rdr4's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/200234/comments http://seekingalpha.com/article/127301-strike-three-for-geithner-today?source=feed#comment-436444 436444 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:08:54 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/121113-according-to-the-market-obama-is-off-to-a-very-bad-start?source=feed#comment-393204 393204
This seems like an evaluation that is a little pre-mature and ignores other causal factors. The inclusion of the Obama period of pre-election does not produce a more representative sample, nor does it reflect other significant events during the period and before. This is like saying the Chinese earthquake caused the Olympics. Two things occurring in the same time frame are not necessarily related and a causal relationship must be proven, not assumed by proximity. (To make that assumption without evidence of a causal relationship is a fallacy of logic and a propaganda tool.)

The number of economic problems ongoing for the last several years will not go away overnight and whatever the cures are, they will not have an effect overnight.

Government, like cancer, consumes the host. When Rome fell, 2/3 of the population worked for the government. It does not seem to be a new viewpoint that government will continue to grow no matter the identity of the leader.

Clearly, Obama is better at campaigning than being president, at this juncture.
Is this Obama-nation?



]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:39:54 -0500
This seems like an evaluation that is a little pre-mature and ignores other causal factors. The inclusion of the Obama period of pre-election does not produce a more representative sample, nor does it reflect other significant events during the period and before. This is like saying the Chinese earthquake caused the Olympics. Two things occurring in the same time frame are not necessarily related and a causal relationship must be proven, not assumed by proximity. (To make that assumption without evidence of a causal relationship is a fallacy of logic and a propaganda tool.)

The number of economic problems ongoing for the last several years will not go away overnight and whatever the cures are, they will not have an effect overnight.

Government, like cancer, consumes the host. When Rome fell, 2/3 of the population worked for the government. It does not seem to be a new viewpoint that government will continue to grow no matter the identity of the leader.

Clearly, Obama is better at campaigning than being president, at this juncture.
Is this Obama-nation?



]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/120494-tim-geithner-s-monumental-plan-is-not-encouraging?source=feed#comment-388335 388335 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:27:51 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/115621-will-a-thaw-in-credit-end-the-crisis?source=feed#comment-361719 361719 You can't spend what you don't have, for long.
A bail out for those who largely caused the problem causes
an extension of the problem, not a solution, and makes me doubtful regarding their suggested fixes. Economic theory is not an exact science, too many variables exist.

Giving the same amount of money to taxpayers with the stipulation that no monies of a taxpayer buy out could be spent until that taxpayer satisfies all debt would not only help banks but also help the taxpayers.

One reason boomers are less impacted by the credit issues is that they are nearing the fruition of their labors. They typically have more equity in their dwelling, retirement savings, and property holding that make them a more attractive loan prospect.

If we go into another big depression and things get really ugly, people who lose property because of ongoing official stupidity will become a volatile element in our society. Violent crime and theft will become the norm and class warfare is a real potential. I saw my first "shoot a lobbyist" bumpersticker, yesterday,...



]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:54:55 -0500 You can't spend what you don't have, for long.
A bail out for those who largely caused the problem causes
an extension of the problem, not a solution, and makes me doubtful regarding their suggested fixes. Economic theory is not an exact science, too many variables exist.

Giving the same amount of money to taxpayers with the stipulation that no monies of a taxpayer buy out could be spent until that taxpayer satisfies all debt would not only help banks but also help the taxpayers.

One reason boomers are less impacted by the credit issues is that they are nearing the fruition of their labors. They typically have more equity in their dwelling, retirement savings, and property holding that make them a more attractive loan prospect.

If we go into another big depression and things get really ugly, people who lose property because of ongoing official stupidity will become a volatile element in our society. Violent crime and theft will become the norm and class warfare is a real potential. I saw my first "shoot a lobbyist" bumpersticker, yesterday,...



