Banks and reserves
by CL
on 25 Jan 2013
3 comments, latest 11 years ago
So, how much of the Big Bank's profits are generated by real loans on deposits. and how much is made from interest on excess reserves? Are they still incentivized ...
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Coolest thing for your iPad
by CL on 22 Jan 2013 11 comments, latest 11 years ago
What's the coolest thing you never thought you'd need for your iPad, and now that you have it can't live without?
by CL on 22 Jan 2013 11 comments, latest 11 years ago
What's the coolest thing you never thought you'd need for your iPad, and now that you have it can't live without?
Charitable deductions
by CL on 19 Nov 2012 8 comments, latest 11 years ago
I remember reading that when the top marginal tax rates go down, that charitable contributions go down with it. Also, during the recession I saw a lot of scared ...
by CL on 19 Nov 2012 8 comments, latest 11 years ago
I remember reading that when the top marginal tax rates go down, that charitable contributions go down with it. Also, during the recession I saw a lot of scared ...
How normal is the market,
by CL on 4 Dec 2012 Posted 11 years ago
if part of the recent QE3 is $40 Billion/month of MBS buying? I don't see too many people discussing that. But of course, I could be missing something. It ...
by CL on 4 Dec 2012 Posted 11 years ago
if part of the recent QE3 is $40 Billion/month of MBS buying? I don't see too many people discussing that. But of course, I could be missing something. It ...
How the Tax Burden has Changed
by CL on 30 Nov 2012 3 comments, latest 11 years ago
http://www.nytimes.com/interac Most Americans paid less in taxes in 2010 than people with the same inflation-adjusted incomes paid in 1980, because of cuts in federal income taxes. At lower income ...
by CL on 30 Nov 2012 3 comments, latest 11 years ago
http://www.nytimes.com/interac Most Americans paid less in taxes in 2010 than people with the same inflation-adjusted incomes paid in 1980, because of cuts in federal income taxes. At lower income ...
MID on the chopping block
by CL on 29 Nov 2012 Posted 11 years ago
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ As Washington searches for ways to drum up tax revenues in a bid to avert the fiscal cliff, the interest deduction some homeowners claim on their mortgages may ...
by CL on 29 Nov 2012 Posted 11 years ago
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ As Washington searches for ways to drum up tax revenues in a bid to avert the fiscal cliff, the interest deduction some homeowners claim on their mortgages may ...
What happens to employees
by CL on 8 Nov 2012 34 comments, latest 11 years ago
if an employer DOES drop their insurance, either due to fears of Obamacare or simply due to rising costs? Do the employees pick up their own insurance? Don't employers ...
by CL on 8 Nov 2012 34 comments, latest 11 years ago
if an employer DOES drop their insurance, either due to fears of Obamacare or simply due to rising costs? Do the employees pick up their own insurance? Don't employers ...
Name the coalition members!
by CL on 20 Nov 2012 18 comments, latest 11 years ago
What groups would you place into Conservative or Liberal columns? Which coalitions make up the Red and Blue teams? Red: Anti-tax groups Blue: Social welfare groups Red: Biblical literalists/fundies ...
by CL on 20 Nov 2012 18 comments, latest 11 years ago
What groups would you place into Conservative or Liberal columns? Which coalitions make up the Red and Blue teams? Red: Anti-tax groups Blue: Social welfare groups Red: Biblical literalists/fundies ...
The Asian Vote
by CL on 8 Nov 2012 15 comments, latest 11 years ago
Asian vote went 73% or more to the Dem, 26% to Romney. And the white vote shrank. Latinos came out in huge numbers too, but the Asian vote shot ...
by CL on 8 Nov 2012 15 comments, latest 11 years ago
Asian vote went 73% or more to the Dem, 26% to Romney. And the white vote shrank. Latinos came out in huge numbers too, but the Asian vote shot ...
