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Republican "Mainstream" Self-Destructs
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-31 22:39:55
Ding Dong: Government Calling
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-31 13:55:32
Is It Time To Pour Some Tea?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-30 22:37:08
Coburn Speaks Truth
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-30 17:31:54
The Rank Dishonesty In Congress (Boehner Bill)
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-29 21:42:38
Now We're Cooking: Cathy McMorris Rodgers
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-29 13:44:47
Reid, McCain, Obama: Shut Up. You Lost
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-29 12:27:13
Technology Folks Going Nuts Over Nothingburger
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-29 11:25:57
GDP: NASTY
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-29 08:52:09
Something To Remind You....
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-28 23:59:41
Here Comes 2008 Again
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-28 23:11:05
This Is What Happens When...
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-28 22:00:25
The US *WILL* Be Downgraded
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-28 18:18:59
The Challenge Before Sprint (S)
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-28 13:53:14
Libertarian Demonstration Against TSA Ball-Gropes
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-28 11:55:13
Caution: Evening Volatility Alert
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-28 11:29:40
But There's No Pattern Here....
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-28 11:21:17
Claims: "4" Handle Streak Broken
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-28 08:41:13
Numbers On The Debt
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-27 23:08:20
Boehner: GET REAL!
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-27 19:00:31
Beige: Better Than (Poor) Expectations?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-27 14:11:34
More Idiocy From Democrats
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-27 12:02:19
GE Makes A Critical Mistake
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-27 11:28:42
Janet Tavakoli Has Had Enough
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-27 09:54:37
Durables: The Big Suck?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-27 09:15:24
The Road To Hell Directly Before Us
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-26 20:58:18
Transport Non-Confirm A Warning?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-26 12:58:02
The Market Is Discounting The Downgrade
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-26 08:04:53
No, You're Not King Sir Jackass
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-25 22:01:44
Libertarian Presentation July 20th 2011
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-25 20:32:53
Pay 'Em In Quarters!
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-25 17:18:47
Schumer And Reid: You're LIARS
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-25 15:01:41
More Opinion Omitting The Most-Important Fact
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-25 13:41:01
Where's The Kaboom?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-25 10:59:19
The Fear Machine Is Not Working
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-25 10:04:20
Have A Spot Of Tea?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-24 14:13:04
We Don't Need No Steenking Constitution!
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-24 13:51:08
To Both Left And Right: STOP LYING (Debt)
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-24 00:46:54
Ireland Trying To Hide A Bank Default?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-23 17:04:01
And Now The Truth: "Spending Reductions = LIES"
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-23 15:34:55
Obama Throws Temper Tantrum on TV
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-22 19:57:03
But-But-But I Thought We Were Recovering?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-22 09:01:36
Technological Faux Pas: TomTom
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-22 06:59:02
Philly Fed: Meh
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-21 10:08:33
Here We Are Again! (Claims)
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-21 10:00:31
24 Hours With (a) Virgin
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-21 09:46:36
States Knob Banksters - Again
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-21 08:24:52
Wither The Euro?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-21 08:18:23
What is Geithner Smoking?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-20 18:30:39
The Gang-Rape By Six
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-20 08:57:41
But I Thought They Were "Anonymous"?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-19 13:59:36
T-Mobile Lost A 10 Year Customer Today
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-19 09:42:06
Ok, Now There Is One (Coburn)
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-19 08:16:02
Creditanstalt? 3:30 Central Today
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-18 14:17:23
President Obama: I Dare S&P To Downgrade The US!
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-18 13:09:21
The Correlations Are Failing
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-18 12:13:23
US Downgraded: Egan-Jones
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-18 10:05:03
Europe Is *NOT* "Safe"
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-18 09:16:16
Adrian Wyllie Gets Standing
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-17 14:48:45
The Truth About Budgets, For Both Left and Right
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-17 12:51:12
Cut, Cap And Balance: Outright Fraud
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-16 09:35:24
"Cut Cap And Balance": Scam Or Real?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-15 13:21:58
To Obama And Congress: READ THIS (Debt)
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-15 12:11:00
Propaganda: Yes, It's Important
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-15 08:51:53
Empire Index Negative: Two In The Hand
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-15 08:43:39
CPI: Uh Oh
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-15 08:38:30
Here It Comes
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-14 19:52:56
McMorris Rodgers on Balanced Budgets
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-14 15:35:19
McMorris-Rodgers Says (again) NO MORE!
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-14 15:11:58
Beware: Extreme Volatility Alert
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-14 13:59:47
Is Anyone Going To Stop The Abuse by HFTs?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-14 11:57:17
Some Things Never Change (Michigan UAW)
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-14 09:34:59
Claims: July 4th Distortions?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-14 09:18:20
"Government Gone Wild"
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-14 09:14:36
PPI: The Tale of Energy
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-14 09:01:19
Retail Sales: The Survey Says!
