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Warren Buffett: Smarter Than Treasury

Warren Buffett: Smarter Than Treasury

In an interview on CNBC television today, Warren Buffett disclosed that he wants to pursue buying some of AIG’s units.  This could reduce the impact of the AIG bailout on taxpayers since Berkshire Hathaway can help shore up some of the weaknesses in AIG as those...
Preparing For The Debates

Preparing For The Debates

Friday night, September 26, will be the first formal debate between John McCain and Barack Obama.  The event will be held at the University of Mississippi, and will be hosted by Jim Lehrer. Thankfully, Lehrer is already established enough that he won’t try to be...

Are Treasury and Congress Doing The Right Thing?

I’m surprised there has not yet been a run on my bank.  The way that Bush, Paulson and Congressional Leaders are reacting to the liquidity angst on Wall Street would make you think there’s no money left, and we only have days or perhaps hours to get our...

Polk County Iowa GOP Fest

I just got home from the GOP Fest fundraiser here in Polk County.  I was a bit disappointed. Don’t get me wrong.  I thought the speakers were great, the food was good.  The governor of Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty, gave an encouraging stump speech for McCain and...
The Sarah and John Chronicles: The Cedar Rapids Rally

The Sarah and John Chronicles: The Cedar Rapids Rally

Two-hundred and sixty-five miles and eight hours after leaving Des Moines, I got back from the McCain-Palin rally the airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa absolutely pumped about the campaign! I left with a couple of friends (Andrew and Michael) at 5:30 AM.  After a stop for...
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