MooPig Narcissus Department :: "Who Would Win in a Cage Match #2.1"

Submitted by Pat Darnell  |  June 29, 2013  |  Bryan TX

Ben Bernanke 

-- vs --

Joseph Stalin

Faced with international crisis management decisions, both these narcissistic, poisonous, bunch-back'd toads will have been responsible for making policies that kill millions of people worldwide.


What might they do faced with one-on-one survival in the octagon cage of today? I would like to see this one, if only.


Joseph Stalin Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography.com: "Born on December 18, 1879, in Gori, Georgia, Joseph Stalin rose to power as General Secretary of the Communist Party, becoming a Soviet dictator upon Vladimir Lenin's death. Stalin forced rapid industrialization and the collectivization of agricultural land, resulting in millions dying from famine while others were sent to camps. His Red Army helped defeat Nazi Germany during WWII."

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But what exactly does the Fed do? Chairman Bernanke explains what the Fed actually does and explains his job too.

The Federal Reserve System, often referred to as the Federal Reserve or simply "the Fed," is the central bank of the United States. It was created by the Congress to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. The Federal Reserve was created on December 23, 1913, when President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act into law.

MooPig Wisdom reserves the right to not be responsible for irony of this subject. Cage Match is an invention of Pribek.net HERE, titled: Friday Night Cage Match/ Fondue Party/ Evolving Conversation/ Dancing About Architecture/

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http://www.biography.com/people/joseph-stalin-9491723
http://www.forextv.com/forex-news-story/ben-bernanke-video-what-is-the-federal-reserve
http://pribek.net/2013/01/18/friday-night-cage-matchfondue-partyevolving-conversationdancing-about-architecture-vol-150/

MooPig Financial Trends :: "Bank Subsidies"

Government Cheese
Re-fashioned by Pat Darnell | June 29, 2013 | Bryan TX

"This is a clear case of socialism for the rich, -- and rugged, you're-on-your-own individualism for everyone else." (Bernie Sanders)  [Picture/MEME from faceBook]

Why Should Taxpayers Give Big Banks $83 Billion a Year? - Bloomberg: "So what if we told you that, by our calculations, the largest U.S. banks aren't really profitable at all? What if the billions of dollars they allegedly earn for their shareholders were almost entirely a gift from U.S. taxpayers?"

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On television, in interviews and in meetings with investors, executives of the biggest U.S. banks -- notably JPMorgan Chase and Co. Chief Executive Jamie Dimon -- make the case that size is a competitive advantage. It helps them lower costs and vie for customers on an international scale. Limiting it, they warn, would impair profitability and weaken the country’s position in global finance.

In June 2011 Bernie Sanders and crew audited for the first time ever "from top to bottom" the Federal Reserve. It revealed that $16 trillion was provided by American banks, during the greatest economic failure since the Great Depression. The trillions were used to bail out "American and foreign, banks and businesses.

" ... Among the investigation's key findings is that the Fed unilaterally provided trillions of dollars in financial assistance to foreign banks and corporations from South Korea to Scotland, according to the GAO report. "No agency of the United States government should be allowed to bailout a foreign bank or corporation without the direct approval of Congress and the president," Sanders said. (Sanders, Bernie. June 21, 2011. LINK ) ... "

In Senator Sander's report from his web site it is implied that no one knows what the Federal Reserve System is, or how it does what it does; except for those employed by it. Those few executive yes men and women sitting at CEO positions at FRBNY, Federal Reserve Bank New York, and others are privy to secret information known only to the owners of the Federal Reserve Banks. Central Banks of Europe are included in this banking cartel.

For example:

"...the CEO of JP Morgan Chase served on the New York Fed's board of directors at the same time that his bank received more than $390 billion in financial assistance from the Fed. Moreover, JP Morgan Chase served as one of the clearing banks for the Fed's emergency lending programs. (Sanders, Bernie. June 21, 2011. LINK ) ... "

CONCLUSION
If the Federal Reserve Bank were a mouth, it would be chock full of cavities. Deep, dark, secret caves exist in our financial system.

