So, you see, I spent all afternoon watching stuff I’d Tivo’d over the last couple weeks and haven’t been following the news. Anybody care to fill me in on what’s happening with the “bailout,” the debate, etc.? I’d do the same for you.
September 26, 2008
preemptive debate synopsis
Just to save you all some time this evening, should you wish to go bowling or some such. Obama: “This is a Republican financial crisis, let me just highlight that. Solution? Change. Because we don’t need more of the same.” McCain: “First of all, let me go on record as saying Black is Beautiful — and that yes, Republicans share the blame for the culture of corruption in Washington. Beyond
September 26, 2008
“Bailout” wranglings
John Paulson, president and portfolio manager of New York-based investment management firm Paulson & Co. Inc., thinks “The Public Deserves a Better Deal”: The Treasury plan to buy illiquid financial assets has been widely criticized as being unfair to taxpayers, who will have to bear losses ahead of shareholders of the institutions that will be bailed out. There is a better alternative to stabilize the markets: Invest the $700 billion
September 26, 2008
signs of the coming apocalypse
Via Percy, this bit of surreal asininity: A Maine TV news anchor who bears a resemblance to the Republican vice presidential nominee says she’s been getting “hate mail and nasty phone calls” from viewers who think she’s trying to copy Sarah Palin’s signature style. Cindy Michaels from WVII-TV has long brown hair that she sometimes wears up in a style similar to Palin’s, and she also wears glasses on occasion.
September 26, 2008
a protein wisdom financial stress barometer, part 1
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September 25, 2008
The “it’s not quite Friday, but almost” poem: a protein wisdom exploration of existentialism, done in free-form verse
It’s not quite Friday, but almost. Not that there’s anything wrong with Thursday — if, like, you put it to good use.
September 25, 2008
First black President takes aim at potential claimant (on a technicality) to his title
From ABC News’ Political Radar: Appearing on Good Morning America Thursday, Clinton told ABC News’ Chris Cuomo that McCain’s push to postpone the debate would only be a good political move if both candidates agreed. McCain announced on Wednesday that he would “suspend” his presidential campaign to come to Washington to help negotiate a financial bailout bill […] “We know he didn’t do it because he’s afraid because Sen. McCain
September 25, 2008
Leadership or stunt?
Some in the press are moving toward “leadership,” having found out that Senator McCain was summoned by Paulson through Lindsay Graham. At any rate, CBS reports, you decide.
September 25, 2008
“Marine Plans To File Slander Suit Against Murtha”
Symbolic — like, say, Obama’s “joint statement” on the economic crisis, designed to say without having to do or commit? Or does the suit have teeth? From KDKA-CBS: A local Marine cleared in the deaths of civilians in Iraq says Congressman John Murtha made public comments that were unproven, untrue and unfair. Now, Lance Corporal Justin Sharratt is planning to file suit in federal court against Murtha on Thursday morning.