tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282587.post9016480221072947383..comments2024-03-19T01:48:39.709+00:00Comments on Power and Control: Banning MercuryM. Simonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09508934110558197375noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282587.post-48560239042285481512009-03-01T20:01:00.000+00:002009-03-01T20:01:00.000+00:00Shoot, meant to say "once it becomes clear to ever...Shoot, meant to say "once it becomes clear <I>to everyone</I> that this, indeed, is our future.<BR/><BR/>It's already clear to me.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039999711990701720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282587.post-74393263168467106742009-03-01T20:00:00.000+00:002009-03-01T20:00:00.000+00:00A simple plan: Ban everything, and then issue "ex...A simple plan: Ban everything, and then issue "exceptions" to those who have the right connections or pay off the right politicians. A power grab, pure and simple. Welcome to crony capitalism.<BR/><BR/>Most companies don't have the right connections, so this will represent an enormous new tax on business. I'm looking to take out a massive short position on the market in about April, once it becomes clear that this, indeed, is our future.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039999711990701720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282587.post-37306382772826620482009-03-01T15:27:00.000+00:002009-03-01T15:27:00.000+00:00"And what does the Obama administration intend to ...<I>"And what does the Obama administration intend to do about volcanoes?"</I><BR/><BR/>Great question. I think this falls into the same category as making the seas recede, etc.<BR/><BR/>The Great Stimulator has already claimed to usurp the powers of Poseidon, now he will assume Vulcan's powers as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com