Jim Rogers says the dollar will loose reserve status and continue to fall in value as inflation intensifies

Buy the Tesla Sedan

This car will change the world.

Nobel Laureate Stiglitz: Geithner's Plan Is Just Robbery

Nobel Laureate Stiglitz: Geithner's Plan Is Just Robbery

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How Far Will Stocks Fall If This Is Another Great Depression?

How Far Will Stocks Fall If This Is Another Great Depression?

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American Bailouts Of Foreign Banks Are Bad

Those foreign banks bet that AIG would be around. They should have been wrong about that and lost their insurance premiums on derivatives contracts they entered into with AIG. The US taxpayer should not be expected to make AIG counterparties whole.

Buying Toxic Assets Will Not Help.

Why should taxpayers buy assets of very questionable value? They shouldn't. Banks will not lend more than they currently are because there aren't enought qualified borrowers in this economy.

Does Geithner Know What He's Doing?

Prof. James Galbraith (son of John Kennith) knows what he is talking about. I think he is right.

Obama interview on The Tonight Show

Sometimes, students of the political scene also need to watch t.v. programs which are ordinarily considered important parts of popular culture.

Obama Message to Iran

Wow! The United States is moving the diplomatic initiative forward with Iran. As a step toward political engagement and dialogue, this is historic and unparalleled in recent history!

How Much Money Would AIG Have Given To Lehman Brothers As One Of Their Counterparties?

Perhaps 5 or 10 billion dollars in payment from AIG would have saved Lehman Brothers. I can't wait to read Dick Faulds book. Hurry Dick!