Tag Archives: Wall Street

How They Always Get It Wrong!

Who knows where this whole coronavirus “adventure” is going to lead? Something about the entire pandemic somehow just doesn’t feel right to me. I can’t put my finger on it, it’s just a gut feeling that I’ve had about it … Continue reading

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Trump under fire from Democrats over coronavirus response

Trump being criticized by democrats? Nah, are you kidding me, why that would be a first! NOT!!! Wasn’t it plainly obvious even to the most idiotic person out there that Trump would ultimately (somehow) carry the blame for the corona … Continue reading

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Tucker: Leaders show no obligation to American voters

The difference between CNN and FOX News is as big as the difference between the sun and the moon. Watch and listen to Tucker Carlson. By the way, this is not a political statement blasting democrats and boosting republicans. This … Continue reading

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These are Scary Times in America!!!

Maxine Waters is now the top candidate to chair the Financial Services Committee that oversees regulators including the Federal Reserve and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and writes laws affecting Wall Street. Yet the woman is a low-IQ, ignorant individual … Continue reading

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Now what? Few tangible effects of Wall St protests

In my opinion, this “Occupy Wall Street” movement has had little effect in the big scheme of things. I believe I stated in a previous post on this Blog a few weeks back that the only way to hit corporate … Continue reading

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One-month old baby received a salary in Nigeria

Talk about corruption; it’s no wonder these countries will forever be in the toilet! Political corruption exists in every country on Earth, including (surprise, surprise) the United States. But here in the States the criminals in Washington, who by the … Continue reading

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Wall Street sit-in goes global Saturday

I’m curious to see what kind of positive effect, if any, these demonstrations have. One can only hope that they not only pick up momentum, which currently seems to be happening, but more importantly that they don’t fizzle out. Until … Continue reading

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5 Facts about the Wealthiest 1 Percent

The gap between the wealthy and the poor seems to always be increasing and there is little indication that this trend will change anytime soon. In fact, this recession that just about every country on Earth is experiencing helps widen … Continue reading

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No job? It’s your fault, US Republican Cain says

This guy is a real “genius” isn’t he? When they handed out brains he was at the end of the line! He should go back to making pizza, because he sure as hell sucks as a politician… Is this the … Continue reading

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Dozens arrested at Bank of America headquarters

Bank of America should instead be called Scam of America; as this moniker better describes their practices. Citicorp, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase and other similar institutions are much the same. TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press  … Continue reading

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New home sales fell in August for 4th month

With the current economic crisis in this country, hard-working U.S. citizens (especially those with long-term home mortgages who are unemployed) have a hard road ahead of them. Who would have thought that the richest and most powerful nation on the … Continue reading

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Unusually quiet New York waits for Irene’s worst

I doubt it would ever happen because of New York City’s geographical latitude, but if ever (through freak “ideal” weather conditions) a category 4 or 5 hurricane were to make a direct hit on the Big Apple, the results would … Continue reading

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Borders demise seen a small help to Barnes & Noble

Another business soon to bite the dust… Yeap, our economy sure is on the upswing; don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters By Phil Wahba | Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bookstore chain Barnes … Continue reading

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Your Incredible Shrinking Paycheck

Excellent article on the state of affairs in terms of both the United States and global economies. In my view, what this all basically means for the average American citizen is that the best of times are behind us, and … Continue reading

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US Muslims: a new consumer niche

A chain of stores that sold components to make bombs would be a major success in communities with a large concentration of Muslims, especially if the company had a catchy name such as ‘Kaboom.” TGO Refer to story below. Source: … Continue reading

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Chelsea Clinton set for lavish, secretive wedding

Must be nice to have the kind of money that provides for a wedding ceremony costing a couple of million dollars or more. But what else could one expect of the daughter of a former President of the United States … Continue reading

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