It’s pronounced “Cash Carry”

By Michelle Malkin  •  October 6, 2008 04:44 PM

You have to laugh, but because it doesn’t hurt as much as banging your head on the wall again.

The name of Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson’s former Goldman Sachs buddy now in charge of buying up billions and billions and trillions of toxic assets to bail out the banking industry:

Neel Kashkari.

Pronounced “Cash Carry.”

Rhymes with: Trash ferry.

Kashkari.

Add it to the list of aptronyms.

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Commenter BlameAmericaLast: “I actually find more humor in his first name — Neel. Kind of brings a visual, dontcha think?”

Er, yeah.

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FYI…The Treasury Dept’s official announcement:

Neel Kashkari
Assistant Secretary for International Economics and Development

Neel Kashkari was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Economics and Development on July 9, 2008. He was nominated by President Bush on November 15, 2007 and confirmed by the Senate on June 27, 2008. In this role, Mr. Kashkari is responsible for developing and executing policies for the Department to foster a more conducive investment climate for the U.S., as well as to support global economic growth.

Mr. Kashkari joined the Treasury Department in July 2006 as Senior Advisor to U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. In that role, he was responsible for developing the President’s Twenty in Ten energy security plan, enhancing Treasury’s engagement with India, particularly in the area of infrastructure development, and developing and executing the Department’s response to the housing crisis, including the formation of the HOPE NOW Alliance, the development of the subprime fast-track loan modification plan, and Treasury’s initiative to kick-start a covered bond market in the United States.

Prior to joining the Treasury Department, Mr. Kashkari was a Vice President at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in San Francisco, where he led Goldman’s IT Security Investment Banking practice, advising public and private companies on mergers and acquisitions and financial transactions. Prior to his career in finance, Mr. Kashkari was a R&D Principal Investigator at TRW in Redondo Beach, California where he developed technology for NASA space science missions such as the James Webb Space Telescope.

Originally from Stow, Ohio, Mr. Kashkari graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Engineering. He also received an M.B.A. in Finance from the Wharton School. Mr. Kashkari and his wife reside in Maryland.

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  1. #487688
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:13 pm, chapoutier said:

    Just keep believing those polls, dribble. They are, after all, for the consumption of liberal pieces of s**t like you. The obamination is toast come November and I’ll be laughing at all you liberal morons. In the meanwhile though, why not take a long walk off a short pier?

    As I keep saying, if you are sooo sure all those nasty polls are wrong, you can make a nice bit of coin on Intrade. Right now, McCain to win is at 31.8 (meaning you would profit $68.20 on every contract if he wins). Seeing as how the stock market has tanked, I would recommend you take all your life savings and invest in it now.

  2. #487691
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:14 pm, FamilyMan said:

    Independent voter said: Will you join the “throw the bums out” Revolution, based on their “Bailout” votes, regardless of their party affiliation?

    Not on this thread

  3. #487693
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:18 pm, FamilyMan said:

    Hey libs
    If you guys knew anything about investment you could make money on a down market like I did today.
    Happy trails!!!!!!

  4. #487695
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:19 pm, brooklyn red said:

    Independent voter re: OR do you vote for Congressional RINO’s regardless of what they do,or don’t do, because you think the R is just so cutsey, wootsey?

    Gee IV, for and independent you sure do seem to have an agenda of seeing dems in power… are you sure your are really an independent??? I don’t know, I just seems you know, funny

  5. #487703
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:27 pm, love2rumba said:

    Let me see….this Kashkari character…wan’t he a character from “Airplane” or the “Naked Gun”?

    Will we see Leslie Nielson and OJ Simpson in high office next???

    :roll:

  6. #487704
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:28 pm, Independent voter said:

    O.K., thanks, an opportunistic, familygirlyMOUSE, with a gun it is then.

    EYEROLL from “the greatest generation” & “the founding fathers”.

  7. #487705
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:28 pm, madchef said:

    Rhymes with: Trash ferry.

    Well, Barney Frank does share some of the blame here!

  8. #487707
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:33 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    All in all, McCain lost a projected six states this week worth a staggering 91 electoral votes

    Lost? The election isn’t for another month. It ain’t over until the fat lady sings.

