“People are expecting that Libby will be indicted and Rove will continue to be investigated. That may have contributed to the weakness of the close yesterday. Obviously it is not positive for the Bush administration and may be weighing on equity markets,”
“If he (Rove) was forced to step down, it would be a pretty big blow to the Bush administration. A weakened Republican president who is seen as pro-business could raise some concern.”
“The amazing thing about the house is the quality of the craftsmanship. The detail, whether in the woodwork or the glass of the windows, there is infinite detail, things I can constantly appreciate. The other thing is that it is elegant but not formal.”
“Best Buy reported a disappointing quarter and we are seeing a bunch of earnings warnings after Hurricane Katrina, which is not good news. If this continues then it will begin to weigh on sentiment.”
“These were hardworking people, ... And they plunged in and managed to create great products. Then someone comes along and says, 'Oh no, that was aliens just whispering in your ear, giving you the ideas.'”
“I don't think he ever asked a middle-aged business executive if he was a virgin. But that was the one time they caught that weirdness about him, where he liked to put people off balance and have this supercilious smile on his face.”
“We've been having a tough time raising money locally because major disasters have impeded our attempts to generate money for our own programs and services. The restaurant program last year raised more than $1,200. This year we're hoping we'll reach $5,000.”
