Tag Archives: financial crisis

Another thought on Obama and the vision of Hope

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Sanford

What has me thinking is – where is the direct impacting investments? Why did the Cash for Clunkers not actually be directed for better gas-mileage, lower polluting cars versus just any car? Why has the TARP investment now not focused … Continue reading →

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Did the Democrats cause this financial crisis? Did the Repugs?

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Sanford

Today, while waiting for the markets to open, I watched a couple of videos that were on YouTube, and a particular duo of them were incredibly impactful – using what could be perceived as nicely, sliced content setting up the … Continue reading →

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Obama: Presidential, McCain: Brawler, American People: which?

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Sanford

IMHO – McCain came out looking like the fiesty brawler, Obama came out looking like the statesman. I want Obama in office, because I believe that his judgment will be the one I trust the best – since not everything can be summarized into partisan soundbites. But, I also want someone who – in front of a worldwide audience can smack down someone with the right kind of style and panache that will demonstrate it to us as a whole that he will take on the “baddies” of the world and be the leader of the Free World.

My favorite part of the debate was Obama’s last statements where he talked about looking beyond the lens of terrorism and into the lens of all of the issues. Singleminded, mono-focused view points is what took our eyes off the ball and led us into this mess. A true President will think beyond the one-line rhetoric and deliver us to the reality that is the Next American Century. Continue reading →

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Change I want to Believe In – for the future of America

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Sanford

am weaping because I do not think we know what is going to happen next. And, in a recent Time article, I read what struck me as the fundamental issue of this campaign. This is the call to action – none of this Sarah Palin crap, none of this “seven houses” crap – this is what matters. Continue reading →

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