]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/106832-is-there-an-end-game-to-the-recession?source=feed#comment-310770 310770 Just as Aristotle, Plato, Euclid, and other mathmeticians only viewed limited landscape associated with their discipline, economists are also limited in understanding, experience, and handicapped by the worldwide statistical deception and the profit motive.
While China has taken steps to protect the population from depression related problems, the US has spent billions in attempts to discredit them.
Since our biggest produce appears to be bullshit, why not attach a device to Washington and NY which collects the bullshit and converts it to methane based fuel?
]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:14:55 -0500 Just as Aristotle, Plato, Euclid, and other mathmeticians only viewed limited landscape associated with their discipline, economists are also limited in understanding, experience, and handicapped by the worldwide statistical deception and the profit motive.
While China has taken steps to protect the population from depression related problems, the US has spent billions in attempts to discredit them.
Since our biggest produce appears to be bullshit, why not attach a device to Washington and NY which collects the bullshit and converts it to methane based fuel?
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/106976-why-most-americans-don-t-mind-if-the-big-three-fail?source=feed#comment-310738 310738 The demand for automobiles and trucks is not going away, it is being redistributed. Although it is possible that some other automaker might buy a substantial amount of the Detroit big 3 car makers distressed property to allow for the increase in their anticipated market-share, the foreign automakers seem to feel that the Detroit environment does not enhance their potential for producing a cost effective product.
Toyota, VW, Nissan, Honda, etc, appear to share that thought.

I have a 1996 F-350 diesel work truck pick-up, bought new. The glow plug condenser goes out every 3 months. The driver seat self destructed at 36,000 miles ( I weigh 180). The leaf springs broke although the truck was never overloaded. Ford did not even stock the springs. The transmission fell apart at 147,000. Now, the heater failed and Ford does not stock any replacement, nor is there a part available in the aftermarket. Yes, I want more of this, not!
Supporting Detroit is like holding a dead body above your head while swimming across a rampaging river.



]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:48:22 -0500 The demand for automobiles and trucks is not going away, it is being redistributed. Although it is possible that some other automaker might buy a substantial amount of the Detroit big 3 car makers distressed property to allow for the increase in their anticipated market-share, the foreign automakers seem to feel that the Detroit environment does not enhance their potential for producing a cost effective product.
Toyota, VW, Nissan, Honda, etc, appear to share that thought.

I have a 1996 F-350 diesel work truck pick-up, bought new. The glow plug condenser goes out every 3 months. The driver seat self destructed at 36,000 miles ( I weigh 180). The leaf springs broke although the truck was never overloaded. Ford did not even stock the springs. The transmission fell apart at 147,000. Now, the heater failed and Ford does not stock any replacement, nor is there a part available in the aftermarket. Yes, I want more of this, not!
Supporting Detroit is like holding a dead body above your head while swimming across a rampaging river.



]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/105735-trying-to-outsmart-this-foolish-market?source=feed#comment-305189 305189 Paranoid? check your facts and wham bam, its not paranoia when the facts support the conclusions, do some research and enjoy the crow.


On Nov 13 10:20 AM bkinn wrote:

> rdr4,
>
> I think the article was about STOCK PERFORMANCE, and the market.
> You seem to have gone off on a paraniod tangent relating to secret
> wars being fought by the CIA.
>
> The author of this article is posting a list of stocks and giving
> a summary statement regarding the market reasoning. He is NOT attacking
> China. Please come out of your paranoid dillusion long enough to
> take a look at reality before you post a flaming comment.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:27:32 -0500 Paranoid? check your facts and wham bam, its not paranoia when the facts support the conclusions, do some research and enjoy the crow.


On Nov 13 10:20 AM bkinn wrote:

> rdr4,
>
> I think the article was about STOCK PERFORMANCE, and the market.
> You seem to have gone off on a paraniod tangent relating to secret
> wars being fought by the CIA.
>
> The author of this article is posting a list of stocks and giving
> a summary statement regarding the market reasoning. He is NOT attacking
> China. Please come out of your paranoid dillusion long enough to
> take a look at reality before you post a flaming comment.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/105626-defining-a-depression?source=feed#comment-305109 305109 a depression is when you lose your job]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:38:42 -0500 a depression is when you lose your job]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/105660-reasons-to-bail-out-gm?source=feed#comment-305093 305093 The big three have already failed. If they are not bailed out, the factories and assembly lines will not evaporate, it is likely they will be bought by better companies who represent better ideas and competitive products. This is a "survival of the fittest" scenario. Supporting industries who have failed to compete effectively at the expense of a public that is struggling is characteristic of entities that throw money at problems, not brain power. Unions are economic terrorists, at one time they may have been useful but now their existence causes inflation and makes it more difficult to compete.
In the end, will we be a country that sacrifices the people to save institutions which are useless without people?
Will it be the endless war, greed, terrible decisions, unions, free trade,
or the search for super-heavy isotopes on Mars ( stuff heavier than plutonium and uranium are potentially the necessary component for a WMD breakthrough) be the straw that breaks the camel's back?
Oh, you thought we were looking for water? or evidence of life? Silly you!!!

