Posts filed under “John Snow”
John Snow: STFU!
Treasury Secretary John Snow not only has a less than ideal understanding of his job responsibilities, he also appears to have a limited grasp on the political ramifications of ignoring public opinion: “I remain confident we will see legislation this year. I think private accounts are going to be an integral part of any solution. [...]
They All Look The Same To Me
If everyone’s doing it, then everyone’s doing it. Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman and Treasury Secretary John Snow. Both of whom look just like the board member in The Hudsucker Proxy. Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postShare on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet about itBookmark in BrowserTell a friend
Reverse Meritocracy
President flip-flops, Snow to stay at Treasury. I guess the search to find someone less competent came up empty. Treasury Secretary John Snow, November 17, 2004 “Nobody has ever devalued their way to prosperity.” The Economist, November 17, 2004 Those bearish on the dollar are asking why investors will want to hold the assets of [...]
Great Moments in Circular Logic, Tautology and Stupidity
Treasury Secretary John Snow (2004): When the Treasury Secretary was asked why Washington is adhering to a strong dollar policy, he could answer only: “Because that’s our policy.” The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension(1984): Buckaroo Banzai: “Remember, no matter where you go, there you are.” Fletch (1985): Madeline: I’m sorry, who are [...]
Not Exactly On Message
Dick Cheney as quoted by Ron Suskind: Paul O’Neill said he tried to warn Vice President Dick Cheney that growing budget deficits-expected to top $500 billion this fiscal year alone-posed a threat to the economy. Cheney cut him off. “You know, Paul, Reagan proved deficits don’t matter,” he said, according to excerpts. Cheney continued: “We [...]