Tag Archives: Wall Street

Wall Street Should Be Prepared – And So Should You

In an interview with CNBC’s John Harwood, Obama once again shows why the polarization in Congress is at record levels. In a brief: he said he is “exasperated”, and that the shutdown is “entirely unnecessary” but adds that he is (finally?) … Continue reading

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The Real Crisis: “People Have Lost Trust In The Government And The Market”

As AP discusses in this excellent article, ordinary Americans – defying decades of investment history – are selling stocks for a fifth year in a row. It’s the first time ordinary folks have sold during a sustained bull market since relevant records … Continue reading

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Occupy Wall Street – Day 9

Police arrested between 80-100 people today as Occupy Wall Street entered its ninth day. Is this the beginning of “The Coming Insurrection” as Glenn Beck suggested last week? Two facts are clear: the media is not covering this protest and the police … Continue reading

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Papers, Please

“Papers, Please” was a common request of German citizens during World War II. Everyone had to have proper documentation at all times in order to function on a daily basis. In the United States, our government has transformed the simple … Continue reading

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