Side Street Journal Wednesday 20 July 2011

 

Commentary on Global Political and Economic Events by Slim Fairview
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WSJ: Borders Closes. Barnes & Noble fires bookworms & hires tech jocks. They MUST have been reading my blogs. slimviews.blogspot.com ;-) Slim

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Indonesia: S. East Asia's Largest Economy pursues corrupt officials. The Same officials who made Indonesia S. East Asia's Largest Economy?

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New Poll. Plurality of Americans 38% want debt ceiling raised. When did 38% go from being a minority to being a plurality?

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President Obama back "Gang of Six" Plan. What do Canadian Painters have to do with--oops. Sorry, that was Group of Seven.

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What is impediment 2 Global Trade? WTO 2-decades 2 decide Mexico-US dispute on Tuna Fish. Sorry Charlie. (Even Flipper is ticked-off.)

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Coca Cola Profits Rise. That's it. Let's not get even, guys:Let's get ahead. Having lost our lead, we shall redouble our Pepsi. PEPSI !!!

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Yahoo posts 11% increase. At first, I thought it said, Yoo Hoo. Oops! :-o Slim

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Boeing Offers American Air an upgraded 737 to compete with Airbus. All I want to know is this. Do I get a full size spare in the trunk?

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Boeing Offers American Air an upgraded 737 to compete with Airbus. Pay no interest for 6 months in our sell-a-thon. Regards, Slim

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Canada, Switzerland, Malaysia, Puerto Rico on slimviews.blogspot.com Thank you. Sincerest regards, Slim

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If 3% want tax increases only, then 97 % want some cuts? slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/04/defici… The Deficit: A moral conundrum. Regards, Slim

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If 3% want tax increases only, then 97 % want some cuts? slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/07/wolf-b… Regards, Slim

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CNN news report. Everyone missed the number! 3% of public favour only tax increases. politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/07/19/pol… Please see above.

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WSJ: "OPINION" A British Watergate? Well, that didn't take long, did it? (Now, if I wanted a job writing for the WSJ..........)

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I AM NOT A LOBBYIST FOR PAKISTAN. I AM A MIDDLE-AGED, MIDDLE-CLASS, SUBURBAN BLOGGER. slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/07/pakist… Regards, Slim

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EuroCrats discuss Greek Debt. Sounds like US Campaign Chatter. slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/07/wolf-b… I am certain the metaphor is EuroCompatible. Slim

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Goldman surprises Wall Street. (Yeah--okay) Fewer risks, lower return. [SHARP-MARKOWITZ] Boy what a surprise. Thanks Goldman. Thanks a lot.

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Apple doubles quarterly profits. Handle your succession search VERY CAREFULLY, GUYS.

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Apple talks CEO Succession. Talks to head of High Tech Company. Okay, that explains why they never called me back.

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HSBC cuts ties with wealthy clients who bank offshore. What abut the poor clients who bank offshore? Oops! I forgot. I don't bank offshore.

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Murdoch accepts responsibility, denies blame. He must have been reading my blogs.

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Google Search [Slim Fairview] Results? 798,000. Slim Fairview? # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ;-) (Sorry, must have my little joke now and then.) Slim

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Google Search [angel devil conundrum] Results? 5,840,000! slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/04/defici… Results # 2 & 3 ! THANK YOU, GOOGLE. Regards, Slim

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PS.  I am not Paul Harvey.  However, I am open to becoming a commentator, columnist, or paid 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.

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Side Street Journal Tuesday 19 July 2011

Commentary on Global Political and Economic Events by Slim Fairview
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Add Spain to the visitor's list at slimviews.blogspot.com Thank you, Welcome, sincerely, Slim

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Spain's Bankia Trims IPO price. On the bright side? Better chance of a higher ROI. ;-) Slim

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UK: Govt. Owns share of Banks. Govt. Regulates Banks. Govt still has problem making a profit? (& I thought I wasn't qualified 4 the job.)

