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Special Prosecutor of Iceland Bank Crash: "The Idea Most People Have of Banking Has No Basis In Reality"
Commented Jun 02, 2009 at 06:05:29 in World
“Great interview - sounds like Icelanders have an honorable and decent public servant in Mr. Hauksson. We could use people like him over here in the US.”
The Era of Not Getting It: The Marie Antoinettes of the Meltdown
Commented Jan 28, 2009 at 03:16:37 in Business
“Thank you for this post Arianna. Yes, these guys ought to be fried. On a different note, I recently had to look up this famous phrase...this is from Wfor those of you historically inclined...:) ( I do like the reference to "Madame Déficit"...)
"Let them eat cake..." is a translation of "qu'ils mangent de la brioche." ... brioche is actually a type of highly enriched bread... While typically attributed to Marie Antoinette, (she was to have uttered it during a famine when alerted that people were suffering due to widespread bread shortages) the original source is not settled among historians. English historian Antonia Fraser, states: "[Let them eat cake] was said 100 years before her by Marie-Therese, the wife of Louis XIV. It was a callous and ignorant statement and she [Marie Antoinette] was neither."
...From the beginning of his reign, Louis XVI was seen as ineffective, uninformed and naive, while Marie Antoinette's frivolity and extravagance were seen as factors that worsened France's economic recession. ..the public was so convinced that it was Antoinette who had single-handedly ruined France's finances that they gave her the nickname "Madame Déficit."
In Confessions, in 1767, Rousseau stated: "At length I recollected the thoughtless saying of a great princess, who, on being informed that the country people had no bread, replied, "Then let them eat pastry!"
Marie Antoinette arrived at Versailles from Austria in 1770... Whoever the "great princess" was, it was not Marie Antoinette."”
"Let them eat cake..." is a translation of "qu'ils mangent de la brioche." ... brioche is actually a type of highly enriched bread... While typically attributed to Marie Antoinette, (she was to have uttered it during a famine when alerted that people were suffering due to widespread bread shortages) the original source is not settled among historians. English historian Antonia Fraser, states: "[Let them eat cake] was said 100 years before her by Marie-Therese, the wife of Louis XIV. It was a callous and ignorant statement and she [Marie Antoinette] was neither."
...From the beginning of his reign, Louis XVI was seen as ineffective, uninformed and naive, while Marie Antoinette's frivolity and extravagance were seen as factors that worsened France's economic recession. ..the public was so convinced that it was Antoinette who had single-handedly ruined France's finances that they gave her the nickname "Madame Déficit."
In Confessions, in 1767, Rousseau stated: "At length I recollected the thoughtless saying of a great princess, who, on being informed that the country people had no bread, replied, "Then let them eat pastry!"
Marie Antoinette arrived at Versailles from Austria in 1770... Whoever the "great princess" was, it was not Marie Antoinette."”
What's Next for Iceland: Ensuring a Fair Election in May
Commented Jan 25, 2009 at 08:52:36 in World
“Kria, I am looking at the above picture of the protests - the protesters sure don't look like "some thugs" - and are you suggesting that Icelandic news media are lying about what is going on in the country? Yesterday I saw on one of them that 6,000 had gathered to protest, peacefully, the story noted, in downtown Reykjavik.
As for "Iceland is burning" being "nonsense" - a fire was started in front of the parliament house - pictures of which were distributed all over the world - so ... "burning"... Looks also like Icelanders are "burning" with anger... When you look at Icelandic news sites, this seems to be the "burning" issue...
As for Watergate/Deep throat reference - what has the only way this information will get out is if someone within the government or the banks divulges it. (oh, and one of Iceland's "public servants" the Minister of Commerce, just resigned, saying he is one of those responsible for the collapse).”
As for "Iceland is burning" being "nonsense" - a fire was started in front of the parliament house - pictures of which were distributed all over the world - so ... "burning"... Looks also like Icelanders are "burning" with anger... When you look at Icelandic news sites, this seems to be the "burning" issue...
As for Watergate/Deep throat reference - what has the only way this information will get out is if someone within the government or the banks divulges it. (oh, and one of Iceland's "public servants" the Minister of Commerce, just resigned, saying he is one of those responsible for the collapse).”
Coming Attraction: New York Times Magazine Spotlights Female Orgasms This Sunday
Commented Jan 23, 2009 at 21:06:25 in Media
“She is about to have her teeth cleaned.”
