The Rich Are Scared...

...or something. I've been meaning to post about this, but, as usual, Jon Stewart sums it up much better than I. And while he takes the "loser" angle, I personally think it a propaganda campaign because the rich don't want to be taxed.

It reminds me of Jack London's Iron Heel. But I must say, I can't recall so much fear coming from this sector in a very, very long time. And the right wing is hitting hard using terms like "tyranny".

It is laughable, as Stewart shows it to be. But don't underestimate an oligarchy.

This is what it's all about...

...and it's sad to say, as many have, that it takes Comedy Central to call out Cramer and the entire system when mainstream journalism can't seem or won't do it themselves because we all know who owns mainstream media: corporate America.

Jim Cramer's A Jackass

Jim Cramer on Today Show with Matt Lauer. About 1:33 minutes in he gets all huffy about "nationalization". First, no one even wants nationalization. Second, he needs to look up exactly what it means. It isn't just the Soviet Union that has "nationalized" at times. Even the USA has "nationalized" at times.

So, here he is with his indignant rant in one breath but yet with the other side of his face, he wants the socialization of the government paying off the banks, Wall Street, the auto makers, and mortgagors.

So, his no call for nationalization is, "give us your money but leave us alone"....bullshit, Jim Cramer.

Hell, I can't even understand why the Today show uses him, as he admits to manipulating the stock market. So, yeah, he's a trust worthy fellow I guess because he told the truth about being a liar.

Credit Crisis

If it all seems confusing, check out this website which does a great job explaining in simple visuals how it all happened.