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Happy Recession: Layoffs in the blogosphere
'œBecause your Tumblr and Tweets, while clever, will not pay your bills.' '“ the folks at , creators of TypePad. Big blogs, little blogs, straight blogs, gay blogs'¦ apparently, the…
What Are Your Plans For Black Friday?
Thanksgiving is almost here! And that typically means the release of big box office hits, like "MILK," and shopping the day after Thanksgiving. Even though I generally love to shop…
No, It’s Not The End of The Western World…
But it may be the end of capitalism as we have known it. Let's face it, without herculean and unprecedented concerted global governmental intervention in the financial markets around the…
When celebrities fly coach (or at least on a commercial airline).
'œCome fly the Friendly Skies.' '“ United Airlines commercial, circa 1987 Diddy isn't the only celebrity flying commercial these days. In the past 2 months, I've seen Eva Mendes, Ron…
Economic Stimulus Plan: Buy Sex Toys
Here's more of my Super-Gay Economic Stimulus Plan. The economy sucks, the days are getting darker; but don't get depressed, get randy! My friend Katie said, 'œWhen this is election…
Yes, Obama is a socialist – and so is McCain
Lately, the Republicans have been claiming that Obama's policy proposals are socialist. CNN quotes from McCain's speech on Saturday, October 18, 2008: 'œYou see, believes in redistributing wealth, not in…
Desperation is Not Attractive
We are experiencing some pretty historic financial circumstances lately. but you know what? A desperation mentality is not attractive and the more you feel and act like a desperate teen…
Bernanke & Paulson Have Done A Lousy Job
Treasury Secretary. I also said that we should re-enact a form of Glass Steagall (Bring Back Glass Steagall). What can I say'¦no one listens! And what I consider the worst…
$700 Billion or $7 Trillion: It Makes No Difference
That's right, I said it. It doesn't matter how much money Mr. Paulson, Mr. Bernanke, President Stupid or every member of Congress approves to fill the greed bucket of Wall…
Are you being tossed by a fiscal storm?
'œA collapse in stock prices certainly would cause a lot of white knuckles on Wall Street. But what effect would it have on the broader economy? If Wall Street crashes,…