  9. #487709
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:38 pm, jaya said:

    Yeah, chapoutier-
    Why not ask Kerry how those polls worked out for him in ‘04. Or ask Carter how those polls in ‘80 worked out. The only poll that counts is in November. The polls miss one key fact: Deep in your liberal heart burns a hatred for blacks. I’ve seen the liberal mask slip many times and I know you. In the secrecy of the voting booth, where there are no pollsters to see the truth of your elitist bigotry, threatening to expose you for the low-life racist you are, you won’t be able to pull the lever for a black man. So keep on trying to convince everyone that you aren’t what you are, but I know you. Go block a hat.

  10. #487710
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:38 pm, rightisright said:

    On October 6th, 2008 at 4:58 pm, Goldwater Knight said:Any of various wood-boring marine crustaceans of the genus Limnoria, especially Limnoria lignorum, which cause damage to underwater wooden structures.

    Why the heck would you name yourself after a marine worm?

    I think you answered your own question.

    Besides who would want to be a worm, other than a worm?

  11. #487711
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:38 pm, FamilyMan said:

    Independent voter
    If you really understood conservatism you would find opportunity everywhere.
    In a up market
    In a down market
    In the worst imaginable situations
    If you could learn to take total responsibility for all the good and bad in your life, you will always be a winner.
    Happy trails and lighten up.

  12. #487717
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:43 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:38 pm, jaya said:

    Liberals are very racist. Don’t you remember the hate letter that MM just published a few days ago from a “tolerant” liberal calling her a chink, etc.? Yeah, they’re not racist, are they!

  13. #487721
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:45 pm, brooklyn red said:

    Hey FamilyMan, I was thinking of a business model for a poll taking group. My niche is that the polls will only be taken between 6 & 9 P.M. so as to be aimed at people that actually work day jobs… want in???

  14. #487722
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:45 pm, FamilyMan said:

    Independent voter said: familygirlyMOUSE, with a gun it is then.

    In northern Idaho a gun is a required fashion statement.

  15. #487725
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:48 pm, jaya said:

    Liberals are very racist. Don’t you remember the hate letter that MM just published a few days ago from a “tolerant” liberal calling her a chink, etc.? Yeah, they’re not racist, are they!

    They aren’t fooling anybody but themselves.

  16. #487727
    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:50 pm, FamilyMan said:

    brooklyn red said: My niche is that the polls will only be taken between 6 & 9 P.M. so as to be aimed at people that actually work day jobs… want in???

    I work out of my home 24 – 7 but a working requirement for voting would get rid of most of the libs

  17. #487744
    On October 6th, 2008 at 9:22 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    I work out of my home 24 – 7 but a working requirement for voting would get rid of most of the libs

    That’s why they fear moving election day to a Saturday. Those that actually work (mostly Republicans) would be able to vote more easily.

    Now why would they protest about moving the election day to Saturday? I just don’t get it!

  18. #487747
    On October 6th, 2008 at 9:24 pm, RockyR said:

    Definitely funny…but then Michelle, you were offended by Keith Olbermann’s joke on Palin-Russia during NFL game.

    I am not against your joke on ‘Cash Carry’…but I felt its little hypocritial to have complained against the minor Palin-Russia joke and then joke on someone else.

    For me NFL joke is not PDS, its just a joke. Same as this one. I will not call this *DS.

    I can’t believe anyone has to waste time telling you this, but there is no IRONY in the name “Palin” like there is with “Kashkari” (or whatever his name is) being the name of the man taking your money away gunpoint.

  19. #487753
    On October 6th, 2008 at 9:42 pm, Independent voter said:

    Hey familygirlyMOUSE,

    Apparently, libs know how take advantage of opportunities too, so you’re a kind of a lib then also, huh?

    Like the political opportunities presented to the libs in 2006, which they took advantage of after the completely self-serving, opportunistic, corrupted “Pseudo-Conservative right wing nut jobs” that controlled Congress proved to be bereft of integrity or ethical standards.

    Not sure how “gun talk” is appropriate in this thread, (you mention guns a lot, got a little confidence problem?)
    YET you refuse to answer questions about voting for RINO’s that supported the “bailout”, which IS appropriate to this thread.

    Is there a point anywhere in your future?