beam me up , Scotty, I just got a hot tip the money is on Uranus...
]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:31:19 -0500 The big three have already failed. If they are not bailed out, the factories and assembly lines will not evaporate, it is likely they will be bought by better companies who represent better ideas and competitive products. This is a "survival of the fittest" scenario. Supporting industries who have failed to compete effectively at the expense of a public that is struggling is characteristic of entities that throw money at problems, not brain power. Unions are economic terrorists, at one time they may have been useful but now their existence causes inflation and makes it more difficult to compete.
In the end, will we be a country that sacrifices the people to save institutions which are useless without people?
Will it be the endless war, greed, terrible decisions, unions, free trade,
or the search for super-heavy isotopes on Mars ( stuff heavier than plutonium and uranium are potentially the necessary component for a WMD breakthrough) be the straw that breaks the camel's back?
Oh, you thought we were looking for water? or evidence of life? Silly you!!!

beam me up , Scotty, I just got a hot tip the money is on Uranus...
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/105626-defining-a-depression?source=feed#comment-305022 305022 Strange, it would seem that a valueless stock or a stock from an entity that has failed would not count as lasting forever.
Perhaps you are trying to sell me something.....]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:47:57 -0500 Strange, it would seem that a valueless stock or a stock from an entity that has failed would not count as lasting forever.
Perhaps you are trying to sell me something.....]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/105735-trying-to-outsmart-this-foolish-market?source=feed#comment-304973 304973
In spite of the fact that the CIA pays the Dalai Lama $15,000.00 a month to be a China irritant (and has for more than 40 years), in spite of the fact that the US media failed to mention that the Dalai Lama was exiled from Tibet for passing espionage out of Russia for the CIA, in spite of the fact that the CIA funded Human Rights Watch and Reporters Without Borders (sans verite') to make up false stories before the elections, many people see through the propaganda.

If you speak with almost anyone who has been there, you would learn that it is quite different than the government and business controlled US media tells us.

Today the news tells us that bad air kills more people in LA than auto accidents. No mention of that before the Olympics, no mention that the Mexico City and LA Olympics had bad air quality, too. If the tables were turned, all the pictures in the world media would show the US as a burned out coal mine town in W VA.

In reality, most people hate us. We have interfered in the government and resources of dozens of countries, acted like a playground bully, produced limitless propaganda, sold weapons and drugs, and killed more innocents than Bin Laden, (if he even exists).

Countries are allowed to blow things and people up, countries can experiment with and use weapons of mass destruction. Terrorists appear to be individuals and groups behaving as countries. It is statistically more likely that you will be struck by lightning today than be harmed by terrorists. Yet, we have nearly bankrupted ourselves chasing ghosts in the mountains of Afganistan and the deserts of Iraq. Since we had the example of the former USSR going bankrupt after their time in Afganistan, doesn't that make us double stupid?

So here is my point,

wall street is fueled by bullshit
government by greed
you can rise above it
by buying what you need



So if you want to give advice, don't show me that you are confused on a global scale.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:23:51 -0500
In spite of the fact that the CIA pays the Dalai Lama $15,000.00 a month to be a China irritant (and has for more than 40 years), in spite of the fact that the US media failed to mention that the Dalai Lama was exiled from Tibet for passing espionage out of Russia for the CIA, in spite of the fact that the CIA funded Human Rights Watch and Reporters Without Borders (sans verite') to make up false stories before the elections, many people see through the propaganda.

If you speak with almost anyone who has been there, you would learn that it is quite different than the government and business controlled US media tells us.

Today the news tells us that bad air kills more people in LA than auto accidents. No mention of that before the Olympics, no mention that the Mexico City and LA Olympics had bad air quality, too. If the tables were turned, all the pictures in the world media would show the US as a burned out coal mine town in W VA.

