Author Archives: Mike Bock

Math Professor Explains Wall Street Gamble: “We’re Down $700 Billion. Let’s Go Double or Nothing!”

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Mike Bock

Interesting article in Slate Magazine today, “We’re Down $700 Billion. Let’s Go Double or Nothing! How the financial markets fell for a 400-year-old sucker bet,” written by Jordan Ellenberg, warns that the prospect of a bail out may have contributed … Continue reading →

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Senate Adds Long List Worth $149 Billion of New Items To Bailout Bill; “Blue Dog” Dems Support In Doubt

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Mike Bock

The bail out bill passed by the Senate adds $149 Billion to the original $700 Billion package. It is hoped that these additions will attract “Yes” votes in the House, but, it may cause some fiscally conservative House members, who … Continue reading →

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Does The Rise Of Sarah Palin Illustrate The “Peter Principle” At Work?

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Mike Bock

What a sweetheart Sarah Palin seems to be — pretty, vivacious, and, she knows how to handle a gun. It’s easy to see how she has been popular her whole life. I imagine that in high school she was often … Continue reading →