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15 October 2009 - Foreclosures at a record high – and what is our government doing?
CNN Money today reported that home foreclosures are at a record high: Despite concerted government-led and lender-supported efforts to prevent foreclosures, the number of filings hit a record high in the third quarter, according to a report issued Thursday. “They were the worst three months of all time,” said Rick Sharga, spokesman for RealtyTrac, an [...]

15 March 2009 - Where does the government get its money?
I cannot even believe I am writing this post but recently, polls and even some local man on the street coverage has made me rethink whether or not this is a valid post. The main driver that took me over the edge was a radio station in New York Friday had a “man on the [...]

08 November 2008 - Mr Obama – For our country, please don’t choose Corzine
President-elect Obama used our governor at the latter stages of this campaign on the economic issue. We can all debate that as a wise strategy but now that he has won, it probably has no significance. But Barack Obama needs to understand what New Jersey residents both Democrat and Republican already know. Jon Corzine is [...]

23 September 2008 - When Businesses are Failing… Raise the Minimum Wage?
Governor Corzine, I don’t get it. According to the Courier Post Online, your reaction to the current financial crisis includes an increase of the minimum wage. Among the proposals discussed: Forming a syndicate of small banks and lenders to extend credit to small and mid-sized businesses and help homeowners fend off foreclosure. Jump-starting infrastructure projects [...]

20 September 2008 - Obama needs to remind Corzine that panels are the oldest Washington stunt!
From Newsday.com: Gov. Jon Corzine says he’ll convene a special panel to assess ongoing uncertainty in the national economy and its impact on New Jersey. The economic round-table will occur Monday. Corzine said he’ll assemble business, labor and economic representatives from throughout the state. The goal is to develop an immediate action plan. But I [...]

20 September 2008 - Menendez economic plan – more of the same tripe
Robert Menendex has put his hat in the ring for amateur economist today. He has a three part plan to fix our economic problems. From the AP via amNewYork: Menendez said three steps can help right away: _ Help prevent foreclosures by enabling bankruptcy judges to modify loan terms so homeowners’ primary residences are protected. [...]

22 August 2008 - Obama’s Supporters Think The Soprano State’s Leaders Are Doing A Great Job
Want Yet Another Reason not to vote for an Obama-nation? How about the fact that his backers think New Jersey legislators are to be commended? N.J. eco-group backs Obama, gives lawmakers high marks2 senators, 8 congressmen get perfect scores A state environmental advocacy group yesterday announced its endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama for president and [...]

11 July 2008 - Bar Stool Economics
After reading Dennis’s post (based on this Powerline post), I saw this great post on Living Jersey about bar-stool economics. The rich guy must have gone to Pennsylvania.

08 July 2008 - Democrats Don’t Really Believe in Conservation
Suppose you have a limited resource. More is available, but you’d have to take measures that have have a risk (though only a risk) of ill effects to get it. It would take some time for the good effects to occur — the world doesn’t react instantaneously to a policy change — but everyone in [...]

19 June 2008 - Corzine kneejerk rejection of drilling!
From NJ.com: “I think it will only reinforce the instincts of New Jersey’s blue-leaning independents to more solidly get into that camp,” Corzine said. “I think New Jersey will be solidly blue this fall.” The Democratic governor spoke on a conference call with two others, North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley and Florida Sen. Bob Graham, [...]

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