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My blog has gone through a few phases, most recently taking a turn toward passionate reflection on the election and the economic downfall of late last year. Since then, real life has been good, better than I thought it would be six to eight months after that debacle, and I just don't feel ready to go back to 'work' blogging on the regular.
crocodilechuck
Walter
Honolulu
Aaron
Use more profanity, rattle more cages.
but this part bothers me:
"Is it because I don't feel anyone gives a shit what I say? I'm sure that plays a part in it, too. I tried really hard for a period to be heard by those in Washington, in positions of power, but to no avail. There were plenty of voices to be heard, and mine simply was not one of them. "
you've got an audience and i'm part of it. you influence how we feel about things and how we think about things. and in turn, we influence others. it trickles down and up.
you are influential but you may not be measuring it correctly
No matter what - keep up the good work! You'll figure it out!
Mike
Canada
Ok. How about this:
My difficulty with the recent wave of issuance is that it has largely been based on misleading disclosures, not least being the government's “stress tests” that I've discussed previously. To issue stock on such assurances is like issuing stock on the basis of a fraudulent offering document. Yes, it is a free market, and investors can buy newly issued stock if they like, but my impression is that investors buying this newly issued stock have been misled about the health of the underlying institutions.
http://www.hussmanfunds.com/wmc/wmc090615.htm
Come back when you’re ready. You don’t want to force it.
And I do think people are listening and certainly being influenced by you. It's clear in the comments. For my own blog it's gone under a few transformations in terms of its focus, and maybe once you sit back you'll find opportunities to write about new things with a new perspective that will refresh the audience, the influence and motivation.
I especially like how you break down a topic and give a very comprehensive overview. Often from many potential sides of the equation.
Tomorrow should be a big day! Look for big five bank stocks to rally HARD.
Maybe you can blog in response to the new Obama Fin Reg plan. I have a feeling it will mirror the 'club' system proposed for OTC derivatives by the 'consortium' a few months back.
Did anyone notice how the futures 'bluffed' this morning?
I would like to say, there are a lot of people who gives a shit from the response you’ve been getting. Be well, and I look forward to your next post.
IMO the most influential bloggers tend to have a strong pre-existing "brand" - say Simon Johnson or William Buiter, or are prolfic and almost like reporters, say Felix Salmon.
I would also suggest that many bloggers assume policy-makers are incompetent, and that tends to limit their influence. Most (but not all) of the policy makers I am aware of are extremely smart, or have surrounded themselves with very smart people, and are operating with a more complete view of the world than the bloggers, who tend to only see a piece of the picture. Too often, political factors complicate intellegent policy responses, and we end up with a satisficing mashup of remedies.
Anyway, this is just to say that you should not be discouraged that your voice is not hear, even if your counsel is not always followed.
Keep looking Up,
Mony
That would ruin my life to realize that my pursuits were against morality.