Entries Tagged as 'hank paulson'

Mea Culpa

March 27th, 2009 · 9 Comments · bandit, bernanke, greenspan, hank paulson, jamie dimon, Timmay

Here at LOLFed, from time to time, we like to point a gnarled finger of blame at those in industry and government whom we feel are at least partially responsible for our current state of affairs. We have done so without regard to race, ethnicity, political party, gender, collegiate affiliation, or employer. As it happens, [...]

[Read more →]

Tags:

Liar Liar Pants On Fire

February 7th, 2009 · 3 Comments · hank paulson

And here I was thinking I wouldn’t get to use the Hank Paulson tag much any more. More from the chair of the TARP Congressional Oversight Panel, Elizabeth Warren – Prof. WARREN: Well, they’re trying to push money into banks and the question the oversight panel was asking is, `are you getting an equivalent amount [...]

[Read more →]

Tags:

Eastside, Westside

January 16th, 2009 · 5 Comments · hank paulson

The Chinese central bank is not amused with the Haterade that’s been poured on their country because of its positive savings rate: A Chinese central bank official attacked reported comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson that China’s high savings rate helped trigger the global credit crisis. “This view is extremely ridiculous and irresponsible and [...]

[Read more →]

Tags:

As Hank Paulson Prepares For Moving Day

November 26th, 2008 · 3 Comments · hank paulson

If you were Hammerin’ Hank, what prank would you play on Tim Geithner, the incoming Treasury Secretary chosen by President Obama? (Poll has a comment option, feel free to use your imagination.) What Prank Should Hank Paulson Play On Timothy Geithner? ( surveys)

[Read more →]

Tags:

The Geithner Group

November 21st, 2008 · 5 Comments · breaking news, hank paulson

It looks like you won’t have ol’ Hank to kick around anymore.  LOLFed’s brief hopes of Paulson being asked to stay on as Treasury Chief have been dashed upon the rocks, as word has leaked that NY Fed president Tim Geithner will be asked to assume the position, as well as many others over the [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: