SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : View from the Center and Left

 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Dale Baker who wrote (105305)3/2/2009 8:22:58 PM
From: quehubo  Read Replies (1) of 540836
 
Yes those are good points. At the end of the day there appears to be much discretion on how much, when and to whom the existing regulations apply.

Where were all the internal controls from all these companies?

Either way I stand by my bearish pessimism. Consumer behavior has changed for the foreseeable future. There will be no recovery in global economic on the back of American consumers.

The best thing Obama can do for the well being of the nation is to recognize this. He needs to figure out how to put all these recently laid off workers into something not related to Finance, commercial or residential construction or retail.

People who have jobs will need many years to reduce debt and raise savings for retirement. People who have no jobs wont spend much at all.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext