Surprisingly, every time President Bush speaks about the economy, the stock market drops substantially. It is a phenomenon of sorts, like reverse psychology. Case in point: this morning, Bush made a speech again reassuring Americans that they should have confidence in the economy, and the stock market dropped. This new phenomenon has been noted by […]
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[Crystal Clear Conservative] Bush Declares All Will Be Well and the Dow Drops 22%
Posted by crystalclearconservative in October 10th 2008 under: Economy, National Politics, aggregated
[The Write Side of My Brain] Statement from the McCain Campaign: Economists warn about Obama’s risky proposals
Posted by Michael in October 9th 2008 under: 2008 Presidential Race, Barack Obama, Economy, John McCain, aggregated
Economists Statement on Barack Obama’s Risky Economic Proposals
100 Economists Warn That With Current Weak Financial Conditions Barack Obama’s Proposals Run A High Risk Of Throwing The US Into A Deep Recession
ARLINGTON, VA – Today, McCain-Palin 2008 released the following statement signed by 100 distinguished and experienced economists at major American universities and […]
[Crystal Clear Conservative] So, What Are You Planning to Do With Your Bailout Money, AIG?
Posted by crystalclearconservative in October 9th 2008 under: Economy, NO on Government Bailouts, National Politics, aggregated
Sending executives to attend a $440,000 spa visit to a posh resort in California. The breakdown of their visit was $23,380 worth of spa treatments, not to count the stay at the St. Regis Resort.
Here is the most angering part: AIG did this while the company begged for an bailout loan of the Federal Government. […]
[The Write Side of My Brain] The truth about Fannie Mae
Posted by Michael in October 9th 2008 under: 2008 Congressional Races, 2008 Presidential Race, 2008 U.S. Senate, Barack Obama, Congress, Democrats, Economy, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, John McCain, Scandals, aggregated, bailout
Take the time to view this slide show.
H/T RedState
[The Write Side of My Brain] SNL on the bailout, who’s to blame?
Posted by Michael in October 7th 2008 under: Barack Obama, Congress, Democrats, Economy, George W. Bush, aggregated, bailout
The video has been rapidly disappearing all over the web today, but here’s the SNL skit on the bailout. Seems like they actually get it.
If the video is gone, Michelle Malkin has the transcript and screenshots.
[Crystal Clear Conservative] Hate to Say I Told Ya So! Dow Drops 800 Points
Posted by crystalclearconservative in October 7th 2008 under: Economy, Government Bailouts, National Politics, aggregated
Thanks to Congress for passing the $700 Billion bailout bill. The Dow dropped 800 points today, and the forecast does not look good for the Stock Market.
From last week’s observations, the day after the Bailout failed to pass the House, the Stock Market had some noticeable gains. […]
[The Write Side of My Brain] House Of Lies: How a Democratic Congress Failed To Protect Our Economy
Posted by Michael in October 5th 2008 under: 2008 Congressional Races, 2008 U.S. Senate, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Congress, Democrats, Economy, Joe Biden, John McCain, Sarah Palin, Scandals, aggregated, bailout
[The Write Side of My Brain] What I’d like John McCain to say at the next debate
Posted by Michael in October 4th 2008 under: 2008 Presidential Race, Barack Obama, Economy, John McCain, aggregated, bailout
“Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s management let the taxpayers,
banks and homeowners down. This mismanagement, waste and fraud cannot
go unpunished. Therefore I am calling for the President to appoint a
special prosecutor, and I hope Senator Obama will join me.”
“By the way Senator Obama, when would be a good time
for the prosecutor to stop by your campaign […]
[The Write Side of My Brain] What Just Happened?
Posted by Michael in October 3rd 2008 under: Congress, Democrats, Economy, Republicans, aggregated, bailout
[Crystal Clear Conservative] Top 12 Ways Government Contributed to the Financial Crisis
Posted by crystalclearconservative in October 3rd 2008 under: Congress, Economy, National Politics, aggregated
The bailout bill just passed through Congress, but more Government cannot be the answer to a government-created problem. The fact is that short-sighted government policies distorted the market in the first place. Bankers were certainly to blame for trying to make a quick buck, but the root of the problem was government distortion of the […]
[Crystal Clear Conservative] 263-171: Congress has now violated Liberty!
Posted by crystalclearconservative in October 3rd 2008 under: Economy, National Politics, Virginia politics, aggregated
Today, the U.S. House voted again on the Bailout Bill. This time, they voted to pass this bill that not only violates liberty and the free market economy, but gives kickbacks to their friends on Wall Street.
As you have read here, I am against the bailout bill. I believe it is the role of the […]
[Crystal Clear Conservative] Quote of the Day: U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont)
Posted by crystalclearconservative in October 2nd 2008 under: Economy, National Politics, Quote of the Day, aggregated
Normally, I do not see eye-to-eye with a majority of United States Senator Bernie Sanders’ views (he is a Socialist). However, his quote from the debate on the Bailout Bill actually makes sense.