  20. #487754
    On October 6th, 2008 at 9:47 pm, FamilyMan said:

    BlameAmericaLast said:
    Now why would they protest about moving the election day to Saturday? I just don’t get it!

    The Dems. are so overconfident with the MSM on their side, they think they can get away with saying anything.
    EVIL REPUBLICAN PLOT./sarc

  21. #487757
    On October 6th, 2008 at 9:53 pm, FamilyMan said:

    Independent voter: You don’t listen very well do you sport. I’ll split your lip tomorrow.
    This is a joy and happiness thread.
    Nighty night

  22. #487760
    On October 6th, 2008 at 9:55 pm, chapoutier said:

    Deep in your liberal heart burns a hatred for blacks.

    Holy crap! I had no idea!

    In the secrecy of the voting booth, where there are no pollsters to see the truth of your elitist bigotry, threatening to expose you for the low-life racist you are, you won’t be able to pull the lever for a black man

    Well, technically you are right, since my polling place uses a scantron-type ballot rather than levers. But I am super confused why I was able to vote for Obama back in early March, but won’t be able to now.

    But whatever helps you sleep at night between now and November 4. And if you are so sure I would again encourage you to leverage that into a few easy bucks.

  23. #487763
    On October 6th, 2008 at 9:59 pm, brooklyn red said:

    On October 6th, 2008 at 8:28 pm, Independent voter said:
    O.K., thanks, an opportunistic, familygirlyMOUSE, with a gun it is then.

    Independent tool, I do believe it was you who first mentioned guns… I can’t speak for the family guy but the point in our future (xoxo) is that you seem to mention confidence problems a lot, & call names a lot… and try to persuade people that if they vote R they are “sell outs”…

    I publicly accuse you. You are a better op than some I have seen, but really who do you think you are fooling?

  24. #487774
    On October 6th, 2008 at 10:10 pm, bjc said:

    Kashkari isn’t as bad name wise as Paulson’s nickname the last 2 weeks around congress; I hear they call him Cledus Horpounder, cause he must have really put it to them to get the cowards to roll his way.

  25. #487793
    On October 6th, 2008 at 10:23 pm, Independent voter said:

    Hey Red,

    Geez, the “hard core” types are all the same, can dish it out but can’t take it, typical.

    Also, the “hard cores” seem to be clueless about WHO sold you out, wasn’t me, I actually do my homework before I vote.

    AND I’ve said the same thing to the Dems. about the ouster of Dem. incumbents that voted for the “Bailout”. I am consistent.

  26. #487816
    On October 6th, 2008 at 10:39 pm, Lurker said:

    Actually it’s pronounce “Cash Car Ee”

    I happen to know his wife, she works with my wife in the Aerospace industry and in fact, she helped my wife get a job transfer out here to Maryland. They both were working on the engineering side of the Hubble Servicing Mission.

    It’s weird seeing a friend’s husband mentioned in the national news. I don’t know what he personally felt about the bailout but I do know from talking to his wife that he’s a very dedicated hard worker and I would think there could be worse choices than him.

    While I phoned my representatives to oppose the bailout, it looks like it came anyways. Let’s just hope that Neel does a good job and we can avoid another bailout in the future.

  27. #487831
    On October 6th, 2008 at 10:56 pm, brooklyn red said:

    On October 6th, 2008 at 10:23 pm, Independent voter said:
    Hey Red,
    Geez, the “hard core” types are all the same, can dish it out but can’t take it, typical.

    Hard core who & take what? Are you going to accuse me of having a “confidence problem”… or just call me effeminate names? Bring it…

    No, I never thought that you sold us out… nice try, well trained yes , but who the F are you to imply that you had the power to do so? LOL! I am not that easily distracted. I won’t drink the “them” cool-aid either… oooh maybe I am hard core.

