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Too Big To Be
Obama administration is finally using anti-trust as a treatment for “Too big to fail”. That is exactly what this blog asked for: http://poweranddollar.com/2009/03/27/anyone-understands-geithner/ Had Bush used this treatment during his time, sys...
CNN Advertisement: Time To Buy Republican
The author (John Feehery) of this CNN commentary is a political operative, lobbyist, etc. He makes his living by using his access to the Republicans. When Republicans are in disarray, so is his livelihood. In order to drum up more business, he ...
Did G20 End Unilateralism?
Many countries (Russia, India, China, …) talk about multi-polar world. Some think this financial crisis marks the end of American unilateralism. This G20 probably is not that marker. However, this G20 is going toward the direction of contain...
AIG The Sacrifice: The Reflection Of America’s Political Risk
I agree quite a few points of this article in regard to the AIG episode. Of course, nothing is perfect. I would change a word here: “It will certainly make Mr. Obama’s task much more difficult when he tries to sell the public [my vers...
Navy Or Education?
Naval conflicts are obviously more exciting and therefore more headline deserving. However, Obama’s education announcement may have a greater impact over the US competitiveness. US’ timing of airing out these incidents at this time is inte...
Obama vs Palin vs Stock Performance
Since Tuesday, S&P has fallen more than 3%. Certainly, reasons like retail and job data can point to that direction. On the other hand, oil is easing as well which should have facilitated a spike. A political news that may have played a bit...
What about the bank insolvencies?
No, not a bank insolvency but bank insolvencies. It is not just Indymac, but also Freddie and Fannie. Taking over will also create more national debt, by 1/3. This will make USD fall even further; gas goes higher; imports more expensive. ...
