Deep Thoughts with Ben: Archive
- 2007-08-02: "Maybe Cramer is right. Maybe I should just walk away from my house!" (RE: Jim Cramer's remarks that it could be smart for the wealthy to just walk away from their homes)
- 2007-08-01: "Hmm ... three hedge funds in only weeks. I mean, what are the odds on that one? They sure are unlucky!" (RE: Bear Stearns losing another hedge fund)
- 2007-07-31: "Everything is fine! The mortgage implosion will not spread to the broader economy! Seriously folks, there's nothing to see here!" (RE: American Home Mortgage or AHM)
- 2007-07-31: "It is simply the expectation of inflation that matters. The supply of money is irrelevant."
- 2007-07-30: "Remember: Send Larry Kudlow some flowers and a nice "thank you" note."
- 2007-07-29: "Maybe the Fed can pay their dividend FOR them ... Just this one time. Yeah, that'll work! Everything is going to be just fine!" (Re: AHM's failure to pay their dividend)
- 2007-07-28: "What?! I know that look. Don't try and pin this on me!"
- 2007-07-27: "The problem with Ponzi schemes is systemic: eventually someone is gonna get screwed. That's where we come in."
- 2007-07-26: "I'm sorry, but I'm currently away from my desk. Please know your concerns about the market are important to me. If you need immediate help, please contact Hank Paulson at 555 - U-H-O-H. Thank you and have a great day."
- 2007-07-26: "Don't blame me, I just work here"
- 2007-07-25: "To do: 1. Print some money; 2. Drop off laundry; 3. Buy milk (Note price!)"
- 2007-07-25: "If I can create money by simply flipping a printing press switch, why can't I print enough money to solve world poverty and get that new car?"