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Posted in Government, politics on Dec 14th, 2008
I know I’m late, but here’s some thoughts. I’m generally optimistic about Barack Obama. Two big reasons: He is a much better role model to young minorities than rappers and athletes. He understands technology and I think that’s good. There’s a lot of potential to use technology to improve government and I hope we see […]
Posted in economy, election, Government, politics on Oct 27th, 2008
I’m probably not going to have very much time in the next two weeks for political analysis, with school and work and everything (somebody has to contribute to GDP and pay taxes to pay for the bailout). The way I see it now, I think Obama will when the election. I hope I’m wrong, but […]
Posted in election, Government on Oct 24th, 2008
An Obama win does have it’s bright side. From here: Which brings me back to why the Republicans need to get throttled: A humiliated, decimated GOP that rejuvenates and rebuilds around the principles of limited government, free markets, and rugged individualism is really the only chance for voters to possibly get a real choice in […]
Posted in economy, Government, politics on Oct 6th, 2008
Article from 1999 in the NY Times (emphasis mine). Fannie Mae, the nation’s biggest underwriter of home mortgages, has been under increasing pressure from the Clinton Administration to expand mortgage loans among low and moderate income people and felt pressure from stock holders to maintain its phenomenal growth in profits. It sucks because Fannie Mae […]
Posted in Government on Jun 6th, 2008
From CNN on rising oil today: Recent data show high prices have led consumers to cut their gasoline consumption. Meanwhile, many Asian nations are cutting fuel subsidies, effectively raising prices, which is expected to further dampen demand. Artificially lower prices means people will use more of a commodity, driving up demand. And when there’s not […]
Posted in election, Government, politics on Feb 6th, 2008
Well, I’m kind of sad it looks like Huckabee won’t win the nomination, but I believe McCain will give Hillary a good fight. I’m almost embarrassed that Hillary won Oklahoma. Although this makes me think of an observation I made the other day. People can be as politically correct as they want, as enthusiastic as […]