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Reply to I thought the promise was 'Change'?! in Politics JoeUser Forums

Politics like art is in the eye of the beholder. Right now change means Bush will be gone.[e digicons]:beer:[/e]

Reply to Redistribution in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]minimum wage can prevent exploitation with pretty well no negative impact on unemployment or inflation. It's only if you set the minimum wage too high that you get real problems.[/quote]Bravo, we can agree.

Reply to Rich Limbaugh is a thug. in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]I personally will not use the term thug as I think there are better ones for him. I wish him well, but not his stated objectives.[/quote]Oh, so diplomatic. Don't hang onto your phone; he's not going to call you to be secretary of state. I will use the term thug for Limbaugh.

Humanside of Lending 1929 in Fiction Writing JoeUser Forums

"I locked you into a lease for at least a year, so you don’t have to worry about it being sold from under you. It’ll give you some time to think about coming down to the bank to consider a mortgage if you really are serious about buying." "That’s good of you, Mr. MacDowell. By Paddy, we’ve always dreamed of owning a home." Cory felt comfortable with

Reply to A Prescription for the Economy in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]No Stevendedalus, taking from the earners to give to the non-earners is not a prescription for the economy.[/quote]Stop with the earners non-earners stuff. EARNED income is from work; unearned income is from savings [no work] or excess from decent living wages that can generate a cushion to save. Face up to the real guilt of a nation that doesn't respect nor reward hard working people who are too often left substandard lifestyle. And the crap we hear so much on th

Reply to A Prescription for the Economy in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Penalizing someone for productivity only encourages people to slack off and this is exactly what "spreading the wealth" does. [/quote]Productivity is not measured by hypeactive brownies who try to kiss up to the boss so the rest of us do our work competently. You'd be one of those guys who would not sign on to the 40 hour work week law to put an end to sixty-seventy hours.[e digicons]:cylon:[/e]

Reply to What's Wrong With Palin? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]The question is not rhetorical, and is still very much valid.[/quote]Put it to bed; it's history--after all, the hornorable McCain didn't go there.[e digicons]:ninja:[/e]

Reply to What's Wrong With Palin? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Palin Didn't Know Africa Is A Continent, Says Fox News Reporter (VIDEO)[/quote] A daughter of a teacher? I don't believe she didn't know. It's just nonsense. Give the gal some space; she did waht she could.[e digicons]O:)[/e] [e digicons]O:)[/e]

Reply to Extreme Medical Bills in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]And try getting a good job with a garnishment.[/quote]An incentive to join up.

Reply to Extreme Medical Bills in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]How about it might be just, but I am never going to feel "honored " to have my pocket picked.[/quote]OMG, how rough you have it! Cool it with a[e digicons]:beer:[/e] ! [quote] Auto insurance shouldn't be required either by the state.[/quote]You'd change your tune quickly if your Porsche was creamed by an uninsured driver.

Reply to Leverage Lovers in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]The latter (enforced by regulation) is where the cookie crumbled.[/quote] It really has nothing to do with regulation; lenders still have to use good business sense.[quote] It went from trying to prevent discrimination, to being affirmative action. [/quote]Affirmative action began with the GI Bill where I got a preferable 4½% mtg while civilians were paying 6% conventional, needless to say not many minorities qualified then. [e digicons]:pig:[/e]

Reply to Consequences of an Obama victory in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Never underestimate the power of tax avoidance. High tax rates generate a whole 'loophole' market, the sellers in which just happen to be, by pure coincidence I'm sure, Congressmen & Senators, who, in a truly bizarre twist of fate, also happen to have a monopoly on supply.[/quote]Yes, that's why tax lawyers lobby so effectively.[e digicons]>:([/e]

Reply to Consequences of an Obama victory in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]There is a BIG difference.[/quote]Sorry, doc, I left the ? off--meant to be in jest.[e digicons]:beer:[/e]

Reply to Countdown: MSNBC in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Beck has seen the light & moved over to Fox (or been shitcanned by CNN, take your pick).[/quote] Yeah, I noticed that. The gal is an improvement--great teeth, too.[e digicons]

Reply to Wall Street Being Vindictive? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]My husband (CPA) said it's because businesses are not happy with Obama. Look, the two days he's been in, it's been sliding downward. Businesses are scared right now. They've had a glimpse of his new economic tax plan and it's not in their favor. [/quote] Biden must be whining that there are no patriots anymore![e digicons]

Reply to Wall Street Being Vindictive? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]They just feel that paying 28% tax is better than paying 50%.[/quote] Strange, in the old days I thought I was getting a hell of a deal with 40% tax on capital gains. You kids have been spoiled.[e digicons]O:)[/e]

Big Three Nostalgia in Politics JoeUser Forums

It's usually wise not to throw good money after bad, but I'm a sucker when it comes to American cars. I was mad at Ford just for dropping the great name Continental in favor of the dull TownCar; I was particularly elated for one year when it returned with the Lincoln Zephyr and then within a year changing it to some crazy "hitech" number. It goes without saying I was livid when the Thunderbird was let go, only to return within a few years a sad replica of the 50s

Reply to Thanksgiving Haiku in Poetry Stardock Forums

[quote]gravy stains on my new shirt really piss me off.[/quote] Have a [e digicons]:beer:[/e] and you'll feel better.

Reply to Thanksgiving Haiku in Poetry Stardock Forums

[quote]Burma Shave.[/quote] Beats Plucking in the old days as my Mom had to do. [e digicons]:(O[/e] [e digicons]:omg:[/e]

Reply to Congratulations Dems! in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]That still doesn't mean I want him to fail. [/quote]GOOD for YOU!!LOL

Reply to A Prescription for the Economy in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Looks like I'll keep being poor!"[/quote]Yeah, clearly unlikely.

Reply to Wall Street Being Vindictive? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Other than that, I'd just as soon spend a day at the racetrack. At least the experience is enjoyable, even if you lose your money.[/quote] Yeah, that and lotteries; and wouldn't it be nice to afford to lose your money in style with a trip to neon-town Las Vegas?LOL

Reply to A Prescription for the Economy in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote who="Dr Guy" comment="2"]No Stevendedalus, taking from the earners to give to the non-earners is not a prescription for the economy. But for disaster. If Obama does as he says, we will not have to wait long to see that you are wrong, and I am right.YOu cant make a poor person rich if his choice is to be poor.[/quote] Back to Marx again, eh? Few choose poverty or monkish existence. Some homelessness, granted, is by choice, but most are mentally or physically sick. [e digicon

Reply to A Prescription for the Economy in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]I was going to say 'more cowbell.'[/quote] Are you on a prescription? [e digicons]:moo:[/e]

Reply to Extreme Medical Bills in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Want to go to jail?[/quote] Drivers aren't jailed; their licences are taken away. Without a health card, your bills are subject to garnishment.