Where my election gullibility went

Michael Swickard column - I was talking at the coffee shop recently about the upcoming elections and I indicated that my gullibility does not run deep. I used to be much more gullible than I am now. I was cured while taking pictures at a rodeo. Read more

Where my election gullibility went

Krugman - We Need Higher Prices or a Trade War

According to New York Times columnist Paul Krugman (left), those dastardly Chinese are selling the rest of the world goods they want to buy, at a price that is just too low. He says this action comes at the rest of the world's "expense." Hmmmm. This complex line of economic thinking might be a little too subtle for most of us working stooges to grasp.  In any event, while Kruggie doesn't come right out and call for price hikes on items we all purchase, he does indicate that the Obama administration should start a trade war with China if it cannot convince the Chinese to raise the value of their currency and therefore their goods. It is an interesting take, especially from an ecnomist who was constantly lamenting budget deficits from 2001 to 2009, before falling curiously silent on fiscal discipline issues since then. Read Krugman's his latest ideas on China here:

Krugman - We Need Higher Prices or a Trade War

Kathryn Lopez - GOP Longshot vs. Weiner

Columnist Kathryn Lopez looks into a very interesting Congressional race in Queens (New York City) where Bob Turner a retired businessman and brand new political participant is taking on high profile incumbent Anthony Weiner.  Weiner has served six terms for his district. Read the Lopez column here:

Kathryn Lopez - GOP Longshot vs. Weiner

Linda Chavez on Stanley McChrystal

Columnist Linda Chavez throws in her two cents worth on the departure of General Stanley McChrystal.

Linda Chavez on Stanley McChrystal

Congress Makes a Deal on Wall Street

Sweeping changes in some of the ways Wall Street banks and brokerage firms do business are on the way. Now that the lawyers in Congress have created a new set of rules the lawyers working for the banks will pour over the language and look for ways to operate business as usual under the new rules, either in the U.S. or offshore. One thing is sure. The world is safe for lawyers. Read the details here:

Congress Makes a Deal on Wall Street