Is Goldman Sachs Over-Paid for Doing “God’s Work?”

I guess I haven’t reached that point in my life yet when I’m so jaded (or is it cynical) that nothing will surprise me. I say this after reading an interesting little article in the London TimesOnline. They had the chance to interview Lloyd Blankfein,the Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs. It seems he’s [...]

And Now,No Reason to Root At All

Last week,while watching the House contort itself in a self-serving round of navel-gazing over the bailout package,I pondered two connotations of their disconnect with the populace. Taken together they are a question really,that looks at the motivation behind politicians’ decisions;the metaphysical understanding of a Representative if you will. This question in [...]

Federal Bailouts,World Crisis…What About Little Ol’Me?

Lots of talking heads. Lots of outrage. Even a little fear. Keeping up with economic developments lately is taxing and I mean taxing in its most negative “IRS and April 15th” connotation. Last night Brian Brady and I were interviewing Matt Padilla for Bloodhound Radio. It was a great discussion and got me to thinking [...]

How Wall Street’s Meltdown Helps Main Street’s Housing

Just for fun,let’s imagine a possible silver lining to the complete melt down on Wall Street. In this scenario,the next big shoe to drop will be access to consumer debt. No one is going to extend car loans,credit card debt,retail debt and so on. But this may not be all bad [...]

Countrywide,Wall Street and Animal House

There is a great scene toward the end of the movie Animal House. The Deltas have decided to wreak havoc on the Faber College Homecoming parade. The grandstand has been destroyed,floats are running amok,people are fleeing for their very lives and there is chaos in the streets. One of the ROTC members who [...]