Sunday Roundup
Commented Sep 22, 2008 at 13:53:26 in Politics
“Hi, Arianna, this is not exactly on topic, but I cannot believe this - I'm watching MSNBC, Obama speech in Green Bay, and here comes Andrea Mitchell, Alan Greenspan's WIFE, pontificating on Obama's reactions to this crisis that her husband for Chrissake helped create! Is it just me who thinks it's highly inappropriate that she's on the air blathering about this? (Not to mention that she's not a good reporter).”
LEFT-TURN-AHEAD replied on Sep 22, 2008 at 17:10:41
“I am with you. Andrea is the ultimate republican insider. She has two faces - one as a thinly veiled biased reported, the other as a rabid republican.”
A Nation of Village Idiots
Commented Sep 21, 2008 at 22:44:45 in Business
“Read Luxury Fever by Robert H. Frank.
As for understanding the mentality of the Village Idiots (the half of the American electorate), read What's the Matter with Kansas? by Thomas Frank.”
As for understanding the mentality of the Village Idiots (the half of the American electorate), read What's the Matter with Kansas? by Thomas Frank.”
Governor Palin's Reading List
Commented Sep 21, 2008 at 13:03:33 in Politics
“This would be funny if it weren't probably the truth...”
Sarah Palin's Churches and The Third Wave: New Video Documentary
Commented Sep 08, 2008 at 07:56:54 in Politics
“It is truly frightening how stupidity and ignorance continue to be the outstanding characteristics of the American electorate.”
mcartri replied on Sep 08, 2008 at 11:29:24
“Never underestimate the stupidity of the American people. For proof, look at these these jewels of the American presidency: Nixon-Reagan-Bush and then Bush Jr./Cheney/(McCain/Palin?) When you believe reality is a snake talking to an Adam & Eve 5,000 years ago, this is what you get for presidents.”
DJBrunner replied on Sep 08, 2008 at 09:52:19
“Concise and right on the money!”
Moosing Sarah -- Time for the Dems to Leash the Pitbull
Commented Sep 08, 2008 at 00:15:44 in Politics
“A New York Times reader in response to Frank Rich´s Sunday column on the McCain/Palin shotgun marriage is right on the money: "Why do these points only appear on the op-ed page? Why does the NY Times in its news articles keep kowtowing to the holy untouchable brand image of McCain as "maverick," "bipartisan," "honorable" without ever really examining what the man has to offer as president?
Why has the Times spent the last several days with fluff pieces on Sarah Palin, starting with the praises over her speech at the convention, instead of real investigative journalism?
Where is the journalism? Publishing a newspaper has become a matter of amplifying the parties' talking points like mindless servant robots, on demand. Where are the points of fact that voters need to know?”
Why has the Times spent the last several days with fluff pieces on Sarah Palin, starting with the praises over her speech at the convention, instead of real investigative journalism?
Where is the journalism? Publishing a newspaper has become a matter of amplifying the parties' talking points like mindless servant robots, on demand. Where are the points of fact that voters need to know?”
rose london replied on Sep 08, 2008 at 10:52:38
“Skyfish you are so right. THE BEST WE CAN DO IS TO BOTCOTT NEWYORKPOST..PERIOD.
IF THEY WANT TO BE COWARDICE AND HYPO IS UP TO THEM. WE ALL EMAIL THEM AND BOYCOTT.
THAT WILL SEND THEM A MESSAGE THAT WE ARE NOT STUPID.
LIKEOBAMA WOULD SAY..
ENOUGH...”
IF THEY WANT TO BE COWARDICE AND HYPO IS UP TO THEM. WE ALL EMAIL THEM AND BOYCOTT.
THAT WILL SEND THEM A MESSAGE THAT WE ARE NOT STUPID.
LIKEOBAMA WOULD SAY..
ENOUGH...”
shades3 replied on Sep 08, 2008 at 10:36:17
“Indeed. Unless John McCain is now running as an INDEPENDANT, he is still a Republican, with Republicans all around him.
His choice for a VP is merely a distraction for all those over-the-hill Republicans, who apparently haven't seen a woman under 50 up close for a while.
Palin embodies all the worst traits of the right wing, Intolerance, Ignorance, meanness and transparent sarcasm.
She is not a representative of women, or men who want CHANGE.
