viva's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/141169/comments http://seekingalpha.com/article/138513-global-warming-could-be-double-previous-estimates-mit?source=feed#comment-510637 510637 Tue, 19 May 2009 22:57:11 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/123738-if-bernanke-manages-to-stabilize-things-these-sectors-will-rally?source=feed#comment-410881 410881 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:20:27 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/112520-social-security-a-ponzi-scheme?source=feed#comment-341359 341359
With one American babyboomer turning age 60 every 8 seconds it will move the tax-distribution ratio to 1:1 within 20 years.

That's one retiree supported by one worker.

The current generation of workers will never get their contributions back in total.

And that's not Ponzi?]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:49:35 -0500
With one American babyboomer turning age 60 every 8 seconds it will move the tax-distribution ratio to 1:1 within 20 years.

That's one retiree supported by one worker.

The current generation of workers will never get their contributions back in total.

And that's not Ponzi?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/112173-chesapeake-energy-unable-to-rally-even-after-positive-news?source=feed#comment-337461 337461 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:50:30 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/110008-is-america-on-a-downward-slope?source=feed#comment-325435 325435
You tell us not to trust politicians and corporate CEO's and then you say we need to create a bi-partisan commission with the authority to create solutions to our $53 trillion in unfunded liabilities>

Where are you going to get these honorable people who will make up this bi-partisan commission? Hmmm?

Creating humans from the DNA of Washington, Jefferson and Adams might be a start, but that isn't in the cards; and indeed, if they were to be educated in America's government-controlled system, they wouldn't be any better than the "experts" presently offering solutions to our current woes.

Back to the drawing board.]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:28:57 -0500
You tell us not to trust politicians and corporate CEO's and then you say we need to create a bi-partisan commission with the authority to create solutions to our $53 trillion in unfunded liabilities>

Where are you going to get these honorable people who will make up this bi-partisan commission? Hmmm?

Creating humans from the DNA of Washington, Jefferson and Adams might be a start, but that isn't in the cards; and indeed, if they were to be educated in America's government-controlled system, they wouldn't be any better than the "experts" presently offering solutions to our current woes.

Back to the drawing board.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108123-canadian-royalty-trusts-in-need-of-an-american-revolution?source=feed#comment-315366 315366 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:58:28 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/107494-canadian-royalty-trusts-will-never-return-to-their-former-glory?source=feed#comment-313433 313433 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:42:43 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/104630-the-honeymoon-is-over-gauging-the-market-with-an-obama-presidency?source=feed#comment-300049 300049
"One thing that did disturb me in what was quite a brilliant victory speech was the mention that issues we face in our economy and nation may take more than one term in office. I’m sorry, but the American people no longer have the patience for inaction by policy makers to drag out the change we voted for."

There are 55 million Americans who did not swallow the Obama Kool-Aid. Speaking for myself, I can only hope his statement is the truest one uttered by him in at least 21 months. He promised more than he could payoff, but the pandering got him the votes he needed to get elected.

But to be fair, the only difference between him, the Democrats collectively, and the Republicans collectively is the speed with which they will bankrupt the nation and confiscate our individual wealth through monetization of the ever increasing debt.

"We cannot borrow our way into prosperity."]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:44:23 -0500
"One thing that did disturb me in what was quite a brilliant victory speech was the mention that issues we face in our economy and nation may take more than one term in office. I’m sorry, but the American people no longer have the patience for inaction by policy makers to drag out the change we voted for."

There are 55 million Americans who did not swallow the Obama Kool-Aid. Speaking for myself, I can only hope his statement is the truest one uttered by him in at least 21 months. He promised more than he could payoff, but the pandering got him the votes he needed to get elected.

But to be fair, the only difference between him, the Democrats collectively, and the Republicans collectively is the speed with which they will bankrupt the nation and confiscate our individual wealth through monetization of the ever increasing debt.

"We cannot borrow our way into prosperity."]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/100089-high-u-s-corporate-taxes-are-a-myth?source=feed#comment-283559 283559
I think you are thinking with your a$$. Congress - in the plural - writes the tax laws of this nation. Last time I checked, it was not a Republican only club.

Reasonable and educated people know that both sides of the isle play the game with favored tax treatment among the lobbyists of industry groups. Float a trial balloon about taking away a special tax favored status or hint that a new tax will be instituted and receive cash for the kitty. This is how they "earn" the money for their reelection campaigns. And we applaud them for sending a few pigs ears home by reelecting them over and over again. That is insanity.]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:10:15 -0400
I think you are thinking with your a$$. Congress - in the plural - writes the tax laws of this nation. Last time I checked, it was not a Republican only club.

