are all a bunch for corrupt, self-interested, incompetent fools and are not worthy of our trust or our support. NO on everyone in November.

When the economy is debated by McCain and Obama in a few weeks, listen carefully and decide which one is more likely to serve this nation and We the People's interests - Not theirs and their Party!

Remember, Obama is pushing a Marxist agenda that will bring disaster to the economy and the investors with their IRAs. 401-ks, and Roth’s. Vote, accordingly.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/95412-ike-vs-refining-capacity-and-oil-price?source=feed#comment-255026 255026
Please note that oil is down $4.49 to $96.69, this morning. It appears that IKE did not effect refining as much as the oil wonks wished it would. And, people are using less and less gasoline and diesel as the gouging by Big Oil continues at the pumps. Are we to go into mourning for EXXON, et al as their quarterly profits plunge? Excuse me while I go into hysterical laughter over their situation.
]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:43:07 -0400
Please note that oil is down $4.49 to $96.69, this morning. It appears that IKE did not effect refining as much as the oil wonks wished it would. And, people are using less and less gasoline and diesel as the gouging by Big Oil continues at the pumps. Are we to go into mourning for EXXON, et al as their quarterly profits plunge? Excuse me while I go into hysterical laughter over their situation.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/95348-the-fannie-freddie-heist?source=feed#comment-255010 255010
Additionally, politicians who are/were involved in the failures of these companies should, also be prosecuted for misusing their offices for personal gain.

Yeah, I know, we would have to build more prisons and courtrooms to accommodate all the miscreants that would surface. Remember, wherever big money exists, intense oversight is necessary. Accountability and responsibility must be paramount. And, when misbehavior occurs, punishment equivalent to the crime must be meted out without regard to political party, past accomplishments, popularity, stature, or position. Felons must go to prison and must have their ill-gotten gains confiscated.

Did we forget the Savings and Loan scandals? Or, are We the People too forgetful, forgiving or stupid?
]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:27:14 -0400
Additionally, politicians who are/were involved in the failures of these companies should, also be prosecuted for misusing their offices for personal gain.

Yeah, I know, we would have to build more prisons and courtrooms to accommodate all the miscreants that would surface. Remember, wherever big money exists, intense oversight is necessary. Accountability and responsibility must be paramount. And, when misbehavior occurs, punishment equivalent to the crime must be meted out without regard to political party, past accomplishments, popularity, stature, or position. Felons must go to prison and must have their ill-gotten gains confiscated.

Did we forget the Savings and Loan scandals? Or, are We the People too forgetful, forgiving or stupid?
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/95427-a-look-at-us-debt-levels-as-a-percentage-of-gdp?source=feed#comment-254987 254987
We the People should demand that the inflation numbers reflect reality not some politician/bureaucrat manipulation of the truth. We can start this process in November by tossing out he Democrats and keeping the pressure on the Republicans to establish truth in government or get tossed out on their backsides. Enough changes of Congressional membership over the next two or three election cycles will help to drive this point deep into the concrete that passes for a politician’s gray matter.

Perhaps a better solution is to stop electing the least qualified to public office, all levels. Right!
]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:10:22 -0400
We the People should demand that the inflation numbers reflect reality not some politician/bureaucrat manipulation of the truth. We can start this process in November by tossing out he Democrats and keeping the pressure on the Republicans to establish truth in government or get tossed out on their backsides. Enough changes of Congressional membership over the next two or three election cycles will help to drive this point deep into the concrete that passes for a politician’s gray matter.

Perhaps a better solution is to stop electing the least qualified to public office, all levels. Right!
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/95432-time-for-growth-stocks-like-apple-and-google?source=feed#comment-254973 254973
Only Democrats, radicals, and wacko environmentalists will deny the reality of Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less. Of course, their little world of political correctness will, suddenly, explode and they will be covered with the debris of their denial of reality and ignorance of macroeconomics. However, they will never shut their mouths and stop their efforts to destroy the capitalist foundation of our democracy. We must remain ever vigilant.

If the Republicans make a huge comeback in November, prosperity will reign supreme. If the ideologues of the left convince the electorate that socialism is a better alternative to representative democracy and capitalism, there is no hope for this nation. This election will be the most important that most of us will ever see. Vote wisely not ideologically!
]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:58:23 -0400
Only Democrats, radicals, and wacko environmentalists will deny the reality of Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less. Of course, their little world of political correctness will, suddenly, explode and they will be covered with the debris of their denial of reality and ignorance of macroeconomics. However, they will never shut their mouths and stop their efforts to destroy the capitalist foundation of our democracy. We must remain ever vigilant.

If the Republicans make a huge comeback in November, prosperity will reign supreme. If the ideologues of the left convince the electorate that socialism is a better alternative to representative democracy and capitalism, there is no hope for this nation. This election will be the most important that most of us will ever see. Vote wisely not ideologically!
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/94476-rough-day-for-solar-stocks?source=feed#comment-249711 249711
I know there are government sponsored inducements for homeowners to buy solar but they are too little to defray the initial expense. And, even before the original investment is recovered, more expense is incurred in maintenance and repair.

