The Irish Government is reported to be seeking up to €1 Billion per annum in insurance fees from the Irish banks whose deposits it has guaranteed against loss. This contrasts with the $700 Billion the US Government...
Read MoreJoe Biden won the Vice Presidential debate just finished but Sarah Palin did much to repair the damage created by her recent TV appearances. According to a survey of viewers carried out by CNN, Joe Biden won the debate by...
Read MoreCross posted from the European Tribune. I’ve been waiting for one of our esteemed bankers or economists to cover this story because it seems to have major ramifications for Ireland, the EU and even the World. In the...
Read MoreLike many inveterate poll watchers, I have been keeping a close eye on sites like Real Clear Politics, Pollster.com, and fivethirtyeight.com for signs as to how the US Presidential campaign is going. The Palin Bounce...
Read MoreNormally I write for The European Tribune and cross post the odd diary here if I think it might be of interest to some Booman readers. This is my first attempt to write a specifically Booman diary for an American audience...
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