“This bill does not deal with the absurdity of having the fox guarding the hen house. Maybe I’m the […]
[Crystal Clear Conservative] So, the U.S. Senate Ignores The Wishes of Their Constituents…
Posted by crystalclearconservative in October 2nd 2008 under: Economy, National Politics, aggregated
by voting for the bailout bill. In a 74-25 vote, this sugar coated bill that would pass the burden on hard-working Americans to bailout Wall Street. People are suffering, but it is fiscal responsibility and wise decisions that could have averted this crisis. As I mentioned before, the economy will recover if we let the […]
[Crystal Clear Conservative] U.S. Senate Votes This Evening On The Bailout
Posted by crystalclearconservative in October 1st 2008 under: Congress, Economy, National Politics, aggregated
Okay, I do not need to emphasize the importance of calling your Senators (even if they are RINOs and will most likely vote for it) today and asking them to vote NO on the current Bailout bill. Basically, the taxpayers will be footing this government bailout of Wall Street, and if you hate paying more […]
[The Write Side of My Brain] Why Did They Try to Ban This Video? Burning Down the House
Posted by Michael in October 1st 2008 under: 2008 Congressional Races, 2008 Presidential Race, 2008 U.S. Senate, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Chicago Style Politics, Congress, Democrats, Economy, George W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, Joe Biden, John McCain, Media Bias, Not Ready to Lead, Politics, Scams, Scandal!, Scandals, The Angry Left, The One, aggregated
[Crystal Clear Conservative] Let the Free Market Fix The Economy!
Posted by crystalclearconservative in October 1st 2008 under: Economy, National Politics, aggregated
Truthfully, I am sick and tired of hearing about the $700 billion dollar bailout that members of the House of Representatives voted against yesterday. The bailout was flawed in so many ways, and it would have taken tons of money out of taxpayers’ pockets. So, you may ask what would be the solution.
Let the free […]
[Crystal Clear Conservative] HRH Queen Rat Nancy’s Tirade from the House Floor
Posted by crystalclearconservative in September 30th 2008 under: Economy, National Politics, aggregated
HRH Queen Rat Pelosi’s speech before the vote on the failed economy vote. She still makes this a political matter by beating the tar out of the GOP, rather than working with them to see a common sense, rational decision.
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[The Write Side of My Brain] Karl Rove explains the political failure of Pelosi, Reid and Obama
Posted by Michael in September 30th 2008 under: 2008 Congressional Races, 2008 Presidential Race, 2008 U.S. Senate, Barack Obama, Chicago Style Politics, Congress, Democrats, Economy, Eric Cantor, George W. Bush, Harry Reid, John McCain, Nancy Pelosi, Not Ready to Lead, Politics, Republicans, aggregated
Karl Rove talks with John Gibson about today’s failed vote. Since this was radio, the added “video” gets a bit annoying. But Rove is spot on in his analysis.
Regardless of your opinion of the bailout bill, this simply cannot be viewed as anything other than a political failure by Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid […]
[The Write Side of My Brain] Karl Rove explains the political failure of Pelosi, Reid and Obama
Posted by Michael in September 30th 2008 under: 2008 Congressional Races, 2008 Presidential Race, 2008 U.S. Senate, Barack Obama, Chicago Style Politics, Congress, Democrats, Economy, Eric Cantor, George W. Bush, Harry Reid, John McCain, Nancy Pelosi, Not Ready to Lead, Politics, Republicans, aggregated
Karl Rove talks with John Gibson about today’s failed vote. Since this was radio, the added “video” gets a bit annoying. But Rove is spot on in his analysis.
Regardless of your opinion of the bailout bill, this simply cannot be viewed as anything other than a political failure by Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid […]
[The Write Side of My Brain] Are you better off than you were 8 hours ago?
Posted by Michael in September 30th 2008 under: Barack Obama, Congress, Economy, John McCain, aggregated
What they’re saying about today’s failed vote. And they’re still not all in agreement…
Congressman Eric Cantor:
“And I think that this is a case of a failure of Speaker Pelosi to listen not only to her members, but certainly to our members and the common bonds that brought our members together on this very, very […]
[Crystal Clear Conservative] Ron Paul Advisor Discusses how Bailing Out is NOT a Good Idea
Posted by crystalclearconservative in September 29th 2008 under: Economy, National Politics, aggregated
Check out this footage from Ron Paul Advisor, Peter Schiff, who discusses how bailing out is not a good idea for America’s economy. Once we return to ideas that will energize the free market, then you will see the economy turn around.
moar funny pictures
[The Write Side of My Brain] Senator DeMint knows why we’re in this mess
Posted by Michael in September 26th 2008 under: 2008 Congressional Races, 2008 Presidential Race, 2008 U.S. Senate, Barack Obama, Congress, Democrats, Economy, Eric Cantor, George W. Bush, John McCain, Media Bias, Moonbats, Not Ready to Lead, Politics, Republicans, Scandals, aggregated, bailout
Confused by what’s happening to the economy? Don’t understand why there’s a call for a bailout? Don’t understand who or what caused this?
Take 10 minutes of your time to view this video. The facts are there, and they may surprise you. It’s certainly not what you’re hearing on the nightly […]
[The Write Side of My Brain] That’s my Congressman!
Posted by Michael in September 26th 2008 under: 2008 Congressional Races, Congress, Economy, Eric Cantor, John McCain, aggregated, bailout
Cantor playing key role in crafting bailout alternative
Richmond Times-Dispatch
With Congress working feverishly to agree on a massive economic bailout proposal, Rep. Eric I. Cantor, R-7th, found himself in a key role drafting alternatives to the $700 billion White House plan.
“We’re trying to be constructive and trying to offer a solution and protect the taxpayers,” said […]
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