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Re: Fed can borrow from us, Moore says

bellaparola — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:40:55 -0400

I have admired Richard Moore and agree that he is smarter and understands the economy and most other things better than many of our "leaders." But this little boasting joke apparently made in his incessant quest for national media attention isn't even a little funny to me.

Questions for the Treasurer:
Shall we get ready to add the capital H to hubris?
Are you familiar with the frequent payoff to those who display it, especially in such a gloating fashion?
"I'll loan them the money" - oh really, will you? All by yourself? Do you remember whose money that actually is?

Re: Only idiots loan other idiots who believe in Paper Currency

dahedgehog — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:19:27 -0400

ConMax, let me know next time you have a kid. When it happens, I'll make sure to invest in Reynolds Wrap...something tells me that tin foil sales will be going up.

The deficit, as measured by % of GDP, is nowhere near record levels. Chill.

Only idiots loan other idiots who believe in Paper Currency

ConMax — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:51:44 -0400

Fed can borrow from us, Moore says

Paper Currency BS! Moore should be moving all of the state funds into Bullion Gold and Silver and stashing it with the State National Guard under a Secure unused Bank Vault with orders to shoot the first government idiot that even comes close to it. The last place one wants to do is invest in failed government that is totaly out control......Mr Moore, take your Tin Foil Fabin school of economics and shove it up Lord Mayard Keynes worthless toilet paper rear.......

Well said.

James_Protzman — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:59:42 -0400

I also wish we had him in the US Senate right now. Richard has more knowledge about the nation's financial situation in his little finger than Liddy Dole and Dick Burr have in both their brains.

Re: Fed can borrow from us, Moore says

captsfufp — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:10:42 -0400

I know someone was taping the event, so I wish I could have the video, but Treasurer Moore gave a great extemporaneous speech on Tues night about the current economic crisis at the Campbell Law Professionalism Dinner in Raleigh. He not only methodically explained how the crisis occurred, but managed to pinpoint the individual events which led to it, and how he ensured NC would not be in the same boat.

He also advised the audience, comprised of judges, lawyers, professors, and students, about what they could do in their own financial lives to ensure their success/survival (Basic, but good advice: 1) Keep good credit and 2) Diversify).

I voted for Bev Perdue in the primary, and I know she'll make a great governor, but Mr. Moore showed he is the right man in the right job at the right time for North Carolina. I hope he continues to share his thoughts with all North Carolinians about the current financial crisis.

Re: Buffett says donors should sue Edwards

FFC1304 — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:45:03 -0400

the BRECK GIRL should PAY BACK BIG TIME!!! Put that 100 acre estate up for sale and do the right thing NOW Edwards!!!

I remember calling the Chapel Hill newspaper when this story resurfaced several weeks ago...they were absolutely struck dumb and refused to believe it!!! WHAT a bunch of IGNORANT people who supported this JERK!!!

DITTO, OBAMA!!!