Then, there are the rapid increases in hydrogen technology that will be inexpensive and available 24/7 instead of the daylight hours of solar on, only, sunny days.

Solar is a lousy idea and the market knows it. Unfortunately, the wacko environmentalists, who have little to know knowledge of economics, technology, or science, will never realize it.
]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:20:18 -0400
I know there are government sponsored inducements for homeowners to buy solar but they are too little to defray the initial expense. And, even before the original investment is recovered, more expense is incurred in maintenance and repair.

Then, there are the rapid increases in hydrogen technology that will be inexpensive and available 24/7 instead of the daylight hours of solar on, only, sunny days.

Solar is a lousy idea and the market knows it. Unfortunately, the wacko environmentalists, who have little to know knowledge of economics, technology, or science, will never realize it.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/94251-safeway-a-safe-way-to-invest?source=feed#comment-247664 247664
Since June, Safeway has been on a toboggan ride to the bottom of the hill. As to crowded stores, I know in the very large market place of the San Francisco Bay Area, the SW stores are, mostly, empty of shoppers more than they are crowded.

Last Friday, SWY dropped 4% in the market. Morgan Stanley downgraded Safeway shares to "Underweight" from "Equal-weight" and set a price target of $22, saying the company is stuck with an upscale strategy in a trade-down economy. Since the beginning of the year, SWY has dropped its stock price, nearly, 24%!

To compound their problems, many Safeway stores are competing in COSTCO dominated areas. Under normal conditions, that’s a no-win situation. In a recession, it’s a sure loser!

Safeway went overboard on an unnecessary and recklessly expensive rehab of their stores (measured in $ billions) over the last several years. Then, to recapture this expense, they raised their, already, high prices even higher. The same products are available, elsewhere in the neighborhood, for a lot less money. Ergo, no shoppers are present in the Safeway stores. Look for a loss in the 3rd qtr. and a bigger one in quarter 4.

Don’t let agenda driven analysts influence your stock decisions. And, if you currently hold SWY, dump it before it goes, even, lower (see the Morgan Stanley evaluation, above).
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Since June, Safeway has been on a toboggan ride to the bottom of the hill. As to crowded stores, I know in the very large market place of the San Francisco Bay Area, the SW stores are, mostly, empty of shoppers more than they are crowded.

Last Friday, SWY dropped 4% in the market. Morgan Stanley downgraded Safeway shares to "Underweight" from "Equal-weight" and set a price target of $22, saying the company is stuck with an upscale strategy in a trade-down economy. Since the beginning of the year, SWY has dropped its stock price, nearly, 24%!

To compound their problems, many Safeway stores are competing in COSTCO dominated areas. Under normal conditions, that’s a no-win situation. In a recession, it’s a sure loser!

Safeway went overboard on an unnecessary and recklessly expensive rehab of their stores (measured in $ billions) over the last several years. Then, to recapture this expense, they raised their, already, high prices even higher. The same products are available, elsewhere in the neighborhood, for a lot less money. Ergo, no shoppers are present in the Safeway stores. Look for a loss in the 3rd qtr. and a bigger one in quarter 4.

Don’t let agenda driven analysts influence your stock decisions. And, if you currently hold SWY, dump it before it goes, even, lower (see the Morgan Stanley evaluation, above).
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/93373-exxon-shareholders-suffer-a-windfall-loss-of-13-7?source=feed#comment-243065 243065
Of course, if you vote for Democrats (socialists) all bets are off.
]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:26:28 -0400
Of course, if you vote for Democrats (socialists) all bets are off.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/93379-will-hurricanes-push-gas-to-c-1-75-a-liter?source=feed#comment-243058 243058 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:18:22 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/93340-energy-firms-should-look-to-u-s-shale-barron-s?source=feed#comment-243050 243050
Hydrogen is the answer. Since the entire universe consists of hydrogen, there is little chance, or none, that we will ever run out of it. Therefore, we must put on a full-court press to develop and implement it as our primary source of energy. Additionally, there is no way that business and government can create a believable shortage of it with the result of price gouging.

If you think of it, with abundant energy at very low prices, government and business take a back seat to the will of the people as their main control over our destiny is removed.

]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:10:54 -0400
Hydrogen is the answer. Since the entire universe consists of hydrogen, there is little chance, or none, that we will ever run out of it. Therefore, we must put on a full-court press to develop and implement it as our primary source of energy. Additionally, there is no way that business and government can create a believable shortage of it with the result of price gouging.

If you think of it, with abundant energy at very low prices, government and business take a back seat to the will of the people as their main control over our destiny is removed.

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/93429-which-improves-first-the-stock-market-or-the-economy?source=feed#comment-243029 243029
If the electorate wakes up to the fact that the Democrats in Congress, or anywhere else, are incompetent and totally clueless and sends them home in November, things will change, quickly. Under a Republican majority with a Republican President, Drill Here, Drill Now will be enacted and oil prices will plunge. The market and the economy, in tandem, will take off.

