tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post6315467122976044812..comments2024-02-28T22:03:57.237-05:00Comments on The Automatic Earth: January 13 2009: The Study Of ScarcityIlargihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09698428009501267664noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-54243887495594130672009-01-15T22:21:00.000-05:002009-01-15T22:21:00.000-05:00Sometimes, I wonder why I bother fighting so hard ...Sometimes, I wonder why I bother fighting so hard for the little guy. Whats the point if they are too stupid to listen? Say that reminds me.<BR/><BR/>Amazing. The worst economic and cultural crisis of all time will go down in history horribly misunderstood. What a pathetic bunch of ignorant fools we have become. Consumer junkie credit card morons. Perfect little victims.<BR/><BR/>Don’t believe Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-10680661817214593442009-01-14T12:57:00.000-05:002009-01-14T12:57:00.000-05:00RE "Let the banks fail" Ilargi to Westexas and For...RE "Let the banks fail" Ilargi to Westexas and Forrest's comment: <BR/><BR/>If banks are allowed to fail and do, how will people use their deposits that the government guarantees?<BR/><BR/>Does access to money through supermarkets or the post office mean that there will be a currency only economy, or will people be able to write checks against the supermarket or the post office? <BR/><BR/>If theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-15466708520195467902009-01-14T12:53:00.000-05:002009-01-14T12:53:00.000-05:00@DavidYes, it is deflation. At the place I work we...@David<BR/><BR/>Yes, it is deflation. At the place I work we spend around 130 millions euros a year in tenders. We used to add a few percent each year, and these year when it come with steel and tar, we added 10 to 20 %.<BR/>Now, entrepreneurs are so desperate to find somebody who really invest money and provide some work, that our last tender prices were 50 % of what we expected.<BR/>We plan to Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14250298644986275782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-6014391640376327602009-01-14T12:36:00.000-05:002009-01-14T12:36:00.000-05:00@Bigelow: "CitiMorg"That was quite funny. Thanks f...@Bigelow: "CitiMorg"<BR/><BR/>That was quite funny. Thanks for passing it along.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-76703153274298862252009-01-14T12:29:00.000-05:002009-01-14T12:29:00.000-05:00Re: the Time article, "In a society where people r...Re: the Time article, "In a society where people routinely don't stop to pick up a penny off the ground, the better question might be: Is there anything you wouldn't be willing to pay half a penny for?"<BR/><BR/>What a flawed argument. Of course there are many things I'd be willing to pay half a penny for.<BR/><BR/>But the article fails to point out that you have to pay this every minute of the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-52642750892702370122009-01-14T12:20:00.001-05:002009-01-14T12:20:00.001-05:00Kinda gets our level of "enlightened government ri...Kinda gets our level of "enlightened government right, don't ya think?YDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11659429390056544844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-55828987541913217742009-01-14T12:20:00.000-05:002009-01-14T12:20:00.000-05:00Citimorg is good, but a tad gloomy, how about citi...Citimorg is good, but a tad gloomy, how about citistan?YDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11659429390056544844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-86142994719157982932009-01-14T12:10:00.000-05:002009-01-14T12:10:00.000-05:00Going around...Source at the VP level of one of Wa...Going around...<BR/><BR/>Source at the VP level of one of Wall Streets biggest just passed on the new name for the combined Morgan Stanley and Citigroup trading operation that's making the rounds in the pits today:<BR/><BR/>CitiMorgBigelowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883913065391637120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-70767538835263373112009-01-14T12:05:00.000-05:002009-01-14T12:05:00.000-05:00Its very interesting to see that the Mexican barbe...Its very interesting to see that the Mexican barber from 70 years ago looks like he just stepped out of an office building from today. The more things change, the more they stay the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-1332806609656793252009-01-14T11:11:00.000-05:002009-01-14T11:11:00.000-05:00“The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) which measures freight...“The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) which measures freight rates for bulk commodities such as iron ore and grains crashed several months ago, falling 96pc. The BDI – though a useful early-warning index – is highly volatile and exaggerates apparent ups and downs in trade. However, the latest phase of the shipping crisis is different. It has spread to core trade of finished industrial goods, the lifeblood Bigelowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883913065391637120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-41606241318246038542009-01-14T10:11:00.000-05:002009-01-14T10:11:00.000-05:00A busy day indeed!Nortel files for bankruptcy, ret...A busy day indeed!<BR/><BR/>Nortel files for bankruptcy, retail sales down 2.7% in the US for dec, twice what was expected. Deutsche Bank has a 6.4 billion write down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-90942679759395099262009-01-14T09:50:00.000-05:002009-01-14T09:50:00.000-05:00Uncertain, on the previous thread, I posted just a...Uncertain, on the previous thread, I posted just a short not on 'pop psychology', really to avoid a long discussion.<BR/><BR/>It would be hard to make that discussion directly relevant here. The Yahoo Group, AlasBabylon strays into such territory often.Weaseldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657976442272800800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-61333468075517339182009-01-14T07:50:00.000-05:002009-01-14T07:50:00.000-05:00Good news, everyone!I've found another bunch of un...Good news, everyone!