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this is crazy

omg this is crazy man if only ppl weren't so money hungry the u.s wouldn't b in this state with everyone in debt and major companies havin to use bailouts

don't worry bout it of IL @ Jan 08, 2009 13:47:49 PM

request for financial assistance

I am an African from Uganda, born 20/10/1973. I am a technician, self employed under hard life due to luck of enough funds.

This is why i am trying to look for an individual or organisation to help me finacially and boost my work.

Iwill be so greatfull for your response towards my request.

I remain yours, Basalirwa Daniel,

Kampala Uganda

Tell +256712939190

P O Box 23545 K'la

Basalirwa Daniel of NM @ Jan 08, 2009 05:01:53 AM

Oligarchists Pay Themselves - Do You Really Care?

One definition of an oligarchy is a form of government where political power effectively rests with a small elite segment of society distinguished by wealth. Whether Democrat or Republican, it sure seems like there are just a few individuals in US society controlling a lot of rather shady decision-making concerning our children's economic futures. Just remember, all this debt incurred by our government, will ultimately be paid for, by either you and I, or more probably, by our children. Our "elected" oligarchs ignored our strong objections to the first series of "bailouts" this past Fall. They continue to flush our children's future down the toilet with impunity. We should all be "politically vocal" NOW! There should be such a thunderous voice NOW by Americans that these oligarchs tremble with fear, and run away, hide.

Angered-in-Oregon of OR @ Jan 03, 2009 12:16:25 PM

And the poor?

Well, there's always "Soylent Green" to look forward to.

Don't get it? Ask a baby boomer.

Jerry w

www.boskolives.wordpress.com

Jerry w of CA @ Jan 03, 2009 00:02:26 AM

gmac home loans

would you believe that gmac owned a house i was trying to buy..... I already had a bank approval... i already had the down. i already had the credit approval. gmac steps in.. first they prequal me,, and then without my knowledge they take my informaation and ssn and give it to a credit card agency who thens approves and signs me up for a credit card i dont want. lowering my credit score with 2 or more inqueries, then another credit card i dont want or need.. then they wouldnt let me buy the house with my bank that i was pre approved on the loan, they insisted only they would approve the deal if i use them as a bank.... after months of being screwed and offers and counteroffers and even when the house price had dropped 40 grand,,they tried to keep my good faith money, they were crazy as hell. My original banker was embarassed at how the asset manager was being wierd and unreasonable. they were decietful and vindictive. the thought that my taxpayer money going to these clowns makes me sick

Michael of CA @ Jan 02, 2009 23:08:52 PM

Unbelieveable

The People's blood will boil over. I know mine has.

DB of VA @ Jan 02, 2009 21:38:08 PM

Just more unpatriotic negativlty

from liberals who hate America, and the troops.

A real American. of @ Jan 02, 2009 18:13:33 PM

Bailouts

This is the worst form of socialism, where we take from the poor and give it to the rich. If you really want to see whats going on please watch this movie:

http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/

As a nation we have become so arrogant, look at the way we blindly support wars :

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6604775898578139565

Zak of CA @ Jan 02, 2009 17:56:34 PM

Bad links!

Come on webmasters. Check your links. "Chrysler will still be running on fumes, even with a bailout" and "a proper way to grill a CEO seeking a bailout" both point to the cars that drove Detroit's customers away.

And in that article, the link that is supposed to go to cars that will help Detroit point to the same cars that will sink Detroit pictures.

Some of us actually read your articles and click on the links!

LinkChecker of FL @ Jan 02, 2009 10:43:24 AM

Reovlution

It's time. We need to arrest, try, waterboard, and hang for treason every elected and appointed official in Washington. then we head to Wall Street for more of the same, followed by the boardrooms of most major corporations.

The saddest part of all this, including the horrors of Iraq and Guantanamo, is that most Americans don't really care or understand. If Americans knew about all this, but the bubble were still expanding, they would not care at all...they would give Freedom Medals to Cerberus, Madoff, Bush, Paulson and Bernanke.

You get what you deserve.

Expat of NH @ Jan 02, 2009 04:47:58 AM

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The global economy is mysterious, even scary. Chief Business Correspondent Rick Newman connects the dots. In addition to his writing for U.S. News, Rick is the co-author of two books: Firefight: Inside the Battle to Save the Pentagon on 9/11, and Bury Us Upside Down: The Misty Pilots and the Secret Battle for the Ho Chi Minh Trail.

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