September 2008
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Why You Want the Bailout
Yes, taxpayers were blindsided by Hank Paulson’s bailout proposal last week. Yes, taxpayers remain angry. But, if you watched any of the proceedings in the Senate over the past few days (without talking heads at C-Span), then you might have realized that just as many senators and congressmen – Republican and Democrat – were as [...]
Someone Forgot His Prozac…Protests Planned Nationwide
I had mentioned some time ago that I was miserable about the lack of protest in this country as compared to the 1960s – and I attributed this malaise to the number of individuals on anti-depressants. But, it appears that more than one person forgot his/her meds, as the protests across the nation are gaining [...]
McCain’s Camp Goes Missing
We’re not talking about “missing” like a kidnapping or an avalanche that wipes out a climbing party on Mt. Everest. Oh, no. We’re talking about a political party that’s virtually jumping ship – or at least appearing to be searching frantically for lifeboats as the wreckage floats ashore.
McCain has proposed abandoning his campaign and calling [...]
Buffet/Paulson/Goldman Sachs – American Taxpayer Loses His Shirt
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is investing at least $5 billion in Goldman Sachs, with warrants to invest another $5 billion in Goldman’s common stock.
Goldman also said late Tuesday it would raise another $2.5 billion in its own public stock offering.
Hank Paulson, a former co-CEO of Goldman Sachs, wants $700 billion from the American public [...]