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South Sudan. New Currency. Revenue Enhancement. Sell "Mint" bills to collectors. & stamps. & Coins. & Flags. & Maps. Go for it. $$$ !

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If I "get" the article, we trust the CFTC to regulate a $600 Trillion Global Derivatives Market? Okay, folks, let's all start counting beans

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Clorox Fends off Takeover. Their future looks brighter? Oops. Sorry. I'm backsliding into advertising again. Slim

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WSJ: Peru! Leftist President keeps Central Bank Chief. Alors! Socialists need more than Bread & Circus. Good Move, Mr. Humala!

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WSJ: Turkish Confectioner helps Athens Baklava Bailout. YES!!! Baklava...Halvah, A Piece of Peace. Bon Appétit. Slim

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WSJ: Hope fades for good to come from debt fight. Cooperation, not competition. slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/07/wolf-b… Regards, Slim Any questions? Ask!

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Debt Worries disrupt Global Markets. Hey, guys. Since everyone is in the same boat-The Zero Sum Game Won't Work Anymore. slideshare.net/slimfairview/t…

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Education. Push to improve math & reading. How to do it? To the experts: Ask Someone to Read my Blog to You. Regards, Slim

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Education. Act pushes schools to improve math and reading. But can they do it without actually teaching math and reading? They think so.

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WSJ: Obama Looms over Virginia Senate Seat. Why? Is he running for a seat in the Virginia Senate?

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Front Page WSJ: Article about lesson on how to tear off women's underwear in Victorian Novels. Ah, Murdoch really does own the WSJ.

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HOW TO AVOID NUCLEAR DISASTER IN U.S. Plan A. GO SOLAR. NOW! Plan B? Please see NRC below. Regards, Slim

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NRC should work 2 avoid nuke accident in US, says agency head. He will look 2 upgrade safety measures. I feel so much better. Don't you?

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EU continues 2 urge Syria 2 end crackdown. My wife continues 2 urge me 2 eat more green vegetables. Okay, "May I have extra parsley, please?

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Libyan rebels close to breakthrough. Imagine how well they might have done with NATO help........5 month ago!!!!

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Government Works on Debt Deal. It would help if they understood economics. slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/07/wolf-b… Bon Chance. Slim

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Kodak bonds sink. Investor concern: Kodak losing out to technology. The same technology that's been around for what? 15 years?

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JUNK SOCIOLOGY Wizards want 2 take fat kids away from parents. Send fat kids 2 fat camp 4 summer & provide counselor jobs 4 college kids.

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They went to B-School? What For? Please see Cisco below. Thank you. Slim

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Cisco 2 layoff. Wants 2 improve profits. Did the tech industry not know this was coming? B-School MBA's hope 4 tech jobs. Keep hoping ;-)

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Remember the Bobby? He had 3 peices of Equipment. A pencil, a whistle, a notebook. And there were No Problems. Je me souviens. Slim

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Memo: Publishing Industry. You must CHANGE! not dress up the horse & wagon you ride around town in. That Noisy Smelly MotorCar? Hop In. Slim

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BORDERS CLOSED! Publisher? The Hairy Elephant in the Ice Age Cartoon. slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/07/publis… Editor? The Squirrel after the last nut in town.

 

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The Difference Between Soviet Style Communism and Chinese Style Communism: Regardez, Russia. Regardez China. Compri!

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Chinese Apples. Now that is the way to do it? You guys, I mean....That is so coool! Good Luck. Slim

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Markets fret re: Gov't debt on both sides of the pond. Where can a guy go 2 make a buck around here. Mayonnaise Jar, Have a beer, sit tight.

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AIG IPO 4 Aeroplane Leasing Biz. BIG DEAL! Wall Street Banks looking for a piece of the action. Choose Wisely, AIG. Regards, Slim

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google.com/m/search?oe=UT… Search? [john king cnn] [Slims result # 13] Thank you, Google. Sincerely, Slim

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Canada, United Arab Emirates, India, Sweden, UK, Italy, Puerto Rico, Ukraine visited slimviews.blogspot.com Thank you. Sincerely, Slim

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Brand New visitor to slimviews.blogspot.com Puerto Rico. Welcome, thank you, please visit again. Sincerely, Slim

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PS.  I am not Paul Harvey.  However, I am open to becoming a commentator, columnist, or paid 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.

