Obama's Housing Plan May Help Him More Than Homeowners

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It's too late to save mine. Faced foreclosure summer 2010 but was lucky to short sale it in March 2010 to get it off my back. Then Wells Fargo came after me for money I owed on a HELOC. Settled with them for 30% but it completely wiped all my savings out WHILE UNEMPLOYED. I was lucky to finally get a job, get past the 2010 tax year (penalties on early withdrawls from a 401k hurt) and things are stable now, not better or worse. We need to stop subsidizing people and unleash the wealth this country has by not allowing the government to create more programs. YOU are paying for THIS program regarless of who it helps.

Jim of IL 2:32PM October 25, 2011

I hope this plan works to help me. I just recently applied for refinancing and was turned down because a new appraisal brought down the value of my home. I now owe more than the home is valued at. I sure hope this revised plan will help me get the refinancing and lower rates/payments that I so desperately need.

Janice of VA 2:04PM October 25, 2011

AMERICA 2012, THERE WILL BE AN INSPIRATIONAL CANDIDATE!
There have always been surprises resulting from ranking and speculating about the person who will be a future presidential nominee. One would expect most of those names mentioned, would surface from a background of prior political service, becoming nominees in 2012. Yet, in recent weeks, in fact the last several years we have focused our attention on some leaders who were not only politically incompetent, but lived unethical, devious and dishonest lives.
Where should AMERICANS look for qualified, honest, caring, public servants? Obviously, the original founders looked among themselves for servants of the people. The original fifty-five framers of our Constitution included; shippers, farmers, investors, retirees, lawyers, one minister, a college administrator, and most founders were of good reputation. They were, “give me liberty or give me death” representatives of the people. Only nine of the fifty five actually worked for government compensation.
Where will AMERICANS find the candidate who will work as their servant, committed totally to creating jobs, reducing taxes, promoting a strong economy based on free enterprise, constitutional liberties and our form of government? Will this future nominee be faithful to both civil (presidential) and all solemn oaths (like marriage) will the candidate’s wife and children be an asset to American society? Will the nominee stand rock solid against radicals, lobbyists, special interest groups, rogue nations, terrorists and ultimately commit to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United State so help him God, if elected?
How will the nation identify a true grassroots nominee who will serve for a dollar a year, in the tradition of the late John F. Kennedy? What will lead us to this future President living and teaching traditional values, protecting small business, corporate growth, creating up to twenty million new jobs at home? Will this person come to us through public relations imaging and photo opportunities? No, this servant will be identified while walking among the people , stating personal convictions and listening to the advice and suggestions from the American public.
This nominee when chosen president will give 24/7 to protect and proudly lead this great country. When elected this public servant will give the nation pride and vision once again, in its history, and achievements. This candidate of the people will stand boldly in the global assembly of nations and proudly extol American individualism and achievement. As president this individual will never apologize for America or bow a knee to other heads of state. This public servant will love and serve the nation exhibiting great force of will and personal compassion while unifying citizens in a common pursuit of excellence.
Alan Phillips

Alan G Phillips of IL 10:39AM October 25, 2011