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-14 08:52:00
Florida Libertarians Say "Enough!" To The TSA
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-13 20:54:26
It's Called CONgress For A Reason
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-13 20:21:09
Obama The Petulant Child
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-13 19:46:47
The TSA Lie That MUST Be Challenged
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-13 19:04:29
Social Security is NOT At Risk On Debt Ceiling
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-13 15:45:28
Florida Supports Bank Foreclosure Fraud
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-13 12:23:56
The WSJ Is Getting Worried On The Ceiling
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-13 10:22:52
Democrats: The Party of Public Frauds
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-13 08:32:14
Did You Know When You Go To College....
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-13 08:29:34
Fed Minutes: Oh Look, We're Schizoid!
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-12 14:41:29
Look! Presidential Economic Terrorism!
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-12 14:23:01
Netflix Nukes Itself
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-12 13:03:30
And You Wonder Why It's Impossible To Trust The Cops?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-12 12:36:59
Ron Paul Is Done
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-12 12:23:10
Professional Politicians Smarter Than The Public?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-12 09:18:33
The CNBS Parade This Morning
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-12 08:48:59
Trade Balance: Oh Oh
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-12 08:43:31
So How Many More Lies Will It Be?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-11 22:43:13
More Lies From Boehner
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-11 15:09:36
Debt Ponzis, Europe And US
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-11 11:52:50
Italy: The Lesson for America
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-11 09:05:13
What? More Truth In The MSM?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-11 08:52:23
TOTUS Speaks, Market Quavers
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-10 21:43:46
Why Our Public Schools MUST Be Dismantled
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-10 14:30:25
Rating Agency Downgrades In 5....4....3....
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-09 21:41:27
Debt: What Would Jesus Do?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-09 11:42:56
Consumer Credit - Will You Please Stop Raping Young Adults?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-09 10:45:37
Project Gunrunner: Is Holder - Or Even Obama - Implicated?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-08 21:00:12
Another B&E That The Sheriff Will Not Enforce
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-08 14:33:06
Choose Between The Fascists Please
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-08 14:30:27
Five-Alarm Hypocrisy Continues
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-08 14:06:58
Italian Lie Insurance Rises
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-08 11:23:00
He Couldn't Put Something IN A Bag, Right?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-08 11:02:11
Oh Look! More Lies From Europe!
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-08 09:53:14
NFP: Time To Recognize Reality Yet?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-08 09:12:00
Watch Those Lips Move! (Health Care Costs)
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-07 11:49:06
ECB: Broke Isn't Good Enough
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-07 09:01:44
Claims: Whassup With That?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-07 08:42:39
ADP: Dramatically Better Than Expectations
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-07 08:29:15
The Bogus Math Of Both Left And Right
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-07 07:08:37
More Right-Side Lies On The Debt
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-06 20:43:40
Okaloosa Libertarian Chair on TSA Fondlegate
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-06 20:25:17
Another Question On The "Birth Certificate"
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-06 13:41:54
EU Financial Regulation Chief: "We'll Just Lie"
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-06 11:50:47
Non-Manufacturing ISM: A Swing And A Miss!
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-06 10:12:05
2011 Six Month Checkup
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-06 09:50:27
Casey Anthony: Referendum On Police?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-05 19:04:02
Health Industry Admits Felony Intent (But Is Exempt)
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-05 11:38:17
Factory Orders: Noisy and Uninspiring
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-05 11:18:10
More Federal Deficit Nonsense: FAIL
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-05 10:39:04
Government Motors: Still Full Of Bad Ideas
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-05 09:31:53
Libertarians Call For Arrest Of TSA Agents
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-04 13:11:27
Banks Reducing Principal?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-04 10:13:28
Greece: Oops, It's Still A Default
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-04 09:17:26
Oh, Wenzel Wants To Come Out And Play?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-03 21:14:53
Rep. Dingell: "It Takes A Long Time.. To Control The People"
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-03 13:20:47
So You Can't Win Against "Big Corporations" Eh?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-03 13:17:25
Ron Paul Drops "Sound Money" And Endorses PRINTING!
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-02 13:15:30
The People Must Retain The Right To Shoot
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-02 12:58:47
Merit Scholarship You Say? Not Any More
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-02 12:37:58
Illinois: When The Money Runs Out, Reality Intrudes
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-01 22:18:11
Did Treasury Just Strategically (Intentionally) Default?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-01 18:54:59
June ISM: Whassup?
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-01 10:27:40
Desperation Comes To Democrats
by Tickerguy at 2011-07-01 09:03:23
 
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