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OK AIG – I quit!

I guess it’s only right and fair to listen to ‘the other side’ in this sorry debacle…
The following is a letter sent on Tuesday by Jake DeSantis, an executive vice president of the American International Group’s financial products unit, to Edward M. Liddy, the chief executive of A.I.G.
DEAR Mr. Liddy,
It is with deep regret that [...]

Silly Partisan Labels

Do you consider yourself on the right, or the left?
Are you a progressive or a conservative?
Democrat or Republican?
I’m none of those.
Allow me to digress a moment. I hate crowds. Ask my wife. I dislike being in a crowded mall, or in any huge crowds of people. I’m not claustrophobic, I just get impatient with not [...]

Openness & Transparency

After eight years of wheeling and dealing and secretiveness behind the scenes, and invasions of personal liberties such as unwarranted wire-tapping, it’s good to see President Obama stand up and state that there will be more transparency in Government, and that he expects his administration to follow the FOIA not only to the letter, but [...]

The Rest Of The Year And Beyond

It’s January 21st today.
Yes I know that you know that.
Still it’s a significant date.
Why?
Well, We’ve got the ‘holiday’ season out of the way. (On a personal note, I’ve got my birthday out of the way as well). We’ve long since taken down all the decorations. We’ve got back to work, and done at least [...]

Should The American Automobile Industry Be Saved?

Before you answer that question, watch Congressman McCotter (R -MI) state the case for doing so.
I couldn’t help notice that, unlike many speeches given by many politicians, he certainly seemed to speak with conviction, and without notes.