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  • How Paulson Gave Goldman the Lehman Heads-Up [View article]
    So I'm confused - I was sure that Geithner had the next "Nobel Economic Award" all but had, and now you're telling me Paulson deserves it more (using the new standard for Nobel wards, that is)?
    Oct 21 17:20 pm |Rating: +4 0 |Link to Comment
  • Is a Crash Impending? [View article]
    If the market crashes, it will not be due to pre-set devices that no one noticed. It will crash to the ground at free-fall speed because of Al Qaida pilots, licensed to fly single engine Cesnas, thought they could fly a Boeing 757, which they hi-jacked with box-cutters.

    Jim Willie says that if you took a 2x4 timber and struck Karl up-side his head, it would not leave a mark, just like the Pentgon has no marks on it's side either.
    Sep 10 18:15 pm |Rating: +1 0 |Link to Comment
  • Letter to Senator Schumer: Here's Where You Should Really Focus Your Attention [View article]
    The "elephant in the room" still dominates - talked about or not. Even though this article is really well-written...and followed by some solid comments, I don't see "the elephant" leaving until or unless "the elephant" wants to leave. And even then, it will be on "their terms" - as they surely have an exit strategy in place. History reminds me of the "Standard Oil Break-up" (over half a dozen "new" companies - all with the same ownership...circa 1900).

    I would NOT bet against them.
    Jul 30 12:44 pm |Rating: +3 0 |Link to Comment
  • Why Are Banks Holding So Many Excess Reserves? [View article]
    And for the "negative votes" on my comment - they obviously have not been tracking this:
    www2.fdic.gov/hsob/HSO...

    Look at the number of failures and "assist" (lack of) over the past 20 years. Look what happened in the early 30's.

    Now look at the raping going on by the FDIC with their new rate chart:
    www.fdic.gov/deposit/i...

    What you are witnessing is the old "give the chicken food on a string - then yank it out" trick. The Federal Reserve is playing the "win-win" while screwing EVERYONE involved.

    "Fool me twice, shame on me..."
    Jul 29 15:54 pm |Rating: +5 -6 |Link to Comment
  • Wednesday Outlook: Big Brother's House [View article]
    As soon as it was apparent that "44" would not do one thing to address the market manipulation fostered under "43" and "42", I knew the FIX was still on.

    As you stated/implied David, this latest rally is nothing more than MORE artificial buying to allow those who failed to get out in time last fall, this winter...to recoup some of their losses via the now-rampant (but cleverly disguised) sell-offs.

    See dollar?
    See dollar climb.
    See dollar? Run, run, run.

    See dollar trap collapse...
    Jul 29 15:36 pm |Rating: +4 0 |Link to Comment
  • Biden Calls It Wrong on Russian Economy [View article]
    What Biden meant to say was "It's five o'clock somewhere".
    Jul 29 10:16 am |Rating: +2 -1 |Link to Comment
  • Why Are Banks Holding So Many Excess Reserves? [View article]
    Why do we have "bubbles"? They are created by the Fed and their band of "robber-barons" who buy up on the cheap after they burst.

    Banks are the current "bubble in the making" - END THE FED!
    Support HR 1207 & S604 for starters...
    Jul 29 10:11 am |Rating: +9 -11 |Link to Comment
  • Restaurant Units Down by 4,000 Nationally [View article]
    Looks like the "buy in bulk" chains are winning with their sugary/msg menus. This does not bode well for good health.

    BTW - "Demolition Man" may be prophetic - Taco Bell wins in the end!
    Jul 29 10:07 am |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Let's Put Housing News in Perspective [View article]
    Article missing a lot of "meat" - I was hoping to read much more in your "perspective".
    Jul 29 10:01 am |Rating: +1 0 |Link to Comment
  • Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News [View article]
    "US pledges to rein in deficits" - LOL! Of course they will.

    "Geithner, in his opening remarks, reiterated the U.S. call for China to shift toward relying on domestic demand for growth rather than exports."

    Translation: Get past the model that made you (economically) great and create a "service based economy" - LIKE US!!!

    What a shill? Nothing like taking financial advice from penniless bums...
    Jul 29 09:55 am |Rating: +2 0 |Link to Comment
  • Five U.S. Banks Are Too Big to Exist [View article]
    Hmm. Jeff (author herein) makes a point exposing the fake "monopoly policy" of the US and several readers delve right into the details justifying (or refuting) it.

    As if the readers are too ignorant to understand the intricate issues of "hedging" and diversification? Going back to Jeff's point about monopolies and "too big to exist" - very few entities have massive networking power over markets.

    Can anyone stay on topic these days?
    Jul 29 09:41 am |Rating: +4 -2 |Link to Comment
  • U.S. Economic Policy - Say One Thing, Do Another [View article]
    TWO THUMBS - WAY UP!
    Jul 29 09:28 am |Rating: +1 0 |Link to Comment
  • Why Inflation Worries Are Overblown  [View article]
    Mr Chung, you are not of the belief that "deflation" preceeds "inflation"? But rather "deflation is here now, why worry"?

    Isn't this sorta like going for a drive and using the first few lights as "green", coupled with light traffic as indicators the trip will be quick and painless?

    How many "long trips" have you taken?
    Jul 14 14:09 pm |Rating: +1 0 |Link to Comment
  • Tuesday Outlook: Commodities, Global Markets [View article]
    In the "dollar (FRN toilet paper) versus oil" battle, Bucky has flatlined. Obama goes to Russia - oil dips.
    Place your bets.
    to be cont'd...
    Jul 14 13:48 pm |Rating: +1 -1 |Link to Comment
  • Preview from Europe: Banks Up on Expectation of Goldman Earnings [View article]
    Helluva opening line - move over Dennis Miller!
    Jul 14 13:41 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment