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jobs pouring in!
The same economists that failed to forsee the global meltdown are now forecasting jobs pouring in? Give me a break!
Posted to Moneybox by david wayne osedach on November 14, 2009
Re: Fleeing Millionaires
No, you have it wrong, Fella. When we have a Fiscal Crisis, it is because the Banks, the Elites, and their bought and paid for, 24 hour Media Saturation and Pollution of the Democratic Debate Field, have so ruined the Culture and the Country and the Economy, as to affect the employability and opportunity of Middle Class and Working Class guys like ...
Posted to Moneybox by MichaelBernard4 on July 25, 2009
blame the system
Why blame the system? Blame the United States!
Posted to Moneybox by david wayne osedach on January 30, 2009
Obama Names Chief Performance Officer
President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday named Nancy Killefer as his administration's chief performance officer, creating a new White House position as part of an effort to eliminate government waste and improve efficiency. http://www.webcastr.com/videos/news/obama-names-chief-performance-officer.html
Posted to Ballot Box by wilsontruth on January 7, 2009
Wall St Needs Liability=Criminal punishment
Credit default and naked default swaps were an unregulated market which led to 80- 90% of 62 trillion dolllar market. This according to the New York superintendent Dinallo's Congressional testimony Oct 14,2008. Wall Street shifted its activities to the unregulated market as less labor intensive, but also with potential for perverse ...
Posted to The Undercover Economist by Usama3 on October 15, 2008
Economics & Finance Gabfest Please!
I'm not really sure where else to post this request. I enjoy Slate's Political Gabfest... until they venture into economy-related topics... they can be a bit out of their depth. Maybe it's time for an economics & finance gabfest - the interest would probably be keen right now as people try to understand the current shakeup. Slate also ...
Posted to Moneybox by yargarak on September 29, 2008
sorry, no excuse...
While McCain can be praised about many of his speeches, and his brilliant choice of Palin. There can be no excuse about calling our disaster of an economy ''sound''. Wall St. is in melt-down now. What company (after AIG) will be next?
Posted to Moneybox by david wayne osedach on September 17, 2008
Fool or foolish?
Is it foolish to place your economic future at risk by purchasing an asset likely to fall in value? Yes. Does that make you a fool? Only if you believe that poor judgment is an inherent character flaw, which, I believe, is not part of standard economic theory. Unfortunately, neither is emotion based decision making. Much as I enjoy the ...
Posted to The Undercover Economist by MegHammond on February 21, 2008
Increase Govt Revenue: Nationalize Energy Industry
Increase Govt Revenue: Nationalize Industriesby Usama2 01/08/2008, 2:51 PM # Rate this topic Delete Favorites Reply For those ritewing folks complaining about taxation or the threat of increased taxes AND who realize debt kills the value of the US dollar, here is one solution: NATIONALIZE SOME INDUSTRIES. Let the government turn a profit ...
Posted to The Undercover Economist by Usama2 on January 8, 2008
Is Milton Friedman going to Hell?
I am currently reading Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein. Its not an easy read, but its definitely a MUST READ for anyone interested, practicing, or even educated in economics (and we all took economics in high school). SO GO READ SHOCK DOCTRINE. [BTW Klein is married- I checked- so even if you desire her for her brains, insights, and looks, she's ...
Posted to The Undercover Economist by Usama2 on January 6, 2008

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