Bears take cash…

Next Generation Financing

Tall Bart’s – A Tale of Consumption

“What do they want with me?” I wondered as I floated up toward the massive dome. As I looked down, the vast sales floor receded beneath me. The customers and my coworkers blended together, like an indistinguishable collection insects. When I looked up, I could see the screaming eagles painted on the ceiling, among [...]

Debt Warning

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke warned members of the
Senate Budget Committee last week that a “fiscal crisis” is heading
straight for America if Congress does not take the actions necessary
to reduce the projected growth of federal spending on Social Security,
Medicaid and Medicare.
Mr. Bernanke, a former White House economic advisor to President
Bush, referenced Congressional Budget [...]

Mc Mansions to go

According to the Wall Street Journal, auction companies are reporting
that disposals of brand new-homes represent a growing part of their
revenue. This business ultimately comes from builders and developers
who can no longer finance the unsold homes they have constructed.
They lack emotional attachments to the properties they erect, and are
much more concerned with rising inventory levels.
Unlike [...]

The Clown Banker- A Portrait

I have a few of these shirts available. They’re great for
Halloween and for celebrating the Dow’s continuing ascent.
Send me an e-mail if you are interested: splendidmarbles@gmail.com

House-slide- by Greg Strid