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Alan says: I am in favor of limiting the governor to two consecutive terms. But blacklisting someone after eight years altogether, regardless of how good or bad they did their job, can needlessly force an effective public official out of public service. Many state governors throughout history have served well over eight years without their constituents regretting it. I would point out that such a system is wholly unworkable in twenty-first century America: we live in the era of the permanent campaign and the 24-hour news cycle. A governor facing re-election every other year would essentially do nothing but fundraise (which is close to what most do anyway even with four-year terms). (November 19th, 2009 at 11:09pm)

The Customer's Man

Columns | Miscellany

Going For Brokers

It costs money to make money, nut how are brokers commissions affecting the private investor’ss chances of turning a profit? (May 1974)

Come Back, Little Trader

Senator Bentsen is proposing legislation to end the two-tiered market. It might work; then again the market might take care of itself. (April 1974)

The Last of the Red Hot Deals

In the past people have made a pretty penny from initial offerings. No more. (March 1974)

Running Out of Gas

The energy crisis has caused a crisis of nerves for the Chicken Littles of Wall Street. (February 1974)

The Market Sheds a Tier

IBM and friends could soon be steping down from their pedestals. (January 1974)

The Gold Bugs

When inflation hits the international scene the gnomes of Zurich and the goldbugs start racing for the ingots. But how smart an investment is gold these days? (December 1973)