tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post6674920129887071158..comments2024-02-25T08:16:25.546-08:00Comments on Exurban Nation: Grinding More than His OrganRob Dawghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10042154106850545479noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-69638387605188591172007-11-01T05:35:00.000-07:002007-11-01T05:35:00.000-07:00My trolls! Vote for Casey for Federal Reserve Bor...My trolls! Vote for Casey for Federal Reserve Bored on Novembur Fifth. Free photo-ops with the new Trasury Secratary Lupo's Lambo after the election (it's a gray area).sid_finsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373783093270055852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-52174962920932132722007-11-01T01:08:00.000-07:002007-11-01T01:08:00.000-07:00Personally, I see Casey as a potential pick for Se...Personally, I see Casey as a potential pick for Secretary of HUD -or- Treasury Secretary in the Ron Paul administration. His mad creative financing skillz (tm) and ability to focus on the big picture without getting bogged down by annoying details will serve the nation well.<BR/><BR/>His weekly talkcasts on the state of the economy will start a new tradition just like FDR's fireside chats.Pleather Mursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128585033868187384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-59212787197173982782007-10-31T23:14:00.001-07:002007-10-31T23:14:00.001-07:00The knave...and boobs always come in pairs.The knave...and boobs always come in pairs.Lost Causehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18396272153746076615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-65390350614621463092007-10-31T23:14:00.000-07:002007-10-31T23:14:00.000-07:00The knave...and boobs always come in pairs.The knave...and boobs always come in pairs.Lost Causehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18396272153746076615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-46828421709146486972007-10-31T17:08:00.000-07:002007-10-31T17:08:00.000-07:00Ho Ho Ho - It's Santa Flipper ClauseYes, the dolla...Ho Ho Ho - It's Santa Flipper Clause<BR/><BR/>Yes, the dollar goes further down the crapper.<BR/><BR/>Santa F. ClauseSanta Flipper Clausehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18417238958466019434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-1047025729841633232007-10-31T16:05:00.000-07:002007-10-31T16:05:00.000-07:00Have to say I admire his style.Have to say I admire his style.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106164237354370049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-74514620769003119122007-10-31T15:40:00.000-07:002007-10-31T15:40:00.000-07:00If KC goes back to school he should definitely stu...If KC goes back to school he should definitely study to be a banker. Those guys really know how to rip off [people / nations / worlds] big time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-40953668514439689862007-10-31T14:24:00.000-07:002007-10-31T14:24:00.000-07:00Speaking of Casey, I'll throw out an interesting t...Speaking of Casey, I'll throw out an interesting thought: I wouldn't be surprised if Casey headed back to college. As disparaging as he's been of higher education, it does have one singular advantage for him: it's a good excuse to borrow more money.<BR/><BR/>On the same note, I think we'll see a jump in college enrollments (as if they weren't high enough already) as young people who were once "employed" in real estate find that they their skill sets aren't in demand. And being a student is one sure way of qualifying for loans to cover living expenses.Peripheral Visionaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489447120517274000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-4534022364688337682007-10-31T14:17:00.000-07:002007-10-31T14:17:00.000-07:00I'm not sure how much of the US oil imports come f...I'm not sure how much of the US oil imports come from the oil sands in Alberta, but production here is starting to cut back due to increases in royalties announced last week. <BR/><BR/>It was my understanding that the US was trying to increase its reliance on Canadian oil to move away from Saudi dependence. <BR/><BR/>Just today two Calgary-based energy trusts merged, creating the largest energy trust in North America.studenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883214486526613446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-25741278853997014832007-10-31T14:03:00.000-07:002007-10-31T14:03:00.000-07:00The housing bubble costume is a great idea! But m...The housing bubble costume is a great idea! But my costume tonight will be as a mortgage market regulator--that is to say, in the dark and asleep.Peripheral Visionaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489447120517274000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-19474718492610649342007-10-31T13:59:00.000-07:002007-10-31T13:59:00.000-07:00Very interesting market action today. My observat...Very interesting market action today. My observation: without the Hopes of the Magical Rate Cut to hold on to, the market is becoming untethered, and volatility is back.Peripheral Visionaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489447120517274000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-81512179022490668332007-10-31T13:11:00.001-07:002007-10-31T13:11:00.001-07:00Rob -Here is your opening for discussions on energ...Rob -<BR/><BR/>Here is your opening for discussions on energy independance:<BR/><BR/>http://money.cnn.com/2007/10/31/markets/oil_eia/index.htm?cnn=yesProperty Flopperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12458926920487707223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-23377085054928711252007-10-31T13:11:00.000-07:002007-10-31T13:11:00.000-07:00The only "good" things to come out of this are goi...<I>The only "good" things to come out of this are going to be more energy independence.</I><BR/><BR/>I think this will occur sooner than people realize, at least in the Western world. Major technology shifts occur very quickly. It won't take a government-run "Manhattan Project." It's simple market forces. <BR/><BR/>I don't think we can be completely independent of foreign oil, simply because someone somewhere will be able to produce it more cheaply. But the technology required for eliminating the ability of other countries to render oil as a weapon against us is very close.