Michael Jackson vs. Wall Street

Inquest for Michael Jackson, But Not Wall St

It is hard not to be dismayed by the fact that two years into our economic crisis so few perpetrators of financial misdeeds have been held accountable for their actions.

--Gretchen Morgenson, "Looking for the Lenders’ Little Helpers"; The NY Times (7/12/09)

"Dismay" is putting it mildly.

More government energy and resources have already been invested determining how Michael Jackson died, then determining what caused Wall Street's melt-down.

And yet, depending on how you're counting, $5 trillion -- or $7 billion, or $10 billion -- of taxpayers' money has already been committed trying to repair the damage.

Sure, that makes sense . . .

Michael Jackson Tribute

Street Tribute to Pop King

I don't know what's on car stereos around Lake Calhoun or Lake Harriet this weekend, but in New York, it's Michael Jackson.

From swanky Fifth Avenue (across from where Jackie Kennedy lived), to ethnic, blue collar Queens, all I've heard is vintage Michael Jackson songs ("Beat it," "Thriller," etc.)

Of course, given that it's New York, the music was blaring way too loud . .