Keukasmallies

phil anthropist...aren't all those guys whose names end in ist Armenian or something?

Of course HFT is totally immune to the concept of insider trading--getting info before the "street" in general.

Gary M, thanks for posting the link to Nancy Pelousy. I'm going to use her reasoning when I submit my tax forms for this year; no check, just a link to Nancy's comments. I'm sure the IRS will take the "...really important..." position and "understand" that my cupboard is bare. Thanks, Nan!

Oh yeah, just one Koch brother could kick George Soros' ass!

She may be on to something, or maybe just on something....

Well, are they swimming, or not?

In the run up to 2016, Hill'ry is padding the coffers for a tough battle in both primary and Presidential elections. http://www.cnbc.com/id/101556214 Of course, this didn't happen on her watch....Oh, and if it did, remember she was busy addressing the Benghazi crisis, or brouhaha, or whatever it was...Just get over it!

Actually, there's a Tim Horton's just to the left of the frame.

Be very careful not to be caught between Chuck Schumer and a camera!

I'd rather be chained to a tree than left in the care of the "uncle" who would probably collar me with an old bra. +1 Kevin and Cugalabanza!

BB, we are in agreement given the separation of points from which to view the Bills. A business success today...and maybe a sports success tomorrow (Always remembering that the best predictor of tomorrow is yesterday.).

Well, BB, I take umbrage at your airing of differences in such a resounding manner. I'm reminded of that motorboat-like popping sound of an air release whilst seated in a wooden chair, the basso profundo of an expansive well-placed fart while walking the dog, even a bath-tub-rattler that harks of Run Silent, Run Deep. You, sir, are but a brief whiff of air in the true whirlwind known as the fart. I seek no quarter and issue neither apology nor excuse!

I don't agree w/ the holes you poked.... Bills business changes can be reflected as readily as can those instituted by a private sector CEO given the context of their respective environments. Frankly, much of the revenue the Bills receive isn't even dependent on on-field success, e.g., TV revenues that are portioned out just for existing. One can make the argument that injuries to key players have little or no impact on the bottom line, and certainly there is ample evidence that poor performance is almost a keystone of the Bills "success" in that failure appears to breed continuing season ticket sales, often at increased prices. GM certainly does face obstacles wherein their assets don't operate: See this week's newspapers. i believe the Bills is a business all too much like any other private sector business in many ways; where they differ is that the Bills can "sell" (not offer, sell) an inferior product over long periods of time and not fear losing their customer base. Tragic, but true. So, again, I believe it is totally fair to judge Mr. Brandon from both the business and the "sports" perspectives: Successful in the former; unsuccessful in the latter.

If it's fair to judge the new (three months) CEO of General Motors, it's certainly fair to judge Mr. Brandon! The Bills are a business, Mr. Brandon runs that business, the business makes lots of money; therefore, I judge him to be successful. If one sees the Bills as only a sports team that doesn't win, he's a failure and should be replaced.

I'm pleased that we're finally airing this expansive topic. I've always subscribed to the notion that there is more room outside than in, so I'm a fart proponent from way back.

Given that those things are true, why not tell the truth about the increased premium costs involved, the sacrifices such as higher co-pays and deductibles, the need to close some insurance programs and open new ones with coverages that many neither want nor need, the need to change doctors in some cases? Why taint the good and moral things you mentioned with deceit, obfuscation, political rhetoric, and strong arm tactics, etc.? I think I know why: It's because the effort is spearheaded by government at several levels. Government doesn't do private enterprise very well and is often too stupid to know it.

One of the heaviest chickens is beginning to circle the roost called the ACA. http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/01/us-summit-rates-idUSBREA301UR20140401 It appears that the insurance companies are bracing for the inevitable rate increases and the resulting outcry given the proportions of young - old, healthy - sick enrollees in POTUS' legacy legislation. Of course, the great thing for politicians is that they can scapegoat the insurance companies since George Bush ain't around to get kicked any more.

"For God sakes, Tommy, just pee in the pail"

The Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

The Harry Reid video should shock me, but, sadly, it just reminds me of the day-to-day low expectations, and disdain, I have for elected officials. What really turns my crank is that we, the voters, return these weasels to office term after term and "give" them vast amounts of money to fuel their deceit and thuggery. Shame on us!

What happens next? Same as always: Fans send $ to the company then sit back and watch the company turn out a mediocre (at best) "product" for yet another year. Fans complain, threaten revolt, send more $ to same place to get same results. Yesterday is the best predictor of tomorrow at OBD.

How poetic, a teachable moment for each of the lovebirds.

POTUS needed the time away from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave to develop the incisive strategy he is slowly unveiling in response to Putin's land grab. Ya' see ya' start wit a Parchessi board an' use one a' them checker things for Crimea, then....

Brings to mind another burning of babies a number of years ago somewhere to the east of the UK....

gatorman pimping Rachael Maddow...all's right with the world.