Monthly Archives: November 2009

What was Handed Down to Me

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

Checks and Balances, the vaunted US system of distribution of power between the three branches of government, is fundamentally, at its heart, about oversight and about accountability. The entire system is based on a simple theory: Men in position of … Continue reading →

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A Proud and Booming Industry

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

It just burns me, the petty little games played by the political censors. You know, whereas the rest of us are worried about the real economy, in this ersatz industry, every effort is paid to make sure that numbers are … Continue reading →

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Burn The Slack Away

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

Big news out of Washington, D.C.: Washington Times to Assess Positioning in Response to Control by Psychotic Deistic Quasi-Religious Organization; New Management Team to Focus on Sustainability Planning WASHINGTON, DC – The Washington Times LLC today announced that it is … Continue reading →

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Stop Taking Bad Advice

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

I saw this other day: Billionaire investor Wilbur L. Ross Jr., said today the U.S. is in the beginning of a “huge crash in commercial real estate.” “All of the components of real estate value are going in the wrong … Continue reading →

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Sure fine to see you

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

Krugman is just a national treasure. Note how he lays everything out so clearly, with the obligatory language for domestic consumption: China’s bad behavior is posing a growing threat to the rest of the world economy. The only question now … Continue reading →

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