 NY TelPremium
join:2004-04-09
Smithtown, NY
kudos:3 | Economy I just watched the Nightly news and could there be any more depressing news? Layoffs, foreclosures at an all time high.
Not good news..... |
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Peru, IN | I bet liquor sales will be up...?? |
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NY TelPremium
join:2004-04-09
Smithtown, NY
kudos:3 | said by backfeed:I bet liquor sales will be up...?? You got that right. |
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 MattAll noise, no signal.Premium
join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC
kudos:12 | said by NY Tel:said by backfeed:I bet liquor sales will be up...?? You got that right. Emulate Warren Buffett and buy BUD stock! |
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 tubbynetreminds me of the danse russePremium,MVM
join:2008-01-16
Chandler, AZ | reply to backfeed
well..i'm doing my part...
"tour de franzia" tonight...
first partner team to finish the bag wins...
q. |
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 JeffreyWilpon please sell the MetsPremium
join:2002-12-24
Long Island
kudos:3
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said by NY Tel:I just watched the Nightly news and could there be any more depressing news? Layoffs, foreclosures at an all time high. Not good news..... It is bad. It's fucking scary, to be perfectly honest.
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"Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin
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JeffreyWilpon please sell the MetsPremium
join:2002-12-24
Long Island
kudos:3 Reviews:
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said by NY Tel:said by backfeed:I bet liquor sales will be up...?? You got that right. So will robberies and crime in general I suppose. Gas is low though, time to run out and get that SUV. /sarcasm
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"Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin
[my ramblings] |
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 jkj860The Final Frontier
join:2002-01-10
Valparaiso, IN | reply to backfeed
said by backfeed:I bet liquor sales will be up...?? I will do my fair share. |
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I read an article that home made liquor is going up. More people going to the hospital because they were blind. |
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What is the worst that could happen? Lighten up, you worry too much.
I was layed off in January and STILL do not have a job. I support a family of 4!
Saving and unemployment. When that runs out then OH MY GOD!
Its okay, really. Till then I will do nothing. |
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JeffreyWilpon please sell the MetsPremium
join:2002-12-24
Long Island
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1 edit | said by keyboard5684:What is the worst that could happen? Lighten up, you worry too much. I was layed off in January and STILL do not have a job. I support a family of 4! I just worry a little more than the next person, sometimes. Ultimately, my belief is that it all works out in the end, but sometimes the steps in the middle can get rough.
I have a good job. I don't think it's going anywhere. For that, I'm incredibly thankful. I just see so many people out of work, and a friend of mine is a recruiter with a family and times are as bad as he's ever had it. For him, and people like him, and people that have lost their homes or can barely make it, are the people that I hope get immediate help in any form.
I hope you're able to find a job as soon as you need it. Wish you the best of luck.
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"Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin
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 Combat ChuckToo Many CannibalsPremium
join:2001-11-29
Erie, PA | reply to Jeffrey
said by Jeffrey:It is bad. It's fucking scary, to be perfectly honest. It's not like you couldn't see this (or at least a little financial turmoil in general) coming. I am truly baffled that people couldn't see something coming and didn't at least think about preparing for the worst.
I really don't understand.
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The world’s elusive, remember
where love's the leaf
faith, the river
what's born as flame dies in ember
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JeffreyWilpon please sell the MetsPremium
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Long Island
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| said by Combat Chuck:said by Jeffrey:It is bad. It's fucking scary, to be perfectly honest. It's not like you couldn't see this (or at least a little financial turmoil in general) coming. I am truly baffled that people couldn't see something coming and didn't at least think about preparing for the worst. I really don't understand. I'm not saying this wasn't unexpected. It's just when something hits, and reality sets in, it's much different and more real than prognosticating ever was.
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"Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin
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·Armstrong Zoom ..
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The biggest problem is there really is no help. I have been interviewing and looking since January. I have over 10 years as a Sr. Systems Administrator and cannot find a job.
I am a little worried but the way I see it, I am not alone.
I am not close to loosing my home, my wife works.
I am also disabled from a car accident so I am going to try and collect disability from that. I was hit head on by a high truck driver! I hate doing that, collecting from the government, I liked working, but I have no choice. I cannot walk much anymore or do too much else. Most companies will not take telecommuters anymore because they have such a big pool of applicants.
Oh well, just remember, life could be worse. You could be in constant horrible pain the rest of your life with no job and no way to get one! And the best part, is you can only blame 1 person, a truck driver you saw in court 1 day.
Ahh, sweet ol times... I think I need a beer. |
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| Also, one problem I think is the idea that people should be paying for something they do not have the money for.
Credit is a horrible thing. If you cannot pay for it, do not buy it. But we have been so structured that to buy a house we have to ask a bank and pay 4 times what it costs. Credit cards, I have 15 cards for what? Because banks just gave them to me.
We should save our money, buy a car when we have enough money for it. Same with a house. 10 years and we could probably buy a house with good financial discipline. No 30 year mortgage crap. Need some clothes? Make sure you have enough cash. But our economy has got to the point where we get everything we want and pay for it later, that should not be! |
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 DrModemPremium
join:2006-10-19
USA
kudos:1 | reply to NY Tel
After decades of trying to avoid paying the piper, he has come to collect his dues with a vengeance. |
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Combat ChuckToo Many CannibalsPremium
join:2001-11-29
Erie, PA
1 edit | reply to Jeffrey
said by Jeffrey:I'm not saying this wasn't unexpected. It's just when something hits, and reality sets in, it's much different and more real than prognosticating ever was. I guess what I'm saying is why almost no one did anything to prepare. I figured out a way to quit my job and to go back to school; not that everyone can do that, sure, but the response of most people was to change nothing.
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The world’s elusive, remember
where love's the leaf
faith, the river
what's born as flame dies in ember
see for yourself! |
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 KrKHeavy Artillery For The Little GuyPremium
join:2000-01-17
Tulsa, OK
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1 edit | said by Combat Chuck:I guess what I'm saying is why almost no one did anything to prepare. I figured out a way to quit my job and to go back to school; not that everyone can do that, sure, but the response of most people was to change nothing. Well, I did what I was supposed to do. Saved, recently bought a house--- stayed relatively debt free--- plowing money into my 401k and retirement funds... Sacrificed, not buying new cars or boats or other crap that I didn't need but would sure be nice... However, Now I'm beginning to wonder if all that was a total waste. Sure... the markets will go back up IF we get the economy straightened out--- but I feel this creeping unease that that could mean the USA has to start living within it's means and paying off debt... sort out our out-of-control medical system... fix Social security... stop fighting wars because we can't afford them--- switch to alternative energy etc etc and other major issues.... problem is if we can't get a handle on these it means a long, hard, tough time of social unrest and turmoil is ahead... maybe even societal collapse. Might never recoup the losses and have any type of economic freedom in the future or decent standard of living if it takes decades to fix....
Oh well, I have a job. For now.... and it's some comfort (not) let me tell you knowing it would end quickly should any major health issue occur. |
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KrKHeavy Artillery For The Little GuyPremium
join:2000-01-17
Tulsa, OK Reviews:
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said by DrModem:After decades of trying to avoid paying the piper, he has come to collect his dues with a vengeance. And of course the guilty will escape punishment by large while the innocent will pay in spades.
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