Comments for The Daily Rational http://dailyrational.com Food for Thought Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:40:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Fixing the Economy In One Easy Step by If knowledge is power, ignorance sure ain’t bliss | Impatient Sufferance http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/28/fixing-the-economy-in-one-easy-step/#comment-19 If knowledge is power, ignorance sure ain’t bliss | Impatient Sufferance Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:53:41 +0000 http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/28/fixing-the-economy-in-one-easy-step/#comment-19 [...] As I wrote at one of my old blogging homes, one of the biggest causes of the subprime mortgage crisis was not knowing what was being invested in. A system was created where the true nature of investments are hidden from those putting their money on the line. Bond rating agencies are supposed to be working to help investors gauge the quality of various opportunities. …these ratings agencies know things every other investor never gets to find out. You know if you’re buying or selling junk bonds or pushing a strong investment because they told you so. Their job is to use the inside information they have to good advice to investors so they can properly understand the risk they are taking on. [...] [...] As I wrote at one of my old blogging homes, one of the biggest causes of the subprime mortgage crisis was not knowing what was being invested in. A system was created where the true nature of investments are hidden from those putting their money on the line. Bond rating agencies are supposed to be working to help investors gauge the quality of various opportunities. …these ratings agencies know things every other investor never gets to find out. You know if you’re buying or selling junk bonds or pushing a strong investment because they told you so. Their job is to use the inside information they have to good advice to investors so they can properly understand the risk they are taking on. [...]

]]> Comment on About by bibomedia http://dailyrational.com/about/#comment-18 bibomedia Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:39:04 +0000 #comment-18 :) :)

]]> Comment on PS3, meet DivX by wiilover http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/13/ps3-meet-divx/#comment-17 wiilover Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:17:00 +0000 http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/13/ps3-meet-divx/#comment-17 Someone really hates Wii's. Someone really hates Wii’s.

]]> Comment on Where PC’s Go When They Die by The End of The DVD and How It Will Save The World « The Daily Rational http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/19/where-pcs-go-when-they-die/#comment-16 The End of The DVD and How It Will Save The World « The Daily Rational Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:53:39 +0000 http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/19/where-pcs-go-when-they-die/#comment-16 [...] It’s in fact destructive to make a major move to a new optical media format. Never mind the huge piles of electronic garbage created when everyone throws out their old DVD player to get that slick new HD-DVD player. [...] [...] It’s in fact destructive to make a major move to a new optical media format. Never mind the huge piles of electronic garbage created when everyone throws out their old DVD player to get that slick new HD-DVD player. [...]

]]> Comment on Filibusters Are Hipper Than Beards and Tattoos by Mischa G. http://dailyrational.com/2007/12/03/filibusters-are-hipper-than-beards-and-tattoos/#comment-15 Mischa G. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:09:26 +0000 http://dailyrational.com/2007/12/03/filibusters-are-hipper-than-beards-and-tattoos/#comment-15 Honestly, I think the move away from open debate in Congress is the biggest danger our democracy faces. Our laws aren't even read anyone except the lobbyists who write them before they're passed. It's a sad state of affairs and one I'm sure you'll be reading more about soon. Honestly, I think the move away from open debate in Congress is the biggest danger our democracy faces. Our laws aren’t even read anyone except the lobbyists who write them before they’re passed. It’s a sad state of affairs and one I’m sure you’ll be reading more about soon.

]]> Comment on Filibusters Are Hipper Than Beards and Tattoos by Joseph P. http://dailyrational.com/2007/12/03/filibusters-are-hipper-than-beards-and-tattoos/#comment-14 Joseph P. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:43:37 +0000 http://dailyrational.com/2007/12/03/filibusters-are-hipper-than-beards-and-tattoos/#comment-14 We could use a modern-day Cicero, no doubt. We could use a modern-day Cicero, no doubt.

]]> Comment on Filibusters Are Hipper Than Beards and Tattoos by Charlotte http://dailyrational.com/2007/12/03/filibusters-are-hipper-than-beards-and-tattoos/#comment-13 Charlotte Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:47:47 +0000 http://dailyrational.com/2007/12/03/filibusters-are-hipper-than-beards-and-tattoos/#comment-13 Remember when politicians could form coherent statements that actually had something to do with the issue at hand? Where are all the statesmen? Or statespersons? Heck. I'd settle for a decent orator. Remember when politicians could form coherent statements that actually had something to do with the issue at hand? Where are all the statesmen? Or statespersons?
Heck. I’d settle for a decent orator.

