Get Well Soon Derrick

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Solitude

The Media Can’t Spin This, But They Will Try

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government, Investing

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/nfp-big-miss-120k-expectations-205k-unemployment-82

R.I.P. ANDREW

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Solitude

Andrew Breitbart will be greatly missed.

Saint Warren, Not So Much

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government, Investing

There is more to it than just this article, but Charles Gasparino is correct.

Saint Warren’s dark side: Ugliness the media overlook

Steelers/Broncos

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Solitude

I am a Bears fan, but since they failed to make the playoffs due to injuries, I love rooting for the underdogs. This was alot of fun to watch.

The MF Global Debacle

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government

Here is an article about the MF Global debacle and how the CME is involved in proving Corzine’s wrongdoing.

Awesome

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Solitude

I am a Bears fan, but this was awesome. This is the final play of an epic 95 yard drive where Tebow accounted for 92 of the yards.

Holding Pattern

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government, Investing, Solitude

I am in a holding pattern right now investment wise. I do dabble a little here and there. For example, I bought RIG at roughly 52 a bit ago and sold today at roughly 56. I still like it for the long term as well at these current prices. I am not interested at going into anything real heavy right now. I am just holding what I have. I expect for the most part to be in this holding pattern until next year.

Treasury Yields Are Incredibly Low

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government, Investing

It is remarkable how low US Treasury Yields are right now. We are talking about lows in yields that haven’t been seen since the 40′s and 50′s. I am watching it closely, and you should too.

Flashback: A Quick Prediction

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government

Here is what I wrote on March 6, 2009.

Here is a quick prediction for you.

Obama’s radical spending/deficits will lead to a  legacy of trillions in new debt that will result in the USA bond rating being reduced from AAA by the end of 2011.

Think I’m crazy? Wanna bet me?

We were just downgraded last night August 5, 2011 by S&P.

The End?

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government, Investing

Confidence

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government

Think About It

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government, Investing

Obama Recovery? Not So Much. Actually, Not At All.

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government, Investing

 

http://michellemalkin.com/2011/05/31/chart-of-the-day-america-the-dependent/

Thomas Sowell

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government

Oil Up, Dollar Down

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government, Investing

A Major Revision

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government, Investing

What A Debacle!

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government

http://iowntheworld.com/blog/?p=60214

They Are Not Selling Yet, And Are Even Buying In Some Cases

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government, Investing

As you can see, over roughly the last year China’s holdings have stayed flat, Japan’s have increased slightly, and our friends in the United Kingdom have increased their holdings significantly. The data is updated periodically on the treasury website. This chart is using the latest data released by the treasury on January 18, 2011.

http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/data-chart-center/tic/Documents/mfh.txt

(The data at the above link changes periodically, but it can always be found there)

The Truth About Opinion Polls

Author: solitudeblog  |  Category: Economy, Government

(h/t c4p)