>> that's not what I picked up from Abbey Joseph Cohen (perennial bull market cheerleader for GS). She was on CNBC yesterday presenting GS view for continued upside in the US stock market despite troubles in the credit markets etc. <<
Yep, they are speaking from both sides of their mouth.
Take a look at this NYT articles. GS trading is explicitly against their public statements. They have bearish analysts and bullish ones. They bring them out coordinated with their trading position.