]]> Comment on Fixing the Economy In One Easy Step by Mischa G. http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/28/fixing-the-economy-in-one-easy-step/#comment-12 Mischa G. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:01:00 +0000 http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/28/fixing-the-economy-in-one-easy-step/#comment-12 Thanks for stopping by. This is an issue we'll be talking about more in the future here so please do come back and contribute to the conversation again. Thanks for stopping by. This is an issue we’ll be talking about more in the future here so please do come back and contribute to the conversation again.

]]> Comment on Fixing the Economy In One Easy Step by EB http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/28/fixing-the-economy-in-one-easy-step/#comment-11 EB Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:53:19 +0000 http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/28/fixing-the-economy-in-one-easy-step/#comment-11 Mischa, you're right on with the analysis. I wrote about this, and you commented about my comments, (we're trading comments) on Americablog. Mischa, you’re right on with the analysis.

I wrote about this, and you commented about my comments, (we’re trading comments) on Americablog.

]]> Comment on The Real Victims of the Mortgage Crisis by Fixing the Economy In One Easy Step « The Daily Rational http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/20/the-real-victims-of-the-mortgage-crisis/#comment-10 Fixing the Economy In One Easy Step « The Daily Rational Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:40:17 +0000 http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/20/the-real-victims-of-the-mortgage-crisis/#comment-10 [...] will have the investors’ best interests in mind. If that leads to fewer people preying on poor Ms. Dailey, I’m all for [...] [...] will have the investors’ best interests in mind. If that leads to fewer people preying on poor Ms. Dailey, I’m all for [...]

]]> Comment on Where PC’s Go When They Die by Getting Green Gear « The Daily Rational http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/19/where-pcs-go-when-they-die/#comment-9 Getting Green Gear « The Daily Rational Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:12:04 +0000 http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/19/where-pcs-go-when-they-die/#comment-9 [...] IT Tech. I’ve also thrown out an old piece of electronics or two, and know a little about where they end up when they [...] [...] IT Tech. I’ve also thrown out an old piece of electronics or two, and know a little about where they end up when they [...]

]]> Comment on Goldman Sachs won, but who lost? by The Real Victims of the Mortgage Crisis « The Daily Rational http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/19/goldman-sachs-wins-but-who-lost/#comment-8 The Real Victims of the Mortgage Crisis « The Daily Rational Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:31:37 +0000 http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/19/goldman-sachs-wins-but-who-lost/#comment-8 [...] has been a lot of talk about the larger financial consequences of the current mortgage crisis. I’m even guilty of discussing the concerns of the wealthy lenders before looking at the real victims of the crisis. [...] [...] has been a lot of talk about the larger financial consequences of the current mortgage crisis. I’m even guilty of discussing the concerns of the wealthy lenders before looking at the real victims of the crisis. [...]

]]> Comment on Fat Cats Get Fatter by OPEC Considering Ditching Dollar « The Daily Rational http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/19/fat-cats-get-fatter/#comment-7 OPEC Considering Ditching Dollar « The Daily Rational Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:00:40 +0000 http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/19/fat-cats-get-fatter/#comment-7 [...] 19, 2007 Posted by Mischa G. in Uncategorized. trackback It seems it’s all economic news all the time these days at the Daily [...] [...] 19, 2007 Posted by Mischa G. in Uncategorized. trackback It seems it’s all economic news all the time these days at the Daily [...]

]]> Comment on Goldman Sachs won, but who lost? by OPEC Considering Ditching Dollar « The Daily Rational http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/19/goldman-sachs-wins-but-who-lost/#comment-6 OPEC Considering Ditching Dollar « The Daily Rational Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:56:52 +0000 http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/19/goldman-sachs-wins-but-who-lost/#comment-6 [...] November 19, 2007 Posted by Mischa G. in Uncategorized. trackback It seems it’s all economic news all the time these days at the Daily [...] [...] November 19, 2007 Posted by Mischa G. in Uncategorized. trackback It seems it’s all economic news all the time these days at the Daily [...]

]]> Comment on Goldman Sachs won, but who lost? by Fat Cats Get Fatter « The Daily Rational http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/19/goldman-sachs-wins-but-who-lost/#comment-5 Fat Cats Get Fatter « The Daily Rational Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:18:53 +0000 http://dailyrational.com/2007/11/19/goldman-sachs-wins-but-who-lost/#comment-5 [...] A Fool and His Money. trackback Not everyone is making it rich on Wall Street these days. Sure, Goldman Sachs is doing well, but just about everyone else is feeling the pain. Well, that is unless you’re [...] [...] A Fool and His Money. trackback Not everyone is making it rich on Wall Street these days. Sure, Goldman Sachs is doing well, but just about everyone else is feeling the pain. Well, that is unless you’re [...]

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