Let’s go to the movies. I Just saw the “WOLF OF WALL STREET” a Scorcese and Leonardo di Caprio tour de force. I felt the same way I had felt years ago, when I saw” Goodfellas”, dirty. The excesses on Wall Street have increased non stop through the decades. With the stakes higher then they … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: The Excesses of the Banking/ Broker Cuture
I had first hand knowledge of a Merchant Banking Culture in the early 80″s. It may not qualify me as an expert, but I was hired to find a significant loss reported in the Annual Report of Banker’s Trust. I followed the money, the procedures, and found the loss. I was authorized to hire an … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: The Banking Culture
Gretchen Morgenson, NY TIMES 1/5/14, A roadblock to brawny Bank Reform. The need for tougher Capital Rules. ” It is unclear why the Fed is stalling on the leverage ratio to be maintained to prevent risk and create a Bank capital cushion that frees the public from another bailout? “Basel 3 will not be implemented … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: The need for Bank Capitalization and Regulation
Thoughts on changes for the New Year./ The ” Honey Trap” beware an increased Social Safety Net without the Benefit of Regulation. You don’t want one without the other. I’ ll tell you why? 1. Thoughts on Regulations; obscure, redundant , costly except where they need to be strengthened. Like Dodd Frank, a waste of … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Thoughts on changes in the new year: Social Safety Net & Regulations, etc
I’m concerned. What happened to the great author’s and investigative reporters of our time? They existed during Teddy Roosevelt‘s tenure in government, in fact, they ran the journalistic pieces, whether in papers, magazines or books which provided the facts for him to prosecute The Trusts. All the great legislation of 1901-1905 was developed by the … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: a New Year’s Resolution: The rise of investigative journalism?
This is the third week of reading the papers and finding almost nothing of importance , which is why, I’m more convinced then ever, that the social media and independent papers, composed of journalists , attorneys and people experienced in various industries will become the purveyors of news. Traditional news has become entertainment like everything … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY; My thoughts on media and “man”& a need for Compassion
A lot of countries are doing it. Their governments have been so corrupt for so long that they are throwing everyone in office out of office. Where is Mr Smith when we need him. Instead we have everyone prancing around as the Red Queen and 300,000,000 are being assassinated. I like to know when I … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: On the lighter side/ 2 great movies
I think I’ve got it? Some of my readers have requested that I conduct a Poll on various topics and generate feedback from my ” voiceofjoyce” Community. I’ve put together a simple list of questions on topics that are of concern to us on the Middle East. If there are any other issues you wish … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Outline of the Mid East, Israel and Iranian Nuclear program Polls
I’ve been listening intently to talks about The Budget and deficits ; especially when folks mention slashing entitlements to provide extra revenue.  I agree with slashing entitlements, but my definition may differ from those mentioned . For me, it’s a no- brainer, to start with farm subsidies . I don’t believe the working poor should … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Financial Reform
17 people took the poll/ which I didn’t think became a meaningful sample. The results were : A third Party was not considered? 18% of respondents were DEMS Infrastructure and apprentice programs received the most votes for future work and work programs. They topped the list, though the other programs mentioned were deemed worthy of … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: 3rd party poll results & more