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Side Street Journal Monday 18 July 2011

Commentary on Global Political and Economic Events by Slim Fairview
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HOW TO FIX THE ECONOMY: ANOTHER METAPHOR: Wolf Blitzer Buys a New Suit: How to fix the econ... http://t.co/mqm2VXf Thank you. slim

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How To Fix an Economy http://fb.me/SYs9T3rE

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Wolf Blitzer Buys a New Suit: How to fix the economy: Wolf Blitzer Buys a New Suit For those who still have no... http://bit.ly/pUCxim

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Even the Cat Winks =^.~= (c) Slim Fairview: Cats are not Pedantic eventhecatwinks.blogspot.com/2011/03/cats-a…

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Guess what? Recent B-School grads name tech firms as most desire hire. What did they learn in B-School? Please see tech firms below. Slim

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As tech firms become more technical, will the # of employees drop--a victim of their own success? Probably. Invent your replacement, guys.

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EDITORIAL:

Wolf Blitzer Buys a New Suit

For those who still have no grasp on how to fix the economy, another metaphor.

Wolf Blitzer wants to buy a new suit.  This, he figures, will attract more viewers [customers].  He borrows the money from John King—a CNN colleague.

Mr. Blitzer’s ratings [revenue] go up.  He repays Mr. King.

Mr. King, seeing Mr. Blitzer’s success, uses the profits from his lending venture to buy a new suit.  His ratings [customers] go up.

Upstairs, Mr. Turner is looking over the balance sheets.  He sees this uptick in [revenue].  He asks his accountant what happened.  His accountant tells him.  Mr. Turner gets an idea.  He issues a memo to his on air people.

CNN will make low interest loans to those who want to go out and buy a new outfit to wear on the air.

Ratings go up.  Revenue goes up.  Mr. Turner issues another memo.

Up until now, in the cafeteria, employees could buy a meal [breakfast, lunch, or dinner] for $10.  Due to the increased revenue, we are going to charge you [tax you] only $5.

As a result, the employees have more money to spend.  John King buys a new tie.  Gloria Borger buys a new scarf.  Candy Crowley buys a necklace.  Don Lemon buys a new shirt.

This upgrade in the “metaphorical image” generates more viewers [customers].  Revenues go up.  Salaries are increased.  All is well in CNNtopia.

However, what if all were not so enlightened.

What if Wolf Blitzer had borrowed the money for his new suit from Bret Baier?

Well, Mr. Blitzer would still have a new suit.  However, the profits would have gone to Mr. Baier who would have used his profits to buy a new suit.  Mr. King, not having the profits from his loan to Mr. Blitzer, would have had to go to Shepard Smith for a loan to buy his new suit.

Now, Bret Baier and Shepard Smith could use their profits to invest in a business partnership to lend money to fellow Fox News Anchors.  They would have a spiffed up image and more viewers [customers] generating more revenue.

Back to CNN.

With Mr. Blitzer and Mr. King having to pay interest on the loans to people at Fox, they have to cut back on expenditures.  Now, instead of buying lunch or dinner in the cafeteria, they brown-bag it.  Revenues in the cafeteria fall.  CNN issues a memo.  Due to lost revenues, the cafeteria will have to raise prices [taxes] on lunches and dinners.  This affects the other employees.  No shirts, no scarves, no ties, no necklaces, declining image, lost customers, decreased revenues—CNNistant.

What is the crucial difference between CNNtopia and CNNistan?  That is the difference between solving the US economic crisis and not solving the US economic crisis.

Now, on to Economic Experts.

In another monograph, I referred to selling blue paint.   I chose blue because blue is my favourite colour.  As Freud said, “Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.”

However, there is an opportunity to create a metaphor.

You watch CNN.  You watch as experts explain the economy. 

