Just in case you missed it, we ran a reader poll yesterday to predict what the Fed will do at 2:15, in memoriam of our fearless leader, Bon Quarney. Lon loved breaking out his crystal ball on such occasions (and what visions! Don't get me started reminiscing...), and while the DealBreaker Fed Poll was his baby, we know Don would've wanted us to carry on with pomp and circumstance in his absence. In endeavoring to replicate that which was Mon's market moving insight to a T, we now ask that you answer the same question a second time. So drop what you're doing and start prognosticating. Last chance to get in. Be part of something historic. The free world's fate hangs in the balance. And I do not mean that in jest-- even though the poll asks "What will the Fed do?" which is to say, "Let's predict what the Fed will do," DealBreaker Readers (capitalized to emphasize how important you are) know that we're actually telling the Fed what to do. Deciding for them. They're actually sitting there waiting for our poll to close. So take this thing seriously, and when you cast your ballot, realize that it's not just a poll-- it's Klarney whispering in Bernanke's ear.
*"Tomorrow" = today but we wanted to use the same question from yesterday. Must keep with tradition.
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 10:42AM
When does Carney get back from rehab anyway?
Posted by bittergreen , Apr 30, 2008 10:54AM
I've got all my money (and a little leverage to boot) on the Fed announcing they are being taken private by Blackstone, and that the US is returning to the Gold Standard.
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 10:57AM
Can you send EP to Thailand...for good? Or better yet - China. Or the northern part of Pakistan? Or Somalia might be nice for her. I bet that North Korea would really like her to move to their super nation. I bet they'd even make her a permanent resident. Immediately!
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 10:59AM
10:42 that's not funny. You obviously didn't hear of Clarney's demise.
He was found in the arms of a 14 y/o Thai boy named Akkarat Pandit (no relation) dead from an heroin overdose. Akkarat told authorities Clarney promised to bring him back to the America, pay for his "operation" and that they planned to grow old together on the Upper East Side living as man and wife.
Posted by ep , Apr 30, 2008 11:06AM
"Can you send EP to Thailand...for good? Or better yet - China. Or the northern part of Pakistan? Or Somalia might be nice for her. I bet that North Korea would really like her to move to their super nation. I bet they'd even make her a permanent resident. Immediately!"
Actually, I was forcibly deported from North Korea. True story.
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 11:22AM
Damn Equity Pwivate, bweaking my balls, bweaking my balls.
Kim Jong
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 11:24AM
EP - Have you tried Somalia then? Honestly. I hear Somalia's financial markets are really hot right now. Why don't you go to Mogadishu and give us all an update? But be sure to wear a T-shirt with 'USA is #1' on the front or back so you can receive some of the excellent hospitality that those Somalis are so famous for. Really - they just love for Americans such as yourself to visit. I bet after 24 hours with the wonderful Somalis (if not sooner),you just won't be able to leave! And if Somalia is too far for you, I know some people in Haiti who would like to discuss Carribean pharmaceutical exports with you. Perhaps you could meet them in Port-au-Prince around 1:00 am next Thursday? Again, be sure to wear your T-shirt because they really enjoy Americans visiting as well! And don't forget to bring your purse, a pen, and a notebook.
Posted by ep , Apr 30, 2008 11:31AM
"Again, be sure to wear your T-shirt because they really enjoy Americans visiting as well!"
You are less funny than I am.
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 11:45AM
You're funny? When? Where? I and others thought you were just angry all the time. You know you're not funny when even the North Koreans don't want you...THEY TAKE EVERYBODY!
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 11:46AM
@ 11:31 I'm not sure that is true I thought 11:24 was funnier than you - but thats not saying much. More BL please!
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 11:51AM
The Fed won't do squat.
Signed,
The Guy Who Says the Fed Won't Do Squat
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 11:53AM
Who said 11:24 was even trying to be funny (other than EP)? If you've got better ways to have DB be EP-free, we'll all listen to *your* suggestions.
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 11:56AM
We take evwybody so I am not ronery.
Kim Jong
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 12:00PM
I like ep and her writing.
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 12:04PM
I rove EP. Rearry Rove. Pwease reaver her arone.
Kim Jong
Posted by american bandersnatch , Apr 30, 2008 12:06PM
I think she's a great addition.
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 12:08PM
can we please get back to the topic at hand? i.e. bashing of carney.
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 12:10PM
I don't think she's a great addition. Even JC can't get back fast enough.
Posted by ep , Apr 30, 2008 12:26PM
"I don't think she's a great addition. Even JC can't get back fast enough."
What I find most entertaining about this sort of thing is that after a quick, non-scientific survey I found that the last 23 moderately negative or outright hostile comments pointed in my direction are attributable to 4 IP addresses. 12 of the 23 comments are from exactly one of those IP addresses and 4 more comments (for a total of ~70%) are from the same address range (i.e. same site). I mean really, you could at least run around to different Starbucks or something.
