Tag Archives: Economy

Default not such a good idea

Posted on June 23, 2011 by mcblogger

The former Chief Economist of the IMF, Simon Johnson, was unequivocal about the effects of a US default which is being floated by some of the more ignorant members of Congress… “It would be very damaging, there’s no question about … Continue reading →

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Amazon leaving Texas because of Perry and Combs

Posted on February 10, 2011 by mcblogger

Citing an ‘unfavorable regulatory climate’, Amazon.com announced today that it will be closing it’s fulfillment center in Irving scrapping plans for additional centers in Texas which would have brought tens of millions in capital investment and more than 1,000 jobs … Continue reading →

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Boehner brings the stupid

Posted on February 4, 2011 by mcblogger

Well, not everyone can be smart, well spoken and understand economic realities. We’re certainly glad that for those people, there’s Speaker Boehner, the dumbest little packaging salesman ever to burst onto the scene in Ohio. The jobs number is out … Continue reading →

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I hope Larry Summers kills himself

Posted on December 9, 2010 by mcblogger

Seriously, Larry the Lame? White House economic adviser Lawrence Summers said the compromise deal on taxes between the administration and congressional Republicans will help remove doubt about the U.S. economic recovery, which faces more challenges because of Europe’s financial turmoil. … Continue reading →

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On the Federal Reserve and stupid, stupid people

Posted on December 5, 2010 by mcblogger

With all the banter out about the Federal Reserve and their activities during the credit crisis, it seems like a good time to maybe discuss the fact that the Federal Reserve actually did what it was intended to do. It’s … Continue reading →

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We needed FDR; We got Carter

Posted on November 23, 2010 by mcblogger

Politics is about perception and, unfortunately the perception of the President is that he’s a weak and willing to do anything to cut a deal. The perception is that he’s willing to compromise any policy for politics. And that’s just … Continue reading →

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