Comments on: Ever Wonder Why Dennis Kneale Has a Job?

By: mateo

mateo — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 02:45:53 +0000

I am a salestrader, work on a tradingfloor. We have about a dozen TVs on the floor, all on CNBC. We are all getting sick of CNBC. WHen they started having adds for themselves, it got over the top. ….. “I am CNBC”. Are they kidding. They consider themselves bigger than the news. Kernen is the absolute worst, a complete conservative hack spitting out GOP talking points at ever turn. Even worse is during ‘power lunch’ when they put 8 to 10 people up on the screens. What could you possibly get out of that many people talking at once for 2 minutes.

We are getting very close to having the entire trading floor turned over to Bloomberg TV. CNBC may be slightly more entertaining, but sometimes we want to hear about the markets.

By: BG

BG — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:55:04 +0000

The thing that blows my mind is LK. Why don’t they just rename his show as THE RNC Report. It am continually amazed at Larry’s complete disdain for the working class in this Country that in many cases works multiple jobs just to get by; while he gives a complete pass to many being paid Millions who in their brilliance nearly destroyed the entire (not just US, but entire) global financial system. The same crowd who has shipped as many jobs as possible out of the Country for the last 30 years with no regard to its effect on the long-term strength and welfare of this Country.

Larry hates anyone not in the upper class and feels everyone else should bow down to these intellectual idiots and assholes. If Larry is a “true American”, then I guess I am not sure what a true American is… anymore. Contrary to his worldly views, (without the common man) nothing really happens. Out here, we make, repair and support real things. The world of Larry and those like him exist only in the minds of imbeciles and heretics.

I guess what did it for me with LK was a few years back when he badgered anyone who came on his show showing any hints of support for a minimum wage increase for wage earners. His view is if you can’t make it on two lousy jobs, go get a 3rd job. If you can’t afford health insurance, then don’t get sick. Pure, unmitigated greed is Larry’s mantra. Larry and those like him are what got us into this mess in the 1st place. Of course, now the whole world knows that, huh.

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:39:19 +0000

“Larry Kudlow and his insipid guests Don Luskin…”

Wait a minute! If they go then how are we going to know when they turn bearish so we can jump back into the market?

Besides, I have this recurring dream that includes Michelle Caruso-Cabrera and Trish Regan: just the five of us are together… well, you get the picture.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:29:33 +0000

I like CNBC World, particularly Squawk Box Europe. They have interesting guests, good discussions (not just sound bites), and everyone is respectful of each other’s opinion. What a concept!

Al C, Thanks for mentioning Wealth Track. I’ll have to give it a try.

By: BillTxn

BillTxn — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:25:26 +0000

The seven or eight talking heads, (actually yelling heads) trying to out-do each other during Power Lunch is so irritating, I find myself tuning instead to Stuart Varney on FBN or even to Bloomberg for some peace and quiet. Not that Varney is all that astute as a financial commentator, but at least he is civil, and can sometimes be humorous. While I do enjoy Fast Money after market close, as all the panelists are legitimate traders, I also ignore the Chair Thrower during his hour.

By: Bruce in Tn

Bruce in Tn — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:13:49 +0000

I have noted with the 200 point rally today with the abysmal employment numbers that this must be cheerleader tryout week. I do think that Carouso-Cabrerra will probably win chief cheerleader, since Kneale would probably look tortured in a skirt…

Seriously, I understand the markets don’t have to do what I think is logical, but this recession/depression is showing no signs of slowing….and isn’t this “catching the falling knife here?”

By: Al Czervik

Al Czervik — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:15:43 +0000

The best weekly program discussing the markets and investing is WealthTrack on PBS. Consuelo Mack has great guests and the discussion is intelligent. A lot of food for thought in every program.

For all of Ruckeyser’s witticisms, he didn’t provide much education and his format became stale. During the late-90s, the Internet gave non-insiders access to much more information and education about the markets and investing. WSW didn’t adapt well to the competition.

Charlie Rose also does a great job with his coverage of economic and financial topics.

By: barrister999

barrister999 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:04:25 +0000

I would add Larry Kudlow and his insipid guests Don Luskin, Jerry Bowyer, & his other perma bulls who have been so completely wrong for the last year and half.

By: Andy Tabbo

Andy Tabbo — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:40:45 +0000

The latest theatrics are getting a bit out of hand. It’s getting really silly to have Gasbagarino come on and pick fights with everyone. You notice Deutch coming on now more often for the sole purpose of picking silly fights.

Just what I want to see….people who have ZERO sense about economics or markets shouting over each other…WWF of financial reporting…genius.

By: Ken

Ken — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:36:52 +0000

Apropos of everything, have you all watched “Idiocracy”?