Polishing the Crystal Ball

Here's a Wall Street actor that I think gives it to you straight: Barry Ritholtz.

1. I like his website The Big Picture.


2. I'm eager to read his upcoming book Bailout Nation
   
   


3. Here's an interview with Steve Forbes:

Watch the video.

Steve Forbes is a right wing nut. I pay no attention to him, and I read his magazine with a jaundiced eye. But this is a good interview. You will have to put up with a minute or more of advertising before you get to see the interview, but hang in there. It is worth the patience.