by Art Smith
By now you probably know that both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have had very poor quarterly reports. Worse than expected. And now we’re in for worse trouble. Money is now expected to be tighter as we roll into the fall and home buying will continue to be slow...
by Art Smith
I had a couple of interesting ideas from people I met this week while working at the Republican Party of Iowa booth at the Iowa State Fair. I think it’s great that people are willing to step out and share ideas like this, and even act on them if possible. TV Ad...
by Art Smith
Two big hits on prominant families this week. Mr. Shawshank One is Morgan Freeman. You may recall he was in an automobile accident earlier this week and was in serious condition. He was released later in the week after surgery with shoulder damage and a broken arm...
by Art Smith
Just so you don’t either get too enthused or too fearful, I don’t plan to attend any more days at the fair this year… two days are enough for me right now! But today was a pleasant day! My wife and I left late (oh well!) with hopes essentially...
by Art Smith
The Republican Protest of the No-Vote Vacation continues today, with no end in sight. CSPAN showed the following press conference (video courtesy John Boehner’s office) featuring House Minority Leader John Boehner (Ohio), Mike Pence (Indiana), and Jon Porter...
by Art Smith
Just announced late last week, Brian is shutting down for good, and letting the domain registration expire. I’ve found Brian’s commentary to be refreshing and entertaining over the past year tht I’ve followed him. I am sad to see him go, and hope...
by Art Smith
Today was the first day of the Iowa State Fair. I had intended to participate in the early morning event (but slept in instead) to break the record for the most corn-dogs eaten by the most people at the same time in the same place. Sounds like it was a rip-roaring...
by Art Smith
I just reviewed the scheduled speakers at the Des Moines Register Soap Box at the Iowa State Fair. John McCain will be there at 10:30 Friday. Barack Obama will be there… NOT! Instead, Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska will be speaking on Obama’s behalf on...
by Art Smith
I’ve been noting the movement of the price of oil for several days now, and although the direction of the changes have been correct, the actual amounts that I’ve been disclosing as “closing” are actually the price at the time I looked at them...
by Art Smith
Among other things, I will be working at the Republican Party of Iowa booth at the Fair from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Thursday August 7. I believe the booth is in the Varied Industries Building. I look like the photo on the right. Most of the time. I hope to see you...