<BR/><BR/>I've found another bunch of unfortunate victims to practice my dogmatic Gravity-based religion on.<BR/><BR/>Soon, there will only be the weight of knowing that consciousness has mass.<BR/><BR/>And the best thing is, its on a threaded forum, so any exposure will be voluntary, by choosing the specific item.<BR/><BR/>Good is voluntary, <BR/>or of its own accord.<BR/>Gravityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126443076478406015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-60577998240909740752009-01-14T07:46:00.000-05:002009-01-14T07:46:00.000-05:00da baronWhat if instead we used the mighty power o...da baron<BR/>What if instead we used the mighty power of the gov't to borrow billions @ virtually 0% interest and then lend this money directly to consumers @ 3% on the condition they use it solely to reduce or eliminate their energy consumption.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I actually thought the same, maybe Obama will listen. But then again is more debt. If this is not possible, the future developments on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-44517975279838443082009-01-14T07:08:00.000-05:002009-01-14T07:08:00.000-05:00For today's musical entry from youtube, I would su...For today's musical entry from youtube, I would suggest Billy Joel, No Man's LandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-43338374930128372582009-01-14T01:57:00.000-05:002009-01-14T01:57:00.000-05:00I&SI have lurked here with the intent to loom ...I&S<BR/>I have lurked here with the intent to loom (a misdemeanor in some states), for quite some time now and have finally screwed up the nerve to leave a few comments. Your reaction might reveal that I should never have left the lurking phase, but let's see.<BR/><BR/>I would agree that any effort by our gov't to reprime the pump of consumer spending on frivolous and unecessary Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-47220576813324280582009-01-14T00:07:00.000-05:002009-01-14T00:07:00.000-05:00Back from the nights work....scandia,now that you ...Back from the nights work....<BR/><BR/>scandia,now that you mention it,I think I sense that same slight lull of which you speak...except it is not just you...Maybe a collective holding of breath ..a focusing of all things.. <BR/><BR/> Its a new year,a new helmsman,and a whole bunch of new political animals taking their place at the table at the zoo that is our .gov.<BR/><BR/> Many many thingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-53468545829163568172009-01-13T23:59:00.000-05:002009-01-13T23:59:00.000-05:00Hi Scandia!Don't get me wrong I love cats and dogs...Hi Scandia!<BR/>Don't get me wrong I love cats and dogs.<BR/>I've had working dogs (hunting and tracking)and working cats (mice, rats, and even wessels).<BR/>jalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-16424952460569276192009-01-13T23:24:00.000-05:002009-01-13T23:24:00.000-05:00Uncertain,Apologies I missed thanking you yesterda...Uncertain,<BR/>Apologies I missed thanking you yesterday - the Jan 12 comments section wrapped up before I had a chance to read your comments in depth.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes,<BR/><BR/>TheramusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-84823698816291617422009-01-13T23:23:00.000-05:002009-01-13T23:23:00.000-05:00Gallinazo," ...the cats or the arguments that are ...Gallinazo," ...the cats or the arguments that are unvetted?" Ha! Quick witted as well as " tough as a woodpecker's lips."<BR/><BR/>Forest,"...people have entered a lull..." I realize on thinking about the lull that it is me who is in a lull. I've stopped discussing economics unless someone initiates the discussion.<BR/>Someone's wise wife recently asked, " when do we be happy?" creating a lull scandiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924260428840006237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-40650942551300882272009-01-13T23:22:00.000-05:002009-01-13T23:22:00.000-05:00Whoops, I meant Chicken Little! ha ha ha...yes ga...Whoops, I meant Chicken Little! <BR/><BR/>ha ha ha...<BR/><BR/>yes gallinazos, I'm a lover, not a fighter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-13012145402843941852009-01-13T22:38:00.000-05:002009-01-13T22:38:00.000-05:00Forrest,It seems that the "people" have entered a ...Forrest,<BR/><BR/><I>It seems that the "people" have entered a lull, maybe with the stock market going sideways? Folks around me are not as scared about the Overall scene as much as they were in early December, or at least they aren't showing\talking about it (but my office is scared shitless about jobs).</I><BR/><BR/>A sideways consolidation is a form of rally, in that the move finishes above Stoneleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15099878430757036461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-20518280364509610452009-01-13T22:28:00.000-05:002009-01-13T22:28:00.000-05:00ForrestWhy are you branded a chickenhawk? Bush, R...Forrest<BR/><BR/>Why are you branded a chickenhawk? Bush, Rumsfeld, Cheney are chickenhawks because they talk a good war but they always "hide when the fasts bullets fly."<BR/><BR/>Besides, chickenhawks are not compañeros of gallinazos.el gallinazohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642036843036726232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-31105482174658310562009-01-13T22:26:00.000-05:002009-01-13T22:26:00.000-05:00I'm struggling with the argument that TPTB are onl...I'm struggling with the argument that TPTB are only interested in "enriching their friends" as if the banking class can be uniformily classified as pigs.<BR/><BR/>If you put farmers in charge of the economy, they would say, "We need to give more money to farmers and flow the economy through them."<BR/><BR/>We have bankers holding the money, and they think the best way to make things work is to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-71098211848682015652009-01-13T22:22:00.000-05:002009-01-13T22:22:00.000-05:00Scandia,You confuse me. It it the cat or the argu...Scandia,<BR/><BR/>You confuse me. It it the cat or the arguments that are unvetted?el gallinazohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642036843036726232noreply@blogger.com