Category Archives: CURRENT AFFAIRS

I don’t care about the political connections or the somewhat obscene amounts of money paid out; it became the norm and hopefully this can change across all sectors, not just in the business world. WASHINGTON – Lawrence H. Summers, the … Continue reading →

This is likely why people get all screwed up over statistics: The unemployment rate and related data are calculated based on a monthly survey of about 60,000 U.S. households. The survey asks a series of questions to determine whether household … Continue reading →

Basically I don’t believe in stimulus packages because under the current economy, most folks either use it to pay bills or to save it in case of potential need. And, via taxes, we’re going to have to pay it back … Continue reading →

I love this, from the BBC News: “It is a crisis caused and encouraged by the irrational behaviour of white people with blue eyes,” the president said, “who before the crisis appeared to know everything, but are now showing that … Continue reading →

Still on the subject of corporate pay, I’m seeking answers to the problem from my little bit of knowledge of keeping up on current affairs and from my small experience as a shareholder (not in AIG thank God). Many employees … Continue reading →

(NOTE: I keep updating this post because despite my best intentions to drop this whole matter I can’t get it out of my mind.) It’s hard not to like President Obama, he’s down-to-earth, humorous, intelligent, and silver-tongued. Even as I … Continue reading →

Well, they did it. I am deeply saddened and find this action truly immoral.

I think I’m beginning to finally understand the concept of political correctness. In a Democratic administration, flub-ups are properly called “problems in a key relationship” whereas in a Republican reign, these are called lies, incompetence, and cover-ups. Got it.

Actually a very productive day; shoe repair, laundry, emissions, grocery and bank and then, a few hours spent watching the committee grill Edward Liddy, the CEO of AIG. Overall impression of Mr. Liddy is that he was extremely professional, intelligent, … Continue reading →

According to the news, investors who suffered losses due to Madoff’s fraudulent business practices and who paid taxes on phantom gains will be able to reclaim some of that tax money from the government (as is just and fair). Reading … Continue reading →

Okay, so maybe in the heat of reading about the executive bonus pay of 160 million I (and the rest of America, except perhaps for the executive wives and families) get a bit overexcited about seeking justice. I’m sorry I … Continue reading →

I don’t know why I read this political tripe anymore, except I suppose to get it from the most direct source. The designated spokesman answers a few reader questions and voiced worries: “Karen from Newell, AL wrote “I am a … Continue reading →