tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-316774933262163695.post1684635943726059231..comments2023-10-11T08:31:50.397-04:00Comments on moneythoughts: Integrity, Bond Ratings & The Economic Recoverymoneythoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462893426608294171noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-316774933262163695.post-24271125857446622422010-06-25T17:34:44.553-04:002010-06-25T17:34:44.553-04:00Aye aye Captain. Between Lou's comment on dec...Aye aye Captain. Between Lou's comment on decks and your new look this ship should be sailing true but we know there are pirates out there just waiting in a cove to get at our bounty.<br /><br />Sail cautiously, this battle isn't over by a long shot.Butchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01617356024199023401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-316774933262163695.post-48331066188145231402010-06-25T12:18:55.853-04:002010-06-25T12:18:55.853-04:00I agree Lou. And, it will be interesting to see wh...I agree Lou. And, it will be interesting to see what kind of reception the new legislation receives from those that write columns in the newspapers and comment on TV. I know that unless there is integrity in the bond rating process, investors will hold back on buying securitized mortgages, and that may pour over into other structured debt offerings as well. But, we shall see.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment about my new hat. I have always liked a little humor in my dress.moneythoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08462893426608294171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-316774933262163695.post-4876151971974223072010-06-25T11:35:50.081-04:002010-06-25T11:35:50.081-04:00People don't realize how stacked the deck is -...People don't realize how stacked the deck is - against them - when they're dealing with finances. Mortgages. Credit Cards. Brokers. They are all out there to get into your pocket and back out, again, with as much impunity as possible.<br /><br />p.s. I DO like that hat.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024392628362568010noreply@blogger.com