tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post8015805810470488879..comments2024-02-28T22:03:57.237-05:00Comments on The Automatic Earth: Debt Rattle, December 23 2008: A Theory of Coal and StockingsIlargihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09698428009501267664noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-60838317935490825752008-12-24T12:29:00.000-05:002008-12-24T12:29:00.000-05:00Sent you a Christmas gift via PayPal last night. P...Sent you a Christmas gift via PayPal last night. <BR/><BR/>Primer on Canadian Politics for Non-Canadians:<BR/><BR/>In our parliamentary system, we do not elect the Prime Minister, we elect our local Member of Parliament. The PM, who is an elected MP, is usually the leader of the party that has the most MPs. To govern, the PM must have the "confidence of the house" which usually means his party Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-38132098852573712292008-12-24T11:43:00.000-05:002008-12-24T11:43:00.000-05:00From stories about the suicide of Rene-Thierry Mag...From stories about the suicide of Rene-Thierry Magon de la Villehuchet, who lost money for his clients through Madoff, it appears that he was driven to despair not by the usual suspects, such as financial ruin or fear of criminal prosecution, but rather by something that the Madoffs of the world sorely lack --- a sense of shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-32932757749584915252008-12-24T09:31:00.000-05:002008-12-24T09:31:00.000-05:00Tyr"Suicide on Wall Street is becoming a far ...Tyr<BR/><BR/>"Suicide on Wall Street is becoming a far too common occurrence, reports CNBC's Charlie Gasparino."<BR/><BR/>I guess on the eve of Christmas I should be compassionate like W, but try as I might, the tears just won't come.<BR/><BR/>As to donation announcements, I am sure PayPal is informing I&S of these donations, so I assume the announcements are in the primingel gallinazohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642036843036726232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-17420009435210365352008-12-24T08:27:00.000-05:002008-12-24T08:27:00.000-05:00Oarwell, to respond to your questions, the Senate ...Oarwell, to respond to your questions, the Senate has vacant seats. Appointing 18 new Senators writes new history especially when Harpers campaign platform was to eliminate payola appts and have an elected Senate. I always wondered what Gerrymandering meant. Now I know.<BR/>Harper disbanded our " legislative assembly" to avoid a confidence vote which he would have lost. The vote was not allowed. scandiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924260428840006237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-33476105103937522682008-12-24T06:57:00.000-05:002008-12-24T06:57:00.000-05:00Anon said "I believe the free market theories of t...Anon said "I believe the free market theories of the Chicago School are more correctly associated with Milton Friedman, not Keynes."<BR/><BR/>Re-read what Ilargi wrote. He's saying that the Chicago school Friedmanites only want Keynesian policies applied to subsidise the rich (them) when things go badly (Now)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-64861961167859619272008-12-24T06:40:00.000-05:002008-12-24T06:40:00.000-05:00Fund Chief With Madoff Ties Commits SuicideSuicide...<A HREF="http://www.cnbc.com/id/28368184" REL="nofollow">Fund Chief With Madoff Ties Commits Suicide</A><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=975010721&play=1" REL="nofollow">Suicide on Wall Street</A> is becoming a far too common occurrence, reports CNBC's Charlie Gasparino.<BR/><BR/>Happy holidays :-/Tyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13323557695349223393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-49081367014235835592008-12-24T00:33:00.000-05:002008-12-24T00:33:00.000-05:00The house I bought 3 years ago sits on an acre of ...The house I bought 3 years ago sits on an acre of land, in the large back yard. The former owner had a good sized garden, not being the green thumb type, I let it grow over thinking I had no time for gardening, well, that garden will be full next spring.Honest Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12695301971657136417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-9710629914462472092008-12-23T23:42:00.000-05:002008-12-23T23:42:00.000-05:00I've read some posts recently about some people co...I've read some posts recently about some people considering to get back to the garden, horticulture, etc. in preparation for an uncertain future. So this post will not be completely on topic.