In reality, most people hate us. We have interfered in the government and resources of dozens of countries, acted like a playground bully, produced limitless propaganda, sold weapons and drugs, and killed more innocents than Bin Laden, (if he even exists).

Countries are allowed to blow things and people up, countries can experiment with and use weapons of mass destruction. Terrorists appear to be individuals and groups behaving as countries. It is statistically more likely that you will be struck by lightning today than be harmed by terrorists. Yet, we have nearly bankrupted ourselves chasing ghosts in the mountains of Afganistan and the deserts of Iraq. Since we had the example of the former USSR going bankrupt after their time in Afganistan, doesn't that make us double stupid?

So here is my point,

wall street is fueled by bullshit
government by greed
you can rise above it
by buying what you need



So if you want to give advice, don't show me that you are confused on a global scale.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/105342-joy-over-the-chinese-stimulus-package-didn-t-last-long?source=feed#comment-303956 303956 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:43:42 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/105386-comparing-valuations-in-china-and-the-u-s?source=feed#comment-303945 303945 The US spends billions yearly to make China look bad. We do not have democracy here, either. ( Read Jefferson or Franklin to get a glimpse of democracy.)
I would like to get some of the $15,000 a month the CIA pays the Dalai Lama, and undisclosed amounts paid to Human Rights Watch, Reporters without Borders (sans verite') to be China irritants.
If you believe the media about China, you're clueless.
]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:36:18 -0500 The US spends billions yearly to make China look bad. We do not have democracy here, either. ( Read Jefferson or Franklin to get a glimpse of democracy.)
I would like to get some of the $15,000 a month the CIA pays the Dalai Lama, and undisclosed amounts paid to Human Rights Watch, Reporters without Borders (sans verite') to be China irritants.
If you believe the media about China, you're clueless.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/105470-sirius-gm-aig-where-is-the-leadership-in-american-boardrooms?source=feed#comment-303932 303932 GM and other auto-makers have been unable to compete for years. No one would support their mis-management unless that person is making money from it and want more from bailouts.
Telling concerned persons who suggest improvements to pack their suitcase will only end up making this country weaker and leave room for persons such as yourself to profiteer from misery without the benefit of alternate opinions.
Get a clown suit, you're not part of any solution.


On Nov 11 06:08 PM sl62 wrote:

> Ashkan Karbasfrooshan...
>
> Sorry but your article is a joke!! How about you get a clue?
>
> 1. What you call a "joke" of an economy still supports your lifestyle
> A-hole. How would you like to be in a soup line, Dufus? If you don't
> like this country, why don't you do us all a favor and hit the road!!
> Go overseas and hang out there and write your articles (that's if
> they let you!)
>
> 2. The AIG "bailout" not only keeps you in your worthless lifrstyle,
> but it's aka A LOAN! With interest Duf (short for Dufus). Do you
> know what that means? That's right Duf, on your behalf, your joke
> government will be making money on interest. Billions Duf! Hey Duf,
> do you know that one of the functions of YOUR government is as the
> lender of last resort, Duf? To keep your sorry arse out of a soup
> line A-hole? Buy a clue for 500 man.
>
> 3. GM...see #2 Duf!!
>
> 4. SIRI...Why are you a headline grabber? Did you even look at the
> metrics? Subs? Churn? Do you understand that 3 months does not this
> new combined company make, Duf? Do you even have a clue what that
> 4B number represents and why? Clearly not. You're a headline maven.
> You see a headline and you freak without understanding it. Aka, your
> a Dufus! Would it kill you to report the real story that SIRI revs
> are actually up 16% while ALL their competition reported negative
> revenues? But why report that? You duf...
>
> OK. Let's review.
>
> 1. You're a huge Dufus.
> 2. Where do they grow people like you?
> 3. You're not a fan of America so you hopefully right now are packing
> your suitcase.
> 4. While you're reading about the next round of layoffs, hopefully
> your name will be on that list!
> 5. You're irresponsible.
> 6. Hopefully this is your last joke article ever (of you even want
> to call it an article).
>
> There. You had your rant and I had mine. Duf.]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:26:15 -0500 GM and other auto-makers have been unable to compete for years. No one would support their mis-management unless that person is making money from it and want more from bailouts.
Telling concerned persons who suggest improvements to pack their suitcase will only end up making this country weaker and leave room for persons such as yourself to profiteer from misery without the benefit of alternate opinions.
Get a clown suit, you're not part of any solution.


