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Why Are We Wasting Our Energy on the Bonuses?

you said "I cannot fathom the logic behind doing a witch hunt for the bonus recipients. "

quite simply, it diverts attention away from the failures of Congress and plays into Obama's redistribution of wealth agenda. It sets up bankers, investment bankers, hedge fund managers, and all the other Wall Street scalawags as the evil criminals who are responsible for this so called economic mess. (not the worse economy since the great depression, but maybe since the failed Carter administration, but they won't talk about coward carter).

So next there will be more government regulation and fees/taxes, and they're going to control salaries of all wall street types, not just those who accept govt. money. If they can keep the people angry they can destroy wealth.

It's been clear Obama holds wall street in contempt and cares not if it fails.

More Outrageous than Bailout Bonuses? Nonstop Printing of Money

amen. the obama strategy is to keep the people stirred up and angry to justify more govt. regulation and more control over our lives. the bonuses are no big deal, just consider it part of the bigger wasteful "stimulus spending" program. now watch our incredibly stupid congressional people try to tax the bonuses or pass some law to control compensation. As simple minded as it sounds, the solution is to "vote all the bast**ds out"!

Cramer's Mad Money - The Bernanke Basket (3/16/09)

so much outrage and hatred focused on AIG will now allow the Fed Government to further regulate and take over more control of all financial institutions. Mindless people are so easily manipulated, yet they don't show the same outrage over congressional pay raises or wasteful, corrupt govt. spending. Barney Frank said last year he intends to limit executive compensation of companies taking govt. money, and "next year, to extend it to all financial institutions". They are trying to set salary limits on all executives, everywhere. It's happening, obama change is here, centralized control fueled by outrage and hatred. People are so blind. Goodbye capitalism, good bye freedom and democracy.

Cramer's Stop Trading! Obama Got Religion (3/13/09)

cramer sure has changed his tune now that he's been beaten up by the NY Times, CNN, and Jon Stewart over his criticism of Pres O's disregard for the stock market/wall street and failure to handle the banking crisis adequately. He's learned his lesson. He's back in line. Anyone who has a microphone and an audience, be it cramer or lindbaugh, who speaks out against the president will be savaged by the well-orchestrated progressive hit squads. This is the change we voted for, white house enemies lists and fast response attacks.

Cramer Grilled on Jon Stewart

Stewart began with a false premise, as usual, that CNBC is party to the problem and should investigate and report the evils on wall street as they claim to be. Cramer should have just said it's not his or CNBCs job to protect you from your own stupidity. If you don't understand the markets or investing, don't watch. This whole thing, and Stewart a pawn in it, is part of a broader effort by progressives to attack and discredit Cramer for questioning Obama's ability to fix the economy (stock market). The Cramer story is being covered by CNN and the NY Times, he's being discredited by Stewart and others, all to silence him. And it's working. Cramer on street signs today was complimentary of the Administration. He's learned his lesson and is falling back in line. At opposite ends of the spectrum, Cramer and Lindbaugh one thing in common, if you criticize Obama (and have a microphone and audience), you will be destroyed. It's troubling that the Obama Administration keeps an enemies list and reacts to attack and damage private citizens who express their free speech. Very troubling the progressive monitoring and assignation teams.

Outlook for MLPs Ahead of April Earnings

...but keep an eye out for talk of tax law changes should the US govt put MLPs in their crosshairs....

Cramer's Mad Money - Salvation in the Supermarket (2/23/09)

wonder how the SEC could abolish an ETF without wiping out the longs?

Executive Compensation Controversy Creates More Unintended Consequences

agree. the stupidity of some in the federal government will delay the economic recovery and make things worse. change is here.

Barron's Takes Down Cramer, Again

CNBC (and others) turn to name calling and speculation about FOX involvements when they cannot argue the facts. Shows they're bias and dishonesty. They try to shoot the messenger.

U.S. Government vs. the Stock Market

"(Obama, Geithner, and the Senate who all want desperately to keep the stock market from falling)"
I don't believe they have any interest what-so-ever in the direction of the stock market. It's economic indicators and such that gets the press and is how they are measured.
The market only cares that a plan gets passed, period, and doesn't even judge it's contents. Otherwise, the author is correct. After the bill passes it is immediately forgotten. At that moment or the next bad data news comes the immediate sell off.

Cramer's Stop Trading! What Do Cramer and Rush Limbaugh Have in Common? (1/29/09)

this is not Obama's Stimulus Bill, it is Nancy Pelosi's Spending Bill. President Obama promised the American people it would not contain ear-marks--it does. President Obama promised it would put people to work quickly--it does not. President Obama promised the American people it would contain shovel ready infrastructure projects--it contains little of that. Etc, etc. Either this is not Obama's bill or President Obama is lying to the American people. Obama may not be relevant in this. The power is with Pelosi.

Six Companies Poised to Gain from a Natural Gas Auto Mandate

Nat gas vehicles have been around for a long time and are a proven technology, but they don't have the range needed by Americans. If NG was practical, cost competitive, and reliable we'd see widespread use. It's not happening.

Cramer's Stop Trading! It's the Principle of the Thing (1/8/09)

who pays the cost to the banks for the loan write off?? who do you think a liberal judge will side with? why don't you see that more government control is less individual freedom. why don't people see the problem here. why do losers always look to the government for solutions, (never mind, only a loser would defend this). this housing mess and credit crisis was created (in part) by the Dems who forced their government policies for easy loans on the banks. Get the govt out of our lives!

Cramer's Stop Trading! It's the Principle of the Thing (1/8/09)

“It is too late for contract law. We’ve got to get things moving here.”
Let's ignore the law, give troubled homeowners a free ride, make the rich and evil banks pay the loses, and redistribute wealth, all so we can feel good about ourselves and it's easier on Cramer. Selling your soul, if ever had one. Change is here.

When to Sell Dividend Stocks

selling BAC, C, and GM "right after the dividend cut" must have resulted in significant losses. You should have sold sooner, when the writing was on the wall, like for C. Waiting for the div cut to be announced is too late. Your sell criteria ignores other obvious reasons to bail.