Thread: Weekend Economists' Atonement: October 2-4, 2009

Edited on Sun Oct-04-09 07:46 PM by Demeter So let's hold their feet to the fire! Have a spiffy week, or at least survive so that we may all meet up here again NEXT weekend for a Leif Ericson Special! Maybe we'll even mention that Italian dude who sailed for Spain... Some day I must learn how to touch-type accurately in the dark. Spelling, too.

Very relevant to me, personally.

Or eats a not so prepared correctly blowfish. Or, at least terminal Montezuma's revenge.

10 Stunning New Truths On Wall St., Economy, Jobless Aside from wondering what the hell the Federal Reserve's done with the entire net worth--and then some--of the United States, there's no longer any need (or, at least, not nearly as much of a need) for speculation about many of the facts relating to our economic downturn and Wall Street's misdeeds, many touched upon herein. Much new information is coming to light...

Edited on Sun Oct-04-09 07:46 PM by DemReadingDU It was darn chilly and frosty this weekend. Thankfully, the camper had heat too

that's for sure. I have 2 posters in my trunk....never know when I'll run into a good demonstration. Both have 'play money' taped to them. ATONE FOR THE GREED and WAR IS A RACKET If people would abide by these words, the world wouldn't be half bad. CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER would make the world pretty cool.

from numerous posts at SMW and WEE. Most people look at the stock market averages and wonder what is up as it does not remotely reflect what is happening day to day across the country.

(just came across it via another DU post): Rep. Alan Grayson grilling Federal Reserve General Counsel Scott Alvarez about such suspected Fed activities as manipulating the stock and gold markets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXmNpdYpfnk Grayson's smiling like the Cheshire cat.

never see another tomato bug. I'd have to check to see which phase of the moon is best for planting, however...

On Friday, October 2, 2009, Jennings State Bank, Spring Grove, MN was closed by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was named Receiver. No advance notice is given to the public when a financial institution is closed. http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/jennings-mn.... I think this is one that got a cease and desist order not too long ago. Happy weekend to all!