One economist works for a company that makes red paint.  He says, “If you want to sell more widgets, paint the walls of your company red.”

Another economist works for a company that makes blue paint.  He says, “If you want to sell more widgets, paint the walls of your company blue.”

Well, the bias is obvious.  Less so, the supporting facts.

Red:  “We have a study that says employees in companies with red walls are more pumped up and make more widgets—increased productivity.

Blue:  We have a study that says employees in companies with blue walls are more serene and make fewer mistakes—higher quality.

What both sides don’t say:

Employees in companies with red walls make more widgets but make more mistakes resulting in many widgets rejected for poor quality.

Employees in companies with blue walls make higher quality widgets with fewer mistakes, but make fewer widgets which results in lower productivity.

You can say both the Red Economist and The Blue Economist told the truth, half the truth, or half a lie [by omission]. 

Both sides misled the customers of the benefits of the paint they sell.

How do you fix an economy?

Here are a few easy to understand monographs on the topic.  Will this help you fix the economy?  Well, is fixing the economy your job?  What it will do is to protect you from the politicians trying to sell you paint you don’t need to fix a problem that can’t be fixed with a can of paint.

Will $1 Billion Dollars create 7,000 jobs?  Yes and No.

http://slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/07/will-1-billion-create-7000-jobs-yes-and.html

Economic Stimulus, by Metaphor

http://slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/06/economic-stimulus-by-metaphor.html

The Multiplier Effect

http://www.slideshare.net/slimfairview/the-multiplier-effect-4962273

Regards,

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PS.  I am not Paul Harvey.  However, I am open to becoming a commentator, columnist, or paid 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.

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Side Street Journal Saturday 16 July 2011

Commentary on Global Political and Economic Events by Slim Fairview
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WSJ: If T-Bonds aren't safe, what is? Sharpe-Markowitz...get an empty mayonnaise jar, dig a hole in the yard, You did ask for safety, right?

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WSJ: Icahn after Clorox. Hey! I like Clorox & Hidden Valley Ranch. Don't screw up the company. Don't get mad, get--I promise not 2 lose this

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Secretary of State launches tour of a dozen countries that have been hitting on my Blog. Talking point? sidestreetjournal.blogspot.com Regards, Slim

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Secretary of State launches tour of a dozen countries that have been hitting on my Blog. Talking point? slimviews.blogspot.com Regards, Slim

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EuroCrats Set Summit on Greek Debt. Bad Move. Set Meeting on EuroDebt Crisis. Maybe you haven't been reading my blogs? sidestreetjournal.blogspot.com

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Hundreds of D.C. teachers fired for low performance. Isn't that what got the last Boss fired from her job. Boy, she must be ticked off.

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WSJ: Chevron Employee sends media details of energy-trading operations. Oops! And you thought you had problems with reply all, eh? Slim

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US targets Swiss Bank accounts. Remember the secret numbered accounts of tax dodgers? Our economy was in better shape back in those days.

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EuroCrats stress over bank stress tests. Banks pass the test. Skeptics stress over stress of stress tests. Uh....okay. Monday? Back to work.

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Would Einstein have used Google: Please see Google anything Lately? below. Thank you. Slim

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Google anything lately? Worried about your brain? Einstein said, don't bother remembering anything you can look up in a book.

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Stocks rise as investors ignore dire economy warnings. What were they doing? Googling Google's Takeover Plans. [Bernie Madoff is laughing]

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US, Viet Nam naval exercises to find ways to contain China? Follow the path of the trajectory. Rethink plan. op. cit history lesson below.

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Syrians mounting larger protests. "Those who never learned history are doomed--period! " Quotations of Slim Fairview. slimviews.blogspot.com

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Italy approves deficit reduction deal. Congressional delegation 2 Italy 2 learn how 2 do it was canceled citing budget concerns. Thanks guys

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The Republicans don't want a balanced budget amendment. They just don't know that yet. Slim

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For the Government economists. I am explaining to the American People How economics works slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/07/will-1… Regards, Slim

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For the Government economists. I am explaining to the American People How economics works. slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/01/econom…

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For the Government economists. I am explaining to the American People How economics works. slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/06/econom…

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Mr. President. The GOP won't win with the extreme right. You won't win with the extreme left. The Winner goes to the Middle Guy. Slim

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Hey, CEO Dow Guy. Stop calling attention to yourself. It's immature: Man up, shut up, and go back to work. Slim. ps. You're welcome.

