Lin

The Distressing news about “Distressed” U.S. properties

Great article Jeff !

Why U.S. Unemployment Will Rise Through 2010 and Beyond

Re

TheresaE , Big Jake , awake09 , David ingram All spot on . The masses still watching American Idol + sports are not even remotely aware of what is happening . Sadly , this is what the Illuminatti is counting on .

Is Cap-and-Trade Legislation Really Bait-and-Switch?

re cap + trade

Look at the average standard of living in europe vs the US. The US standard of living IS + will continue to plument as a result of this . The cap + trade tax IS a VAT tax , don't kid yourselves re this. $ 175 yeah right !

A New Productivity Revolution

SPEEDDAIMON

80% of the lost jobs aren't coming back , they were useless from the getgo . You don't need a college education to do most jobs in US today. Technical training will suffice for most positions . For example , years ago , they promoted a BS or 4 year degree for nurses training , RN . This merely created a HUGE nursing shortage . the job can be done with a 2 year associate degree + on the job training . I SHOULD know firsthand , as I was in the industry for 28 years .With the new healthcare reform , nursing salaries are going down , has to for overall cost reduction . 4 year degree for GOD awlful , stressful work that's going to pay less ? I think not !

Return of the Jobless Recovery

Re

The drop in continuing claims is merely due to unemployment benefits running out . Don't forget the HUGE amount of folks NOT counted in numbers , ie ,realtors , builders , subcontracters + other self-employed folks . The Rising in the number of home foreclosures tells the truth , folks can't pay the mortgage without jobs /income .

Strategies for Banking Reform: The Snowball Effect

RE

There's no doubt that the insurance companies , pharmacetical companies greed caused the healthcare crisis in America . Add to the list the " medical device makers " , $30 for IV tubing , PLEEASE !

The Coming Economic Collapse, Part 1

Re

Great article !
Jude Jin ,Donald Ingram ,Steve Graves , Whippet ,
You are all spot on .

U.S. Jobs Propaganda Gets More Desperate

Great article Jeff !

TeresaE ,NOVA ,fireball, Fred Linn , you are spot on .

Doug Casey once said several years ago ," most folks would rather die than actually have to think , + in fact most do actually do this " They go thru life + NEVER think . Hitler once said , " it is fortunate for us that the masses don't think , as this makes them easier to control".ALL info put out by paid for media is unmitigated BS ! "

Guess who's still screwing homeowners?

426034

I concur with your sentiments . When one makes BAD financial decisions , the taxpayers should NOT be on the hook to bail them out . Why can't she live with 1 of her children? When I collapsed on a ICU floor in 2004 of a massive MI + was resusitated , I would have been in DEEP Sh*T had I not practiced " fiscal responsibility ". Note lifelong illness caused this + NO taxpayer is having to bail me out . I have have NO sympathy for this heffer !

Are Unemployment Numbers Bogus?

Re 70-80+ year olds working in supermarkets + retail , they have to to survive , no choice . Alan Greenspan , under Bill Clintons watch , took Food + energy out of the inflation numbers , thus creating the bogus " core inflation ". Do retired folks , who have lost huge amounts of their retirement in the dot com bust + now this debaucle , not have to eat or heat their homes ? Yes , they are displacing younger workers ..Generation X + Y can now look forward to working till at least 70 , and then they can look forward to freezing + starving too ! This is while the Bankers who created this debaucle , get BAILED out !

Obama Says We're Out of Money

fireball,

Yes , I have read on several sites that a VAT , federal sales tax , in addition to the income tax , is presently gaining momentum in congress . Rates from 10% - to as high as 25 % have been discussed .

Why Market Pessimism Has No Constituency: The View from the Top

Nik

Sadly , you are correct .

Six Trends to Profit From

Re obesity

It truly is an epidemic in the US !
Years ago I worked with a " tiny " thin lady who really " inhaled " the groceries at times . One day I asked her , Robin , how do you stay so thin ?" Her reply was quick + true . She said , " #1 , I only eat when I am truly hungry , + quit eating when I am 80% full ". i'll tell you , works like a charm . Also GREEN tea + green tea extract make one reduce weight . I even gave it my dog who was chunky , she eats well , but now thin . A very good , cheap supplement to take .I will also add , Robin is the mom of 3 children + worked full time !

Of Men and Financial Markets

Great Article Rorty !

Have We Gained Anything from the Housing Bubble?

Great article Rorty !@

The Small cars are deathtraps ! People are stunned when they get the car insurance quote for a small car . My sister , a bodily injury expert . indurance co+ attorney , states " at 55 miles per hour , what was a " fender bender " in larger cars , caises the auto occupents to be ' maimed for life " Most of which are permanently disabled . The insurance firms know this , which is why the premiums for small cars are MUCH higher ! Stupid Gubmint does not care about it's citizens !