She is a representative of the REPUBLICANS, you know, the party that brought you the last eight years.
You want four, or even eight more years of that???
Then by all means, vote for McCain and his "lipsticked" whatever farm animal she compared herself to.”
His choice for a VP is merely a distraction for all those over-the-hill Republicans, who apparently haven't seen a woman under 50 up close for a while.
Palin embodies all the worst traits of the right wing, Intolerance, Ignorance, meanness and transparent sarcasm.
She is not a representative of women, or men who want CHANGE.
She is a representative of the REPUBLICANS, you know, the party that brought you the last eight years.
You want four, or even eight more years of that???
Then by all means, vote for McCain and his "lipsticked" whatever farm animal she compared herself to.”
sophiej replied on Sep 08, 2008 at 09:49:14
“try the Washington Independent and the Mudflats blog for some serious reporting.”
Sex Every Day? How Men And Women Differ On The Idea
Commented Jul 01, 2008 at 09:34:29 in Living
“I had a C-section. And again, there are more ways to have sex than just having vaginal intercourse.”
Sex Every Day? How Men And Women Differ On The Idea
Commented Jun 29, 2008 at 21:53:29 in Living
“Of course! There is the delight of oral sex...”
Sex Every Day? How Men And Women Differ On The Idea
Commented Jun 29, 2008 at 13:38:22 in Living
“My husband and I have been married 8 years, been together for 9, and have had sex every day during those 9 years. We have 5 kids (he 2, I one from a former marriage, together we have 2 kids, 6 and 7) We always take time for it - don´t wait for the "mood" or the time to present it self - sometimes the sex is long and passionate, sometimes just a quickie. Either way - we love every minute of it!”
OneWoman replied on Jun 30, 2008 at 05:21:24
“Really? What about after you gave birth to your children? Weren't you told to wait 6 weeks before you resumed activties?”
heal57 replied on Jun 29, 2008 at 19:18:26
“Aren't you exhausted??”
OzzieSmerck replied on Jun 29, 2008 at 15:58:04
“Every day? really? even on those two days when you had the kids? and the days immediately after? waitress? i'll have what she's having!”
wmbear replied on Jun 29, 2008 at 15:27:18
“IF YOU EVER GET DIVORCED...
(Doesn't sound likely) give me a call! I really think that's the whole idea. Sex is, among other things, a way of having fun together. Unfortunately, I think a lot of couples feel that it has to be this heavy "romantic" thing complete with dinner, candles, mood music, etc., etc., etc. And who's got time for that? If more people looked at it as ALSO a lot of the time just a "romp in the sack," fewer marriages would break up, I think. It's also this false "romantic" ideal of sex that causes a lot of people to look elsewhere than their marriage for it.”
(Doesn't sound likely) give me a call! I really think that's the whole idea. Sex is, among other things, a way of having fun together. Unfortunately, I think a lot of couples feel that it has to be this heavy "romantic" thing complete with dinner, candles, mood music, etc., etc., etc. And who's got time for that? If more people looked at it as ALSO a lot of the time just a "romp in the sack," fewer marriages would break up, I think. It's also this false "romantic" ideal of sex that causes a lot of people to look elsewhere than their marriage for it.”
John McCain Trades Straight Talk for Unadulterated Fantasy
Commented May 17, 2008 at 23:46:04 in Politics
“Great article Arianna. I'm reading your book "Pigs at the Trough" now, and I'm thinking "Arianna for President"! You rock!”
McCain "Family Recipes" Lifted from the Food Network
Commented Apr 16, 2008 at 20:14:42 in Politics
“Yuk. Only Republicans manage to literally leave a bad taste in one's mouth...”
MyUserName replied on Apr 17, 2008 at 07:11:53
“I guess that depends on the taste buds...with me, it's Dems.”
Vivitrol: A Cure For Alcoholism?
Commented Jan 26, 2008 at 01:42:26 in Living
“ah, an easier, softer way...”
Sciguy replied on Jan 26, 2008 at 22:02:30
“Amen, skyfish! And ain't it funny how many ways alcoholics can try to find an easier, softer way? ANYTHING but a program that requires - EEK! - rigorous honesty and no booze...”
Bushgirlsgonewild replied on Jan 26, 2008 at 12:08:18
“.