On Nov 11 06:08 PM sl62 wrote:

> Ashkan Karbasfrooshan...
>
> Sorry but your article is a joke!! How about you get a clue?
>
> 1. What you call a "joke" of an economy still supports your lifestyle
> A-hole. How would you like to be in a soup line, Dufus? If you don't
> like this country, why don't you do us all a favor and hit the road!!
> Go overseas and hang out there and write your articles (that's if
> they let you!)
>
> 2. The AIG "bailout" not only keeps you in your worthless lifrstyle,
> but it's aka A LOAN! With interest Duf (short for Dufus). Do you
> know what that means? That's right Duf, on your behalf, your joke
> government will be making money on interest. Billions Duf! Hey Duf,
> do you know that one of the functions of YOUR government is as the
> lender of last resort, Duf? To keep your sorry arse out of a soup
> line A-hole? Buy a clue for 500 man.
>
> 3. GM...see #2 Duf!!
>
> 4. SIRI...Why are you a headline grabber? Did you even look at the
> metrics? Subs? Churn? Do you understand that 3 months does not this
> new combined company make, Duf? Do you even have a clue what that
> 4B number represents and why? Clearly not. You're a headline maven.
> You see a headline and you freak without understanding it. Aka, your
> a Dufus! Would it kill you to report the real story that SIRI revs
> are actually up 16% while ALL their competition reported negative
> revenues? But why report that? You duf...
>
> OK. Let's review.
>
> 1. You're a huge Dufus.
> 2. Where do they grow people like you?
> 3. You're not a fan of America so you hopefully right now are packing
> your suitcase.
> 4. While you're reading about the next round of layoffs, hopefully
> your name will be on that list!
> 5. You're irresponsible.
> 6. Hopefully this is your last joke article ever (of you even want
> to call it an article).
>
> There. You had your rant and I had mine. Duf.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/105576-u-s-can-blame-wall-street-who-should-everyone-else-blame?source=feed#comment-303901 303901 I agree that as long as Washington is run as a whorehouse, the problem is going to continue.
I additionally agree that lobbyists represent an anti-democracy entity, capable of circumventing and perverting the government's charge of insuring a stable economy. (Clearly, the government is incompetent at providing a stable platform for business, but seriously now, would you hire a lawyer to build your house, manage your aquarium, or mow your lawn? No, the product of lawyers and legislators is noise not necessarily attached to any productive action or reality.)
Pay all legislators the mean average income of their electorate, abolish incumbancy, audit all legislators semi-annually, and install the death penalty as punishment for betraying the public trust. Send all lobbyists to Gitmo. Watch democracy work, again.
Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin saw the potentials for perversion of democracy at the beginning of our country. Read their thoughts and it is easy to see that everything that worried them has come to be.
Today, Nancy wants to burn my earnings to pay for campaign votes delivered by auto-makers.
Our legislators cannot bail out incompetently run entities on my dollar, survival of the fittest makes a strong America, bailouts are cancer.
I hope someone will spend as much time writing to elected officials as they will spend on this blog.
]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:06:09 -0500 I agree that as long as Washington is run as a whorehouse, the problem is going to continue.
I additionally agree that lobbyists represent an anti-democracy entity, capable of circumventing and perverting the government's charge of insuring a stable economy. (Clearly, the government is incompetent at providing a stable platform for business, but seriously now, would you hire a lawyer to build your house, manage your aquarium, or mow your lawn? No, the product of lawyers and legislators is noise not necessarily attached to any productive action or reality.)
Pay all legislators the mean average income of their electorate, abolish incumbancy, audit all legislators semi-annually, and install the death penalty as punishment for betraying the public trust. Send all lobbyists to Gitmo. Watch democracy work, again.
Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin saw the potentials for perversion of democracy at the beginning of our country. Read their thoughts and it is easy to see that everything that worried them has come to be.
Today, Nancy wants to burn my earnings to pay for campaign votes delivered by auto-makers.
Our legislators cannot bail out incompetently run entities on my dollar, survival of the fittest makes a strong America, bailouts are cancer.
I hope someone will spend as much time writing to elected officials as they will spend on this blog.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/105015-u-s-economy-there-are-no-problems-only-solutions?source=feed#comment-301767 301767
F.Y.I. The final scene in the Candidate was shot at 201 Locust Street in San Raphael, CA. The 53 room house was built in 1903 as the Embassy for Russia. Since the Russian Port of Vladavostoc was their only year round port, the California location was practical.

