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How Obama is measuring up

If Obama can’t stand up to the Clintons, after they have been defeated, how can he measure up to a resurgent Putin who has just achieved a military victory? When the Georgia invasion first began, Obama appealed for “restraint” on both sides. He treated the aggressive lion and the victimized lamb even-handedly. His performance was [...]

Fair and Balanced? Maybe Democrats should rethink the “Fairness Doctrine”

Liberals are lobbying for a revival of the “Fairness Doctrine” — mainly to force talk radio stations to “balance” Rush Limbaugh with Michael Moore: After all, the failure of liberal radio stations to create a market for themselves calls for government intervention. But given the liberal bias of mainstream media, maybe Democrats might be getting [...]

Is Exxon’s (XOM) 9% margin “windfall profits”? Then what about the 2,300 companies making 10% and more?

For Obama and others unfamiliar with the term “margins,” the profits recently reported by Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) may indeed look high. No wonder liberals would like oil company investors to buy their candidate’s presidency. Click here to view… Read more

Obama’s Tire Pressure Points: Driving naked just as effective to reduce oil use

Obama seemed to be stunned that Republicans would dare ridicule an idea as revolutionary as checking your tire pressure. No, what they’re making fun of is that a guy who, less than two months earlier, was against the gas tax holiday because it was a “gimmick,” has suddenly embraced what is essentially a gimmick. by Glenn [...]

“Stimulus Package”: The Obama - XOM debate simmers on

Obama wants Exxon (XOM) to pay for his shot at the presidency. Is pointing this strategy out “uncivil”? Is promised “change” necessary — or truly desirable? by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): Responding to my article “Obama expects Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) investors to buy him his presidency”, reader PK de C’ville responded: “If you keep [...]

Obama expects Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) investors to buy him his presidency

For Obama and others unfamiliar with the term “margins,” the numbers reported by Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) indeed look high. But wait… there’s more! by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): Last week, the Democrats’ Anointed One Barack Obama used a town hall meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida, to outline a new $50 billion economic “stimulus” plan. [...]

Obama Vs. Big Pharma

"The government controls billions of dollars. That kind of power can make or break an industry." — Charles Delvalle Blogger’s note: Healthcare in general and pharmaceutical companies in particular are a standard safe haven for investors. During a recession, even if the public cuts back on the little luxuries (and the big luxuries, in some cases), [...]

Berlin Speech: Obama’s European Vacation

Obama’s campaign folks had planned to have him address the Berlin population in front of the Brandenburg Gate, where — back in 1987 — President Ronald Reagan had asked Gorbachev to “tear down that Wall”. Listen in…   Read more

Hijacking Reagan’s legacy: Obama to speak at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate

Presidential candidate Barack Obama is planning to give a speech in front of the Brandenburg Gate in the center of Berlin. by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): Presidential candidate Barack Obama is planning to visit Berlin around July 24. Both the U.S. Embassy in Berlin and the Berlin state government, the Senat—a ragtag crew of Socialists, [...]

Election 08: Who Wins in a Terrorist Attack? Not You.

“This week, wags were atwitter over which presidential candidate would benefit most should terrorists strike the US prior to election 08. Nary a drop of ink was spilled in an effort to discern the effect such an attack would have on your bottom line… the country’s bottom line.” — Andy Carpenter by [...]

Currency Exchange: Could your offshore funds be at risk?

“That dynamic novice economist and statesman, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill), has proposed inane legislation in the U.S. Senate that could disrupt American trade and business. His legislation would blacklist 30 or so foreign jurisdictions (Switzerland and Panama included) for the manufactured sin of imposing little or no [...]

The Democratic presidential primary war kills the U.S. economy

“The longer the Democratic Primary War continues, the greater the fallout for the U.S. market.” — Martin Hutchinson by Martin Hutchinson Baltimore – (TFN): In Tuesday’s Pennsylvania Democratic Presidential Primary, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton achieved the absolute bare minimum she needed to prolong her battle against Barack Obama. And she [...]

Offshore Banking: A threat to your rights

“Some extremist members of the United State Senate (to wit, Levin, Dorgan, Coleman and Obama), are treating Americans and American businesses as if we are all idiots — and they definitely want to be our boss.” — Bob Bauman by Bob Bauman Baltimore – (TFN): There’s an old Russian [...]

Decision Time: Some questions to answer

“Wall Street has a lot in front of it.  Not only does it have to figure out who the winners and losers are of this credit crunch.  It also has to figure out what a major shift in national leadership would mean. ” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN)– This whole credit industry mess may be [...]

Liberal Tolerance: The apostasy of David Mamet

Blogger’s Note: It is becoming popular to be liberal again. The Echo Boom kids — the "participation trophy generation" — are heading into college. And they are likely to vote. Untainted by the realities of having to make a living, running a business, or pondering one’s place in the global market place, they are embracing [...]

Election 2008: Final Cut or bottom of the barrel?

"Overall, the remaining candidates leave a bad taste in your mouth just looking at them. Just like a pawed-over jar of jellybeans with only the licorice flavor left. Then again… you still can find unexpected surprises." — J. Christoph Amberger by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): Your average Costco-sized jar of jellybeans weighs in at four [...]

Ignorant Politicians: The cockroaches are scurrying

"On Capitol Hill, the economy is not considered the heartbeat that keeps this country alive. No, it is merely another powerful pawn in the political chess game.  " – Andrew Snyder  By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN) – Economists have their hands full.  Some say it is the perfect storm of economic calamities: inflation, a falling dollar, a lack [...]

Campaign 2008: What the candidates’ plans tell about their grasp of economics

by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): Since my sons became Boy Scouts, being prepared has taken on new meaning for me. Turns out preparedness is as much a function of one’s ability to think ahead, as it is an indication of your ability to identify a problem. The economic "Jump-start" plans of the Democratic candidates provide [...]

Our latest TFN Video and Audio Podcast is now online!

Baltimore — (TFN): The podcast for our latest Amberger’s Smackdown video can now be downloaded to your iTunes or PodcastAlley.com accounts.    Campaign 2008: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download    Campaign 2008: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Presidential Campaign: Economic Jump-Start Plans of the Candidates

Baltimore — (TFN): The contenders in the presidential campaign 2008 have introduced their economic jump-start plans to avoid looming recession. But a closer analysis reveals that they are deficient in some major aspects… such as job creation… And that the deficiencies are a reflection of their political philosophy. Click here to hear more.  ****Make sure you sign [...]

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