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Posts from ‘January, 2009’

Recession-proof? Ha!

Waxpaperbeercup points us to an item in Ed Sherman’s blog, in which Cubs director of sales and promotions Matt Wszolek shows no understanding of the world around him. You should read both the original material and wpbc’s post, because the arrogance coming from the Cubs is staggering.
Consider how the NBA attendance is sagging. Or how [...]

Permanent Campaign Mode?

It’s good to know that the guy who promised “change” in the way politics is done has amped up his campaign operation before he’s been sworn in for his first term.

News item: Geithner owes back taxes

Now comes news out of New York that Timothy Geithner owed more than $34,000 in back taxes due to what Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs termed an “honest mistake.”
I’m inclined to give Geithner the benefit of the doubt here. Still, Geithner is regarded as one of the United States’ foremost economic and financial experts.  The federal [...]