Tag Archives: China

Election day Eve in Iran

1. Iran’s Election day is Tomorrow - So what’s in it for us?  Well, a lot. And by the way, today is a day for quiet reflection in Iran, so the citizens can contemplate their choices at the polls.  I’d say that’d be a great idea for us to try here in the States, but you [...]
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Obama Appoints Mormon GOP Gov. Ambassador to China

1. Obama appoints GOP LDS Gov. of Utah Ambassador to China - Gov. Huntsman is a Mormon with seven kids, who also backs civil unions for Gay Couples, has done his best to get the ridiculous alcohol laws in his state reeled back in , and speaks fluent Mandarin.  That’s called range my friends.  Some thought [...]
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Geithner Asks for more Power

1. I Can Haz More Powerz Pleaz?  – Obama Administration: Please give Mr. Geithner More power. Congress: Whateva Prez. Skeptical Public: The dude writes Trillion dollar checks, and he needs more power? Libertarians: OMG WTF!!!!1!!! (From the NY Times) 2. China Would like a new world currency - And I’d like a brand new Mini Cooper.  Probably Ain’t gonna happen any [...]
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Geither is in the real estate market

1. US Treasury to use $1 Trillion against toxic debt - up to $100 Billion from TARP is going to be used to buy up toxic assets like bad mortgages.  Expect Tim Geither to be showing up at open houses ALL over the country very very soon.  (From the London Times) 2. President Obama Laughs off [...]
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Obama bets it all on Stimulus

1. Eric Holder is your new Attorney General Confirmed: 75-21 (From The Hill) 2. Obama Admits a second term depends on Stimulus plan Less than two weeks in and President Obama is saying if his Stimulus plan doesn’t go well, he’ll most likely be one and done.  If this were a poker game… on the second hand it’d [...]
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