Instead of trying to inspire my fellow republicans with all the oppotunities that lie ahead for us, I'd rather leave it to someone far more inspirational than myself to get you revved up for what lies ahead. Let's GOOOOOO!!
It's back. The Urban Elephants weekly caption contest. Best caption posted by the end of the week will be picked by th editorial staff and given 2 points in our running contest. Runner-up will get 1 point. Go to it gang. 
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 November 2008 10:50 )
We're hoping to bring back the Photo Contest on Urban Elephants. This isn't really the start of a new caption contest, but when I took a trip to Philly this week, I saw these words and had to take a photo. It's a truck, taking some waste somewhere. Thought it may be suitable with the recent decisions made with our municipal government. So start captioning...
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 04 November 2008 10:08 )
 The current financial crisis is so massive and complex that it offers little opportunity for the kinds of easy explanations a column like this is meant for. Nevertheless, I'm going to give it a try.
Our natural tendency is to look for quick and easy answers to our troubles and, of course, someone to blame. All those "greedy" Wall Streeters who did so well for so long at our expense and, of course, the president. Well, some of us gave George Bush credit for the good years during most of his administration so it's only fitting we blame him now for the current downturn, right? If you listened to his critics (Democrats and most of the media) things have been terrible all along anyway so this is only more of the same. But if so, why do things look worse now?
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 22 October 2008 11:16 )
 Barack Obama's denials are starting to add up...and McCain needs to keep them on the tip of his tongue tonight.
First it was his pastor of 20 years, Rev. Wright. Then it was his incomplete understanding of the ties of his campaign's finance chair, Penny Pritzker, to the sub-prime lending mess and the fact that she's one of the wealthiest people in the United States - someone who benefited directly from the Savings and Loan Bailout two decades ago. Followed by his denials of knowing about one of his central VP selection advisor's, James Johnson's, connection to more than $7 million in sweetheart mortgage deals from Countrywide Financial Corp and his lack of understanding about the central role Eric Holder, another VP selection advisor, played in the questionable pardon of Marc Rich. And now he's denying any knowledge of the controversial past of a longtime supporter, domestic terrorist William Ayers.
Last Updated ( Saturday, 11 October 2008 06:37 )
Reporting indicates that a "deal" has been essentially crafted for the Wall Street, so-called "Bailout." Although this type of statement has been made before - without leading to an actual piece of legislation, it seems that the compromises being discussed would seem to be enough to please all sides. In my view, this proposal could cause damage in the markets tomorrow. This plan would reduce the original plan, which was a fast, simple injection of $700 billion for bad debts and over-valued assets to keep our credit market functioning, to a complicated and nuanced piece of...
Last Updated ( Monday, 08 December 2008 15:43 )
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NY Post The President and Treasury Secretary outline the bailout plan for Wall Street...which is reinforced with the President's editorial... McCain's campaign outlines it's recovery plan... Patrick Basham's editorial take on McCain's rhetorical recovery by the end of last week... Rep. Rangel finds a way to make a bad situation worse for himself by calling Gov. Palin "disabled"... Obama's campaign demostrates it's Hollywood street-cred by moving into the record business... NY Daily News Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich attacks Yankee Stadium deal... Councilmember Charles Barron calls Hugo Chavez "a shining example" and invites him to City Hall... Bronx Democrats revolt against Rivera... Palin draws fire from Sandra Bernhard and her "brothers"... Errol Louis' description of another side of the financial crisis...
Last Updated ( Saturday, 20 September 2008 09:05 )
The Roller Coaster on Wall Street continues. Here is CNBC's wrap up. NY Post Teachers get bonus pay based on "merit"... Battle in Coney Island heats up between developer and City Hall... Sen. Biden says tax hikes are patriotic...and the Post's Opinion section calls him out on that point. NY Sun Short selling on Wall Street is banned... Patterson gets a bump from his efforts on Wall Street crisis... Palin's invitation to UN rally is recinded... Larry Kudlow writes piece on short selling the Nation...
Last Updated ( Saturday, 20 September 2008 08:05 )
The Posts's Fred Dicker has an "exclusive" today on forthcoming poll results that show the race is actually tightening in New York State, largely attributed to New York women supporting Sarah Palin. Says one 'prominent Democrat': "If it winds up being tight in New York, that means McCain wins the election nationally." While the News' Elizabeth Benjamin reports that McCain is within 5 points in the Empire State. State Senator Martin Connor has begun cleaning out his office after losing the Dem primary to 28-year old Daniel Squadron last week. City Council term limit backers David Weprin and Bill de Blasio won't rule out running again if the ban is lifted. Someone has confirmed that Vito is looking at a comeback. Although Vito denies it. Senate bill would uncover non-government earnings by electeds in response to the Semenario indictments.
Last Updated ( Friday, 19 September 2008 12:17 )
The Post has an exclusive on yet another "power trip"by Charlie Rangel, this time in accepting luxury Caribbean trips paid for by lobbyists. The Virginia-based National Legal and Policy Center is demanding an investigation. The Seminerio investigation has expanded into the payment of millions of dollars to top MediSys executives. The Post follows the 5 Beeps for a week to see just what they do for their $160,000 salarys. Meanwhile the Daily News' Adam Lisberg says the Council is waiting to follow Hizzoner's lead on term limits which makes for great dinner time conversations amongst the Vallone family. More after the break...
Last Updated ( Friday, 19 September 2008 12:18 )
What we're listening to in NYC today... Harlem's crankiest Congressman decides against divorcing his wife. Charlie Rangel yelled at a Post caller who wanted more info. He also denies any marital strife to The Daily News. Former govs Cuomo, Pataki and...Spitzer (in his first public action since, well, you know what) throw their support behind the dying Sun.
Last Updated ( Friday, 19 September 2008 12:18 )
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