Gabriel Posted March 4, 2010 Report Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) This video is just over an hour, but it's fantastic. This guy, as far as I'm concerned, is very astute with all things political! I know a lot of us complain about how the media is so shallow in its analysis of everything - with a 30-second soundbyte here and an angry partisan back-and-forth there. Here Eliot discusses, among other things, the appropriate role of government in the economy - specifically in the financial industry. He then connects his ideas to the most recent problems: TARP, bank bailouts, CDSs, etc... I think you folks will dig this video. If you follow the links on YouTube, the Commonwealth Club has many fantastic videos (John Yoo, Joseph Stiglitz, and others). Maybe some other Jews in here will get a kick out of just how many Jewish academics are featured! Anyways cheers. Edited March 4, 2010 by Gabriel Quote
DogOnPorch Posted March 4, 2010 Report Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) Letterman re: Spritzer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hDFMWHo3IE Pimps ride free! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdwJKNhsaxA Are you a cop? I'm sorry...but I find it hard to take Spritzer very seriously. Edited March 4, 2010 by DogOnPorch Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Gabriel Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Posted March 4, 2010 Hey DogOnPorch, I know it can be hard to get past the personal catastrophe that we all know about Eliot Spitzer, but this guy really is brilliant. Watch just a few minutes of the lecture and I bet you'll be glued to the whole hour. He's very engaging, enthusiastic, and intelligent. I think he'd make a fantastic politician, aside from the entire prostitution scandal. Quote
bloodyminded Posted March 4, 2010 Report Posted March 4, 2010 Hey Gabriel, I won't be watching it today, but I'll check it out later. I saw Spitzer on the Colbert Report, and he was quite impressive and very likeable. I'd like to hear him speak at length. Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
DogOnPorch Posted March 4, 2010 Report Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) The fact he lied, tried to cover the event up and then lied again before coming 'clean' makes him a typical politician caught with his hand in the cookie jar. I don't trust him. But, then, I do not trust any politicians...period. Edited March 4, 2010 by DogOnPorch Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Gabriel Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Posted March 4, 2010 The fact he lied, tried to cover the event up and then lied again before coming 'clean' makes him a typical politician caught with his hand in the cookie jar. I don't trust him. But, then, I do not trust any politicians...period. That's cool. But he's no longer a politician. He's not running for any office. The lecture is still worth watching - watch it. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted March 4, 2010 Report Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) That's cool. But he's no longer a politician. He's not running for any office. The lecture is still worth watching - watch it. Still...the man cheats on his wife and then lies about it to try and save his own skin. If he's willing to do that... I don't think America will care what he says in the end because of this. I wonder how much he's getting paid on the lecture circuit? Edited March 4, 2010 by DogOnPorch Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Alta4ever Posted March 4, 2010 Report Posted March 4, 2010 The man is a buffoon. His witch hunt in the insurance industry has done nothing to improve or further it. Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
Gabriel Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Posted March 4, 2010 The man is a buffoon. His witch hunt in the insurance industry has done nothing to improve or further it. Wow. Who cares about these allegations of yours? If you don't want to watch the video or comment on its content.... why even post in here? The man is hardly a buffoon. Quote
bloodyminded Posted March 4, 2010 Report Posted March 4, 2010 And I'm not sure if trying to get insurance companies to clean up their acts is really a "witch-hunt." I mean, these aren't exactly frail little abused organizations that everyone picks on too much. Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
Gabriel Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) And I'm not sure if trying to get insurance companies to clean up their acts is really a "witch-hunt." I mean, these aren't exactly frail little abused organizations that everyone picks on too much. I agree. Eliot Spitzer has a pretty clear opinion of when and how government should get involved and manage parts of the economy - which is a large component of this lecture. Watch the lecture if you've got the time, it's fantastic. I can't say it enough, this man is brilliant, and he is an excellent communicator. It's a shame that such a capable politician was lost to a scandal. Even the brilliant can behave stupidly, of course! Spitzer also seems to make it quite clear that his days of politics are over. Edited March 4, 2010 by Gabriel Quote
Alta4ever Posted March 4, 2010 Report Posted March 4, 2010 And I'm not sure if trying to get insurance companies to clean up their acts is really a "witch-hunt." I mean, these aren't exactly frail little abused organizations that everyone picks on too much. Hi moronic witch hunt has increased the cost to the end user. Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
Alta4ever Posted March 4, 2010 Report Posted March 4, 2010 I agree. Eliot Spitzer has a pretty clear opinion of when and how government should get involved and manage parts of the economy - which is a large component of this lecture. Watch the lecture if you've got the time, it's fantastic. I can't say it enough, this man is brilliant, and he is an excellent communicator. It's a shame that such a capable politician was lost to a scandal. Even the brilliant can behave stupidly, of course! Spitzer also seems to make it quite clear that his days of politics are over. The government has no business managing any part of the economy. Regulatory oversight is good if done properly, but that is another matter. Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
bloodyminded Posted March 4, 2010 Report Posted March 4, 2010 Hi moronic witch hunt has increased the cost to the end user. Even if that's true, that's the fault of the companies. It's not like they're without agency, and that everything they do is someone else's fault. Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
Alta4ever Posted March 4, 2010 Report Posted March 4, 2010 Even if that's true, that's the fault of the companies. It's not like they're without agency, and that everything they do is someone else's fault. It was a poltical witch hunt that has cost you and me higher premiums or broker fees. Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
Smallc Posted March 4, 2010 Report Posted March 4, 2010 Hey Gabriel, I won't be watching it today, but I'll check it out later. I saw Spitzer on the Colbert Report, and he was quite impressive and very likeable. I'd like to hear him speak at length. Yeah, I saw him on Real Time....he was absolutely great. Quote
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