Category Archives: Business

Slip Sliding Away

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Gaius

Or why the Obama jobs initiatives will all fail. It’s the taxes: Employers are getting hit with a massive tax hike at a time when they can least afford it. Companies in at least 35 states will have to fork … Continue reading →

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Ashes

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Gaius

Kimberly Strassel: No one pushed harder than Mr. Kindler. The CEO made no fewer than five trips to the White House last year. He was the man prodding Pharmaceutical Researchers and Manufacturers of America head Billy Tauzin every step. He … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Government Motors

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Gaius

Edward Niedermeyer reveals the truth about the surprise announcement that General Motors would “repay” loans from the American taxpayers – even as it reported a huge loss for the third quarter. It seems that the “repayment” is anything but in … Continue reading →

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After The (Fender) Bender

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Gaius

Comes the hangover. Car dealers are bracing for the hangover after their taxpayer-funded sales bender. Sales of automobiles are expected to plummet now that the cash for clunkers spigot has been turned off. After the heady rush of Clunkers sales, … Continue reading →

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Crash For Clunkers

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Gaius

The program grinds to a halt. But dealers are left holding the bag at the moment. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Thursday that after a wildly successful run, the cash for clunkers program will come to a close on … Continue reading →

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Apparently, They Did Stop Driving That Hod Rod Lincoln

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Gaius

Now all of a sudden she started to knockin’ And down in the dips she started to rockin’ I looked in my mirror; a red light was blinkin’ The cops was after my Hot Rod Lincoln (C. Ryan/WS Stevenson Hot … Continue reading →

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Job Killer, Economy Destroyer

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Gaius

Obama’s health care “reform”, it’s two for the price of one! Investor’s Business Daily: The president’s runaway-train approach is the same one he used with the economic “stimulus” package. On the very day the House health bill was released, newspapers … Continue reading →

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House To Middle Class: You’re Screwed

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Gaius

Keith Hennessey has delved into the House bill for health care “reform” and finds this astonishing bit of news. Some 8 million middle class Americans will likely end up with no health insurance and will get hit with a huge … Continue reading →

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Can You Get It Over The Counter?

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Gaius

Only if you take two. The punchline to a Viagra joke seems appropriate here. Warren Buffet is suddenly on board the idea of a second “stimulus” bill. Comparing the first one to a half a Viagra tablet. “I think that … Continue reading →

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Flunking Basic Math

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Gaius

Forbes on the Marxman-Wacky fraud bill: Electricity is a good thing. It powers your computer, drives economic growth, transmits images from Tehran streets, keeps preemies alive in hospitals, prevents meat from rotting and enchants and cools you in movie theaters. … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Junk Science, Left Wing | 4 Comments

Now, Ask Yourself Why…

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Gaius

Why would struggling auto companies want to cut off the dealers that sell their products? Why cut off any potential source of revenue in hard times? Why not keep every mother’s son that wanted to sell their product? I have … Continue reading →

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Government Motors

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Gaius

Or, as The Wall Street Journal calls it, the Obama Motor Company: Every decision the feds have made since December suggests that nonpolitical management will be impossible. First they replaced Mr. Wagoner — whom they are nonetheless still paying — … Continue reading →

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Strong Arm Tactics

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Gaius

Allegations that the Obama administration are nothing more than thugs: Creditors to Chrysler describe negotiations with the company and the Obama administration as “a farce,” saying the administration was bent on forcing their hands using hardball tactics and threats. Conversations … Continue reading →

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Idylls Addles Of The King

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Gaius

Holman Jenkins on “King” Obama’s GM Strategy: Kingly prerogative also conflicts with kingly prerogative in the case of GM’s unsecured creditors, who are the sticking point in agreeing to a turnaround plan by the drop-dead date of June 1. His … Continue reading →

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Tanking

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Gaius

There is still some time left in the trading day on Wall Street, but as of this post, the Dow is down 4.23%, the NASDAQ down 3.59% and the S&P 500 down 4.29%. I’m guessing Wall Street is less than … Continue reading →

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