Comments on: David Brooks on Bailout Nation

By: gfeirman

gfeirman — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:31:21 +0000

And Merriam-Webster Dictionary just declared “bailout” their word of the year for 2008. This book is very timely. Can’t wait to read it!

By: Mark E Hoffer

Mark E Hoffer — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:31:24 +0000

“Any chance of an audio version in the future for us commuters? I’ve been known to memorize sections to and from work. And then paraphrase them at the coffee machine and at lunch.”

here’s more Market data in support of BRIPTV / IP Radio / MP3s

BR,

as I’ve mentioned before, Rukeyser is no longer with us, Gens X&Y, at the minimum, need something other than the ‘Mainstream’ Bilge to pump into our Software Programmable Radios, now with File accessible Data Storage~

By: Bill Werner

Bill Werner — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:37:58 +0000

Brooks is top shelf and should generate orders on Amazon.

Too big to fail and has to be bailed out, sounds to me like something that should have been broken up while breaking up was still a good option. The amount of money boggles the mind.

Good luck with the book Barry. It’s on my list.

Any chance of an audio version in the future for us commuters? I’ve been known to memorize sections to and from work. And then paraphrase them at the coffee machine and at lunch.

By: Jojo99

Jojo99 — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:29:04 +0000

This is too funny [lol] Turn capitalism on/off Link

By: leftback

leftback — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:56:31 +0000

MANNWICH SAID: Speaking of bailouts…..looks like the UK is now majority shareholder in RBS.

I wonder if RBS will ever occupy their enormous new building in Stamford? Maybe the State of Connecticut can buy it to use as the new unemployment office. Now there is a growth industry.

By: constantnormal

constantnormal — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:34:34 +0000

So when can we expect to see the book on the shelves? If we place an order for it over the web, will we be able to give it as a Christmas gift? (i.e., no later than Dec 25th)

By: mlomker

mlomker — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:08:08 +0000

I think the best that can be achieved by the bailouts is to keep most companies (employers) in business. It is a given that the economy is going to contract. Consumers aren’t *that* stupid. They aren’t going to run out and borrow money…they are going to beef up their savings accounts and pay down debt. The light amount of air travel that occurred over Thanksgiving is just the tip of the iceberg.

In the long-term this contraction is a good thing because eventually consumers will have enough ‘dry powder’ to make major purchases again (and by then housing other prices will have fallen). The next 2-5 years are not going to be pretty for retailers.

By: Mannwich

Mannwich — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:58:50 +0000

Speaking of bailouts…..looks like the UK is now majority shareholder in RBS.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/29/business/worldbusiness/29rbs.html?hp

The curtain has been pulled for all to see at this point. How in the world is confidence going to be restored?

By: Winston Munn

Winston Munn — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:45:52 +0000

…costs of …

the Louisiana Purchase
the New Deal
the Marshall Plan
the Korean War
Vietnam
the S.&L

Looks to me as though ROI each time has progrssively worsened.

By: KJ Foehr

KJ Foehr — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:19:19 +0000

#21,117 on Amazon… and risin’.

And #6 in the Macroeconomics category!

The title alone should get you into the top 100; it is the perfect title for the times.

And when the book tour starts, I see it in the top 10!

Good luck.