<BR/><BR/>I thought I would pass this link on for those who may need or desire a pretty decent plant reference for future living arrangements and general knowledge. <BR/><BR/><A>http://www.pfaf.org/index.phpogardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062788838505530416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-83923508767259778622008-12-23T23:37:00.000-05:002008-12-23T23:37:00.000-05:00Thank you gentlemen for your fine, and much needed...Thank you gentlemen for your fine, and much needed, work. I haven't seen anywhere else a place that has explained so well what's going on, or how to best prepare for it.<BR/><BR/>Honestly, your views are so radical that it's hard to get used to. But it's difficult to argue with the basic logic. the facts, or the results.<BR/><BR/>I sent my donation in this morning.<BR/><BR/>For your amusement, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-29841716850770087892008-12-23T22:47:00.000-05:002008-12-23T22:47:00.000-05:00Ilargi and Scandia, Thanks for the insight into th...Ilargi and Scandia, <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the insight into the Canadian conundrum. Harper sounds like a bad player, but, as Jal hinted, even bad players can have controlling eminences grise.<BR/><BR/>Did Harper create these new Senators out of whole cloth, or by redistricting (what is call gerrymandering in the US)?<BR/><BR/>Also, what was his proximate cause for disbanding parliament? Was it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-34829709156451967172008-12-23T22:05:00.000-05:002008-12-23T22:05:00.000-05:00I’ve read several posts on this site referring to ...I’ve read several posts on this site referring to rural property and self sufficient hopes. I would like to address some of the challenges and rewards of such a lifestyle from my experiences. I recommend the basics, a garden with soil built up with lots of organic matter and a soil test for PH at the very minimum. Then a few apple trees with at least one type that matures late and stores well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-67198112705810479322008-12-23T19:37:00.000-05:002008-12-23T19:37:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Submit your advicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867890217907128363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-56563988429499449172008-12-23T18:46:00.000-05:002008-12-23T18:46:00.000-05:00Ilargi,Ask and you shall recieve. Happy Holidays v...Ilargi,<BR/>Ask and you shall recieve. Happy Holidays via Pay PalExRangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284976170979116914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-12283222082001688002008-12-23T18:35:00.000-05:002008-12-23T18:35:00.000-05:00Scandia and Oarwell:Thank you. If my musing have e...Scandia and Oarwell:<BR/>Thank you. If my musing have entertained or even stimulated, I have succeeded in my goal as provocateur. Currently, <I>you</I> are the illustrators, and while I haven’t seen your work, if you dwell here I’m sure it is deft. Writing these at work during spare moments helps me digest the corrupt bolus delivered by the Invisible Hand each day. When I get home, I read Wyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639946106031416118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-70012887213408505542008-12-23T18:12:00.000-05:002008-12-23T18:12:00.000-05:00By the way, I am a bit surprised that Canadians ar...<I>By the way, I am a bit surprised that Canadians are not re-acting to Harper's moves. I thought that people in Canada were not as complacent as in the US.</I><BR/>---- <BR/>Okay! I'll take up the debate. (A different opinion than scandia)<BR/><BR/>I don't believe that the people should be paying for the fraud that has been committed by the financial leaders. Why should I and my children pay.<BRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-85507923215080565002008-12-23T18:07:00.000-05:002008-12-23T18:07:00.000-05:00I believe the free market theories of the Chicago ...I believe the free market theories of the Chicago School are more correctly associated with Milton Friedman, not Keynes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-56310031752782660532008-12-23T18:05:00.000-05:002008-12-23T18:05:00.000-05:00Oarwell, you asked if someone in Canada could expl...Oarwell, you asked if someone in Canada could explain what is going on in our gov't. Ha! Lots of opinions in Canada about that! <BR/>On the surface Harper & Co avoided a vote of confidence by shutting down Parliament. His spin masters have convinced the uninformed that he had the right to do so.He attached some unpalpable conditions to the last budget that made it impossible to pass. He scandiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924260428840006237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-69213120270155391472008-12-23T17:58:00.000-05:002008-12-23T17:58:00.000-05:00Count you blessings, and cherish your aunt. I hope...Count you blessings, and cherish your aunt. I hope she's up to taking you guys in. If she is, life could just prove to be a richer place after a while. You will need people around you, both yourself and her. And your little girl will adapt better and faster than you might think.