Anyone who watches sports knows it is amazing how close bookmakers come to setting the line for a sporting a event. If there success translates to the Presidential election Obama is a heavy favorite. The line is about what it would be if Oklahoma played SMU. Sportsbook.com has the line at 2-9 in favor of Barack Obama. That means you need to bet $9 to win just $2!
The bookies are calling for a romp. I would assume the line would mimic the nation. Bookies are the most neutral, undecided ... Read Full Story
Today Congress approved a sweeping bail out plan to ensure all members of Congress are re-elected. The House joined the Senate in voting unanimously to take 200 of the 700 billion dollars meant for Wall Street and split it amongst their own campaign coffers.
Realizing a “Wall Street Bail Out” would never get done before Election Day, House leaders came up with a plan to use government debt to finance their re-election campaigns to ensure each member of Congress would be able to... Read Full Story
Is Republican Congressman Jeb Hensarling now saying what the hell did I get myself into? Many in Washington are crediting him, or blaming him for yesterday’s failed “Bail Out” vote. The mild mannered, often unnoticed, congressman from Dallas now has himself smack in the middle of the nation’s worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
Congressional insiders tell me Hensarling was instrumental in pulling his fellow republicans onto the “vote no” s... Read Full Story
Yesterday’s loss comes down to one major issue that continues to be a problem for Dallas… Pass Defense. I know the running game was a no show yesterday but at least Marion and Julius have proved this season the running game can work and work well.
The pass defense has yet to show me anything, last season and this season. Unless it improves soon teams will continue to pick the Cowboys apart.
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The merits of the bail out deal can be debated until the end of time. All the arguments are compelling:
Why reward risky behavior?
Why should the tax payer bail out wealthy wall street?
If we don’t the economy will suffer.
With out a bail out the credit market comes to a halt.
No matter what you believe, the lack of a deal leaves us in uncertain times. That is why the Dow dropped nearly 800 points. Investors do not like uncertain times.
As much as I hate the thought of baili... Read Full Story
Last I checked “Sub Prime” means below prime. Sub Prime means risky, and it means the people who banks lend to have a history of not paying their bills. The banks decided to play in that game, no one twisted their arms. Giving a loan to someone who typically can’t pay it back is a dangerous game, and the banks got caught with their financial pants down.
I would love to play the stock market, betting only on penny stocks, knowing my broker will cover all my loses should I... Read Full Story
Look out Sarah Palin, this is no hockey mom! Debbie Davis is a self described football mom in high heels and lipstick. But instead of going into politics she talks about politics. Her statewide radio show, The Debbie Davis Show, can be heard on 1160 am between 9-11am.
Debbie is now taking on the conservative “Good ole Boys” of talk radio. Her show continues to grow in popularity. And even if you don’t agree with her thinking, you have to admire her determination. And in... Read Full Story
Who would ever expect a member of Timarron Country Club in Southlake to also be a member of the Sierra Club and Green Peace? I am sure those ties were not stated on James Jeppe’s application for membership. Jeppe, seen above, is a member of all three. He also stands accused of ruining the paint jobs of numerous Hummers across Southlake.
It turns out, the Hummer Jeppe got caught on tape vandalizing, is owned by another member of Timarron. It got me thinking as to what would cause s... Read Full Story
Attention all Grant’s Rant readers, I have a question for you: Has Jessica Simpson been banned from attending Cowboys Games? I have not seen her at any games this season, not that she would want to travel to Green Bay anyway. Unless you are a die hard football fan/buff Green Bay would not be the first choice of travel destinations.
But it still begs the question, to avert a PR nightmare, has Tony told her to watch from home? The reality is with each game the Cowboys win, the more dan... Read Full Story
It is undisputed that this November 4th will have the greatest voter turnout in American History. Barack Obama and Sarah Palin (and John McCain) are inspiring millions of Americans to head to the polls, many of whom never voted before.
The question is, why are so many school districts holding “Tax Increase” elections three weeks earlier? Why not hold those elections when the majority of the towns population will be voting? That would give everyone an equal voice.
There is one... Read Full Story
