Judicial misconduct is a touchy subject.
But what else do you call it when judges violate their own canons and participate in unethical decisions that may create financial gains in their investment portfolios?
While this post deals with the failure of the judiciary to sua sponte recuse themselves when they know there is more than an appearance of impropriety, it also raises the question of what potential benefit they may received as a result of their decisions – and is that taken into consideration at any time during the case? Continue reading
he protest movement called Occupy Wall Street has struck a nerve. The demonstrators’ goals may be vague, but their grievances are very real. If our country is to break out of this horrendous recession and create the millions of jobs we desperately need, if we are going to create a financially-stable future, we must take a hard look at Wall Street and demand fundamental reforms. I hope the protesters provide the spark that ignites that process.
Finally, after trillions in fraudulent activity, trillions in bailouts, trillions in printed money, billions in political bribing and billions in bonuses, the criminal cartel members on Wall Street are beginning to get what they deserve. As the Eurozone is coming apart at the seams and as the US economy grinds to a halt, the financial elite are starting to turn on each other. The lawsuits are piling up fast. Here’s an extensive roundup: 
Gretchen Morgenson is one of the more astute journalists in our country writing with insight for the NY Times about Wall Street and foreclosure frauds. First thing this morning I was alerted to her latest article calling attention to the fact that the banks may be misrepresenting their profits (ya think? – I’m shocked). I’m wondering about the rest of the expenses the banks don’t seem to be paying or claiming on their books – like insurance, HOA fees, taxes, maintenance… these are sizable figures and no one seems to be making them accountable.
Deadly Clear 