"Neither bank executives nor shareholders have much incentive to change the situation. On the contrary, the financial industry spends hundreds of millions of dollars every election cycle on campaign donations and lobbying, much of which is aimed at maintaining the subsidy. The result is a bloated financial sector and recurring credit gluts. Left unchecked, the superbanks could ultimately require bailouts that exceed the government’s resources. Picture a meltdown in which the Treasury is helpless to step in as it did in 2008 and 2009. (By the Editors. Feb 20, 2013. LINK and LINK) ... "

NEXT WEEK ::  The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 is scheduled to expire at midnight December 31, 2013. It's renewal needs to be stopped.

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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-20/why-should-taxpayers-give-big-banks-83-billion-a-year-.html
http://www.sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/news/?id=9e2a4ea8-6e73-4be2-a753-62060dcbb3c3
http://www.sanders.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/GAO%20Fed%20Investigation.pdf
http://www.opensecrets.org/industries/index.php

MooPig Home School Department :: "Book Bannings"

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MooPig Paint, Home Improvement Department :: "What Color to paint the Bedroom"

Hasn't Been Painted for Thirteen Years
Protracted by Pat Darnell  |  June 26, 2013  |  Bryan TX

[Picture LINK] Do it yourself, and it will hurt twice a much. But it's worth it.

sage tint 458 Paint - Benjamin Moore sage tint Paint Color Details: "This color is part of the Classic Color Collection. Surround yourself with your color favorites. These timeless, elegant, Classic Colors guarantee beautiful, usable color all the time, every time. A collection of 1,680 inspired hues that consumers and professionals have enjoyed for years, the colors in this palette are as timeless as they are forward."

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Suggestions? We have been under siege for too long. It is time to brighten up things. We can start with our bedroom, and work outward to the other rooms. Is that a plan?

I always go to Benjamin Moore for paint, call me old fashion. I fell in love with Ben Moore paints when I lived up north in Glenview. Also, I used Cabot Stains for the exteriors, like siding and door thresholds, with a little Penetrol added. Benjamin Moore Impervo Alkyd High Gloss Enamel is suitable for both exterior and interior surfaces. So I trimmed the exterior with Impervo, -- funny name I know.

When painting, it is best to use top of the line, because, like I said, we have not painted or remodeled since we moved into this place. So you want a paint that can penetrate the surfaces, and last for a decade or two.

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http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/sagetint#ce_s=sage
http://sarahsavageinteriordesign.blogspot.com/2012_06_01_archive.html
http://thevisualvamp.blogspot.com/2011/10/color-me-happy.html

MooPig Complaints Department :: "Ten Formal Complaints in Six Months"

Of Course Not about Us, Everybody Loves Us!
Snagged by Pat Darnell  |  June 25, 2013  |  Bryan TX

Ten Formal Complaints in Six Months: "Apparently after receiving three, you are meant to have some kind of formal meeting between the parties involved but this never happened. According to the rules, if there are five complaints, an external mediator has to be bought in. This didn't happen either and I was quite disappointed. I don't really have anything against Simon apart from the fact that he likes the band Nickelback and I have no idea what his problem with me is, as I'm pretty sure I am an absolute pleasure to work with.

I brought in donuts once, which is pretty nice. I found them in a bin and left them near Simon's desk. When he asked, "Who brought these donuts in?" I replied, "The girl from the shop across the road brought them in because they have too many" and watched him eat four, complaining between mouthfuls that they weren't very fresh. He would have eaten them all but stopped after finding a dead cricket in the box."

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See Formal Complaint Forms F26-A  HERE ...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s regulation at Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1614.102(b)(2) requires Federal agencies to establish or make available an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program. The ADR program must be available during both the pre-complaint stage and the formal complaint stage of the equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaint process.

ADR is a range of problem-solving approaches used for resolving conflict in lieu of more formal and/or adversarial processes, such as court litigation. ADR approaches may be used to resolve a portion of, or an entire claim. Such approaches usually involve the use of a neutral third party who works with the parties involved in the dispute to help them find mutually acceptable solutions.

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http://www.27bslash6.com/f26a.html
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/civilrights/programs/mediationprog.cfm