The 4th Estate
l3wis 
June 2012
Interesting read about municipal bonds . . . .
Matt Taibbi isn’t some schlemp, and he writes a fantastic story about the pitfall of these bonds;
I remember years ago, I attended a charity banquet at a local hospital, and someone running for county council came over and said, “I was told I should come over and introduce myself to you.” He then proceeded to talk about what wonderful things he did for charities, and what a humble man he was. I stopped him: “I’m sure you’re very nice to your wife and family, and I’m sure your dog loves you. But you’re a municipal bond dealer, and that’s really all I need to know about you.”
Am I the only one worried about the EC deal?
Ugly Table #67
A customer (bragged) pointed out to me that she was tipping me with a two-dollar bill (On a $30 tab).
I said ‘Thanks.’ in the most melancholy voice I could muster.
I wanted to say,
“You know what a two-dollar bill is worth?”
“Two dollars!!!!!!”
I wonder if she tips a silver dollar for $15 tabs?
S. L. Ehrisman (c) 6/27/12
Should I puke now or later?
Deets from the Romney circle-jerk this past weekend;
If you’re like most of America, maybe you spent this summer weekend barbecuing.  Not super-rich Republican donors, conservative thinkers and GOP elective officials. They were in beautiful Park City, Utah, where presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney hosted a fundraiser / policy brainstorming session / salon for everybody who is anybody in the Republican party.
I wonder if Ironic Johnny Thune-Bag was asked to flip burgers like he did in Murdo as a teenager?
