Day: November 14, 2008

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November 14, 2008

Sinking Bear Stearns: An Exercise in Manipulation

For those interested in the history and roots of today’s financial crisis, this article offers some insights you may appreciate. I found the conclusion, following some discussion of the real reason why Eliot Spitzer was hung out to dry, particularly important: Like the Panic of 1907 that justified a “bankers’ bank” to prevent future runs, the collapse of Bear Stearns has been used to justify […]

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November 14, 2008

Signs of What’s to Come?

This story was a little chilly in that it offered a glimpse of what may come in the US and possibly Canada as well. Now, the reality is that during the 30s and 40s, very few people were paying the top tax rate, but if it’s happened before, can the basics happen again? You tell me …

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November 14, 2008

US to Lose AAA Rating?

Please note that any opinions related to this or other articles on this blog do not constitute financial advice. Any action that you take should be done so only with the advice and support of a financial planner or registered advisor. The US is about to lose its AAA financial rating . The thought ‘no shit’ is the first to come to mind.  These people […]

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November 14, 2008

Media Control Video

Media control comes into question often, particularly during any election. This video is a fairly standard review of media control in the US. In fact, it actually left me wanting a little more content and research showing who owns what. Which opens up the question to you: do you have suggestions for research related to media control in Canada?  I’m interested in the number of […]