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    The "how I will be watching the election results" thread

    I bet you are. Imagine that - asking questions about your financial future and the rep getting pissed off! Too bad cities and pension funds did not take your approach.
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    The "how I will be watching the election results" thread

    OBAMA UBARIKIWE MUSIC VIDEO
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    The "how I will be watching the election results" thread

    Jeez. lady from california calls into c-span - says she voted for McCain - and that Christians are persecuted here in California. gag.
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    The "how I will be watching the election results" thread

    you were probably wise to cash in the 401k.
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    The "how I will be watching the election results" thread

    Credit forgiveness for people who don't pay their credit cards- lol I feel like an idiot because i save almost every penny and invest conservatively. I should have been running up the credit cards and throwing caution to the wind.
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    The "how I will be watching the election results" thread

    Gov. Mark Warner (D) wins Senate seat in Virginia :D
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    The "how I will be watching the election results" thread

    True. I am not absolutely certain he will pick Paulson - I just know that he has been suggested. Also yes the bailout really does nothing for homeowners. The banks are suggesting credit card debt forgiveness now as well and I think there will be a mortage cramdown or bailout type package next.
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    The "how I will be watching the election results" thread

    I am so nervous right now. I am hoping mightily that Obama wins.
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    The "how I will be watching the election results" thread

    No - he has said he would not do it. I don't know who he is going to pick. I know Volcker has been hanging out with him but he may be a too old for the job. There is a strong possibility Paulson will stay. Buffet has also suggested that Paulson should stay as well. (watching out for...
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    The "how I will be watching the election results" thread

    I don't think he will pick Buffet and Buffet does not want the job.
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    The "how I will be watching the election results" thread

    That's a good sign for Obama - The results from the rural polls in Indiana are the first results to be tabulated
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    The "how I will be watching the election results" thread

    Just got back from voting for Obama! :) Since I don't own a TV I will be watching here: http://www.c-span.org/
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    graphics of the global financial crisis

    Your right. Instead of inevitable it is highly probable yet not absolutely certain. Inevitable was too strong of a word. As far as research goes take a look at the real estate markets in California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida and Michigan. Then research pension funds in the US and how they...
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    graphics of the global financial crisis

    The Baltic Dry Index: "...a daily average of prices to ship raw materials" Record drop sparks fears for dry bulk owners http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/news/record-drop-sparks-fears-for-dry-bulk-owners/20017585735.htm
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    graphics of the global financial crisis

    1) Yes. It is quite possible we will have a Great Depression style banking collapse and that giving money to the bankers who created this mess in the first place will result in a similar if not worse situation. What you just witnessed was the first wave of foreclosures on subprime loans. The...
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    Is this the end of the Reagan/Rove right?

    America should take a chance and make Barack Obama the next leader of the free world http://www.economist.com/world/unitedstates/displayStory.cfm?story_id=12516666&source=features_box1 http://www.economist.com/world/unitedstates/displayStory.cfm?story_id=12516666&source=features_box1
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    graphics of the global financial crisis

    Also for graphics and charts this site is most excellent: http://jessescrossroadscafe.blogspot.com/
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    graphics of the global financial crisis

    It is just delaying the inevitable. The banks in the US are showing no sign of using this money in a way that inspires confidence. http://bailoutsleuth.com/
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