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  1. rocketsjudoka
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    TARP Helped but at Great Cost

    It looks like TARP did what it was supposed to and save the financial industry at the moment of crisis but after that it is decidedly mixed. From...
    Thread by: rocketsjudoka, Oct 21, 2009, 35 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  2. Ari
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    Time to create a Consumer Protection Agency

    And appointing Ralph Nader as its caretaker. I am betting the mere knowledge by Wall Street execs and other corporate crooks that such a man is...
    Thread by: Ari, Oct 16, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  3. Invisible Fan
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    FHA Head Rejects Calls for Higher Down Payments

    Does anyone know good reasons why FHA and Ginnie Mae are still doing this? I don't understand the method to their madness other than propping up a...
    Thread by: Invisible Fan, Oct 14, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  4. SamFisher
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    Houston Stadium Authority in Debt Trouble

    too long to post whole article: Houston Stadium Bond Refinance Looms as Swaps Squeeze Taxpayers Share | Email | Print | A A A By Darrell...
    Thread by: SamFisher, Oct 13, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  5. Rockets34Legend
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    [CHRONIC] Texans to give back profit, slash ticket prices?

    http://blogs.chron.com/jeromesolomon/ In a groundbreaking move, Texans owner Bob McNair will return to the City of Houston and its taxpayers...
    Thread by: Rockets34Legend, Sep 16, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: Houston Texans
  6. Ari
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    Obama administration is INCREASING US Presence in Iraq

    Yet another promise that Obama seems to be reneging on. If they replace soldiers by contractors, not only is that going to be a disaster from an...
    Thread by: Ari, Sep 13, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  7. rocketsjudoka
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    US Sees Profit from TARP

    I had my doubts about TARP but I am happy to be wrong if banks can get back on their feet quickly and the government make a tidy profit. There...
    Thread by: rocketsjudoka, Aug 31, 2009, 31 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  8. basso
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    Dvorak: Is US CIO Vivek Kundra a Phony?

    if true, this is rather disturbing, and further indictment (pun intended) of the Obama vetting (or lack thereof) process. i have to say, my...
    Thread by: basso, Aug 12, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  9. FLAGRANT1
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    Business Week:"CEOs rate Obama's Performance"

    LINK This is just an interesting surface assesment of President Obama's first six months. Here are a few interesting quotes: Robert...
    Thread by: FLAGRANT1, Aug 3, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  10. basso
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    20 Questions

    Keith Hennessey has come up with an "enchanting" list of questions for Obama's press conference, of a more rigorous sort than the president...
    Thread by: basso, Jul 22, 2009, 57 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  11. rocketsjudoka
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    Criminal Aspects Probed in Michael Jackson's Memorial

    The costs of public services for the memorial did seem like a questionable (not sure if criminal though) expenditure of public money during a time...
    Thread by: rocketsjudoka, Jul 22, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  12. glynch
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    Screw Golman Sachs. Krugman on their bs

    Perhaps the worse mistake Obama has made (largely continuing Bush's policies in Iraq and Afghanistan with eh same old crew rates up there) was to...
    Thread by: glynch, Jul 17, 2009, 13 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  13. OddsOn
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    It seems the fat cats are at it again...

    Its not the capitalist you need to worry about, its the big government types spending money that is not theirs.... :confused: Social...
    Thread by: OddsOn, Jul 16, 2009, 33 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  14. MoonDogg
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    Recovery.gov - 18 million dollar website

    ABC News’ Rick Klein reports: For those concerned about stimulus spending, the General Services Administration sends word tonight that $18 million...
    Thread by: MoonDogg, Jul 9, 2009, 26 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  15. Rocketman95
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    Cornyn Spends Most on Travel

    oddson must be in too much shock to post this. DALLAS – Sen. John Cornyn has earned a new reputation. It's one he doesn't brag about, but isn't...
    Thread by: Rocketman95, Jul 9, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  16. Space Ghost
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    US: UBS must release names of suspected tax cheats

    It looks like infringing on the privacy of US banks wasn't enough, we are now demanding foreign banks to simply hand over private information...
    Thread by: Space Ghost, Jun 30, 2009, 62 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  17. basso
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    A new kind of politics: Obama Appoints Another Tax Cheat

    privileges for me, but not for thee. Pick for Protocol Post Corrects Failure to File Taxes in 2 Years By ALISON LEIGH COWAN President...
    Thread by: basso, Jun 19, 2009, 32 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  18. jopatmc
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    Government Motors running commercial during The Finals

    How does that make the rest of you taxpayers feel? Makes me want to puke. What is the purpose of taking our tax dollars and running...
    Thread by: jopatmc, Jun 11, 2009, 43 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  19. basso
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    SCOTUS blocks Chrysler sale to Fiat

    http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D98MNNP81&show_article=1 High court blocks Chrysler sale to Fiat Jun 8 05:00 PM US/Eastern...
    Thread by: basso, Jun 8, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
  20. basso
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    NY Dems defect, giving Republicans control of State Senate

    What's it all about Sam? it must make the god OLord sad... Republicans Seize Control of State Senate By JEREMY W. PETERS AND DANNY HAKIM...
    Thread by: basso, Jun 8, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion
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