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So, does this issue help Obama electorally?
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Unclear. I guess it depends on how well he & McCain spin it.
-Arriangrog want tank...Grog Want Tank... GROG WANT TANK!
The trick isn't to break some eggs to make an omelette, it's convincing the eggs to break themselves in order to aspire to omelettehood.Comment
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Oh, absolutely. And keep in mind that people who work harder than I do make less than me.Originally posted by asleepathewheel
Even if that number is true, which it is not, look at any online calculator for example, do you think an extra grand or two a month pre tax makes someone that much different than you?
My feet are firmly planted on the ground. If I lost my job it wouldn't be a big deal for me. It might be for my creditors though.I drank beer. I like beer. I still like beer. ... Do you like beer Senator?
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Its a bit dangerous to attack McCain on these things through Bush, as Lehman (and others) is a heavy donator to both candidates.
Further, oil has plummeted lately, that will likely have more of an effect on the general public, I'd guess.Comment
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The market was holding up very well into the afternoon. Until it crapped the bed.
Dow down 4.38%
S&P 500 down 4.61%
NASDAQ down 3.60%
Edit: And the ticker is still going down, 10 minutes after trading ended. Must have had quite a backlog.I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891Comment
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You are the sole financial supporter of your son, it wouldn't be a big deal for you to find yourself unemployed for a few months?Originally posted by Kidicious
Oh, absolutely. And keep in mind that people who work harder than I do make less than me.
My feet are firmly planted on the ground. If I lost my job it wouldn't be a big deal for me. It might be for my creditors though.Comment
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Insurers and banks got slaughtered...
Looks like my bank, Wachovia, might not be solvent in a couple of days. Down 25% in normal trading.I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891Comment
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Oh god, does Kid's personal life really needs to be discussed in this thread?DISCLAIMER: the author of the above written texts does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for any offence and insult; disrespect, arrogance and related forms of demeaning behaviour; discrimination based on race, gender, age, income class, body mass, living area, political voting-record, football fan-ship and musical preference; insensitivity towards material, emotional or spiritual distress; and attempted emotional or financial black-mailing, skirt-chasing or death-threats perceived by the reader of the said written texts.Comment
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I've been there. Would I like it? Not really, but it wouldn't be a crisis.Originally posted by asleepathewheel
You are the sole financial supporter of your son, it wouldn't be a big deal for you to find yourself unemployed for a few months?I drank beer. I like beer. I still like beer. ... Do you like beer Senator?
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If they really are just like Kid, they deserve to lose their jobs for being hopelessly incompetent.Originally posted by asleepathewheel
These are people just like you, except rather than being a number cruncher in oklahoma city making 40k/year, they're performing similar tasks in NYC making 80k/year, quite similar to your salary with col figured.Comment
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Doh.Originally posted by DanS
The market was holding up very well into the afternoon. Until it crapped the bed.
Dow down 4.38%
S&P 500 down 4.61%
NASDAQ down 3.60%
Edit: And the ticker is still going down, 10 minutes after trading ended. Must have had quite a backlog.
Like you, I have cash available that will allow me to buy in. Unlike you, I have little confidence in my ability to pick the right time to do so. Meanwhile, the money I already had in the market has taken an absolute beating. My consolation is that I have time to wait for it to come back up...
[puts down very small violin]
My best friend could easily have gotten caught up in this crap and lost his job (still could). I hope his company rides it out, as it has so far.
-Arriangrog want tank...Grog Want Tank... GROG WANT TANK!
The trick isn't to break some eggs to make an omelette, it's convincing the eggs to break themselves in order to aspire to omelettehood.Comment
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I guess I'll take it as a good sign that over the past few days, my (insurance) company's stock has essentially stayed put.Originally posted by DanS
Insurers and banks got slaughtered...
Looks like my bank, Wachovia, might not be solvent in a couple of days. Down 25% in normal trading.
-Arriangrog want tank...Grog Want Tank... GROG WANT TANK!
The trick isn't to break some eggs to make an omelette, it's convincing the eggs to break themselves in order to aspire to omelettehood.Comment
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The market is down 5%. Let's discuss Kid's personal life.
I feel the man love.
I drank beer. I like beer. I still like beer. ... Do you like beer Senator?
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What is the option to the state not saving those banks? Letting them break?I need a foot massageComment
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Obviously, there's no hurry. Don't get caught up in the day-to-day panic/euphoria and you'll be just fine.Originally posted by Arrian
Like you, I have cash available that will allow me to buy in. Unlike you, I have little confidence in my ability to pick the right time to do so.
I'm still keeping my powder dry, but to be honest, I'm not looking for the lowest point to get in... Just a reasonably low price.I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891Comment
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