Comments on: “Fiscal Cliff” drama: Wall Street invading Washington and US homes

By: catarinaalexon

catarinaalexon — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:17:34 +0000

Doesn't look like their influence has been much reduced unfortunately, Don. Most likely the next episode of Fiscal Cliff that's coming up soon will be a horror movie. Boehner has already indicated that:-)

By: deejer

deejer — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:12:13 +0000

The most interesting thing about the video — besides the poor editing of accidentally mixing the debate footage into it — was the idea put forward by the Wall Streeters that one could reason with the tea-baggers in Congress. What a hoot! These people are ideologues, and you don't reason with ideologues.

As the video correctly points out, Speaker Boehner is beholden to the tea-baggers for his job! How could he force them to do anything? And if he is sacked, the next speaker of the House would be Cantor, who is perfectly in tune with the tea-baggers,

Our only hope is that the influence of the tea-baggers has been somewhat reduced by the recent election. If this is not true then we may face more Congressional gridlock, as the Senate plays the role of blocking what it sees as the irrational legislation passed in the House.

By: catarinaalexon

catarinaalexon — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:23:20 +0000

Yes Slim, it's a political problem. But Blankfein is right when he says a repeat of fiscal cliff is unthinkable. Do you believe Wall Street can make Tea Party surrender to logic? Nobody likes to pay taxes, but to think taxes can be abolished is wishful thinking:-) Taxes have been paid for thousands of years and will be paid as long as this planet exists.

By: Slim

Slim — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:02:59 +0000

America does not have an economic problem. We have a political problem. We are caught between a Pelosi and a Tea Party.

When the election is over, the only thing that will save us…dare I say it…is if normal politicians are elected to Congress. Reagan did well with Tip O'Neill, Clinton did well with Newt Gingrich…when we begin electing politicians to Congress again, things will get done.

Slim
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By: catarinaalexon

catarinaalexon — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:22:54 +0000

Spot on Susan.

By: Susan Oakes

Susan Oakes — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:53:15 +0000

Good video Catarina. Until politicians put their egos away and this applies to many countries, including mine they will not work together to fix problems. My recent post Is There A Perfect Marketing Recipe?

By: catarinaalexon

catarinaalexon — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:53:02 +0000

Yes Jena, they should get their act together not least since they are, at the moment, the only superpower.

By: catarinaalexon

catarinaalexon — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:51:55 +0000

Well said, Susan. Let's hope they will be able to compromise.

By: Jena Isle

Jena Isle — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 02:53:30 +0000

Hello Catarina,

I'm not so well-versed with US politics but I do listen sometimes to US presidential debates. They're interesting to watch.

I observed though that the candidates have the same main goal for the good of America, but they insist in doing it their own way. Why can't they compromise?

They should be aware that the whole world is watching to see what they could do for their own country. Will the leaders of a super power, and the country considered as the seat of democracy agree among themselves what to do to move forward?

We watch with bated breath.

By: findingourwaynow

findingourwaynow — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:24:09 +0000

It will take cooperation and a real desire to fix the problem on both sides of the aisle. The problem is both think they're right and are unyielding when a need to sit done and compromise on the smallest of issues is required, much less the important ones. It is disturbing to me that they can't seem to see beyond their own political agendas for the better good. It may just be that another crash will be needed to get them to see the light. I sure hope that isn't the case. My recent post La Merika Pinot Noir 2010: Wine