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A Tale of Two Inflations

This is not meant to politicize this argument, yet the birthplace for this "miscalculation" once again, cannot be placed at the feet of the populace, rather must be attributed to government and the halls of congress.
When big government fails for whatever reason to call the shots correctly, there has to be some rationale behind it.
The young Harvard,Yale,Princeton and Columbia Phd's working in D.C. cannot all be that stupid.
Who benefited big from the erroneous inflation calculation??
Banks,Real Estate Attorney's,homebuilders, initially on the way up.
On the way down, many got trampled in the crushing momentum of the collapse.
Too many in Washington view the country as a giant, big screen, real life , 3D live "sporting event" exactly what Tim Iacono has deduced in his marvelous piece, without saying it outright.
In politics it's win at any cost, the end justify the means, but remember one thing, the manager and coaching staff is without a doubt alive and well, and headquartered in Washington D.C.

Why U.S. Government Should Cut Federal Workers' Lavish Compensation

Welcome to the future "Euromerica."
55% of Europeans are employed by their governments.
The leaders don't know from term limits.
Will the American voter ever figure out this may not be so good??
I don't think so.
Expect government to continue to grow..grow and grow some more.
America is headed to where the Communist country of China is right now, where a few powerful comrades control just about everything.

Cramer's Mad Money - 6 Reasons the S&P 500 Will Reach 1200 (9/8/09)

it's difficult to sit back, and take what this administration and congress are doing to this country.
No meaningful legislation pertaining to NG will be placed on the Congressional front burner until they've aligned all their ducks.
Anyone who reads SA knows what i'm referring to without me defining "the game" played in Washington.
As an investor in NG for all the right reasons, it's unfortunate we as a nation must suffer for all the wrong reasons.

Stimulus 'Cash for Anything': When Money Isn't Free

It appears the Administration regards brand new durable goods in everyone's castle to be more "digestible" to the far left base than a true economic stimulus in the form of tax cuts for the 60% of Americans who actually do pay the tab.

Prepare yourself for the "double dip", and i don't mean ice cream.

How to Invest While the Government Keeps Spending

"How any person can feel that the government knows how to spend money better than they do is beyond me. Do these people forget that the only money the government has comes from them? Think about this for a moment."

I 'm in agreement with your theory, yet ask yourself where did this governmental mindset originate from.
The problem we as a nation face is political,...based on "quick fix and painless" incentives, assumptions and conclusions. The liberal agenda has indoctrinated the weak, sad, lazy and dumb amongst us ,so that they demand from the government what their lazy, stupid, self-serving parents before them demanded when they burned their draft cards, fled the boarders, tossed their bras,and decided they were basically smarter than the rest of society.
Take a look around...obviously, they're not very smart.

Market Outlook: Investors Ignore the Real Economy

"How can we be having an economic recovery if nobody is buying industrial machinery?"
"Again, how can there be a recovery when transportation companies have no demand for commercial trucks?"

Greg, remember what's been happening the past 12-18 months. It's been referred to as "financial meltdown, armageddon, etc.etc
by pundits and Obama.

Banks weren't lending... Batta Bing, Botta Bong

Companies shut down their purchasing dept's, then proceeded to lay off their workers. It's as simple as that.

Trucks, dozers, motor homes, cars, boats,houses, and just about anything that you couldn't shove down your throat, sat on the shelves.

Bet you two bits there's a recovery starting Q3 and thereafter.

Dow Ag's Sale Looking Unlikely

What with the emerging markets growing demographics and affluence, it was difficult to comprehend DOW's announcement originally, that they were considering the agri div.sale. It made no sense then..., and it makes no sense now!

The Real Cause of Foreclosures: No Skin in the Game

Tony... you need to get your facts straight!
A quick rewind back to 1970, our first house. $46,990 + upgrades. $56,000. at closing. Bank requirements...$20% down minimum. We scraped up 12K, it wasn't easy, but we did it.Survived the recession that followed. the lousy stock market, and never once considered "bailing out of the mortage". That's the difference between previous generations, and what masquarades today as responsible adults.
By the way Tony... 5 years ago my younger son bought a cute little place, water view, a great starter home, guess what??? he was required to put 20% down. He's still in that house and will be for many years. In the medium to long term he'll make out just fine.
Trader Mark is absolutely right...it's all about the skin in the game"

GE's Imagination at Work

"YOUR MOUTH TO GOD'S EARS"

Domestic China Companies Offer Investment Opportunities

China's determined to capitalize on the global recession.
In doing so, it is generating tremendous internal opportunities in "purchasing power" (commodity deals), while at the same time expanding east to west within its own geographic boarders.
The game plan being executed today, in the future, will enable the Chinese to rapidly expand from export nation to more of consumer.
A small company like APWR is more intrinsic to economic development thru electric grid buildout and alternative energy development than many analysts seem to give credit.
APWR's dominence in their business will prove rewarding to those of us with the patience to hold.

Two Sectors to Watch for a Return to the Glory Days

Sounds like a "Texas Hold'm" game with equities, rather than chips.

The Big Bank Fix

Tony hit the nail on the head.
Remember when Moses put the plagues on Egypt??
Egypt survived.
Remember the flood that kept Noah so busy??
The flood receded, and Noah survived.
How about the Great San Francisco Earthquake??
It may have shifted SF to the far left, but it's still there.
Sometime more recent...how about the 1970's??
Real estate doubled, rates started up, up and away, and
then came the 80's, 15% interest rates and everybody made $$$$.
This is probable the single greatest opportunity in the last 70 years to make a buck.....seize it!

Mr. Market Has Spoken

It’s all too much politics for the average person. People in high places, I think, will pay for this mess.

Your mouth to God's ears".

Ten Worthy Technology Stocks

DJ...
YOU AND I SHOULD BE IN THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF BILL & MELINDA.

HE OWNS IN THE VICINITY OF 1,000,000,000 SHARES.
THE SALE OF 20MM HERE AND THERE IS RELATIVELY PEANUTS.

APPARENTLY, MR & MRS.GATES CONSIDER THEIR $$$ AS TOOLS TO BUILD WITH, AND TO TRY AND MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE WITH LESS DISEASE & MORE HOPE.

AT THE SAME TIME, THEY'RE FREEING UP SHARES FOR YOU AND I. I DON'T BELIEVE MICROSOFT IS FOLDING UP ITS TENT, AND WITH 20MM IN CASH AND NO DEBT...I'M BACKING UP THE TRUCK!!

The Differences Between Chinese and U.S. Economic Recoveries

Tthe US economy is approx. 14% export and 86% consumer based, with the Chinese economy approx.inversley stacked.

My believe is that the Chinese economy is doing an "end run" around much of the world's G7 economies.

The near term solution to their problems, has been determined by Beijing. Generate consumer stimulism within their own borders.
Last month, for the first time ever, the Chinese economy produced more new vehicles than the US. This is THE precursor to what's to follow.

Within the near future, the Chinese government will initiate social reforms, designated to alleviate much of their peoples long term concerns, thereby stimulating spending, while spurring a consumer based "back-up" economy capable of withstanding the turmoil to their current export woes.

In the short run this will prove positive for China, while being a detriment to the US thru higher import prices.

The Chinese are undertaking a bold, comprehensive alteration of their economy, probably at the perfect time, and without much of the hoopla generally associated with this type of transformation.