Monthly Archives: November 2008

Mumbai

Posted on November 28, 2008 by refugee

It is just extraordinary to me that there are so many terrorism “experts” available for what passes for “comment” on television.

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2008 by refugee

My world view is cynical yet there is a lot for which to be thankful. To list those would demean them, I think.

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The Economy

Posted on November 24, 2008 by refugee

Don’t be remarkably excited about a five percent rise in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Remember, it was Wall Street, with the blessings of George Bush, that got us into this mess. So that judgement’s out the window. The disclaimer: … Continue reading →

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Bailouts in general…

Posted on November 24, 2008 by refugee

Isn’t it odd we’re not hearing word one about the fates of the senior execs at companies who got them into this trouble. There are passionate arguments on both sides of this proverbial coin, but I’m wondering what these top … Continue reading →

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CitiGroup

Posted on November 24, 2008 by refugee

I suppose the government plans to bail out just about everyone…except consumers. Now CitiGroup with a $20 billion direct investment and more than $300 billion to back loans and securities. You know the auto industry’s going to get more dough … Continue reading →

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