Published by Jack Everest on 30 Jan 2009
Excellent news!
Steele delivered a rousing speech after winning the hard-fought race, pledging to re-establish the Republican presence in the northeast and win elections in regions across the country.
“It’s time for something completely different, and we’re gonna bring it to them,” he said. “Get ready baby. It’s time to turn it on.”
(Excerpt–FoxNews.com)
Published by Dark Skies on 30 Jan 2009
It comes as no surprise that Obama loves the unions but does he honestly believe that empowering the unions will strengthen the economy. This is pure insanity.
The unions have killed Detroit and the domestic auto industry, so Obama wants to give them the rest of the country. Obama’s plan for America…”a fox in every hen house.”
From Forbes today (excerpt/emphasis added)…
Heralding a turn to the left for the United States President Barack Obama on Friday made statements strongly in support of organized labor, the second straight day he advocated positions that could be seen as anti-business.
“I believe we have to reverse many of the policies toward organized labor that we have seen over the past eight years, policies with which I have sharply disagreed,” Obama told a gathering at the White House. “Labor is not part of the problem, it is part of the solution,” he said to loud applause from an audience that included representatives of labor unions and business groups.
Published by Jack Everest on 30 Jan 2009
Due to strong holiday sales, Amazon (AMZN) reported 4th quarter revenues of $6.7b, up 18% and beating Street estimate of $6.48b, and earnings of $225 mil or 52 cents a share, beating Street estimates of 40 cents/sh.
According to MarketWatch…
Wall Street had been expecting an earnings decline for the period, as many traditional retailers felt the pinch of the recession. But Amazon (AMZN) was able to grow its sales for the crucial holiday season as more shoppers flocked online, and the company also benefited from keeping its expenses in check.
Published by admin on 28 Jan 2009
Published by Jack Everest on 27 Jan 2009
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Published by Jack Everest on 26 Jan 2009
The economy isn’t turning around yet, but there are still a few indications that all is not lost (that is unless the Obama administration raises taxes during this downturn).
For example, Reuters reported that…
For the first time in six months the Conference Board’s Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose in December, gaining 0.3 percent, boosted primarily by money supply.
And per Bloomberg, the National Association of Realtors reported a 6.5 percent increase in the sale of existing homes last month.
Published by Dark Skies on 26 Jan 2009
Published by Jack Everest on 25 Jan 2009
Madoff, the sociopath?
Hmm! Where’s that check list? Lets see…no conscience, derives pleasure from cruelty, demonic charm, narcissistic obsession…
So far…so good!
Published by Jack Everest on 23 Jan 2009
And he just reviewed his account statement… (CLICK HERE)
Published by admin on 23 Jan 2009
Rudy scolds the new Administration about Gitmo!