http://www.politicalbanker.com The Political Banker Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:54:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Although it hasn't been finalized, it appears we taxpayers are going to make a 17-20 billion dollar loan to try to keep the American automobile manufacturers in business. Unlike the bailout of Wall Street, this one has some conditions attached. It will be called a bridge loan, ... http://www.politicalbanker.com/politics/i-want-that-job Ever hear of a scheme called, "portable alpha?" Most people haven't and wouldn't understand it unless they have had contact with the far side of the securities business. But many of us are affected by this complicated investment strategy which has invaded the pension funds of many ... http://www.politicalbanker.com/banking-and-banks/promotors-and-thieves-go-where-the-money-is The bailout, rescue plan, or what ever we are to call it keeps morphing daily. Last week it was the auto manufacturers who were going to be saved by the plan; today I saw the Texas Independent Bankers Association had a representative in front of a congressional committee, ... http://www.politicalbanker.com/politics/who-gets-the-and-the-blame My vow to you, from the start, was to tell it like I see it with no baloney. A nice idea, but when politics enter into the deal, there is a LOT of baloney, but sometimes it is hard to say who is spreading lies, who ... http://www.politicalbanker.com/politics/politics-and-indecision Since I promised short and to the point messages on this blog, today's idea is simple, direct and seldom used by the public. Investments in the market these days can be way too dangerous and complicated for even the most experienced investor to sort out all of the many ... http://www.politicalbanker.com/politics/simple-investment Yesterday, the day after the election, I arranged my errand running, so that I could be in my car to  listen to Rush, and the boys and girls on a conservative radio station in our area.  I couldn't wait to hear what they had to say about this historic election.  ... http://www.politicalbanker.com/politics/poor-losers In just a week this election will be over! I have my personal choices, but most of them are no longer in the hunt! I do know one thing for sure, we will soon be rid of the worst president in our history, and if our country can survive the ... http://www.politicalbanker.com/politics/election-at-last In the business section of the Phoenix newspaper was a small article about a BIG problem facing American small business. After over thirty years, a family business that developed property and built houses, announced that they were closing their doors and ceasing operations, laying off all 60 employees. Customers who ... http://www.politicalbanker.com/real-estate/oversight-and-regulation-at-its-worst Many years ago, Johnny Cash recorded a song named, "The 20th Century is Almost Over, and although it was never big hit, it was one of my favorites of the era. Some of the words still are in my head. "What ever happened to linolium floors, petroleum jelly ... http://www.politicalbanker.com/politics/almost-over My mail ballot went to the Election Commissioner's office last week, so it is too late to change.  Like most of you, I've received more emails them I ever wanted.  Now, the senders are using scare tactics of every kind, most of them outrageous and not remotely connected to the ... http://www.politicalbanker.com/politics/election-approacheth