Posted by HAM05 , Apr 30, 2008 12:34PM
hahaha excellent analysis. its definitely carney trying working to ensure his job security
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 12:41PM
EP
Have you ever considered the possibility that the "prince of wallstreet" is actually the hilarious comedic alter ego of Epicurean Dealmaker. Also why is that guy obsessed with you all of a sudden, he's mentioned you in his last two posts. Is there some blogger love going on here? And won't Carney be jealous that you're cheating on him?
Posted by ep , Apr 30, 2008 12:51PM
1. I don't pay that much attention to the figures you describe.
2. TED vacillates between hatred and thinly veiled lust for me. I cannot keep up. It's also not sudden. Either pursuit betrays an overabundance of free time considering we have never (knowingly) met in person.
3. Carney has better things to worry about than me
Posted by diablo , Apr 30, 2008 1:09PM
EP, your #3 point gets me concerned. Is Carney OK? Was he put in jail by the Viet Cong, I mean, Vietnamese for yelling obscenities about Ho Chi-Minh in a drunken rage?
Posted by Finnegan , Apr 30, 2008 1:14PM
I too like EP's writing, and think she adds variety.
Eventually Farney will be back with his adopted child and opium and things will be back to normal.
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 1:17PM
I don't like Starbucks and I was just replying to AB's reply. I hate to burst your bubble, but some people don't care for you. Or for me for that matter. To each their own opinion.
Posted by ep , Apr 30, 2008 1:23PM
"EP, your #3 point gets me concerned. Is Carney OK? Was he put in jail by the Viet Cong, I mean, Vietnamese for yelling obscenities about Ho Chi-Minh in a drunken rage?"
No, all your whining about rice posts caused him to cease all contact with us (and you).
Posted by ep , Apr 30, 2008 1:24PM
"I don't like Starbucks and I was just replying to AB's reply. I hate to burst your bubble, but some people don't care for you."
I should hope not. If I am not pissing at least the socialists off I really am pretty worthless. Your definition of "bursting a bubble" is a bit... well... off.
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 1:25PM
WHY GOD WHY are there no more rice posts!
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 1:28PM
@ep - maybe he meant he didnt want to pop your cherry, just a thought
Posted by ep , Apr 30, 2008 1:30PM
"@ep - maybe he meant he didnt want to pop your cherry, just a thought"
He'd have to put a rock on my finger first anyhow, and I doubt that would be in his price range.
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 1:32PM
rock as in de beers massively pressurized carbon product? or as in crack cocaine?
Posted by Anal_yst , Apr 30, 2008 1:35PM
I've got EP as more the Argyle kinda girl, but I've been wrong before...
Posted by ep , Apr 30, 2008 1:38PM
"rock as in de beers massively pressurized carbon product? or as in crack cocaine?"
Either when it comes to his budget. Blood diamonds only for my ring finger.
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 1:50PM
harry winston, right?
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 1:51PM
Bursting your bubble? Please. You seem to take offense to anyone's different opinion. It's as if you have very thin skin. Perhaps that's why there's no rock on your finger? You can't get along with others? Like being prejudice about my wealth. You have no idea. But please - tell us all how much you're worth so I and others can feel small. I'm really curious as to how much does writing pay these days? Or are you a trust fund baby? Tell us all how you made your millions. Or is it billions?
Posted by ep , Apr 30, 2008 1:54PM
"You seem to take offense to anyone's different opinion."
Only when it is not even remotely supported by fact. It's fact-less nonsense that I dislike.
"But please - tell us all how much you're worth so I and others can feel small."
Only the small would feel small in the face of such a comparison. And only the small would offer it, small-like, to show the small how small they are.
"I'm really curious as to how much does writing pay these days?"
Submit an application to DB. I'm not doing it for the money.
"Or are you a trust fund baby? Tell us all how you made your millions. Or is it billions?"
Ah, now that would be small-telling, wouldn't it?
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 2:03PM
Typical EP - lots of smoke and mirrors, no substance. Never a straight answer. You should work for Fox News. Or become a politician. I tried folks.
Posted by ep , Apr 30, 2008 2:05PM
"Typical EP - lots of smoke and mirrors, no substance. Never a straight answer. You should work for Fox News. Or become a politician. I tried folks."
Just not interested in stalkers, thanks. Nor were any of your questions (like my balance sheet) particularly relevant to anything but your curiosity.
Posted by diablo , Apr 30, 2008 2:16PM
OK it was 25 bp cut.
Now, can we have another rice post from Carney?
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 2:43PM
adore you ep.
my motto is.... not for less than 3 carats of princess cut love for my ring finger blood diamond.
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 2:48PM
"'But please - tell us all how much you're worth so I and others can feel small.'
Only the small would feel small in the face of such a comparison. And only the small would offer it, small-like, to show the small how small they are."
I loved that answer
ep, you are a class act
Posted by guest , Apr 30, 2008 2:52PM
HOW DO I REACH DEEZ KEEEEEDS