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Until the criminals are rooted out, prosecuted and punished, no one should return to the stock market. Until investors are protected through meaningful and reasonable regulation under a watchful SEC armed with criminal sanctions against violaters, we should stay the hell out.]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:27:17 -0500
Until the criminals are rooted out, prosecuted and punished, no one should return to the stock market. Until investors are protected through meaningful and reasonable regulation under a watchful SEC armed with criminal sanctions against violaters, we should stay the hell out.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108387-the-perfect-storm-semi-annual-economic-review?source=feed#comment-317430 317430

Regarding investing in emerging markets, the author says:

"....That said, not all emerging markets are created equal. Many emerging markets are cheap because they are genuinely at risk. Here the things to look for are poor current account balances, trade deficits, government budget deficits and a track record of over spending, and worst of all high levels of external debt with a low level of fx reserve protection. Sounds familiar? Yes, that was Asia a decade ago. "

Sounds familar? Yes, that is the United States today. So why would anyone want to invest here?]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:13:34 -0500

Regarding investing in emerging markets, the author says:

"....That said, not all emerging markets are created equal. Many emerging markets are cheap because they are genuinely at risk. Here the things to look for are poor current account balances, trade deficits, government budget deficits and a track record of over spending, and worst of all high levels of external debt with a low level of fx reserve protection. Sounds familiar? Yes, that was Asia a decade ago. "

Sounds familar? Yes, that is the United States today. So why would anyone want to invest here?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108426-how-wall-street-has-failed-the-individual-investor?source=feed#comment-317382 317382
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Happy Thanksgiving and God bless America.
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Happy Thanksgiving and God bless America.
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I was fortunate to sell stocks early. I'm certainly not going back in now. As someone said regarding profits, "You can have the first and last 20%, I'll settle for the middle 60%" ]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:58:42 -0500
I was fortunate to sell stocks early. I'm certainly not going back in now. As someone said regarding profits, "You can have the first and last 20%, I'll settle for the middle 60%" ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108113-what-obama-needs-to-know-about-tim-geithner-the-aig-fiasco-and-citigroup?source=feed#comment-316178 316178
I beg to differ with you regarding your implication that perception, influenced by the media and the election, is responsible for market volitility and the deep pessimism that abounds.

My God, CNBC and Bloomberg (to a lesser degree) have been painting a rosy picture of the market since the highs of last year. The likes of the flag waving Larry Kudlow who has incessantly promoted the "Goldilocks theory of economics" have greatly contributed to the damage. It has only been recently that the talkingheads have finally acknowledged the seriousiousness of our financial problems.

I'm sorry, but no amount of optimism will overcome the dire straits we are in. Optimism in the face of adversity is noble; optimism in the face of calamity his foolhardy.



On Nov 27 02:00 AM DollarTalk wrote:

> I am very thankful for the blessings that I have in my life. Now,
> regarding the market, the power of optimism never ceases to amaze
> me. In fact, we are missing a very large component of our view on
> the market and the economy in larger view when we discount the role
> of perception. Most of this market volatility was brought on by increased
> uncertainty and the perception that our credit crisis and financial
> difficulties were beyond our ability to solve as a free market. This,
> of course, was exacerbated by the media and capitalized on by the
> media in order to accomplish the election of now President-elect
> Obama. Now, the media has their man and would do well to continue
> to promote positive, uplifting views on the future direction of the
> economy and the solutions and people proposed by President-elect
> Obama. Otherwise, they will find themselves in the company of the
> Republican party when the public develops a pessimistic or negative
> perception of the new President and his leadership team. That's all
> for now. More on my blog.]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:34:48 -0500
I beg to differ with you regarding your implication that perception, influenced by the media and the election, is responsible for market volitility and the deep pessimism that abounds.

My God, CNBC and Bloomberg (to a lesser degree) have been painting a rosy picture of the market since the highs of last year. The likes of the flag waving Larry Kudlow who has incessantly promoted the "Goldilocks theory of economics" have greatly contributed to the damage. It has only been recently that the talkingheads have finally acknowledged the seriousiousness of our financial problems.

I'm sorry, but no amount of optimism will overcome the dire straits we are in. Optimism in the face of adversity is noble; optimism in the face of calamity his foolhardy.



On Nov 27 02:00 AM DollarTalk wrote:

> I am very thankful for the blessings that I have in my life. Now,
> regarding the market, the power of optimism never ceases to amaze
> me. In fact, we are missing a very large component of our view on
> the market and the economy in larger view when we discount the role
> of perception. Most of this market volatility was brought on by increased
> uncertainty and the perception that our credit crisis and financial
> difficulties were beyond our ability to solve as a free market. This,
> of course, was exacerbated by the media and capitalized on by the
> media in order to accomplish the election of now President-elect
> Obama. Now, the media has their man and would do well to continue
> to promote positive, uplifting views on the future direction of the
> economy and the solutions and people proposed by President-elect
> Obama. Otherwise, they will find themselves in the company of the
> Republican party when the public develops a pessimistic or negative
> perception of the new President and his leadership team. That's all
> for now. More on my blog.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108259-three-reasons-why-the-dollar-s-not-yet-done?source=feed#comment-316155 316155
With trillions of dollars of debt with accruing annual interest in the hundreds of billions, what monetary or economic theory supports your claim? Sounds like hoping and wishing.]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:58:57 -0500
With trillions of dollars of debt with accruing annual interest in the hundreds of billions, what monetary or economic theory supports your claim? Sounds like hoping and wishing.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108113-what-obama-needs-to-know-about-tim-geithner-the-aig-fiasco-and-citigroup?source=feed#comment-315717 315717 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:07:55 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/108113-what-obama-needs-to-know-about-tim-geithner-the-aig-fiasco-and-citigroup?source=feed#comment-315359 315359
Common sense tells us that we are paying for a very expensive "Hail Mary" pass to save the reputations of the incompetent political hacks as well as the pocketbooks of the Wall Street crooks that robbed us in the first place.