by CL on 5 Nov 2012 11 comments, latest 12 years ago
RCP shows likely yes. #politics
Nate Silver is awesome
by CL on 2 Nov 2012 19 comments, latest 12 years ago
http://www.usnews.com/opinion/ "But let's be clear on something: Conservatives might dislike and disagree with the numbers Silver is pushing, he is not alone in pushing them. There are in fact ...
by CL on 2 Nov 2012 19 comments, latest 12 years ago
http://www.usnews.com/opinion/ "But let's be clear on something: Conservatives might dislike and disagree with the numbers Silver is pushing, he is not alone in pushing them. There are in fact ...
by CL on 5 Nov 2012 12 comments, latest 12 years ago
1) Pro-choice or Pro-life? 2) Pro-gun rights or anti-gun rights? 3) Pro gay rights or against? DOMA? DADT? 4) In favor of Romneycare for the nation? 5) A cap ...
Divided Government
by CL on 2 Nov 2012 1 comment, latest 12 years ago
Whatever happened to the adage that lots of folks, especially the Wall Street goons, love divided Government? It seemed to come in two flavors--one, that compromise was a good ...
by CL on 2 Nov 2012 1 comment, latest 12 years ago
Whatever happened to the adage that lots of folks, especially the Wall Street goons, love divided Government? It seemed to come in two flavors--one, that compromise was a good ...
Romney is punting--what do conservatives say?
by CL on 2 Nov 2012 Posted 12 years ago
Is Romney trying to expand the map? Or do any conservatives think he's seeing his chances in Ohio grow dimmer, and he's: Trying to find a new map to ...
by CL on 2 Nov 2012 Posted 12 years ago
Is Romney trying to expand the map? Or do any conservatives think he's seeing his chances in Ohio grow dimmer, and he's: Trying to find a new map to ...
Republican panic in Florida
by CL on 1 Nov 2012 1 comment, latest 12 years ago
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/ "This is closer to (and worse than) 2008 where we saw 19% EV and 38% of the absentees. 2010 (our blowout year) was 33% of EV and 45% ...
by CL on 1 Nov 2012 1 comment, latest 12 years ago
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/ "This is closer to (and worse than) 2008 where we saw 19% EV and 38% of the absentees. 2010 (our blowout year) was 33% of EV and 45% ...
Should the automakers have gone bankrupt?
by CL on 25 Oct 2012 8 comments, latest 12 years ago
Why do we hold them to account? Although they had severe structural problems before restructuring, and in that sense it was overdue, but what were they expected to do? ...
by CL on 25 Oct 2012 8 comments, latest 12 years ago
Why do we hold them to account? Although they had severe structural problems before restructuring, and in that sense it was overdue, but what were they expected to do? ...
Neo-cons and Romney
by CL on 23 Oct 2012 Posted 12 years ago
The neocons must be pretty happy with Romney the Hippy-bot today, eh? I especially liked his embrace of Obama's policies, but also the way he stammered through his coached ...
by CL on 23 Oct 2012 Posted 12 years ago
The neocons must be pretty happy with Romney the Hippy-bot today, eh? I especially liked his embrace of Obama's policies, but also the way he stammered through his coached ...
Gun Rights
by CL on 10 Oct 2012 9 comments, latest 12 years ago
What is Romney's position on the 2nd amendment? What has Obama done to restrict or enhance gun rights? #politics
by CL on 10 Oct 2012 9 comments, latest 12 years ago
What is Romney's position on the 2nd amendment? What has Obama done to restrict or enhance gun rights? #politics
So, do you think Romney is pro-choice or pro-life?
by CL on 10 Oct 2012 14 comments, latest 12 years ago
Is he pro gay rights or against?
by CL on 10 Oct 2012 14 comments, latest 12 years ago
Is he pro gay rights or against?
Asian Voters
by CL on 5 Oct 2012 12 comments, latest 12 years ago
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-50 Interesting. So, Obama and the Democrats' Demographics v. the GOP anti-immigration posture strikes again. Nevada and Virgina leaning towards Obama. If he wins those States, I bet it ...
by CL on 5 Oct 2012 12 comments, latest 12 years ago
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-50 Interesting. So, Obama and the Democrats' Demographics v. the GOP anti-immigration posture strikes again. Nevada and Virgina leaning towards Obama. If he wins those States, I bet it ...
