Tag Archives: Subprime

Rescuing Wall Street to Save the US Economy – Neither Fair Nor Effective

assets that taxpayers 0 billion is being used to purchase and the necessary restructuring of the troubled mortgages themselves. Many hard-working Americans are having trouble paying on their mortgages, which in turn is driving down the value of their neighbors homes across the country. Tens of millions of families have seen their home values plunge through no fault of their own. Nearly 1 in 10 American households—roughly 5 million—have a mortgage that is either in default or facing …

Burning Down The House: What Caused Our Economic Crisis? Bombshell

accelerated prices erratically, inviting speculation and loose lending practices which were both condoned and encouraged by existing regulation and carried out by risk-blind executives and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Aside from ripping the corporate goons in the media, please be respectful in your comments. Thanks. Obama Bombshell Redistribution of Wealth Audio Uncovered … Barack Obama John McCain Economic Financial Crisis commentary analysis documentary gotcha! grassroots outreach news SNL …

McCain’s Early Recognition of Fannie/Freddie Crisis

Bret Baier looks at how Sen. McCain and the Republicans recognized the Fannie/Freddie crisis with time to spare. Democrats like Barney Frank blocked the increased oversight, calling action unnecessary. Barney Frank: “Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not in a crisis situation.” “The more people in my judgment exaggerate the threat of safety and soundness, the more people conjure up the possibility of serious financial losses to the treasury, which i do not see. I think we see entities that are …

Bird and Fortune – Subprime Crisis

John Bird and John Fortune (the Long Johns) brilliantly, and accurately, describing the mindset of the investment banking community in this satirical interview. … bird bremner fortune subprime crisis bear sterns High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies Enhanced Leverage Fund

Peter Schiff 2/13/2008 on mortgage principal writedowns

On his radio show, “Wall Street unspun”, Peter talks to a caller about why a person who invested their own cash on a bubble area are basically screwed. Caveat: this caller’s story is suspect as he’s called before and made racist remarks. But, Peter’s advice is still sound and worth noting!