Last week, our nation celebrated its independence, but the liberties so carefully constructed by our founding fathers are threatened by the economic dangers that lie ahead. Freedom cannot thrive in a country so deeply divided. Most Americans believe government no longer works for them. Under every imaginable economic scenario, this... read more →
May
25
May
25
This week, House Republican Leader, John Boehner, called on President Obama to fire his economic team. As recovery wanes, dissatisfaction runs deep, but this public appeal seems more the initiate of a campaign for majority House Speaker than the proffer of solution to the financial downturn that plagues our nation.... read more →
Nov
28
Lynn Tilton was featured on the front page of the Detroit Free Press regarding her success as a "Turnaround Powerhouse." Article Link Here: 20101128 - Detroit Free Press Article
Oct
10
Eighteen months ago, I sounded the Clarion Call to America. My writings warned that use of derivatives by Wall Street had essentially transformed our financial institutions into gambling arenas, where inexperienced traders could place large bets hedging asset classes they little understood. On the eve of TARP fund allocations, I... read more →
May
07
At some point during our transition from manufacturing economy to financial service market, we set a taint on being blue; blue collar, that is. The foundation of our great nation has been built upon three basic building blocks: democracy, capitalism and industry. Those who worked on the manufacturing lines of... read more →
Apr
02
As a native New Yorker, I am forever tempted by dinner and show. Wednesday night, while neither wined nor dined, I was mesmerized by the President’s performance. The Commander in Chief used the “theater of the address” in his State of the Union speech to launch his revival of Candidate... read more →
Mar
18
Although the jobless rate in America surprisingly soared to 10.2% with the broader measure of underemployment reaching 17.5%, heights not witnessed since the Great Depression, economists and government maintain economic recovery has commenced and enhanced employment will follow its historic lag. In order to predict the future, one must always... read more →
Mar
18
One year ago, in response to a Treasury Plan to rescue large banks without mandate for lending, I rose defiantly from my comfort zone below the radar screen to speak my mind and deliver “truth” to America. My fears, unfortunately since confirmed, was that Tarp-infused banks would use Treasury-injected capital... read more →
Mar
18
The plan announced last week by President Obama to encourage lending to small businesses, in its recognition of the severity of the problem, is a noble first step. However, if we are truly committed to the salvation and revival of America’s small and mid-sized businesses and to saving and creating... read more →
Mar
18
Although considered a woman of Wall Street, I have long seen the world from a perspective quite distinct. With over 73 companies, all of which we purchased on the precipice of destruction, and over 100,000 employees, I have a view and vision of this country that cannot be seen from... read more →