I often get asked about where to invest savings. I express opinions on markets, but I don’t dish out investment advice. i.e. I won’t tell you what to do with your money. I can point to some information that I believe is credible – like this gentleman’s advice on what to do with your money. […]
Definition of Orwellian: “Orwellian” describes the situation, idea, or societal condition that George Orwell identified as being destructive to the welfare of a free society. It connotes an attitude and a policy of control by propaganda, surveillance, misinformation, denial of truth, and manipulation of the past, including the “unperson” — a person whose past existence […]
**** Just reposting this popular podcast from a year ago – in case you’ve missed it earlier ***** I have already posted the script of my fake encounter with the fictional Shopping Subba Rao in an earlier post. Call this work crooked social commentary or comedy – Kanaka Prasad and I were correct in thinking […]
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“Never believe in anything until it has been officially denied” – unknown. After days of denying speculation that Bank of America needs more capital, Bank of America did the expected – it raised capital. No ala carte. They went straight to Buffet and gave him a sweet deal. Uncle Buffet knows that sooner or later […]
Very few people command respect just for their vision, innovation, leadership, courage, charisma – and most importantly what they have accomplished. To me Steve Jobs is one such person. This true visionary, great innovator, inspirational leader and man who made a big difference in the lives of millions of people – is stepping down as […]
This is a bit dated news (from last week). I could only get to comment on it only now because I wanted to post this with this graphic. Who would have thunk that a third world dictator could bring Bank of England and the Derivatives King, and the anti-gold cartel leader JP Morgan to their […]
As promised here are my thoughts on liberalism. I am touching upon only some aspects of liberalism which are self-defeating. Liberalism has it’s roots dating back to French Revolution which was a culmination of revolt against feudalism, repressive church and monarchies. It was Renaissance during 15th century that gradually resulted in questioning the institutions […]
Most retail investors are out of stock market in the US. 50-60% of the daily volume is now accounted for by High Frequency Trading (HFT). Many have said this before – the next major crash will be brought to us by the HFT firms.
“Speculators are betting against the euro, banks are taking incalculable risks and the markets are in turmoil. Three years after the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, the financial industry has become a threat to the global economy again. Governments missed the chance to regulate the industry, and another crash is just a matter of time.” It is […]
Lately I have been writing a lot about rising income gap in America, revolutions, pitchforks and torches etc. The Tea Party folks are delusional in thinking that they are “the revolution.” They think they are championing for the general masses with their protect the rich – err, ‘job creators’ from the evil government rhetoric. If […]
On Aug 12th show I had a conversation with Babu on American innovation and the role of Government. The conversation touched upon origins of and funding for Interstate Highway System in US, and such innovations of the Internet, Cell phones etc. On popular demand, I hereby present you this 15 min conversation as a podcast. […]
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A lot of debate currently going on reducing the deficit and it is being shown as a problem that is orthogonal to economic growth, which is not true. Why can’t those thinking this way get the point that economic and employment growth can reduce the deficits and not the other way which is reducing deficits […]
From Times of India: Chiranjeevi, who leads the Praja Rajyam Party in Andhra Pradesh, filled up a form seeking primary membership of the Congress and the AICC headquarters in the presence of Gandhi and senior leaders. “I will remain in the Congress for the rest of my life. I will be a loyal worker…I thank […]
Anderson Cooper lost his composure on a live news show. Here. Have some juvenile laugh on this Friday evening. “If “Depard-two” tickled Anderson Cooper’s funny bone, Stephen has just the thing to slit his jocular vein.” The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive Here is the actual video […]
Look friends, I am no defender of welfare. By all means those able bodied who depend 100% on government welfare throughout their lives are parasites. But I can understand people falling on hard times getting a lift from the government as they try to get on their feet. There is nothing wrong if the […]
