September 2008

As the debate about the bailout continues today and into the week, I'd thought I'd share with you several quotes from the experts. Many of you don't like the experts, and many of you don't like us (the media) and our take, so I'd thought I'd open up the blog, or the floor, to all of you.  I will add in more quotes after today's show.   These came via the Associated Press. President ... read more

I just returned from covering the President's remarks to the nation a few minutes ago.  He once again called for both parties to work together after airing his frustration that their negotiations behind closed doors had supposedly led to a deal before the House came in with that surprise "no" vote. Also, thanks for all the well thought out responses to yesterday's post.  It reflects what the ... read more

I am confused.  Why does the American public not make the connection that Wall Street and Main Street are connected? Please someone tell me why Americans are so opposed to something that aims to do exactly what it is promising to do: get money flowing again.  Why does everyone think that this is "saving Wall Street fat cats?"  We are trying to save ourselves.  Half of this country is IN THE ... read more

Today, we had Representative Ron Paul on the Noon show. He serves on the Joint Economic Committee where Ben Bernanke testified this morning. He had an interesting discussion with Helicopter Ben this morning, and I asked him about it. What I find interesting is that Ron Paul fears we are heading toward another Great Depression, and Ben Bernanke is a student of the Great Depression. You would think ... read more

I sound like Annie from the old west!  That is what this feels like.  I just finished two magazine interviews today, and both reporters asked me what it was like here in New York.  I thought you guys might be curious. It is frightening, it is sad, and it is confusing.  Frightening because good sense is being thrown out the window, and companies that may or may not be well capitalized are ... read more