26 August 2011

 

Commentary on Global Political and Economic Events by Slim Fairview
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Armed only with an analytical mind and the ability to speak in metaphors, I attempt to explain the events of the day as I view them through the magic glasses my parents gave me over 50 years ago. Regards, Slim

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BofA Builds Costly Buffett Buffer. Instead of criticising the guy, let's all sit down 2 discuss what we can learn from him--He's worth $???

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Paris-Credit Agricole had 11% Q2 drop by exposure 2 Greece, but shares rose after allaying investors' concerns. Do they sell Amway also?

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Note to self. Read the entire article. Please see WSJ: below. Thank you. Slim

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WSJ: Investors voice pessimism that Bernanke speech will lead to a rally. What's bad about a rally? Or did I misread the sub-heading?

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Note to self. Read the entire article. Please see J.P. Morgan, below. Thank you. Slim

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J.P. Morgan Settles for $83 Million. I'd settle for half that. Who's giving the money away? Or did I not understand the headline? Slim

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WALL STREET DESPERATE ANALYSTS GOING TO THE FARM TO ACTUALLY COUNT THE CORN ON THE STALKS. (NB. one ear to a stalk.) Slim

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Greek Bailout falters over demand 4 collateral. More like faulters [sic] Anyone get the impression EuroCrats looking 4 excuse 2 not help?

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@KimAuclair @byosko Thanks a lot Kim. Now that you let the secret out, everyone will be doing it.

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@adriennecarter They didn't cancel. They're just moving the party to your place. -o-o-o- >----|

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President Hu meets Sarkozy in Beijing. Do you need a lesson in Diplomacy? Please see "Sarkozy" below.

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Sarkozy Meets Hu in Beijing. "China believes Europe able to overcome difficulties." But didn't say EuroCrats are doing a great job so far.

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@lexinyt @katiezez @abbygoodnough This isn't one of those Yankees v. Red Sox things again, is it? If it is, I'm not reading it. Slim

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Pentagon Assesses China Military. China Responds with Allegations of Fear Mongering. Is this the response the Pentagon was hoping for?

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Perry BeatsRomney in GOP Polls. Okay, he might win nomination. Will he win general election? Does GOP care? Poll the rest of the voters.

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Only Excuse for US "Light Hand" policy in Libya is 2 allow Libyan Rebels 2 "Own the Liberation". Shared vision, visioning process, consensus

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GM Teams up with South Korea on Electric Cars. Speed up & Cut Costs. I understand cutting costs. How does the speed up part work? Slim

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Goldman reminds UK employees salary will revert back (?) As opposed to revert forward? Clever accounting or what.

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EuroCrats Ban Short Sales 2 keep lid on volatility. Now what? Investors hang on or just unload 2 cut losses? Wanna swap shares 4 a bridge?

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@capflowwatch Now, now. Don't be too hard on Mr. Buffett. It was my idea. I just didn't think he was going to go ahead with it. ;-)

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Greek Banks Liquidity Crunch! Nervous Customers Move drachmae off-shore or in2 Mayonnaise Jars buried in back yard. ECB Caught by Surprise!

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There are no unintended consequences. Only unwanted consequences. The Quotations of Slim Fairview (Please see above.)

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MEMO: To: The EuroCrats. DON'T JUST DO SOMETHING--SIT THERE! (Please see "EuroCrats" below. Thank you. Slim)

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EuroCrats no closer to settling contretemps with Finland. Why is it every time the EuroCrats Make a Decision, things get worse?

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AIG Chief complains: My analyst doesn't understand me. Who is he complaining to? His wife or his girlfriend? Slim

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WSJ: Stocks dropped after 3 days of Gain "ahead of Bernanke Speech." That doesn't show much confidence in Bernard Bernanke. You apologise!

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Sincerest regards,

Slim

PS.  I am not Paul Harvey.  However, I am open to becoming a paid commentator, columnist, or blogger. If you’ve found anything I said to be helpful, please don’t hesitate to send me one of those tricked-out laptops and to tuck a few dollars into the envelope along with the thank you note.

Sincerely

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