Tag Archives: Default

Nothing is Certain but Debt and Taxes

Posted on 12 April, 2011 by A.N.B.

This debate on debt and federal spending has me wondering if anyone pays attention to U.S. history. With today marking the 150th anniversary of the attack on Ft. Sumpter, the event which unleashed four years of civil war, I thought it would … Continue reading →

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Shutdown (cont.)

Posted on 2 April, 2011 by A.N.B.

Just another quick thought on the shutdown and interest rates. If the market determines interest rates based on risk, than a shutdown would only serve to strengthen perceptions that we are serious about tackling our deficit and debt problem. Why would … Continue reading →

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