Reasonable and educated people know that both sides of the isle play the game with favored tax treatment among the lobbyists of industry groups. Float a trial balloon about taking away a special tax favored status or hint that a new tax will be instituted and receive cash for the kitty. This is how they "earn" the money for their reelection campaigns. And we applaud them for sending a few pigs ears home by reelecting them over and over again. That is insanity.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/99090-the-beginning-of-the-endgame-for-monetary-policy-redux?source=feed#comment-277674 277674 What's up with life insurance?]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:06:10 -0400 What's up with life insurance?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/99113-why-the-financial-markets-haven-t-responded?source=feed#comment-277598 277598 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:38:41 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/98862-seven-thoughts-on-capitulation?source=feed#comment-276632 276632 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:29:07 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/98306-bailout-bill-second-verse-same-as-the-first?source=feed#comment-272200 272200 ]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:56:31 -0400 ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/97526-the-secret-villain-behind-our-economic-collapse?source=feed#comment-266118 266118 What else can you blame Bush for before he leaves office? Pile on. It will make you feel good.]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:17:11 -0400 What else can you blame Bush for before he leaves office? Pile on. It will make you feel good.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/96895-wall-street-breakfast-must-know-news?source=feed#comment-262322 262322
From John Mauldin (9/19/08):

Want to get really mad? Up until 2003, all investment banks were allowed only 12 to 1 leverage. Then in 2004, the SEC basically gave five banks (and only five banks) the ability to lever up 30 or even 40 to 1. Bet you can guess the five banks. Bear, Lehman, Merrill, Morgan and Goldman. Three down.

As Barry Ritholtz wrote: "So while the SEC runs around reinstating short selling rules, and clueless pension fund managers mindlessly point to the wrong issue, we learn that it was the SEC who was in large part responsible for the reckless leverage that led to the current crisis."
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From John Mauldin (9/19/08):

Want to get really mad? Up until 2003, all investment banks were allowed only 12 to 1 leverage. Then in 2004, the SEC basically gave five banks (and only five banks) the ability to lever up 30 or even 40 to 1. Bet you can guess the five banks. Bear, Lehman, Merrill, Morgan and Goldman. Three down.

As Barry Ritholtz wrote: "So while the SEC runs around reinstating short selling rules, and clueless pension fund managers mindlessly point to the wrong issue, we learn that it was the SEC who was in large part responsible for the reckless leverage that led to the current crisis."
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I thought Picken's had substantial water rights in the Panhandle of Texas and a pipeline to move it. If so. how timely can that be?]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:56:39 -0400
I thought Picken's had substantial water rights in the Panhandle of Texas and a pipeline to move it. If so. how timely can that be?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/93337-obama-s-green-promise?source=feed#comment-243566 243566
Mark Steyn, America Alone, The End of the World as We Know It (about Islamists outbreeding the Western World 8 kids per family vs 2.1:1)

Jerome Corsi, The Obama Nation (Obama's experience - not a lack of it - is what we should be concerned about and CHANGE = wealth redistribution ala Saul Alinsky "slowly, quietly, gently, so they will agree to it with little objection)

Read them before you vote in "08.]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:39:15 -0400
Mark Steyn, America Alone, The End of the World as We Know It (about Islamists outbreeding the Western World 8 kids per family vs 2.1:1)

Jerome Corsi, The Obama Nation (Obama's experience - not a lack of it - is what we should be concerned about and CHANGE = wealth redistribution ala Saul Alinsky "slowly, quietly, gently, so they will agree to it with little objection)

Read them before you vote in "08.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/93169-nbc-refuses-pickens-plan-ad?source=feed#comment-241480 241480 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:50:08 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/92760-ethanol-our-answer-to-reducing-u-s-dependence-on-foreign-oil?source=feed#comment-239937 239937 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:29:40 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/92682-u-s-household-debt-a-frightening-picture?source=feed#comment-239930 239930 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:20:31 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/92721-grab-your-shorts-the-tide-has-turned?source=feed#comment-239924 239924 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:11:19 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/92237-foreigners-selling-u-s-stocks-a-good-sign?source=feed#comment-237088 237088 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:39:42 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/91815-chesapeake-energy-earnings-and-shale-drama?source=feed#comment-235465 235465 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:38:49 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/91929-the-twin-i-beams-of-investment-success?source=feed#comment-235446 235446 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:16:35 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/91406-don-t-cancel-motorola-s-funeral-just-yet?source=feed#comment-233622 233622 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:27:55 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/91341-russia-s-too-risky-barron-s?source=feed#comment-233619 233619
Source: Mark Steyn, America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:23:10 -0400
Source: Mark Steyn, America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/90107-a-closer-look-at-the-dollar-rally?source=feed#comment-227432 227432
Republican recession?
Haven't the Dems controlled Congress since January 2007? ]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:55:05 -0400
Republican recession?
Haven't the Dems controlled Congress since January 2007? ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/89749-transocean-reports-solid-earnings-time-to-short?source=feed#comment-225331 225331 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:02:34 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/89399-crude-sell-off-solid-entry-point-into-u-s-oil-majors?source=feed#comment-223827 223827 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:36:11 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/88663-buy-natural-gas-cramer-s-lightning-round-8-1-08?source=feed#comment-220904 220904 It's obvious to me that it (JNJ) has entertainment value now.]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:20:58 -0400 It's obvious to me that it (JNJ) has entertainment value now.]]>