Judaism, Christianity and Islam
by CL on 24 Sep 2012 25 comments, latest 12 years ago
All three are "people of the Book", meaning they all derive their Theologies from Abrahamic monotheism. Despite some somewhat contradictory quotes in the New Testament, most of the Christian ...
by CL on 24 Sep 2012 25 comments, latest 12 years ago
All three are "people of the Book", meaning they all derive their Theologies from Abrahamic monotheism. Despite some somewhat contradictory quotes in the New Testament, most of the Christian ...
Romney shows that welfare works
by CL on 21 Sep 2012 1 comment, latest 12 years ago
If the Romney family were once "immigrants" and were on welfare, doesn't that show the system works? Even if you believe that his work at Bain was honorable, it ...
by CL on 21 Sep 2012 1 comment, latest 12 years ago
If the Romney family were once "immigrants" and were on welfare, doesn't that show the system works? Even if you believe that his work at Bain was honorable, it ...
Progressive Taxes
by CL on 18 Sep 2012 1 comment, latest 12 years ago
How does one "sell" the idea of progressive taxes? I can understand the appeal on the right/libertarian side, where (if you believe as they do) that "half the country ...
by CL on 18 Sep 2012 1 comment, latest 12 years ago
How does one "sell" the idea of progressive taxes? I can understand the appeal on the right/libertarian side, where (if you believe as they do) that "half the country ...
Romney hates half the country; vows to lose election
by CL on 17 Sep 2012 5 comments, latest 12 years ago
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/ Romney has been vigorously denying President Obama's claims that his tax plan would raise taxes on the middle class. Now, he's been caught on video suggesting that low- ...
by CL on 17 Sep 2012 5 comments, latest 12 years ago
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/ Romney has been vigorously denying President Obama's claims that his tax plan would raise taxes on the middle class. Now, he's been caught on video suggesting that low- ...
Nice job, Romney-bot!
by CL on 12 Sep 2012 Posted 12 years ago
“Bungle… utter disaster…not ready for prime time… not presidential… Lehman moment.†And that's just the Republicans. http://www.buzzfeed.com/bensmi #politics
by CL on 12 Sep 2012 Posted 12 years ago
“Bungle… utter disaster…not ready for prime time… not presidential… Lehman moment.†And that's just the Republicans. http://www.buzzfeed.com/bensmi #politics
Romney's behind and time is running out
by CL on 11 Sep 2012 Posted 12 years ago
http://www.nationaljournal.com You're Cooked, Charlie! It is becoming clear that if President Obama is reelected, it will be despite the economy and because of his campaign; if Mitt Romney wins, ...
by CL on 11 Sep 2012 Posted 12 years ago
http://www.nationaljournal.com You're Cooked, Charlie! It is becoming clear that if President Obama is reelected, it will be despite the economy and because of his campaign; if Mitt Romney wins, ...
Good news for Liberals
by CL on 7 Sep 2012 4 comments, latest 12 years ago
The good news in this campaign is that we have really good odds. Obama is favored to win, but even if Romney were to win, we'd have a 50/50 ...
by CL on 7 Sep 2012 4 comments, latest 12 years ago
The good news in this campaign is that we have really good odds. Obama is favored to win, but even if Romney were to win, we'd have a 50/50 ...
How does lending work, in particular relative to LIBOR?
by CL on 6 Sep 2012 Posted 12 years ago
When you borrow money, does that money come from the bank's funds or does it come from the Fed/Treasury using the bank as the servicer/processor? Can you give a ...
by CL on 6 Sep 2012 Posted 12 years ago
When you borrow money, does that money come from the bank's funds or does it come from the Fed/Treasury using the bank as the servicer/processor? Can you give a ...