  28. #487858
    On October 6th, 2008 at 11:18 pm, jaya said:

    Well, chapoutier- so you say you were able to vote for Obama in a meaningless primary. Maybe you’re a misogynist rather than a racist. But since lefties lie as often as they breathe, I don’t place much credence in what you say. Since you post here on a right wing blog, it seems to me that you might just be a professional provacateur for Obama. If so, lying just goes with the territory. Or, you may be some sort of twisted maschocist who derives pleasure in being abused. It’s not as though you’re going to change any minds here, after all. I’m sure that if it wasn’t for the comic relief you provide, you’d be long gone. Not to worry though. Self-inflicted public humiliation will always command some attention and you may have a bright future in making a fool of yourself in public for chump change. Just watch out for the beak as you bite the chicken’s head off. As far as the bet you proposed, I did so well betting against Kerry that I would gladly place a bet on the heroic John McCain and the beauteous Sarah Palin. Not that I need the money, as I’m doing quite well working for the military-industrial complex, but after all, you can never have too many bass boats. And I can sleep at night knowing I’m not a shill for an empty suit.

  29. #487875
    On October 6th, 2008 at 11:29 pm, chapoutier said:

    Maybe you’re a misogynist rather than a racist.

    AhHA I knew there was a reason!

    Since you post here on a right wing blog, it seems to me that you might just be a professional provacateur for Obama.

    I already admitted to this. I get five bucks every time I make Goldwater Knight swear and 10 for making atheling call me “Pharisee”. It supports my expensive alcohol habit.

    It’s not as though you’re going to change any minds here, after all.

    Maybe…just maybe I come here in the hope that MY mind will be changed….like the desperate suicidal crying out for help.

    Oh wait, no. Its totally about the Benjamins.

    And I can sleep at night knowing I’m not a shill for an empty suit.

    Wait…how can I be a secret racist who won’t vote for a black man and yet be a schill for one? I AM SOOO CONFUSED!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!!

  30. #487890
    On October 6th, 2008 at 11:40 pm, The Master said:

    Has anyone considered how much money Paulson & Company will personally make off this fiasco? Seems to me there are big fat fees just waiting out there for investment, consulting, and other private firms as this $1 trillion gets distributed. Paulson is a lame duck and likely will end up in the private sector again very soon. I would hope there are conflict-of-interest rules that would prevent anyone who participated in the bailout on the gov’t side to then go private and make money off the very legislation that they helped push through, but you never know. Something tells me Paulson and many other supporters of the bailout will be stuffing themselves with this turkey.

  31. #487895
    On October 6th, 2008 at 11:46 pm, jaya said:

    Wait…how can I be a secret racist who won’t vote for a black man and yet be a schill for one? I AM SOOO CONFUSED!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!!

    Amen, brother. I’ve never been able to understand the cognitive dissonance of a liberal, either. What’s important though, is that you realize you have a problem. Take heart! You’ve taken the first step towards being cured.

    Behold the confusion that exists in the muddled mind of the average liberal. More to be pitied than scorned, really.

  32. #487903
    On October 6th, 2008 at 11:55 pm, chapoutier said:

    …cognitive dissonance…muddled…scorned…

    Your large, impressive sounding words confuse and frighten me.

  33. #487919
    On October 7th, 2008 at 12:09 am, jaya said:

    Your large, impressive sounding words confuse and frighten me.

    Not at all surprising.

  34. #487933
    On October 7th, 2008 at 12:28 am, Republicanvet said:

    On October 6th, 2008 at 4:47 pm, gribble said:

    Could you please post something more trivial ?

    You just did.

    signed
    Mr. Jablomi

    Heywood Jablomi.

  35. #488298
    On October 7th, 2008 at 11:09 am, MarcoPolo said:

    Independent voter said: ……..

    I am absolutely with you.

    I remember when my kids were young….they threw a fit when I told them no. If they went ahead and disobeyed me, there were consequences.

    There’s really no point in feigning indignation about the politicians in control of the system. If you’re mad, then stop voting for them. Vote third party. Vote out incumbents. Run for office.

    But don’t vote for people who just called you stupid and and then violated your trust.

  36. #488299
    On October 7th, 2008 at 11:09 am, opusrex said:

    I ripped a copy.

    YT keeps trying, but its still up there if you look.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhBEdgrOXxA

  37. #488302
    On October 7th, 2008 at 11:11 am, MarcoPolo said:

    Paulson is a lame duck ….

    The WSJ reports that Obama might retain Paulson.

    Same coin, different side.

    Vote Third Party.

  38. #491587
    On October 8th, 2008 at 3:36 pm, plymouthacclaim said:

    The problem is I can’t vote any bums out because I love my rep and (at least) tolerate my senators.

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