Ah, I remember the haughty days when Sparta rules applied to everyday life. Living in caves, hunting for food, eating your children if the catch wasn't
sufficient, women giving birth on a rock, those were the days! Now its all about avoiding pain and mental illness - well I'm with you! If you have a disease, tough shit! Suck it up and stop being a burden on the rest of the tribe!
. ”
Ah, I remember the haughty days when Sparta rules applied to everyday life. Living in caves, hunting for food, eating your children if the catch wasn't
sufficient, women giving birth on a rock, those were the days! Now its all about avoiding pain and mental illness - well I'm with you! If you have a disease, tough shit! Suck it up and stop being a burden on the rest of the tribe!
. ”
Hillary's Electabilty -- Bill's Procilivity
Commented Jan 24, 2008 at 16:00:31 in Home
“You Americans are just weird. Is it because you have so little of your own that you constantly have to obsess about the sex lives of others? Bill Clinton is a sexy guy, I'd do him anytime. Who the heck knows what arrangements the Clintons have in their marriage. Their marriage and sex life is nobody's business.”
sky2evan replied on Jan 25, 2008 at 02:10:35
“Actually, marriage & sex life say a lot about character, and is EVERYBODY'S business if that person is running for President of Everybody in America.
Let's a person likes S&M. Or sex with children. That person still might be a great President - but that's highly unlikely.
Now, take the case of Bill Clinton. He's married, but he still plays around. His wife chooses to stay with him - probably because of the Clinton brand name. What does that say about their character?
If Bill Clinton were single and he was still playing around like a bachelor... then of course, there's nothing "wrong" with that. Depends on what kind of "playing" he's doing. It still says a lot about his character.
”
Let's a person likes S&M. Or sex with children. That person still might be a great President - but that's highly unlikely.
Now, take the case of Bill Clinton. He's married, but he still plays around. His wife chooses to stay with him - probably because of the Clinton brand name. What does that say about their character?
If Bill Clinton were single and he was still playing around like a bachelor... then of course, there's nothing "wrong" with that. Depends on what kind of "playing" he's doing. It still says a lot about his character.
”
BardEric replied on Jan 24, 2008 at 21:19:30
“I AM an American Skyfish and I Agree with you 100%! Its like the American people cannot gome to terms with the fact that a president has a sex life at all..Maybe thats why we elect so many old men to the office? Its easier to see them as sexless old men. Bill and Hillary are the sexiest prez and first lady we have had since JFK. Who KNOWS what their marital agreements are? They are none of our business! But believe me the majority of middle America could care less who their prez boinks. Its the republicans who seem to have the most issue with the Clintons sex lives..Jealousy maybe? If people are so worried about our presidents sex lives, maybe we should just vote for Mcain who is too old to have any interest in it anyway?”
LeeFromVA replied on Jan 24, 2008 at 18:34:27
“True that Skyfish, but now everytime I see Bill wagging his finger it reminds me of "I did not have sex with that woman." He's a liar, not to be trusted, especially when he gets red-faced and starts wagging that finger.
He actually said Obama put out a hit-job on him. LOL”
He actually said Obama put out a hit-job on him. LOL”
Lisette replied on Jan 24, 2008 at 16:35:43
“
sky--when you are running for Office it is all fair game.
Of course, no one cares about his sex life in the way you say,but what if Hillary wins the nomination and the Republicans bring all this scandal out and she looses the election--think poeple will care then....of course they will. The Clintons are such bad news-----they should get out and go home and see if they left any self-respect there....but I doubt it
”
sky--when you are running for Office it is all fair game.
Of course, no one cares about his sex life in the way you say,but what if Hillary wins the nomination and the Republicans bring all this scandal out and she looses the election--think poeple will care then....of course they will. The Clintons are such bad news-----they should get out and go home and see if they left any self-respect there....but I doubt it
”
On Becoming Spiritually Fearless
Commented Nov 24, 2007 at 12:07:55 in Living
“Thank you bumpersticker. That sounds wonderful. Sounds like a good habit to get into now after Thanksgiving. And - today is my birthday, seems like a great gift to give to myself on the occasion!”
Bernique replied on Nov 24, 2007 at 20:50:06
“Skyfish --
Write again!”
Write again!”
Lucky Turkeys Have A Lot To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving
Commented Nov 22, 2007 at 08:51:10 in Living
“Humans are not made to eat meat? Ever wonder why we have k9s? I got my turkey from a local farmer (where I get all my meat) and intend to enjoy it thoroughly. ”
