David in NYC

Why Capping Pay Is Likely to Work

" Removing all employee incentives will produce corresponding behavior. "

Exactly, this is what we want. Removal of incentives to push toxic products in order to line their bank accounts.

If these executives can make more money doing something else, then let them. Where are they going to find a financial company willing to pay them more? Almost all financial companies are completely insolvent, and are bringing the rest of the country down. Remember, that these executives were the same ones which, because of bonuses, were able to LOSE money for shareholders over the last 10 years. So tell me, if you think these guys are so talented, what exactly are there talents? Yes, they work 24 hrs per day, yes they have a mastery of financial methods, and the sum of it is that they've destroyed wealth on a net basis in this country.

So, yes, an average person on the street with no financial education could do better than the CEOs right now. At least if you do nothing, you don't lose money.

Free-Market Healthcare Falling Victim to Recession

Everyone always has their opinions, liberal or conservative, but one thing's for sure, they all become enraged about a $200 doctor bill, or even a $20 copay. Same people who will spend $200+ on Iphones, etc.

The FUNDAMENTAL problem is that everyone in this country thinks healthcare is a right.

Yahoo Results: Good, But Not Game-Changing (Update)

This might paradoxically make the deal more likely to go through, since if this is the best YHOO can do, then shareholders will start to pressure to just take the bid.

Google Delivers; Stock Up Sharply

Ker - that's probably the worst plan i have ever heard - you really need to rethink your instincts