The world watches as #Mumbai mourns - 11/28/08 09:36 AM
Mumbai and the WAR on TERROR I'll be the first to admit, as I have when discussing Kosovo or DR Congo here on this site, that I really don't get the whole Paki-Indian historical conflict. But that sure doesn't mean it's not real.As the terror crisis in Mumbai unfolded over the last 48 hours there were quick comments to attempt to tie Pakistan to these attacks. So far, I think this is totally unfounded. There's surely a possibility that Al Queda or other groups inside Pakistan could have taken part ... with other rumors suggesting Russia, China, Iran, or Somali terrorists. … (0 comments)

A bailout for builders? - 11/26/08 08:47 AM
Got to agree with Mark, no bailout for autos or home building, at least in the since of giving them money.
Via Mark MacKenzie:
I have not pulled any punches in expressing my discontent with how Washington has mishandled this economic crisis; how they have been slow to identify that there is indeed a problem, how they have been slow to respond to the problem, and how they have been ineffective and impotent in their response to it.
And so with that as a background, I need to express my concern about the builders who are now asking for a $250 billion bailout, … (0 comments)

How to pump up the economy - 11/15/08 09:36 PM
Mini-Depression and the battle for economic common sense  
 
While reading a post by Robert Reich tonite it occurred to me that 2009 will feature a battle of epic proportions, with the now styled Mini-Depression at center stage.On the one side economists and the Democrat Congress, demanding quick action to drastically increase government spending on infrastructure, roads, highways and rail to create jobs and pump money into consumer's hands. 
"First, understand that the main problem right now is not the supply of credit. Yes, Wall Street is paralyzed at the moment because the bursting of the housing and other … (5 comments)

Sign petition "no bailout" for auto industry - 11/12/08 06:04 PM
Sorry but I don't think we need or can afford any more of these bailouts.  What the entire country needs are more buyers of real estate, and a whole bunch of people in our industry need to stop talking the market down just to slam easy price cut deals.  Sorry that's my opinion, I won't ever be working with an agent that slam-talked the market on the way down personally.
 
Sign "no auto industry bailout" at #dontgo   Remember the excitement of this summer's #dontgo Revolution?  When Republican Congressional members debated in the dark, demanding that Speaker Pelosi let them … (1 comments)

Looking for FHA loan in Northwest Indiana? - 11/09/08 07:35 AM
FHA loans are available in Northwest Indiana From First Financial Trust Mortgage:
FHA loan limits for Northwest Indiana $417,000 in Porter County for a single family home $417,000 in Lake County for a single family home$417,000 in LaPorte County for a single family homeThis is good news, in some parts of the country with declining home values these loan limits were reduced this week for 2009 FHA loans. This means even less people will be able to access FHA loans.FHA is the most solid lending source right now. If you are looking to purchase or refinance you may very well need … (0 comments)

One possible problem for Obama Campaign - 11/04/08 08:58 AM
Will Obama campaign be audited by Feds? From the Foundry:According to federal election law, any presidential campaign that participates in public financing is automatically audited after an election. When Barack Obama broke his promise to the American people, by forgoing the public financing system, his campaign became the first since public financing became law to have a chance of not being audited. Federal election law does still allow the FEC to audit a presidential campaign that does not participate public financing, but at least four of the six FEC Commissioners must first vote to pursue an investigation ‘for cause.‘ There is … (6 comments)

How John McCain can win tomorrow - 11/03/08 03:10 PM
The McCain Upset Win
From NextGenGop.com
 Final Electoral Predictions: What a McCain Upset Would Look Like
Nov 3rd, 2008
by Aaron Marks. At this point, I don't think that any of us can effectively predict what the outcome of tomorrow's elections will be.  Quite frankly, I'm not even sure that we'll know the who the next President of the United States is going to be for many hours, if not days, after polls close.  That said, it seems that there are three possible scenarios that could play out in tomorrow's Presidential election:
Barack Obama wins in a huge landslide. Barack Obama … (9 comments)