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DOW CEO resigns over scandal. Why? Is a Billionaire Mogul Sitting down with C-level executives to discuss hacking into my Tracfone? Slim

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Turkey, Belgium, China, South Korea, Russia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Tunisian, South Africa, Egypt, See a pattern? Thank you. Slim

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Who's been hitting on my blogs? India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Ireland Brazil, Canada, UK, Romania, France, cont'd

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US Officially Recognises Libya Rebels. I guess the State Dept. Started reading my blog. [3 -months late. Still....] slimviews.blogspot.com

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Side Street Journal Friday 15 July 2011

Commentary on Global Political and Economic Events by Slim Fairview
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Consumer Protection Agency: No Current plans 2 ban fraudulent financial products. slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/01/frank-… Regards, Slim (Mustard, Kraut, Relish)

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Pakistan Central Banker Resigns due to Policy dispute over Deficit. Can we do the same thing in the US?

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WSJ: Exxon tells regulators Montana pipeline safe 1 month before the spill. Define Safe. (I just learned a new word. But I can't use it.)

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Prosecutor Blunder? Clemens mistrial? Now, cut your losses & move on 2 more important stuff. Okay? By the way, what was all this about?

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Gov+Lawmakers reach tentative deal 2 end Minnesota Shut down. Tentative or Tenuous? I just learned a new word. Tenuous: very weak or slight

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Brazil, Pakistan, Canada, perusing my blogs. Thank you. Sincerely, Slim

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WSJ: Back up plan to avoid default. Like when the Wizard volunteered to fly Dorothy back to Kansas himself?

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China -- Yuan -- Currency plan. China proceeds with caution. They see what goes on with the dollar. They want to avoid future problems. Slim

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White House Delays rules for truck efficiency. Good move for a change. Now the Truck Makers have a chance. Slim

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Chrysler Fiat to join & compete globally. Economies to scale. Or not. I forget. Can anyone bring me up to date on this one?

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Bain Cuts fees for investors in Asian markets. I won't say a word. Slim

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WSJ: ConocoPhillips splits operations into 2 Sounds like one of those old fashioned B-School things. A positive move. Ah, B-School!!!

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Italy Suggests a EuroBond. MEET! ANALYSE! DECIDE! MOVE FORWARD! one way or the other. Don't wallow in it. Slim

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IMF Issues dire warning. Stress Test on EuroBanks may not be good. etc. Now, who has solid suggestions about how to fix the problems?

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WSJ: Morgan posts strong results In its investment bank division. Idea: Let's all do what they're doing. Oh, wait. That won't work. Why not?

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To the Financial Community: Forget the Self-Help Books. A prediction of success is not a leading indicator of success. Slim

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China -- Yuan -- Plan. Give it time. There are no unintended consequences. Only unwanted consequences.

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Are Tech stocks like trees? The longer it takes for a tree to grow, the longer it lives. The faster it grows................Anyone?

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WSJ: Fed Chief's remarks sent stocks plunging. I have a way to help the economy...................want to hear it? Slim

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FED 2 Cong: There r things that u don't know that I don't know & things that I don't know that u don't know, So we should, like u know.....

