Author Archives: mcblogger

Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Lunch . . . | The Big Picture

Posted on November 1, 2015 by mcblogger

Deep down inside, you already know this: There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch, financially or otherwise. Yes, of course, you understand that. Source: Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Lunch . . . | The Big … Continue reading →

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What I heard at the #DemDebate

Posted on October 18, 2015 by mcblogger

As a Democrat who works in financial services, I’m used to people looking at me like I’m crazy, especially those in both respective groups. From my perspective, it makes complete sense as Democrats are the most likely to advance common … Continue reading →

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Earth to dumb bitch…

Posted on October 9, 2015 by mcblogger

This makes me think Mann Coulter is full of shit because we’ve been speculating she was TG for years and we’ve never been sued. What I don’t understand is why she’d be so angry about being called TG, it’s far … Continue reading →

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Understanding Tax Plans from Republican Candidates (rather than opting for self immolation)

Posted on September 29, 2015 by mcblogger

With the release of Trumps tax plan, there are now four Republican candidates who have released their tax plans, Jeb!, Senator Rubio, Senator Paul and now Donald Trump. The most striking thing about all these plans is that they all … Continue reading →

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McBlogger’s Business Maxims #3890 Commodity businesses suck

Posted on September 17, 2015 by mcblogger

You can really never say too many bad things about Carly Fiorina. She’s a thoroughgoing mess of a human being who took advantage of education and opportunity only to lay one of the largest goose eggs in American corporate history. … Continue reading →

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McB Breaks Down Whatever Dumbass Thing Was Said : Minimum Wage Edition

Posted on July 29, 2015 by mcblogger

This morning on Bloomberg, former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg appeared with everyone’s favorite bank CEO, Lloyd Blankfein, to discuss the economy and Goldman’s small business lending program which is apparently a thing, not just some bullshit in a commercial. It … Continue reading →

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Pissing into the wind…

Posted on June 22, 2015 by mcblogger

Governor Abbott Signs State Budget Into Law AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today signed HB 1, the General Appropriations Act, into law. Upon signing the 2016-2017 budget, Governor Abbott released the following statement: “I am proud to sign a Texas … Continue reading →

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Texas decides to waste money on bullion depository

Posted on June 19, 2015 by mcblogger

I’m very impressed that Governor Abbott has signed the bill to create a bullion depository in the state of Texas. With Eye on Fiscal Armageddon, Texas Set to ‘Repatriate’ Its Gold To New Texas Fort Knox details the whole plan and it’s … Continue reading →

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OMG, would you shut up Leon Cooperman?

Posted on June 2, 2015 by mcblogger

Leon Cooperman may be a brilliant investor, but his hearing needs some work. So does his anger management. “I don’t need anybody crapping all over what I do for a living,” Leon Cooperman, the billionaire founder of the Omega Advisors … Continue reading →

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Not so much, Bernie…

Posted on May 30, 2015 by mcblogger

I’ll be honest… I LIKE HILLARY CLINTON. I like that she blows off the press and that she drops straight, unequivocal quips about abortion. This race ain’t going to be like 2008, it’s going to be her this time and … Continue reading →

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