tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post4977579663182216795..comments2024-02-28T22:03:57.237-05:00Comments on The Automatic Earth: May 8 2009: But not for youIlargihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09698428009501267664noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-57436455199848236192009-05-09T20:27:00.000-04:002009-05-09T20:27:00.000-04:00@anon --
Greenpa and my discussion began in anoth...@anon --<br /><br />Greenpa and my discussion began in another thread and was specifically about the current strain of flu thats going about. That discussion has meandered into the question of whether flu causes death directly. I said it does not. That may be semantics to a certain degree, but deaths from flu always have secondary causes.<br /><br />Viral pneumonia doesn't kill, but it may be a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-2453793464678644302009-05-09T20:14:00.000-04:002009-05-09T20:14:00.000-04:00If ecology is what truly underlies real 'economics...If ecology is what truly underlies real 'economics', currency is ultimately based on something essential to life like food or water or energy. My money would be on energy.<br /><br />Controlling something tangible in the old 'frontier' economies always trumped 'money'. Even gold is only valuable if you can get somewhere to barter it into essentials. Trapped on a desert island for years or decadesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-44684537729193478992009-05-09T20:04:00.000-04:002009-05-09T20:04:00.000-04:00KJ:
I love how VIRAL pneumonia in GreenPa's world...KJ:<br /><br />I love how VIRAL pneumonia in GreenPa's world becomes BACTERIAL pneumonia in yours!<br /><br />So I guess when you get a Super Flu you'll be set!<br /><br />The idea that pneumonia is it's own organism it simply wrong. It is caused by INFECTION, otherwise known as a side effect of the original organism.<br /><br />Here's a link to the Mayo Clinic for you:<br />http://Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-45689567582176196362009-05-09T20:03:00.000-04:002009-05-09T20:03:00.000-04:00Hi Greenpa
"living on less than $3-4/day; living ...Hi Greenpa<br /><br />"living on less than $3-4/day; living either on the street, or in one of the slums which have no water, no sewer, no police, housing mainly of sheet metal, scrap lumber and cardboard."<br /><br />About police: there's a factor here you just have to live through to understand: in huge extended family clans, people fear more than anything to disgrace their families. We haveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-65259639179417014162009-05-09T20:00:00.000-04:002009-05-09T20:00:00.000-04:00"Continued Reid, "Things are looking very, very br..."Continued Reid, "Things are looking very, very bright."<br /><br />LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-16704689110364064682009-05-09T19:57:00.000-04:002009-05-09T19:57:00.000-04:00I believe Stoneleigh addressed the currency devalu...I believe Stoneleigh addressed the currency devalutions as a race to the bottom.<br /><br />It's only relevant compared to how fast the other guy''s currency is losing value.<br /><br />Like the old joke about the two fellows trying to out run the grizzly bear. You only have to out run the other guy.<br /><br />Within the boundaries of a country however, all kinds of tricks can be played with theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-82558545683212351212009-05-09T19:50:00.000-04:002009-05-09T19:50:00.000-04:00greenpa wrote "KJ- I think your attitude that I sh...greenpa wrote "KJ- I think your attitude that I should educate you explains why you know so little.<br /><br />"Viral pneumonia is commonly caused by viruses such as influenza virus" that's available in - oh, any site discussing actual facts on pneumonia; or flu.<br /><br />Often it's the pneumonia which kills. Caused; directly; by the influenza. No secondary organisms needed."<br /><br />You've Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-1068575849054092572009-05-09T19:45:00.000-04:002009-05-09T19:45:00.000-04:00Islander (was ForgotMyName) said...
"Here in the ...Islander (was ForgotMyName) said...<br /><br />"Here in the land of rum, the police are threatening work to rule to emphasize their demand for a pay increase. The government has told them that they can't afford it but no one believes. I wonder how long it will take them to realize that there really is no money. What will they do then?"<br /><br />Which Isle of Rum are you from? (I am from St. el gallinazohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642036843036726232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-85940807181607983442009-05-09T19:12:00.001-04:002009-05-09T19:12:00.001-04:00KJ- I think your attitude that I should educate yo...KJ- I think your attitude that I should educate you explains why you know so little.<br /><br />"Viral pneumonia is commonly caused by viruses such as influenza virus" that's available in - oh, any site discussing actual facts on pneumonia; or flu.<br /><br />Often it's the pneumonia which kills. Caused; directly; by the influenza. No secondary organisms needed.<br /><br />Perhaps you should Greenpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224906349154302210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-69748087719808708342009-05-09T19:12:00.000-04:002009-05-09T19:12:00.000-04:00From The Onion:
http://www.theonion.com/content/n...From The Onion:<br /><br />http://www.theonion.com/content/news/nation_ready_to_be_lied_to_about<br /><br />WASHINGTON—After nearly four months of frank, honest, and open dialogue about the failing economy, a weary U.S. populace announced this week that it is once again ready to be lied to about the current state of the financial system.<br /><br />Tired of hearing the grim truth about their andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729973018160659213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-55934074130491495052009-05-09T19:07:00.000-04:002009-05-09T19:07:00.000-04:00Anon 11:21:
