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Archive for May 2009
Chrysler at Odds with Indiana State Treasurer
Is it possible that the Republicans have figured out that two can play the game of claiming assets on the cheap. clipped from www.reuters.com NEW YORK, May 25 (Reuters) – U.S. automaker Chrysler on Monday slammed Indiana State Treasurer Richard Mourdock as making demands that would ultimately push the carmaker into liquidation — resulting in … Continue reading
Carlyle Reaches Settlement with New York State
Andrew Cuomo is exuberant. Is he premature? Probably. Carlyle has more and better criminals, er, lawyers than Cuomo. They’ll be working on loopholes while he’s trying to figure out his next path to the Governor’s mansion. clipped from www.nytimes.com The Carlyle Group has agreed to pay $20 million and make broad changes in its practices … Continue reading
Crude Oil Is On the Move
North. clipped from www.bloomberg.com May 5 (Bloomberg) — Crude oil was little changed near a five-month high as pending sales of U.S. existing homes jumped along with spending on construction projects, signaling energy demand may improve with the economy. Oil gained 2.4 percent yesterday as the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index erased its 2009 loss. … Continue reading
Buffett Places Blame for Fiscal Crisis
Well, at least he didn’t blame homeowners of a certain hue. That would be 7-house Johnny’s job. It’s a good thing Johnny didn’t become president. Between forgetting how many homes he owns; where he keeps Cindy’s meds; keeping up with his right wing death squad buddies, there is no way he could helped out during … Continue reading
“No, no…not OUR money.”
You’re supposed to go after THEIR money. Are Democrats beginning to falter in the face of an ethical challenge? Probably! And it should surprise no one. clipped from www.bloomberg.com May 5 (Bloomberg) — President Barack Obama’s plan to end tax breaks for U.S.-based multinational companies drew a skeptical response from fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill, … Continue reading
Taliban — Under the Western Media’s Full Court Press
CIA and company seeks out bad guys to subsidize. Mainstream media picks out bad guys to demonize. Cross fire? Nationals in the targeted territory. The US pimped Pakistan for $10B worth of military support (staging, etc.) according to at least one source. Are the Taliban in Pakistan because the US chose to use Pakistan as … Continue reading
Taliban — Following America’s Lead Across Pakistan
The US subsidized the monster. The monster is getting just enough food to be portrayed as the cause for righteous intervention. Too bad that “Operation Just Cause” has already been used. clipped from www.nytimes.com The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, said Monday that he was “gravely concerned” about Taliban advances … Continue reading
Follow the Money: TARP Accountability 101
From the Congressional Oversight Panel: From Timothy Geithner’s Congressional Hearing:
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