However, if the voters cling to outmoded ideology, ignore reality, and retain the clowns, the market will plunge to record lows and the economy will slip into depression, not recession.
]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:41:46 -0400
If the electorate wakes up to the fact that the Democrats in Congress, or anywhere else, are incompetent and totally clueless and sends them home in November, things will change, quickly. Under a Republican majority with a Republican President, Drill Here, Drill Now will be enacted and oil prices will plunge. The market and the economy, in tandem, will take off.

However, if the voters cling to outmoded ideology, ignore reality, and retain the clowns, the market will plunge to record lows and the economy will slip into depression, not recession.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/87945-will-the-fed-actually-raise-rates-next-week?source=feed#comment-243023 243023 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:30:11 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/92453-two-ethanol-plays-pros-and-cons?source=feed#comment-238591 238591
Nancy Pelosi, the dimwit from fruit and nuts land, a.k.a. San Francisco, is a leading example of the chicanery being practiced by government officials in their quest to deceive the American people into supporting schemes that will contribute to the politicians' plans for wealth. She has, surreptitiously, invested about $150,000 in T. Boone Pickens latest proposition to have the taxpayers underwrite his dubious plan to push alternate energy proposals. He has asked California taxpayers to grant him a $10 billion bond to get his program moving with no guarantees that the investment will make any difference in the struggle to achieve energy independence. Of course, Pickens and Pelosi will come out winners while the taxpayers get screwed, again.

Oh yes, Pelosi’s investment is, definitely, a conflict of interest. Alternate energy is a government-sponsored program and the Speaker has a very real influence on the content and funding of this legislation. Will she be punished? Very doubtful.

However, back to the original premise of the future and worth of alternate energy and ethanol. The American people, over 70% of them, are demanding the implementation of the Republican proposal to Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less. They will not tolerate the Democrat weaseling and procrastination on this very important issue. Already, the Dems (Dims) are awaking to the fact that it is an election year and the electorate is mad as hell and won’t take it any more. Of course, the Dem proposals on energy independence are worthless and time consuming and will go nowhere. Look for a big movement to oust them in November.

The Republicans aren’t much better but, at least, they have a workable and worthwhile program to achieve energy independence before we pursue alternate energy as a final solution.
]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:54:12 -0400
Nancy Pelosi, the dimwit from fruit and nuts land, a.k.a. San Francisco, is a leading example of the chicanery being practiced by government officials in their quest to deceive the American people into supporting schemes that will contribute to the politicians' plans for wealth. She has, surreptitiously, invested about $150,000 in T. Boone Pickens latest proposition to have the taxpayers underwrite his dubious plan to push alternate energy proposals. He has asked California taxpayers to grant him a $10 billion bond to get his program moving with no guarantees that the investment will make any difference in the struggle to achieve energy independence. Of course, Pickens and Pelosi will come out winners while the taxpayers get screwed, again.

Oh yes, Pelosi’s investment is, definitely, a conflict of interest. Alternate energy is a government-sponsored program and the Speaker has a very real influence on the content and funding of this legislation. Will she be punished? Very doubtful.

However, back to the original premise of the future and worth of alternate energy and ethanol. The American people, over 70% of them, are demanding the implementation of the Republican proposal to Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less. They will not tolerate the Democrat weaseling and procrastination on this very important issue. Already, the Dems (Dims) are awaking to the fact that it is an election year and the electorate is mad as hell and won’t take it any more. Of course, the Dem proposals on energy independence are worthless and time consuming and will go nowhere. Look for a big movement to oust them in November.

The Republicans aren’t much better but, at least, they have a workable and worthwhile program to achieve energy independence before we pursue alternate energy as a final solution.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/92249-three-charts-to-ponder-oil-services-oil-and-the-pound?source=feed#comment-237297 237297
If there is any intelligence in the electorate, so shall it be. If not, there is no hope for this nation. But never fear, the chartists will show us the way to oblivion.
]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:06:21 -0400
If there is any intelligence in the electorate, so shall it be. If not, there is no hope for this nation. But never fear, the chartists will show us the way to oblivion.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/89036-dynamite-drug-stock-cramer-s-lightning-round-8-21-08?source=feed#comment-237285 237285
My observation: the random selecting monkey does better than Cramer. Jim is, in my opinion, another carnival tote for Wall Street, a huckster for his books and newsletter, and a born clown. Caveat Emptor should be superimposed over his TV program.

I do wonder what his Nielsen rating is. But, on CNBC, as well as MSNBC and NBC it doesn’t matter. GIGO is their motto.
]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:51:48 -0400
My observation: the random selecting monkey does better than Cramer. Jim is, in my opinion, another carnival tote for Wall Street, a huckster for his books and newsletter, and a born clown. Caveat Emptor should be superimposed over his TV program.

I do wonder what his Nielsen rating is. But, on CNBC, as well as MSNBC and NBC it doesn’t matter. GIGO is their motto.
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