<BR/><BR/>Again. a merry Xmukkah.Ilargihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698428009501267664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-2863015298999942772008-12-23T17:51:00.000-05:002008-12-23T17:51:00.000-05:00Thanks for the above tips. Wow. Last time I shot a...Thanks for the above tips. Wow. Last time I shot a gun it was a .38 because we had nothing better to do with our time but target practice. I do not think I could harm another human being. <BR/><BR/>The farm would be vegetable only, I think, unless I could honestly convince them that this is REAL before it actually totally unravels. I'm having a hard time with that.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I am lucky in theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-58986632530882666312008-12-23T17:44:00.000-05:002008-12-23T17:44:00.000-05:00Anon 5.30"Is this rural farm thought a good contin...Anon 5.30<BR/><BR/><I>"Is this rural farm thought a good contingency plan, in your opinion?</I><BR/><BR/>Yes, definitely. I'm sorry to hear of your mishap, and hope you can turn it into something good. <BR/><BR/>Look into your skill set. Are you up to rural life? My friend Sharon, NY state, can teach you a bunch, sharonastyk.com. Just keep on digging her site, and if you can't find it, write her Ilargihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698428009501267664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-11224037298267199622008-12-23T17:30:00.000-05:002008-12-23T17:30:00.000-05:00I've spent day and night reading this site for a w...I've spent day and night reading this site for a week. Thank you for it, Ilargi. They say that only the faithful servants of God warn of impending doom - even if you don't believe, I mean no disrespect by saying I think it applies here.<BR/><BR/>Lost my job in October, lost my house in short sale (conventional mortgage, had it ten years, lost all equity and then some....). Am moving to Rhode Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-35430292810792567272008-12-23T17:27:00.001-05:002008-12-23T17:27:00.001-05:00Doug, Mille grazie and an Eve of Peace for you and...Doug, <BR/><BR/>Mille grazie and an Eve of Peace for you and yours.<BR/><BR/>Shibbly, <BR/><BR/>Eve of Peace for you as well.<BR/><BR/>I share you surprise, and don't quite know what to make of it. Maybe people are trying to wish it all away. But I think Canada risks a large scale political crisis. How believable will any next government be?Ilargihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698428009501267664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-8152155417946917912008-12-23T17:27:00.000-05:002008-12-23T17:27:00.000-05:00Ilargi,I was happy to contribute to your Christmas...Ilargi,<BR/><BR/>I was happy to contribute to your Christmas fundraiser, and I encourage all others here to do the same. <BR/><BR/>Things could get very strange from here on in ... and if things really do get dramatically worse, I would very much miss the insight and guidance that you and Stoneleigh provide. <BR/><BR/>I'm intrigued by your new venture... I for one can't wait to see what you've Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-41380122988935236402008-12-23T17:05:00.000-05:002008-12-23T17:05:00.000-05:00Ilargi,I appreciate your time and hard work and am...Ilargi,<BR/>I appreciate your time and hard work and am also sending a Christmas donation.<BR/><BR/>By the way, I am a bit surprised that Canadians are not re-acting to Harper's moves. I thought that people in Canada were not as complacent as in the US.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4921988708619968880.post-42222173873217184602008-12-23T16:57:00.000-05:002008-12-23T16:57:00.000-05:00Hi Ilargi, Stoneleigh & perhaps others,A modes...Hi Ilargi, Stoneleigh & perhaps others,<BR/><BR/>A modest christmas gift is in your electronic stocking as of a few minutes ago.<BR/><BR/>Seasons best to all, and thank you.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>DougD. Benton Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505763959328162067noreply@blogger.com