Criticism

I was Diggin’ the Tea Party…Until They Went Batshit Crazy

October 19, 2010

For any regular followers, you already know that I’m no fan of Obama’s destruction of the economy, I’m dismayed by what the Republican party has turned into, I’m sick of stupid stimulus pet projects, special interests, and dumb legislation with questionable motives…so you’d think I’d love the Tea Party.  And I thought I would too. […]

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Unemployment Discrimination? Let’s Make Another Law !!!

October 16, 2010

In typical fashion, the Huffington Post was all over a proposed law in New Jersey that would fine employers $10,000 for posting an ad that explicitly excludes unemployed applicants.  Some assemblyman without much sense (Barnes-Dem) actually wanted to go as far as making the unemployed a protected group under state civil rights laws like women, […]

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Hindenburg Omen: Thank You Sir, May I Have Another?

October 14, 2010

Being a continuous doomsayer on markets and the global state of affairs is appealing to many.  It sounds cool.  It makes you seem like you know how the world really works and nobody else knows what the hell they’re talking about.  You’re calling out the media and that “Wall Street Machine” for their positive propaganda.  […]

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100 Year Bonds – Great Yield or Sucker’s Game?

October 11, 2010

I’ve been seeing longer duration bonds being issued in various formats and I’m starting to wonder if this is the pinnacle of the bond bubble.  Kind of like when Blackstone took private equity public at the top, is this a sign that corporate and sovereign debt is being issued one last time to the suckers […]

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Middle Class Squeeze – Who’s Fault is it Really?

October 9, 2010

We are seeing the demise of the middle class but one has to wonder how much of this is self-inflicted.  I mean, I grew up in a 1000 sq ft, 2BR, 1 bath home.  I shared the bedroom with my brother who was 5 years older than me, so when he was older and had […]

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It’s Election Time – Who Owns Your Political Party?

October 6, 2010

With election time coming, it’s worth taking a look at just who the special interests are that are influencing your politicians.  Ever wonder why Democrats push so hard for pro-Union agendas even though the higher costs and lack of flexibility are paid for by you?  Ever wonder why Republicans are viewed as so Business-Friendly and […]

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