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Cramer's Mad Money - It's the Economy, Obama! (7/8/09)

Obama isn't "re-visiting" any earlier rounds of anti-business rhethoric. He IS anti-business, pure and simple.

As for Cramer, he shows signs of being schizophrenic: heaping unfounded praise on Obama one day, then calling him a crypto-socialist the next. Which is it, JC?

More Government Market Manipulation on Its Way?

By the time the SEC banned short-selling of financial stocks last fall, the damage from the Bear Raids was already done. Fear had set in, and the market was going to sell off no matter what. To say that the ban failed after the damage had already been done is specious.

Vanguard's Bogle: Buy and Hold Is Alive and Well

Is the SEC doing anything, anything at all, to encourage 'buy and hold' investing? Until we see concrete moves, such as reinstating the uptick rule and shutting down the market manipulators, conservative long-term investors will shun the market.

Tobacco Bill: Why Government Needs to Stay Out of Business

There appears to be no Opposition Party in this country, as only a handful of Republicans voted against this monstrosity.

More than anyone else, Ben Bernanke saved the U.S. from a second Great Depression, Jim Cramer says. "Bernanke learned the lessons of history and refused to let it repeat itself. Bernanke once seemed Lilliputian compared to Greenspan. Now their statures have been reversed."

Cramer was bad-mouthing Bernanke et al. just a few short months ago; ever since he (Cramer) had his knee-caps busted by that other loud-mouth shill, John Stewart, he has had nothing but good things to say about our beloved leaders.

Are U.S. Banks Really Worthless?

U.S. banks are worth what the short-sellers say they are worth. Until the SEC and Obama figure this out, our markets are doomed.

Borders Alternate Model Makes Sense

I can't comment on Borders' long-term financial outlook, but I have seen a dramatic improvement inside their stores. The employees are much more professional (in appearance, demeanor, and resourcefulness), and the merchandise is more effectively presented. And I think booting Amazon from their Web site is a move that was long overdue.