Archive for December, 2008

Finals week

Well… its that time of year again. Finals week. The most annoying and stressful week that comes but twice a year. Unfortunately, this means my blogging time has, and will continue, to take a hit until this horrible experience ends. Sorry… but don’t worry, I’ll be back to full capacity (and beyond) shortly (and be [...]

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Bobby Jindal Says ‘No’ to Presidential Run

In a bit of sad news Lousiana Governor Bobby Jindal bluntly told reporters “No” when asked if he was interested in being President. The question came while Jindal was in Virgina endorsing Bob McDonnell who is a Republican running for governor of Virginia. And it came after Jindal stirred up speculation by visiting the all [...]

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Bank of America Gives in to Squatters

In an incredibly stupid move the Bank of America has given in to protesters who were demanding money from them despite the fact they have no legitimate reason to do so. The absurd decision to surrender to the Republic windows and doors employees comes shortly after the workers decided to occupy their old factory. The [...]

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Not So Shocking News: 53% of Rescued Borrowers Default Anyway

Proving that incompetent and irresponsible people will be incompetent and irresponsible no matter how many breaks you give them or how much taxpayer money you throw at them, U.S. Comptroller John Dugan revealed yesterday that 53% of borrowers with loans modified in the first three months of 2008 and 51% of those with loans modified [...]

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

AP Cites Workers ‘Occupying’ Factory as a ‘Rallying Point’

In an article heroically chronicling the efforts of 200 union workers “occupying” their old window and door factory the Associated Press made sure to emphasize how the squatters have given the nation’s grim economy a “rallying point.” Here is how they introduced the story (emphasis added): The nation’s grim economy now has a rallying point: [...]

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008