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WSJ: Prices edge up. This brings warnings about prospects for growth. WELL IF YOU KEEP TALKING LIKE THAT, YEAH! Slim

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Secretary of State on Tour of countries I've been tweeting about: China, Greece, Indonesia, India, Turkey, et al. sidestreetjournal.blogspot.com Slim

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Secretary of State on Tour of countries who've been hitting on my blogs China, Greece, Indonesia, India, Turkey, et al. slimviews.blogspot.com

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Secretary of State on Tour of countries I've been blogging about. (?) Have they been reading my tweets? sidestreetjournal.blogspot.com Slim

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Secretary of State on Tour of countries I've been blogging about. (?) Have they been reading my blogs? slimviews.blogspot.com Slim

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Side Street Journal Thursday 14 July 2011

Commentary on Global Political and Economic Events by Slim Fairview

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IRONY: It is impossible to resolve the budget crisis at this point in time. There is a Presidential Election Coming Up. Regards, Slim

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Germany to get rid of Nukes. Japan, get rid of Nukes? Why? Please see Nuclear Industry Warning, below. Regards, Slim

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Nuclear Industry Warns of Cost of Required Safety Upgrades. Okay. Plan B. Get rid of Nuclear Power Plants & go with SAFER CHEAPER SOLAR Slim

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PMP® Means Project Management Professional. Not Process Management. Not Planning management. PROJECT Management Professional. Slim

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Egypt Government will delay parliamentary vote. I repeat. The Business of Egypt is Business. Economic Development is a Project.

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Copy paste this into your scrap book. I still predict Turkey will be a greater influential power in Middle East Affairs. Slim

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If you think a committee is the best way of doing things, I shall refute you with 1 word: Congress. (c)2011 The Quotations of Slim Fairview

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There is a big difference between a balanced budget and a balanced budget amendment. The difference? Congress.

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Balance Budget Amendment is a double edged sword--sharper on the back side.

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Partisans Wrangling over Debt Ceiling. Partisans? Sounds like something out of a Hemingway novel. Slim

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Moody's Threatens 2 Downgrade if Ceiling isn't lifted. Now, I ask you; If China is going to buy $ 1/2 Trillion in US Debt...Do they care?

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Moody's Threatens to Downgrade if Ceiling isn't lifted. Now, I ask you; If China is going to buy $ 1/2 Trillion in US Debt...Do they care?

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WSJ: New York Times to Repay Loan to Slim Early. Must be a different Slim. I never heard of Slim Early. Regards, Slim

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You must admire Mr. Mark Zuckerberg. I never could have done that. Even if I did know how to programme a computer.

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WSJ: $ 2 BILLION TO THIRD PARTY CELL PHONE VENDORS?? WHO ARE THOSE PEOPLE? FAT CAT DONORS TO THE POLITICIANS?

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WSJ: Fed announces possible Bond Buy. Boost to the Markets, but junks up the Debt Negotiations. Thanks a lot, Bernie. Yeah, thanks.

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Saudi Arabia Delivers on Its Oil Production Promise. If no one else has said it yet, I will. Thank you, Saudi Arabia.

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Currency Woes Effect Japan. Reluctant to intervene in value of the yen? Why wait to do what you know you will have to do eventually? Slim

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Toyota merges subsidiaries 2 make ops cost efficient. Why not do this before the trouble? Oh, yeah. There'd be no way to fix the problems.

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Coming in Second is not a bad thing. You still get paid and you don't have to fend off enemies and friends. (c) Quotations of Slim Fairview

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Nobody hacked into my cell phone. I guess that makes me a nobody in the eyes of the News of the World.

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Raging Debate over Skyrocketing Value of close 2 the vest web firms. Facebook Exhibit A. You see, Fewer opinions: Better performance. Slim

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EuroCrats putting out fires. Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal. DID I NOT SAY THAT YOU SHOULD ALL GET TOGETHER ON A UNIFIED PROJECT? Slim

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EuroBanks Stress Test deadline is bringing parties together to start cutting deal. I mean, to negotiate terms of implementation.

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The Fed to Congress. We are open to new ideas. Log onto SavetheFed.com to enter. The ten best ideas will win a $500 Shop Rite gift card.

Sincerely,

Slim

PS. Paul Harvey I am not.  Still, I am open to becoming a paid blogger, columnist, or commentator.

In the meantime, if anyone finds my blogs to be helpful, please don't hesitate to send me on of those tricked out laptops and tuck a few dollars into the envelope with the thank you note.

Sincerest regards, 

Slim

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