"So what is your definition of povert...Anon 11:21: <br />"So what is your definition of poverty in Mexico? <br /><br />Just curious if you've been here."<br /><br />Missed your question earlier. Haven't been in Mexico for several years- but relatives go constantly. I've spent more time recently in China and Egypt.<br /><br />Poverty in Mexico? My own description, which I would not claim as "correct" - living on less than $3-4/day; Greenpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224906349154302210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-7881828756067351712009-05-09T19:00:00.000-04:002009-05-09T19:00:00.000-04:00Bigelow said...Whats the dollar going to sink agai...Bigelow said...<I><BR><BR>Whats the dollar going to sink against?<br /><br />Oh I don’t know how about a mix of euro, C$, kronas, yen, sterling, and Swiss francs?<br />Like: Dollar Index (continuous weekly)<BR><BR></I>Sounds reasonable but up here in Canada ( until the next election at least)we have a Goldman Sachs fellow as Governor of the Bank of Canada and he keeps threatening to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-87911252999466919292009-05-09T18:21:00.000-04:002009-05-09T18:21:00.000-04:00Ilargi wrote "The banks have virtually unlimited l...Ilargi wrote "The banks have virtually unlimited losses, and the government has virtually unlimited access to capital, that of its citizens. You have to admit, it works like a charm. But not for you."<br /><br />Great summary of where we're headed. The corruption is out in the open now and it isn't going to stop. <br /><br />Many have been waiting impatiently for ethics to prevail and for the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-42003805380656170462009-05-09T18:13:00.000-04:002009-05-09T18:13:00.000-04:00"If was going to try to predict a bottom for the D..."If was going to try to predict a bottom for the DOW (which I wouldn't expect to see for at least 5 years), I'd hazard a guess at somewhere beneath 500."<br /><br />Stoneleigh... are you taking into full account with that 5 year prediction an extremely dangerous and volatile energy situation?<br /><br />Usage is down, but not even a 10% drop from the norm, (maybe not 5%), hardly any company is Hombrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12930734368916487826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-11787491376813970612009-05-09T17:59:00.000-04:002009-05-09T17:59:00.000-04:00The finance economy was busy destroying the Main S...The finance economy was busy destroying the Main Street nuts and bolts economy along time ago. CA Fitts called it the "tapeworm". But don't worry be happy.Bigelowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883913065391637120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-47676357166830276572009-05-09T17:56:00.000-04:002009-05-09T17:56:00.000-04:00And don't forget those petro$!And don't forget those petro$!Bigelowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883913065391637120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-48588523827288217832009-05-09T17:55:00.000-04:002009-05-09T17:55:00.000-04:00From an earlier thread:
"Greenpa said...
KJ- your...From an earlier thread:<br /><br />"Greenpa said...<br />KJ- your information on flu, specifics and generalities- is extremely flawed. I'd ask for a refund from whoever sold it to you.<br /><br />The flu most certainly does kill directly. Often. <br /><br />MAY 8, 2009 10:25 PM"<br /><br />Ok greenpa -- educate me. Tell me how flu kills directly. Do some research and set me straight. Or do you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-46266327700270086982009-05-09T17:54:00.000-04:002009-05-09T17:54:00.000-04:00Whats the dollar going to sink against?
Oh I don’...Whats the dollar going to sink against?<br /><br />Oh I don’t know how about a mix of euro, C$, kronas, yen, sterling, and Swiss francs?<br />Like: <A HREF="http://www.freecotcharts.com/charts/DX.htm" REL="nofollow">Dollar Index (continuous weekly)</A>Bigelowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883913065391637120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-17202372579821573182009-05-09T17:37:00.000-04:002009-05-09T17:37:00.000-04:00What's the US dollar going to sink against? Euro,...What's the US dollar going to sink against? Euro, Yen, Yuan, Can. dollar, Zimbabwe dollar?el gallinazohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642036843036726232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-20736969810183182812009-05-09T17:17:00.000-04:002009-05-09T17:17:00.000-04:00rapier,
The Government Finance Bubble will work b...rapier,<br /><br />The Government Finance Bubble will work because stimulus always does --but for how long-- as you say "between 1 more day and 3 more years". Noland is dubious saying "Government Finance Bubble dynamics would seem to dictate, however, that agency debt and MBS yields could provide the key to both artificial economic recovery and inevitable disappointment. <I>And I would not Bigelowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883913065391637120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-48459597887907626592009-05-09T17:15:00.000-04:002009-05-09T17:15:00.000-04:00Well worth reading --
Satyajit Das
http://www.eu...Well worth reading --<br /><br />Satyajit Das<br /><br />http://www.eurointelligence.com/article.581+M54f756d50c9.0.htmlcanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-56264924506511239012009-05-09T16:25:00.000-04:002009-05-09T16:25:00.000-04:00Greenpa
I will never again doubt Our Lady of the ...Greenpa<br /><br />I will never again doubt Our Lady of the Immaculate Perception. I am now a true believer. And yes, the only thing in the universe which is capable of unlimited growth is human folly.el gallinazohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642036843036726232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-9337178116413876532009-05-09T16:23:00.000-04:002009-05-09T16:23:00.000-04:00I think the whole world, finance and health in par...I think the whole world, finance and health in particular are sufferung from the dreaded pandemic of:<br /><br /><B><I>The Swindle Flu</I></B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-40863208091915012212009-05-09T16:18:00.001-04:002009-05-09T16:18:00.001-04:00Great chart from Zero Hedge
The Annihiliation Of ...Great chart from Zero Hedge<br /><br />The Annihiliation Of The Dollar's Purchasing Power <br /><br />Friday, May 8, 2009<br /><br />Ouch, that hurts just looking at it.<br /><br />http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FM71j6-VkNE/SgRR6Evs8cI/AAAAAAAACck/vX71NmV4yx0/s1600-h/purchasing+power.gifAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-59940848950891752232009-05-09T16:18:00.000-04:002009-05-09T16:18:00.000-04:00AHEM. AHEM. I would like to remind the group he...AHEM. AHEM. I would like to remind the group here that not at all long ago, quite a few of you were saying that all indicators were SO bad there was no way the Market COULD rally- no one could possibly be so dumb. You said.<br /><br />Stoneleigh and I stood against you- and you scoffed!<br /><br />:-)<br /><br />The will to self delusion is a stunningly powerful force in the herd, and now is Greenpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224906349154302210noreply@blogger.com