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Wall Street to get a new set of Rules

By Joe Weber | Published: June 17, 2009
1. Hey looky there… More Financial Sector Regulation – Critics correctly point out that more consumer protection will just make for dumber, less savvy consumers.  Problem is:  There’s already too many of those dumb ones that could perpetuate the financial ruin for the rest of us.  Hedge funds would have to register with the SEC, [...]
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Could we see the first openly gay Supreme Court Justice?

By Joe Weber | Published: May 8, 2009
1. A Gay Supreme Court Justice? – Well… an OPENLY gay Supreme Court Justice.  Ooooh boy.  I think Sean Hannity’s head might explode. (From The New Republic) 2. And speaking of Homosexuality, Joe The Plumber ain’t a fan of Gay People – Joe the Plumber continues to prove that if he’s really an “average” American, then America is [...]
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The Escalation of Pirate Tensions

By Joe Weber | Published: April 10, 2009
1. Hostage Ship Captain tries to make a swim for it - But the Pirates got him back.  This thing has escalated big time.  The Pirates are sending reinforcements complete with human shields of other recently taken hostages. (From ABC News and Fox News) 2. 20/20 says having a gun on you wouldn’t necessarily get you out [...]
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Blago is Toast

By Joe Weber | Published: January 29, 2009
1. Blago is done He’s convicted 59-0.  Also he can never hold public office in Illinois ever again.  Perhaps he’ll apply to become the newest host of The View?  (From the Chicago Tribune) 2. President Obama starts writing a letter to Iran The State Department has apparently been working on this since inauguration day.  Keep your friends close… keep [...]
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