<BR/><BR/>Some think this won't happen because "Big Oil" won't allow it. What they don't realize is that "Big Oil" is small potatoes. State-owned oil companies like Saudi Aramco and PEMEX and LUKOIL control things now, not Exxon.<BR/><BR/>Different topic, is anyone going to dress as a housing bubble tonight?Lou Minattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096986232572086745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-62539114640759897672007-10-31T12:49:00.000-07:002007-10-31T12:49:00.000-07:00Do you think that a war financed through debt is n...Do you think that a war financed through debt is not without consequences? There will be myriad penalties for our conduct that will be paid for many years. Get used to it people.Lost Causehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18396272153746076615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-67849785851807586572007-10-31T12:35:00.000-07:002007-10-31T12:35:00.000-07:00Huh?What has Casey been up to? I haven't been pay...Huh?<BR/>What has Casey been up to? I haven't been paying attention.Akubihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214321836465499032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-4599639546337184062007-10-31T12:22:00.000-07:002007-10-31T12:22:00.000-07:00Rob, when Casey threads start getting hijacked wit...<I>Rob, when Casey threads start getting hijacked with discussions of the economy rather than the other way around, yes, there is hope.</I><BR/><BR/>The 25bps was all they could manage in light of the data. They clearly -wanted- to help their friends more but couldn't quite get away with it. <BR/><BR/>A recession is inevitable. A deep recession is possible and for the first time I believe there is even a miniscule chance of a depression. This is the first time I've said that while I still think it most highly unlikely. <BR/><BR/>The only "good" things to come out of this are going to be more energy independence. But that's a wickedly complex issue and makes me look like a <A HREF="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c5/Poindexter.png" REL="nofollow">Poindexter</A>.Rob Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10042154106850545479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-9210650595068684532007-10-31T12:20:00.000-07:002007-10-31T12:20:00.000-07:00Rob: It occurs that since Casey went into business...Rob:<BR/><BR/> It occurs that since Casey went into business with one of the few people in a deeper financial hole than he is, it is just possible that the little monkey has been repossessed.<BR/><BR/> And anyone who gives those two booger-eatin' morons their personal financial data is a slobbering dirt-merchant.Bilgemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424710821740705733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-29017944475239790372007-10-31T12:01:00.000-07:002007-10-31T12:01:00.000-07:00Rob, Casey's and his stupid ass 'boss', are growin...Rob, Casey's and his stupid ass 'boss', are growing more and more tiresome. I just want their tired asses in jail.Sac RE Agenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650317369024382351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-11683648110073245662007-10-31T11:59:00.000-07:002007-10-31T11:59:00.000-07:00Wasn't Casey supposed to be arrested/arraigned/doi...Wasn't Casey supposed to be arrested/arraigned/doing hard time according to the internet legal experts here?sid_finsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373783093270055852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-40101558262356878922007-10-31T11:47:00.000-07:002007-10-31T11:47:00.000-07:00From the Fed's Statement:"Today's action, combined...From the Fed's <A HREF="http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/text-fomc-announcement/story.aspx?guid=%7B227DC738%2D0C12%2D4D81%2DB6B6%2DB34B25BAE352%7D" REL="nofollow" TITLE="Federal Reserve Statement">Statement:</A><BR/><BR/><I>"Today's action, combined with the policy action taken in September, should help forestall some of the adverse effects on the broader economy that might otherwise arise from the disruptions in financial markets and promote moderate growth over time."</I><BR/><BR/>Don't worry everyone, the slowdown is contained™.<BR/><BR/><I>"Readings on core inflation have improved modestly this year, but recent increases in energy and commodity prices, among other factors, may put renewed upward pressure on inflation. In this context, the Committee judges that some inflation risks remain, and it will continue to monitor inflation developments carefully."</I><BR/><BR/>Don't worry everyone, inflation is contained™.<BR/><BR/><I>"The Committee judges that, after this action, the upside risks to inflation roughly balance the downside risks to growth. The Committee will continue to assess the effects of financial and other developments on economic prospects and will act as needed to foster price stability and sustainable economic growth."</I><BR/><BR/>Actually, let's just say it's all contained™.<BR/><BR/>Recession headed off, inflation in check, win-win™! The Fed does it again. (Is this where I put the /sarcasm tag?)<BR/><BR/>(And Rob, when Casey threads start getting hijacked with discussions of the economy rather than the other way around, yes, there is hope)Peripheral Visionaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489447120517274000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-67457618673232681762007-10-31T11:45:00.000-07:002007-10-31T11:45:00.000-07:00Thurst!Let the rate cut chat begin ...BTW, if KC s...Thurst!<BR/><BR/>Let the rate cut chat begin ...<BR/><BR/>BTW, if KC smashes up that Porsche add another $50-70K to the many dirty pennies he will continue to promise to think about repaying someday.Pleather Mursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128585033868187384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-14311449753872122412007-10-31T11:37:00.000-07:002007-10-31T11:37:00.000-07:00Unbelievably, yes. you are first. A half hour of...Unbelievably, yes. you are first. A half hour of a Casey top post and no one cares. There is hope.Rob Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10042154106850545479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514357.post-67682956976118238782007-10-31T11:36:00.000-07:002007-10-31T11:36:00.000-07:00First?First?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211844307344094231noreply@blogger.com