Voting for the other side
by CL on 27 Aug 2012 51 comments, latest 12 years ago
Under what conditions would you vote for the other side? If you are a Republican, what would it take for you to vote for Obama? If you are a ...
by CL on 27 Aug 2012 51 comments, latest 12 years ago
Under what conditions would you vote for the other side? If you are a Republican, what would it take for you to vote for Obama? If you are a ...
Remember a few decades ago? When Republicans were pro-choice?
by CL on 30 Aug 2012 3 comments, latest 12 years ago
http://churchandstate.org.uk/2 #politics
by CL on 30 Aug 2012 3 comments, latest 12 years ago
http://churchandstate.org.uk/2 #politics
Why is healthcare so expensive in America?
by CL on 16 Aug 2012 12 comments, latest 12 years ago
And what are the main provisions in ACA that address the drivers? I think most rational players don't think malpractice adds up to a percent or two. But maybe ...
by CL on 16 Aug 2012 12 comments, latest 12 years ago
And what are the main provisions in ACA that address the drivers? I think most rational players don't think malpractice adds up to a percent or two. But maybe ...
Anecdote about my teabagger friend
by CL on 8 Aug 2012 39 comments, latest 12 years ago
He, on principle, decided that he did not "need" insurance, which his brother roundly criticized as the height of irresponsibility. The teabagger said that he did not want to ...
by CL on 8 Aug 2012 39 comments, latest 12 years ago
He, on principle, decided that he did not "need" insurance, which his brother roundly criticized as the height of irresponsibility. The teabagger said that he did not want to ...
Effective Tax Rates
by CL on 14 Aug 2012 Posted 12 years ago
Is there a way to see what group of people pays which effective tax rate by income? Any other charts? Thanks!
by CL on 14 Aug 2012 Posted 12 years ago
Is there a way to see what group of people pays which effective tax rate by income? Any other charts? Thanks!
Mortgage Relief May be Extended
by CL on 10 Aug 2012 8 comments, latest 12 years ago
http://therealdeal.com/blog/20 #housing
by CL on 10 Aug 2012 8 comments, latest 12 years ago
http://therealdeal.com/blog/20 #housing
Obama's lead Grows as Romney Support Slips
by CL on 9 Aug 2012 Posted 12 years ago
http://www.foxnews.com/politic #politics
by CL on 9 Aug 2012 Posted 12 years ago
http://www.foxnews.com/politic #politics
by CL on 8 Aug 2012 Posted 12 years ago
Latest RCP aggregate Electoral College Map Where's Rootvg when you need him? It also shows Ohio, Virginia, Colorado, Pennsylvania and New Mexico as pretty consistently blue. Florida is trending ...
We should be profiling
by CL on 7 Aug 2012 2 comments, latest 12 years ago
Bald white males. I've heard that there are many in Canada, and that is a very long unprotected border. Build a fence to prevent their terror! Stop them all ...
by CL on 7 Aug 2012 2 comments, latest 12 years ago
Bald white males. I've heard that there are many in Canada, and that is a very long unprotected border. Build a fence to prevent their terror! Stop them all ...
Who are the Parties beholden to?
by CL on 7 Aug 2012 Posted 12 years ago
A lot of people claim to be "socially liberal" but "fiscally conservative". So why don't the Democrats just adopt the GOP's position of exponentially increasing debt ("Reagan proved that ...
by CL on 7 Aug 2012 Posted 12 years ago
A lot of people claim to be "socially liberal" but "fiscally conservative". So why don't the Democrats just adopt the GOP's position of exponentially increasing debt ("Reagan proved that ...
End the Bush Tax Giveaways
by CL on 2 Aug 2012 7 comments, latest 12 years ago
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/ In 2011, they helped contribute $1.1 trillion to the debt. In total, since 2001, the CBO calculates that tax cuts have helped add $6.1 trillion to the debt. ...
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by CL on 2 Aug 2012 7 comments, latest 12 years ago
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/ In 2011, they helped contribute $1.1 trillion to the debt. In total, since 2001, the CBO calculates that tax cuts have helped add $6.1 trillion to the debt. ...
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