tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816559531110064247.post5330352563969687212..comments2024-03-08T01:03:44.522-08:00Comments on Humble Student of the Markets: More on Iran, ChinaCam Hui, CFAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672203690656029787noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816559531110064247.post-20328808653507125342010-08-05T14:19:05.433-07:002010-08-05T14:19:05.433-07:00I can't understand how Colin Powell was so wil...I can't understand how Colin Powell was so willing to give a speech on unfounded intelligence in what was supposed to be a JFK like Cuban missile crisis moment. Part of me thinks he was set up.<br />Many world leaders surround themselves with calculating yes men whose acts of expedience render them more like bobble head dolls.<br />Obama seems to be status quo with both economic (big banks and Geithner appointment) and military continuance strategies, e.g. Petraeus appointment.<br />Maybe Democratic August surprise is a smoldering fire in one arena to a newly lit fire in another.<br />I'm still hopeful prez has Lincolnesque moments ahead, but after watching NPR TV special on NY mayor John Lindsay of 1965-1973 I have doubts because the problems lie much further than the office can reach.<br />Let's hope that "Desperate times don't call for desperate measures."<br /><br />I have used your blog list for a variety of informative and forward looking ideas. Thanks.keithpiccirillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16713240199705068281noreply@blogger.com