At the time of the filming, the house was owned by an heir of the Klieber Fire Engine Company fortune, Minerva, who lived there with her brother, whose name escapes me. The garage was graced with a 1948 Rolls, previously owned by Princess Anne, a Bently of unknown history, and a mint Kleiber fire engine.

The scene was set on the main staircase of the house, on the first set of steps from the ground floor, below a stained glass window.

Regardz]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:19:34 -0500
F.Y.I. The final scene in the Candidate was shot at 201 Locust Street in San Raphael, CA. The 53 room house was built in 1903 as the Embassy for Russia. Since the Russian Port of Vladavostoc was their only year round port, the California location was practical.

At the time of the filming, the house was owned by an heir of the Klieber Fire Engine Company fortune, Minerva, who lived there with her brother, whose name escapes me. The garage was graced with a 1948 Rolls, previously owned by Princess Anne, a Bently of unknown history, and a mint Kleiber fire engine.

The scene was set on the main staircase of the house, on the first set of steps from the ground floor, below a stained glass window.

Regardz]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/104993-recent-employment-data-didn-t-capture-the-negative-impacts?source=feed#comment-301735 301735
During the gas crunch and 55 mph speed limit days of the seventies, the government, to justify the 55 mph speed limit, changed the way they counted traffic deaths. Before the change, a person who died in a traffic accident was a traffic fatality, however, after the change, only those who die within 30 days of an accident are a traffic fatality. Presto, the government is saving lives by changing the speed limit to 55.
Perhaps the government would modify numbers about such a trivial topic, but I am sure they would never alter numbers related to unemployment, WMD, or anything important.

]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:49:20 -0500
During the gas crunch and 55 mph speed limit days of the seventies, the government, to justify the 55 mph speed limit, changed the way they counted traffic deaths. Before the change, a person who died in a traffic accident was a traffic fatality, however, after the change, only those who die within 30 days of an accident are a traffic fatality. Presto, the government is saving lives by changing the speed limit to 55.
Perhaps the government would modify numbers about such a trivial topic, but I am sure they would never alter numbers related to unemployment, WMD, or anything important.

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/104656-what-a-democrat-in-the-white-house-means-to-your-wallet?source=feed#comment-300642 300642
If you think a two party system works, I suggest you have failed to detect the true nature of "partners in crime."

]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:16:42 -0500
If you think a two party system works, I suggest you have failed to detect the true nature of "partners in crime."

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/104719-the-shallowest-generation-a-rebuttal?source=feed#comment-300636 300636
With regard to blame, I follow the Valdees/ Cole Principle, no matter what happens, the Captain is responsible for the ship. ( even if he is asleep)

With regard to immigration issues, I believe the biggest immigration problem we have is the immigration department itself. Illegal immigrants do contribute to the economy as consumers as they buy food, clothing, autos,...these inputs are proudly quoted in gross sales figures ( immigrants send only a small percentage of money home.) The Immigration Department is not able to respond in a reasonable amount of time to any application, cannot give precise information or updates, and dealing with them creates a sense of hopelessness and despair. If a person is under such economic or social pressure that they would consider coming to another country to live, it is unlikely they have the time to wait as much as several years for the Immigration Department to come to consciousness. Our immigration system does encourage illegal entry when it is unresponsive. Lastly, it is difficult to find Americans who will work as hard or long as immigrants.

The USSR went broke after a long war in Afganistan, we do not appear to be willing or able to accurately assess the damage to our economy that an endless war produces. I wonder, did George Orwell predict the future or provide a blueprint for it?

