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busymom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:25 PM Original message |
Calm down. |
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damonm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:26 PM Response to Original message |
1. Well said - proud to be 1st Rec. |
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Curtland1015 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
2. No decisions leads to disaster. |
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busymom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:28 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. you're right. But we have to calmly come up with the best possible plan. |
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Myrina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:44 PM Response to Reply #4 |
14. Being calm, thinking rationally & making hard choices, unfortunately, aren't things .. |
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ann_american2004 (480 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:44 PM Response to Reply #4 |
58. I wonder if the people on the titanic |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:30 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. This has gone global... there's nothing ANYONE can do now... |
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busymom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:50 PM Response to Reply #5 |
17. This is another reason to be hesitant about throwing 700billion at the problem |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:54 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Exactomundo, my friend... |
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bvar22 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:54 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. Especially throwing $700Billion of our CHILDREN's money. |
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busymom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:56 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. My children will already be paying for the Iraq war... |
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ann_american2004 (480 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:49 PM Response to Reply #20 |
60. I'm starting to think there is no money. Period. |
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geek tragedy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
3. The sky IS falling. |
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scheming daemons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
6. Sorry... I'm panicked. My kids college funds disappeared today... my retirement.....and.... |
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crankychatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:38 PM Response to Reply #6 |
11. appropriate response nt - best of luck with that |
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busymom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
7. So here is the most naiive question ever... |
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mohc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
8. There are now two likely roads |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:45 PM Response to Reply #8 |
15. Why do we need Republican support to pass a solution? |
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busymom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:46 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. I agree. |
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Raineyb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:04 PM Response to Reply #15 |
29. Because if only Democrats pass it they're afraid it'll be pegged as a Democratic bill |
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ann_american2004 (480 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:55 PM Response to Reply #29 |
61. yes basically repugs will be the new mavericks |
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Raineyb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 04:05 PM Response to Reply #61 |
64. Frankly I think it was planned that way |
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busymom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 08:31 PM Response to Reply #64 |
65. sigh |
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Raineyb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 11:12 PM Response to Reply #65 |
67. Looks like that's what they tried |
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mohc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:58 PM Response to Reply #15 |
63. Trying to pass a partisan bill will not work |
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Meshuga (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:34 PM Response to Original message |
9. I agree n/t |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
10. Sorry, but the OP is beyond naive |
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busymom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:43 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. I understand that there is one "street" |
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Terran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:03 PM Response to Reply #10 |
28. And I think it's beyond naive |
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abumbyanyothername (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:47 PM Response to Reply #10 |
59. The collapse is on now K&H |
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specimenfred1984 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
12. mommy says calm down kiddies, LMFAO! |
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Born_A_Truman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
18. WTF? I thought the stock market had a time out when it was free-falling? |
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TNMOM (735 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:56 PM Response to Original message |
21. agreed. everyone calm down. |
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WI_DEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:57 PM Response to Original message |
23. So in other words the Republicans saved us from a bad bill? |
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busymom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 02:59 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. This isn't about republicans or democrats...it is about America...the |
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TieDyedDad (219 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:05 PM Response to Reply #24 |
31. busymom |
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King Coal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:33 PM Response to Reply #24 |
55. Hey, Mom. It seems some people would argue that it is best to get excited and make impulsive |
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busymom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:34 PM Response to Reply #55 |
57. I know. They usually end up in time out in my house. LOL |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
25. Sorry, but I'm assuming that you don't live paycheck-to-paycheck... |
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busymom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:02 PM Response to Reply #25 |
26. then lets figure out how we can use 700 billion to help them first. |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:05 PM Response to Reply #26 |
32. Shhh you're not allowed to mention that. |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:07 PM Response to Reply #26 |
36. We use the 700 billion to first free up the credit markets... |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:02 PM Response to Reply #25 |
27. I live paycheck to paycheck and am self employed |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:05 PM Response to Reply #27 |
30. If your employer can't make payroll and can't get a loan in order to do so. |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:06 PM Response to Reply #30 |
33. I AM SELF EMPLOYED in case you missed it |
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busymom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:06 PM Response to Reply #27 |
34. It is going to affect you...but here is the joke... |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:10 PM Response to Reply #34 |
39. My business won't change. |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:14 PM Response to Reply #39 |
42. People losing their jobs and investments = less tax revenue = no healthcare for you. |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:18 PM Response to Reply #42 |
45. oops damn slow DU.. sorry for the double post. |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:24 PM Response to Reply #45 |
51. Glad to hear that you and your family are in good health... |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:21 PM Response to Reply #42 |
49. Been without health care for 7 years now. |
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TieDyedDad (219 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:07 PM Response to Reply #27 |
35. You rent |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:10 PM Response to Reply #35 |
40. Also, as people lose their homes, rents naturally go up across the board. |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:09 PM Response to Reply #27 |
38. I'm assuming then that you have customers of some sort? |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:16 PM Response to Reply #38 |
43. My landlord owns a ton of properties. an increase in my rent |
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TieDyedDad (219 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:19 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. Yeah something else |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:23 PM Response to Reply #46 |
50. self delete. |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:33 PM Response to Reply #46 |
56. Laid off people dont go to concerts |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:20 PM Response to Reply #43 |
47. And you think your situation is typical? |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:24 PM Response to Reply #47 |
52. No situtation is typical. That's my point. I was called a freeper an asshole |
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TieDyedDad (219 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:27 PM Response to Reply #52 |
54. Bro |
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bvar22 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:08 PM Response to Original message |
37. K&R |
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Raineyb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:57 PM Response to Reply #37 |
62. Exactly right! |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
41. panic leads to poor decisions. |
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TheDonkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
44. I agree. Finance professionals I talk to are not concerned about this drop |
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busymom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:20 PM Response to Reply #44 |
48. That's why I think we need to stay calm! |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 03:24 PM Response to Reply #44 |
53. How do they feel about frozen credit? |
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lefthandedskyhook (340 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 10:17 PM Response to Original message |
66. Just read your post to my wife... |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 11:17 PM Response to Original message |
68. You are correct. |
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That Guy 888 (192 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-29-08 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
69. Great post. n/t |
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