It's sad that professional writers can't seem to write without mixing their muddlefors. We know that rank-and-file ratings agency folk can write with crystal clarity in the most off-handed communications. "Structured by cows" makes its point in the boldest way. If they can do it, why can't professional writers do it? Everyone should write that well.
Sounds like a new dessert -- the freezy, crunchy squeeze now replacing slurpees and slushies at a 7-11 near you. The only reason Tanta missed this is on account of her attraction to smooth, creamy eclairs. She's more Austrian, pastry, curtseys, farm animals (pony and pig) and such. We readers pick up on these differences.
Is this post a red herring? Is Tanta actually Paul Krugman? 'Cause, oh, man... that would be worse than when I found out that Santa Clause was actually just Dad.
So I'm guessing that, to avoid more muddling and/or make some kind of point, that selling freezing crunchy squeezes will be cash-only, right?
I'm seeing Homer Simpson as the spokesperson, with Apu as the the "No Checks! No Credit! No Euros! No Yen! Devalued American Dollars only, and would you like some CDO with that, please come again" guy.
When I was a student, Prof. Krugman was a faculty at my school. I saw him more often at a local Japanese restaurant than I saw him in his department. His true identity must be a media-foodie or something.
"The Fed temporarily pulled the rug out from under bears who had stampeded into commodities to escape equities."
So bears stampede and commodities have rugs but I argue that it works as cartoon imagery.
The NYT:
"The story of Alt-A and Thornburg also illustrates why the current credit crisis is different from past panics, like the market crash of 1987 or the crisis a decade ago when Long-Term Capital imploded. Those were rapid-paced events, which erupted and then faded from view."
The problem is that implosion is the opposite of eruption.
You also missed the WCI Chapter 11 filing !
-K
WCI filed for bankruptcy!
Does Krugman know your secret identity, Tanta? Because I know Krugman's secret identity...
Didn't you say you were going to be doing more napping, a la FDIC, while the FDIC does more blog monitoring?
This MMI gaffe too is the FDIC's fault!
I'd probably eat a Freezing Crunchy Squeeze. I mean, I'd at least give it a try.
A refreshing warm-weather snack?
Just guessing here.
It's sad that professional writers can't seem to write without mixing their muddlefors. We know that rank-and-file ratings agency folk can write with crystal clarity in the most off-handed communications. "Structured by cows" makes its point in the boldest way. If they can do it, why can't professional writers do it? Everyone should write that well.
Being referred to, solely, by your name de plume is a sign of which horseman?
Intelectual integrity has its rewards
whocouldanode?
Capt'n Credit Crunch and Tastee Credit Freeze -- coming to a Dairy Queen near you!
The contractions are coming closer together? I just don't wanna think about it.
Sounds like a new dessert -- the freezy, crunchy squeeze now replacing slurpees and slushies at a 7-11 near you. The only reason Tanta missed this is on account of her attraction to smooth, creamy eclairs. She's more Austrian, pastry, curtseys, farm animals (pony and pig) and such. We readers pick up on these differences.
Is this post a red herring? Is Tanta actually Paul Krugman? 'Cause, oh, man... that would be worse than when I found out that Santa Clause was actually just Dad.
Paul, if this is you, that's pretty f'ed up.
Because I know Krugman's secret identity...
The Caped Crusader?
good for krugman! he reads the FT, a good newspaper, vs the new york times
Tanta -- you bring tears to my eyes on a daily basis.
So I'm guessing that, to avoid more muddling and/or make some kind of point, that selling freezing crunchy squeezes will be cash-only, right?
I'm seeing Homer Simpson as the spokesperson, with Apu as the the "No Checks! No Credit! No Euros! No Yen! Devalued American Dollars only, and would you like some CDO with that, please come again" guy.
I stand by Tanta!
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I, (Kona, Doc Holiday, Scotty, etc), promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack.
Do Your Best
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Idolatry?
When I was a student, Prof. Krugman was a faculty at my school. I saw him more often at a local Japanese restaurant than I saw him in his department. His true identity must be a media-foodie or something.
Re: Idolatry?
Who is who?
Dead thread?
A couple of weeks ago he had a post titled something like: "The upper hand is now on the other foot."
Tanta and CR are andriods. Sleep? Impossible.
goes perfect with a crunchy melty cheesy wrappy thingy at Taco Bell (which is all us subprimers can now afford.)
sheeit. Taco Hell has been getting expensive...for being nothing but dog food with some paprika throw in.
Re: The upper hand is now on the other foot
I think you have that backwards UB?
Taco Bell is great, shut The F____ up ! The bellBeefer used to be great and bean burros with unlimited green sauce...
Shouldn't this title be something more like: "Krugman catches Tanta Spacing Out at the Switch"?
Tanta, you're the Dorothy Parker of the financial set. What I wouldn't give to cater dinner for your Algonquin round table.
So Tanta...Krugman seems to act like you two are on a first name basis. What's with that....?
Congrats Tanta. Well deserved extra exposure.
I sometimes have fun with metaphors:
"The Fed temporarily pulled the rug out from under bears who had stampeded into commodities to escape equities."
So bears stampede and commodities have rugs but I argue that it works as cartoon imagery.
The NYT:
"The story of Alt-A and Thornburg also illustrates why the current credit crisis is different from past panics, like the market crash of 1987 or the crisis a decade ago when Long-Term Capital imploded. Those were rapid-paced events, which erupted and then faded from view."
The problem is that implosion is the opposite of eruption.