Thanx for the thoughts,.....]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:03:29 -0500
With regard to blame, I follow the Valdees/ Cole Principle, no matter what happens, the Captain is responsible for the ship. ( even if he is asleep)

With regard to immigration issues, I believe the biggest immigration problem we have is the immigration department itself. Illegal immigrants do contribute to the economy as consumers as they buy food, clothing, autos,...these inputs are proudly quoted in gross sales figures ( immigrants send only a small percentage of money home.) The Immigration Department is not able to respond in a reasonable amount of time to any application, cannot give precise information or updates, and dealing with them creates a sense of hopelessness and despair. If a person is under such economic or social pressure that they would consider coming to another country to live, it is unlikely they have the time to wait as much as several years for the Immigration Department to come to consciousness. Our immigration system does encourage illegal entry when it is unresponsive. Lastly, it is difficult to find Americans who will work as hard or long as immigrants.

The USSR went broke after a long war in Afganistan, we do not appear to be willing or able to accurately assess the damage to our economy that an endless war produces. I wonder, did George Orwell predict the future or provide a blueprint for it?

Thanx for the thoughts,.....]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/103204-conventional-wisdom-will-be-wrong?source=feed#comment-295292 295292 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:45:04 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/103199-shorting-the-long-bond-the-obama-solution-meets-china?source=feed#comment-295286 295286 2. China has been signing trade agreements around the world during this century. China does not seem to be thinking of the US as the only game in town.
3. The political debates are paid for by large corporations, like patent medicine. The arrangement is that the producers get a huge tax write-off and the debaters get free air time. There are rules of engagement and limits on how far a participant can be pushed on any issue. I'm not convinced about any of what I hear.
4. I have severe doubts about Palin. One of the worse greenhouse gases that is affecting our environment is cow flatulence.]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:40:11 -0400 2. China has been signing trade agreements around the world during this century. China does not seem to be thinking of the US as the only game in town.
3. The political debates are paid for by large corporations, like patent medicine. The arrangement is that the producers get a huge tax write-off and the debaters get free air time. There are rules of engagement and limits on how far a participant can be pushed on any issue. I'm not convinced about any of what I hear.
4. I have severe doubts about Palin. One of the worse greenhouse gases that is affecting our environment is cow flatulence.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/103204-conventional-wisdom-will-be-wrong?source=feed#comment-295264 295264 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:19:44 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/103202-the-shallowest-generation?source=feed#comment-295251 295251 I have noticed that a tremendous amount of CIA money is spent bad-rapping China. The Dalai Lama has been paid $15,000.00 per month by the CIA since the 50's to be a China irritant. The cause of the Dali Lama exile from Tibet revolved around his passing documents smuggled out of Russia through Tibet for the CIA.
Before the Olympics, The AP was full of negative news about China. Their favorite sources to quote were Reporters without Borders and Human Rights Watch, both heavily funded by the CIA.
I am not asserting that anywhere is perfect, but, if your view of China is supplied by the US media, you are clueless.

I believe the US decline in education began in the 60's. Perhaps Nixon and Kissinger noticed that the S.W.I.N.E. (students wildly indignant about nearly everything) were too well educated, liberal arts, history, all that stuff. In the 60's, technical education came along, no need to really educate people about the world, no need to convey the lessons of history, just teach them sufficiently so that they can work and consume.
Strangely enough, at about the same time, intergration of the school systems diluted the system. (Not that I don't think it was appropriate but It did lower the quality output of public schools and it is interesting that both occurred at that time.)
My autos are paid for, as is my house and property. I have no credit card debt. I have lived 59 years within my means. I have no sympathy for people whose financial behavior resembles "drug addict behavior."

If you're waiting on punishment of wrongdoers associated with our financial mess, regulators, Wall Street, the Burning Bush (as opposed to the Barfing Bush), congress, McFossil, or whomever, stop waiting, you do not understand the concept of honor among thieves. There will be no repercussion.

Happy Holidays to all, and good luck.

]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:07:12 -0400 I have noticed that a tremendous amount of CIA money is spent bad-rapping China. The Dalai Lama has been paid $15,000.00 per month by the CIA since the 50's to be a China irritant. The cause of the Dali Lama exile from Tibet revolved around his passing documents smuggled out of Russia through Tibet for the CIA.
Before the Olympics, The AP was full of negative news about China. Their favorite sources to quote were Reporters without Borders and Human Rights Watch, both heavily funded by the CIA.
I am not asserting that anywhere is perfect, but, if your view of China is supplied by the US media, you are clueless.

