Side Street Journal Saturday 18 June 2011

Commentary on Global Political and Economic Events by Slim Fairview 

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Wasn't there a Russian play about a retired General and Admiral who had an argument about lunch? It was the wooden spoon part I remember.

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I am not running for President. However, if Biden goes to see the President to say he's resigning, and the President has to appoint a .....

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Carter...Reagan....Republicrat. Oh, yeah. Be nice to Jimmy Carter day at the WSJ: Save the date for April 1. Okay, guys? Slim

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WSJ: Goldman Sachs Warns about Bullish Yuan Bet (Wolf! Wolf! Wolf!) Sorry, but how could I resist that punch line. Regards, Slim

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Prada stalls in Asia market. Penetrate market in a downturn? Sell fewer stocks, lower the price, give away less of the firm, & grow in Asia.

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WSJ: Big Funds for New Hayward Venture. Is it drilling for oil? He has experience doing that.

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The Labour Board Defends its actions. I used to do that until my wife convinced me there was no point to it. Be helpful or be quiet. Slim

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WSJ: PNC Beats Out BB&T For RBC's U.S. Unit. With that headline, you just have to read the article, eh? Slim

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Those who forget history r doomed 2 repeat it. Santayana "Those who never learned history are doomed--period! Quotations of Slim Fairview

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US Students not learning History. Because American Students not studying history. Then, History was the future. Now, the future is history.

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WSJ reports on disgruntled workers in China. Paints bleak picture. Now, WSJ: Give us a bulleted list of the worker demands. Okay? Slim

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Moody warns Italy: Economy.They waited til now. When did you know this might be necessary? Do you have suggestions? Be helpful or be quiet.

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RESOLVED: IT'S THE PROJECT! With Venizelos in charge, project oriented activity will help Greece. Will EuroFolk share the vision? ;-) Slim

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Venizelos has the credentials to do the job. Now, get the legal framework in place by acclamation and move forward. Regards, Slim

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Greece 2007 Socialist Crushing Defeat. The US Market Axiom. Bulls make money, bears make money, pigs & chickens get slaughtered. slim

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@ EuroWizards. Ah, the Plan. The Process. Why does everyone ignore, THE PROJECT! Select the END & eliminate all diversions. Regards, Slim

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@ Greek Government: Why is it always a TOUGH plan? The TOUGH plan never passes. Build with a sensible, workable plan. Meet over lunch. Slim

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When EuroFolk met re: Greek Finance Crisis, did they have consultants 2 teach consensus building & hand out smiley face key chains? ;-) Slim

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EuroFolk Modify Greek Finance Plan. Now the question of what is voluntary arises. Sorry. "Voluntary" is not a plan. Let's do lunch. Slim

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Greece: New Finance Minister. Give the guy a chance, OK? All we have 2 do is remember workers have 2 get something out of it. & save face!

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OHIO puts Senate Bill 5 on ballot 4 Plebiscite. It's June & all the Ohio senate did was pass 5 Bills & that one is being contested? ;-) Slim

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Pawlenty Takes on Romney. Please....take on Gingrich, or Ron Paul, or Rue Paul, or Paul Prudhomme, so we can enjoy watching the news. Slim

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CALIFORNIA UPDATE: Release Criminals, Raise Taxes, Cut Spending, Close Parks, Pile on Regulations. Ah, La Vie en Rose. Slim

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ELECTION INSIGHT: Cigar Chomping Party Bosses in Smoke Filled Back Rooms & Derby Hats win Primaries. Popular Candidates Win Elections. Slim

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CAMPAIGN ALERT: Stop Calling it Obama Care. Did We Forget??? "If you want to find out what's in the Bill you have to pass it."

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VOTER PULSE ALERT: All polls say Americans want health care. Sentiment mixed on current plan. Republicans need a health care plan to win.

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ELECTION NEWS ALERT: The Extreme can win the Primary. The Extreme can lose the General. Romney Care may be an asset in November 2012

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IT'S THE ECONOMY slimviews: Economic Stimulus, by Metaphor slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/06/econom… Sincerest regards, Slim

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IT'S THE ECONOMY: slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/01/econom… Regards, Slim

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Germany agrees to voluntary rollover of Greek Debt. Averts crisis. I really have to believe the EuroFolk have been reading my tweets. Slim

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WSJ: Apple, Intel, Ericsson vie 2 buy patents from Nortel. If Nortel stuff so hot, why are they not pulling down big bucks? Bad Mgmt? Slim

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WSJ: UPS Barred from Screening packages in UK. Why? Concerns about security. What concerns? Screening might make planes more secure? Slim

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Germany and France: Insouciante Banking. UK: Stiff Upper Lip. Thankfully they are not leaving the decision up to the bankers. ;-) Slim

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Americans need a primer in economics. Not University stuff. Not Media stuff. Rather, The Metaphor: slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/01/econom… Regards, Slim

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Consumer Sentiment turns gloomier. Leading indicators show recovery continues. slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/06/econom… Regards, Slim

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DJIA ends 6 week loss streak. Oil falls, good 4 biz, bad 4 energy stocks. What's your investment strategy? Betting I will lose money. Slim

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Egypt: Secular Parties Want Constitution b 4 Election 2 protect diversity. Hier Business of Egypt--revolution. 2day, slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/02/busine…

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Why is NATO in Libya? a) 2 Feel Needed? b) 2 Feel Viable? c) 2 Feel Effective? d) 2 much time on their hands? e) 2 Learn Crisis Management?

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Moments to Remember: NATO was set up to protect Europe from what was then the Soviet Union. Ronald Reagan made NATO obsolete. ;-) Slim

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Syria's Military closed in on--Oops! I apologise. I thought article was about Libya. You know, the NATO school of military operations. Slim

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Check out Slim's Views on Senate inquiry into Social Security Judges but not inquiring into judicial Activism. Please see link below. Slim

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Senate checks on SSA Judges?! & not about Judicial Activism: See NYT Comment: community.nytimes.com/comments/opini… Regards, Slim

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US Cities feel Greek debt crisis. Re: Belgian-French banks backing bond debt. Now which US wizards forgot to diversify? Or analyse? Slim

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Germany's Merkel signals flex-stance on bondholder responsibility. I can assume the EuroFolk are following me on Twitter. Thank you. Slim

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@digitransfer Thank you for the Follow: slimviews.blogspot.com & sidestreetjournal.blogspot.com Please do visit & follow. Sincere thanks, Regards, Slim

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@BusinessPlanWeb Solid Piece of Advise! Slim Fairview's 4 Rules of Communication: Precision, Concision, Enumerate, Specify. ;-) Slim

Regards,

Slim

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Slim

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