It's obvious this will not work and they are just buying time at our expense. Unfortunately, where there is so much money involved, there will be more fraud and there will be those who will handsomely profit from our misfortune
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Common sense tells us that we are paying for a very expensive "Hail Mary" pass to save the reputations of the incompetent political hacks as well as the pocketbooks of the Wall Street crooks that robbed us in the first place.

It's obvious this will not work and they are just buying time at our expense. Unfortunately, where there is so much money involved, there will be more fraud and there will be those who will handsomely profit from our misfortune
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He's doing just fine for his banking buddies.

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He's doing just fine for his banking buddies.

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This is a classic SUCKER'S RALLY!

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This is a classic SUCKER'S RALLY!

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This guy has been so right on the money in his predictions that it's scary.
Take it for what it's worth. Check out his site:

www.europac.net/

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This guy has been so right on the money in his predictions that it's scary.
Take it for what it's worth. Check out his site:

www.europac.net/

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/107406-the-really-scary-thing-is-the-debt-itself?source=feed#comment-313504 313504 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:00:24 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/107492-why-has-the-dollar-rebounded-and-when-will-it-correct?source=feed#comment-313493 313493 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:53:12 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/107543-has-gold-become-correlated-to-the-stock-market?source=feed#comment-313485 313485 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:44:50 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/107273-why-this-isn-t-financial-armageddon?source=feed#comment-312865 312865
Give me a break!

On Nov 23 12:51 AM Asbytec wrote:

> Another thought has hit me recently. There is an old saying that
> the right men rise to power during trying times, as in WWII. It's
> beginning to look as if Obama is that man (along with his all star
> cabinet.)]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:40:36 -0500
Give me a break!

On Nov 23 12:51 AM Asbytec wrote:

> Another thought has hit me recently. There is an old saying that
> the right men rise to power during trying times, as in WWII. It's
> beginning to look as if Obama is that man (along with his all star
> cabinet.)]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/107365-does-the-auto-industry-deserve-to-be-bailed-out?source=feed#comment-312388 312388
It's like the pot calling the kettle black. However, the crooks in Washington are flying for free in jets belonging to their corporate masters.


On Nov 22 09:42 AM a. palmer jr. wrote:

> I kinda got a laugh at the Representative who asked the CEO's how
> they got there. It's kinda like the Senators, Sec of State, Pres.
> and Vice Pres. flying around in planes paid by taxpayers when our
> government is trillions of dollars in debt!!]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:04:44 -0500
It's like the pot calling the kettle black. However, the crooks in Washington are flying for free in jets belonging to their corporate masters.


On Nov 22 09:42 AM a. palmer jr. wrote:

> I kinda got a laugh at the Representative who asked the CEO's how
> they got there. It's kinda like the Senators, Sec of State, Pres.
> and Vice Pres. flying around in planes paid by taxpayers when our
> government is trillions of dollars in debt!!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/107365-does-the-auto-industry-deserve-to-be-bailed-out?source=feed#comment-312348 312348
Yesterday, the UAW pleaded for a bailout, warning about the far reaching unemployment implications if it is denied. If the UAW is so concerned about keeping these jobs, the union officers should take a pay cut, downsize the union, lower member fees and convince members into making more concessions.

It's about time people standup and take responsibility rather than bitch and moan about their self created problems.


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Yesterday, the UAW pleaded for a bailout, warning about the far reaching unemployment implications if it is denied. If the UAW is so concerned about keeping these jobs, the union officers should take a pay cut, downsize the union, lower member fees and convince members into making more concessions.

It's about time people standup and take responsibility rather than bitch and moan about their self created problems.


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The UAW as well as management can blame themselves for their shortsightedness. I certainly do not want to prop up UAW members' pensions and health plans. Like the rest of us, they should be responsible for themselves.

If they can't work it out, screw 'em! ]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:38:15 -0500
The UAW as well as management can blame themselves for their shortsightedness. I certainly do not want to prop up UAW members' pensions and health plans. Like the rest of us, they should be responsible for themselves.

If they can't work it out, screw 'em! ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/107273-why-this-isn-t-financial-armageddon?source=feed#comment-312314 312314 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:46:53 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/107286-cramer-s-mad-money-aig-show-me-the-money-11-20-08?source=feed#comment-312312 312312
Unlike many of us who opposed the bailouts, you were at the forefront screaming the loudest for them, crying that the world would end without them. Now you're complaining that the money has disappeared.

You jerk, you should have sounded the alarm before the money was given away!]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:35:38 -0500
Unlike many of us who opposed the bailouts, you were at the forefront screaming the loudest for them, crying that the world would end without them. Now you're complaining that the money has disappeared.

You jerk, you should have sounded the alarm before the money was given away!]]>