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To: TH who wrote (101676)2/26/2009 1:11:54 PM
From: patron_anejo_por_favor1 Recommendation  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 110194
 
>>Can anyone give me ONE single projection that Ben has made that has been accurate?<<

My favorite was how well the crisis was "contained" after the BSC takeunder. HO HO HO!



To: TH who wrote (101676)2/26/2009 8:33:38 PM
From: XBrit  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 110194
 
<<Can anyone give me ONE single projection that Ben has made that has been accurate?>>

Niall Ferguson has that question nailed:

"Policy makers and forecasters who see a recovery next year are probably lying to boost public confidence", [Ferguson] said.

Bernanke is very smart and I'm sure he knows he's lying.

theglobeandmail.com



To: TH who wrote (101676)2/26/2009 8:53:05 PM
From: ggersh  Respond to of 110194
 
Can anyone give me ONE single projection that Ben has made that has been accurate?

He couldn't see any bubbles, yet he states the Recession will be over this year! Not good at predictions either!