Monthly Archives: March 2009

Barack Obama’s Bonus “Outrage”

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Mash

Barack Obama was outraged yesterday over the AIG bonuses. He was OUTRAGED. He said yesterday: This is a corporation that finds itself in financial distress due to recklessness and greed. Under these circumstances, it’s hard to understand how derivative traders … Continue reading →

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Geithner In The Hot Seat

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Mash

There are now serious questions being asked about Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner’s role in the AIG bonus scandal. It is clear now that Geithner knew long before this weekend about the AIG bonuses. Yet, it was not until the bonuses … Continue reading →

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The Taxpayer Gravy Train

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Mash

Let me get straight to the point. If the Obama administration gives AIG the additional $30 billion that it says it will, then it is the Obama administration that is using taxpayer money to pay hundreds of millions of dollars … Continue reading →

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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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