Category Archives: Banks
The tale of Two Senators from the same state
Yesterday we learned that Carper doesn’t want to delude citizens into thinking that what they want (the public option) is going to happen.
Today, we have a 1 term (half really) Senator with no ambition to run again (giving the seat to an R sadly) giving a much needed speech that we have been [...]
In case you thought he worked for you…
You wont see this talked about at a few other Liberal sites…
I, like most of the American people, don’t begrudge people success or wealth. That is part of the free- market system.
If that statement had not been referring to bailed out bank CEO’s and their lackeys recieving millions in bonus then you might be able [...]
Failing your way to the top
you can’t blame the guy for ruining a company and screwing over thousands of investors…
CIT will pay Thain an annual cash salary of $500,000. He will also receive $5.5 million in stock annually, of which $2.5 million will be subject to a one-year holding period. The remaining $3 million cannot be sold for three years.
Thain [...]
Americans don’t know what class they are
Last evening I attended a party in Alapocas. The party was hosted by a couple that has won I believe over a dozen Emmy awards for sports directing. In the home were 10 other folks listening to the open mic Q and A given by the host. We had dinner and then as [...]
How to spot an Obama apologist
They blame the Congress for the misdeeds and will give Obama credit for the successes.
1. Not only did Obama not campaign as an economic progressive, but actively reflected back to the Clinton/Rubin era as one of growth and sensible government that had much to aspire to.
I thought only republicans used Clinton in an argument?
2. He [...]
Delaware’s own Tom Carper derailing the health care bill all for AZ
Wow, what a shocking turn of events. Tom Carper is pimping for Astra Zeneca, that small global company that sits about 2 miles from my home.
I’m sorta shocked because usually Tom saves his lady parts for the Big Banks in Delaware. I’m kidding of course. it depends on how you break down his [...]
Matt Taibbi shreads the CEO in Chief, aka Wall Streets Best Friend
Some folks I know would call Matt Semi-intelligent or even petulant. It’s this kind of writing that we need more of.
What’s taken place in the year since Obama won the presidency has turned out to be one of the most dramatic political about-faces in our history. Elected in the midst of a crushing economic crisis [...]
The Definition Of Hubris
Hubris (hyü-brəs) n. –
1. pride: excessive pride or arrogance
2. excessive ambition: the excessive pride and ambition that usually leads to the downfall of a hero in classical tragedy
3. This asshole’s vanity plate
From Andrew Sorkin.
h/t Matt Tiabbi
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