Author Archives: Mash

Enhancements To The Blog

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Mash

Regular readers may have noticed that over the past month or so, I have been making changes to this site. Most dramatically, I have replaced the old 2-column theme that was here for over two years with a new 3-column theme. … Continue reading →

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Goolsbee Unleashed!!!

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Mash

My favorite economist, Austan Goolsbee, was all over the media today talking about AIG’s bonus program on the backs of American taxpayers. As I was driving back from work this evening, I heard Goolsbee on NPR bashing AIG. He was … Continue reading →

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Jon Stewart Vs. Jim Cramer

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Mash

The full unedited interview from last night’s Daily Show is below. Host Jon Stewart skewered CNBC’s Jim Cramer in a riveting bit of television. I commend Jim Cramer for going on The Daily Show knowing full well he was going … Continue reading →

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Bangladesh Lifts Ban On YouTube

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Mash

Bangladesh lifted the YouTube ban sometime yesterday. However, I was waiting for an on the record quote from a government official before posting on it. Now we have it: Bangladesh has lifted a ban on the video-sharing site YouTube after … Continue reading →

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Why Is Neel Kashkari Still Employed?

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Mash

Neel Kashkari holds the title of “Interim Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability” at the Treasury Department. He was appointed by Bush Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson to manage the TARP funds. He oversaw the distribution of $350 billion in tax payer … Continue reading →

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