rdan Why are bankers still being treated like royalty? Arianna Huffington As Yves of Naked Capitalism mentions in links, a must read.

by cactus What’s the Scam? Over the years my wife has known her, a friend of hers has developed a, shall we say, checkered past. That includes a felony (for drunk driving), at least one bankruptcy, as well as a number of questionable deals in which she was engaged in partnership with her husband. (She […]

rdan A regular reader claimed the torture debate at Angry Bear was simply an opportunity to libel. Let that not ever be repeated. These are only some posts on the issue here, from different points of view. Such an important issue deserves careful thought, and no invective. If all you have is swearing, either side, […]

rdan John Dugan speaks: TESTIMONY OFJOHN C. DUGANCOMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCYbefore theCOMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRSUNITED STATES SENATEMarch 19, 2009 It would not have the benefits of onsite examination and supervision and the very real leverage that bank supervisors have over the banks they regulate. That means, we believe, that compliance is likely […]

rdan Update: The thread devolved into rants on the part of some instead of making a point. Such writing dimishes whatever your position happened to be. Post from The Bell hat tip run75441 “Joshia’s Example” We Elected a Reformer, Not an Avenger. Then Josiah the king sent and gathered together all the elders of Judah […]

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rdan Lots has been said about costs and this study. Please notice the cost includes insulating the house as well. Here is a Letter to Nation Republican Congressional Committee regarding cap and trade costs to households. About $340 per household in the MIT study versus about $3000 claimed by the Republicans? And so easily checked…yet […]

rdan Armed Services Committee report of November 20, 2008 was released April 21, 2009. Lots to review.