Badgolfer

The Fundamental Problem of Newspapers on the Internet

NYT has another problem.Their ultra liberal attitude no longer plays well in their regional Times network(read: former cash cow).The average subscriber is about 60 years old and mostly Republican.All the columns,editorials come straight from NYT HQ.Guess who is not renewing ?

It's Not All Zell's Fault - The Newspaper Model Is Busted

What in hell was Zell thinking ? He's a primo RE guy,most respected.I saw him on TV a year ago talking about the deal and I couldn't believe my eyes.Newspapers were in free fall already.

Let GM Fail

Don't just do something,stand there !

U.S. Recessions: 1900 - 2008

Could you comment on the increase in government transfer payments post WWII and their contribution to lowering the length of recessions ?

The Election's Impact on the Market

Here in Perfectville,there is great dread of an O'Bama presidency.People realize that legislation dated after 1-1-09 means that they have only until 12-31-08 to do a deal under current tax law.Deals are happening that otherwise would wait,therefore generating tax revenue NOW.Next year,only deals will happen that have to,assuming an O'B victory.
This won't do much to help a year that already promises to be the worst in a long time.
PS: Attendance at the daily member's buffet at the Perfectville Country Club is noticeably down.These are bankers,lawyers and business owners.This subsidized lunch is only $ 7.90, plus tip.A coincident indicator of things to come ?

Looming Financial Catastrophe: A Real Inconvenient Truth

An excellent piece but for one major weakness---as the economy of the US begins to drown,the birth rate will decline even further from it's 2.15 current rate(bare replacement).Europe already has declined to an average of 1.5.All future projections should take this into account,as you should.

What Exactly Does the GDP Deflator Measure?

Thanks for the simple explanation.I always wondered if this stat was worthless.You've confirmed it

Home Prices in 20 Major Cities: You're OK If...

Excellent communication of the facts.

Bank Failures Due To Spike?

Has anyone done an analysis of first financial closed end bank fund ?

A Demographic Headwind for the U.S. Dollar

Did the authors mentioned deal with the disastrous birthrates in Europe ? The US rate is currently 2.15 and the only developed nation at maintenance level.
Did they figure in the world lead of the Japanese in robotics ? In 2043 a team of robots expects to defeat the human World Cup Champions.Don't bet against them.

Worst Dow June Since Depression

The worst is yet to come

Are We Doomed? Norman and Schiff Debate on America's Future

What makes us different is that under this duress,at the maximum stage where most citizens understand,leadership will emerge reflecting our culture.Europe is moribund population-wise and has much less of this ability.Asia is not as stable under real stress.