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ShareBe sure to see William Shatner’s poetic reading of Levi Johnston’s tweets below. Pretty funny.
Buffett Revisits Hunting Ground for Survivors: Alice Schroeder – Bloomberg.com
"Buffett isn’t as bullish as he sounds."

Clever fools: Why a high IQ doesn’t mean you’re smart – New Scientist
I have always said George W. Bush is NOT dumb. He is just wilfully [...]

ShareI was interviewed on the BBC last night about the GM/Opel/Vauxhall deal. I am waiting for video before posting any more about it.  My general feeling, however is GM’s backing out is being driven by reflation as GM no longer needs to sell Opel/Vauxhall in this economic environment. Quite frankly, I think it is a [...]

ShareI will be on Canada’s BNN TV at noonish talking about finance: Banks and Buffett. It will be a casual discussion with the moderators Howard Green and Andrea Mandel-Campbell and one other guest, Brian Milner of the Globe & Mail.
Below are today’s links. Enjoy.

Hillary’s Ill Will Tour – Patrick J. Buchanan’s website
This is not the [...]

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White House Will Not Be Told By The AP How Many Jobs The Stimulus Has Created – Dealbreaker
Funny.

Industrial output up 1.4% last month | The Japan Times Online
More bullish data in Japan.

What Exactly Is Going On In Finland? – Edward Hugh
As comprehensive a review as any out there.

Why three buses come at once, and how [...]

ShareThis is a guest post from our newest contributor, Charles D. Bull.
Greetings Writedowners,
Ed has gone to bed already. This is Charles D. Bull speaking.
You know, my wife told me yesterday that the local shopping area already has the Christmas tree up and is all geared up to drum up holiday season sales.  Shoppers were [...]

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New Name Floated In Geithner Replacement Talks – Dealbreaker
What up, bankster? Sorry, I know I said I wouldn’t be using that word but it’s in context and I had to say it. This will be the new Treasury lyrical theme.

FT.com – Galleon paid banks millions for ‘edge’
Proof the system is rigged. Goldman and [...]

ShareHomeowners walking away from underwater mortgages – MiamiHerald.com
Strategic default on the rise.

Economics and Moral Courage – Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr.
Anecdote contrasting von Mises and Hans Meyer

Government Porkfare Is No Way to End Recession: Caroline Baum – Bloomberg.com
"not all spending is created equal"

FT Alphaville- Break-ING up is so hard to do
The bancassurance model is dead (at [...]

The casino is open for business.

ShareThis is good. H/T Michael Panzner.