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All Gaga for Obama
In celebration of Obama’s first 100 days, and also given the popularity of Lady Gaga, I decided to try a bit of songwriting for the President. The following should be sung along to Lady Gaga’s Poker Face (play the song … Continue reading
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Bailouts By The Numbers
Got Money? / You Know It / Take it out your pocket and show it then throw it / This a way / That a way/ This a way / That a way… $700 billion: TARP (also known as “stocking … Continue reading
Auto Industry Bailout: For or Against?
The case AGAINST: Simple economics: If the Big Three automakers fail, it’s because someone else is doing it faster, better, and cheaper. And that won’t change with a measly $15 bn loan that can barely cover the companies’ monthly billion-dollar … Continue reading
The Presidential Debate Redux, With Michael Scott
TOM BROKAW: Good evening from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. I am Tom Brokaw of NBC News. Welcome to the second presidential debate of this campaign season, sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates, AIG, and Dick Fuld’s compensation package. … Continue reading
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Lessons Learned from Buying Lehman at $61
In the past few days, another investment bank has fallen, another huge government bailout has been announced, and WaMu customers are making like it’s 1929 and rushing to take money out of their Whoo Hoo! checking accounts. Year to date, … Continue reading
