Mr. Norris, We're Here to Help
Floyd Norris of the New York Times has written a column about the SEC’s recently expired “emergency order” preventing naked short selling of 19 financial stocks. His argument is…Actually, I have no idea what Mr. Norris is trying to tell us.
A Peace Sign for Wall Street
Greetings, and peace. As we Irish say, “I’m sorry for your troubles.” In today’s Salt Lake Tribune there…
August 3, 2008
Wall Street to USA: “I…drink…your…MILKSHAKE!”
The closing minutes of “There Will Be Blood” handily dramatizes naked short selling and, more generally, Wall Street’s relationship to the United States (WARNING: movie spoiler).
Having Lost Control of the Narrative, They Ask For It Back
Low-rent stumble-bums (i.e., Sam Antar and Gary Weiss) don’t get to climb in the ring with Ali, but I’ll meet Dan Loeb, David Einhorn, or Steve Cohen for legitimate public debate anytime, anywhere.
Upon Further Examination, It Seems My Paper Is Captured Too
No, no newspaperman actually said that. In so many words, anyway. But the following story is true. In…
July 20, 2008
Deep Capture: The Haiku
The tail wags the dog, Then tail eats the dog, then The tail becomes dog. (Wall Street wags…
Gary Weiss doesn't like Liz Moyer
Gary Weiss has issues with Forbes journalist Liz Moyer, whom opponents of illegal naked short selling hold in high regard for her balanced and accurate reporting on the subject.
Vanity Fair Reports "Greatest Financial Scandal in History"
You read it here first. But if you don’t believe us, hear it from Vanity Fair instead. In…
"Crack the Wall Street Cover-Up!" Contest Instructions and Rules
Crack the Wall Street Cover-Up Contest! You, the Community, decide who wins 1st place = $30,000 2nd place…
“Crack the Wall Street Cover-Up!” Contest Instructions and Rules
Crack the Wall Street Cover-Up Contest! You, the Community, decide who wins 1st place = $30,000 2nd place…