I believe the US decline in education began in the 60's. Perhaps Nixon and Kissinger noticed that the S.W.I.N.E. (students wildly indignant about nearly everything) were too well educated, liberal arts, history, all that stuff. In the 60's, technical education came along, no need to really educate people about the world, no need to convey the lessons of history, just teach them sufficiently so that they can work and consume.
Strangely enough, at about the same time, intergration of the school systems diluted the system. (Not that I don't think it was appropriate but It did lower the quality output of public schools and it is interesting that both occurred at that time.)
My autos are paid for, as is my house and property. I have no credit card debt. I have lived 59 years within my means. I have no sympathy for people whose financial behavior resembles "drug addict behavior."

If you're waiting on punishment of wrongdoers associated with our financial mess, regulators, Wall Street, the Burning Bush (as opposed to the Barfing Bush), congress, McFossil, or whomever, stop waiting, you do not understand the concept of honor among thieves. There will be no repercussion.

Happy Holidays to all, and good luck.

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/102606-advice-to-summiteers-for-reforming-the-global-casino?source=feed#comment-294181 294181 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:50:17 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/102925-depression-s-all-talk-so-far?source=feed#comment-294151 294151 A depression is when you lose your job.
Denial is more than a river in Egypt.
]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:22:56 -0400 A depression is when you lose your job.
Denial is more than a river in Egypt.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/102413-is-too-big-to-fail-also-too-big-to-save?source=feed#comment-293288 293288 As far as world leadership goes, we have the same respect that any schoolyard bully gets, and as long as we are trying to control third world resources with promises of aid, education, and medicine, the respect level is irrelevant to our leaders.
We pay the Dalai Lama $15,000 a month to irritate China,( and have for 40+ years), the CIA supports Reporters Without Borders ( sans verite) and Human Rights Watch just to be able to quote their paid-for evaluations, and provide the AP's favorite quotes.
Where is the market for bullshit? Oh, it is here.

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:54:50 -0400 As far as world leadership goes, we have the same respect that any schoolyard bully gets, and as long as we are trying to control third world resources with promises of aid, education, and medicine, the respect level is irrelevant to our leaders.
We pay the Dalai Lama $15,000 a month to irritate China,( and have for 40+ years), the CIA supports Reporters Without Borders ( sans verite) and Human Rights Watch just to be able to quote their paid-for evaluations, and provide the AP's favorite quotes.
Where is the market for bullshit? Oh, it is here.

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/102546-cognitive-disconnect-of-the-day?source=feed#comment-293269 293269 So our government, in it's presumed function as lifeguard, has tried to save the swimming pool and let the swimmers drown.
And, Please, don't waste my time or yours telling me this about democrats or republicans because I am familiar with the mode of operation of "partners in crime."]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:35:04 -0400 So our government, in it's presumed function as lifeguard, has tried to save the swimming pool and let the swimmers drown.
And, Please, don't waste my time or yours telling me this about democrats or republicans because I am familiar with the mode of operation of "partners in crime."]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/102266-a-partial-defense-of-alan-greenspan?source=feed#comment-292311 292311
You need to work at JD Powers.]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:30:33 -0400
You need to work at JD Powers.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/102309-why-push-another-stimulus-plan-now?source=feed#comment-292301 292301
When various elements of a system can only play the blame game and none can fix the problem, it is time to clean house and start over.
]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:19:16 -0400
When various elements of a system can only play the blame game and none can fix the problem, it is time to clean house and start over.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/101913-why-is-mccain-playing-defense-on-this-market?source=feed#comment-290672 290672 Voting a straight party ticket is evidence of diminished capacity, voting itself is a choice that brings one to the same end regardless of choice.
Voting does empower the next thieves, liars, and buffoons that will conspire to lead us and forget they are representatives.

Cartman for Prez.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:08:15 -0400 Voting a straight party ticket is evidence of diminished capacity, voting itself is a choice that brings one to the same end regardless of choice.
Voting does empower the next thieves, liars, and buffoons that will conspire to lead us and forget they are representatives.

Cartman for Prez.

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