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Meltdown: Images of What We Lose When the Glaciers Disappear
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 18:52:56 in Green
“They had inversion conditions in LA even when the missions were being built and before the
white man settled. Automobiles only add to the natural phenomena.”
white man settled. Automobiles only add to the natural phenomena.”
Meltdown: Images of What We Lose When the Glaciers Disappear
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 18:40:02 in Green
“China also did away with plastic bags that last forever in a landfill. But China is also
the champion polluter.”
the champion polluter.”
Meltdown: Images of What We Lose When the Glaciers Disappear
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 18:37:09 in Green
“Humans aren"t a causing catalist? I suppose coal ignites itself to make electricity.”
Memo to Warren Buffett: Put Down the Pom-Poms and Tell Us the Truth About the Economy
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 17:07:28 in Business
“The TARP FUNDS are being paid back.
Since 2009 regulations are in place.”
Since 2009 regulations are in place.”
Memo to Warren Buffett: Put Down the Pom-Poms and Tell Us the Truth About the Economy
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 16:51:12 in Business
“Why hold Warren Buffet's feet to the fire? His job is not to fix things. Neither is Ariana's.
As for investing, most of Buffet's investments are "buy and hold", unlike the speculators, the short-sellers.
That is the real financial casino.
Blame the big corporations for sending Manufacturing jobs overseas. Blame the financial corporations
for "creative financing." Oh, there is enough blame to go around.
But there signs of "bottoming out" and "falling unemployment" is always last to respond.”
As for investing, most of Buffet's investments are "buy and hold", unlike the speculators, the short-sellers.
That is the real financial casino.
Blame the big corporations for sending Manufacturing jobs overseas. Blame the financial corporations
for "creative financing." Oh, there is enough blame to go around.
But there signs of "bottoming out" and "falling unemployment" is always last to respond.”
Memo to Warren Buffett: Put Down the Pom-Poms and Tell Us the Truth About the Economy
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 16:38:56 in Business
“As I have said before, and I witnessed this, the depression only worsened from 1929 until 1933,
and it was FDR and his WPA, his CCC, and all the other alphabet soup that foresaw an end to
the great depression, until the interference by the repubs in Congress. (we were repubs then)
Doing nothing was not an option.”
and it was FDR and his WPA, his CCC, and all the other alphabet soup that foresaw an end to
the great depression, until the interference by the repubs in Congress. (we were repubs then)
Doing nothing was not an option.”
BlackRabbit replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 19:00:22
“Here's the unemployment figues for the great depression:
http://www.econreview.com/events/images/urdep.png
Unemployment stayed above 10% for 10 years, and there was a "recession within the depression" in 1938, where unemployment soared back up to 20%.
FDR's policies were horrendous. He maintained high trade barriers, installed expensive and draconian regulations and price controls on businesses, and raised taxes on profits. He made business people the scape goats, and seamingly did everything he could to make their lives miserable and the making of a decent profit difficult.”
http://www.econreview.com/events/images/urdep.png
Unemployment stayed above 10% for 10 years, and there was a "recession within the depression" in 1938, where unemployment soared back up to 20%.
FDR's policies were horrendous. He maintained high trade barriers, installed expensive and draconian regulations and price controls on businesses, and raised taxes on profits. He made business people the scape goats, and seamingly did everything he could to make their lives miserable and the making of a decent profit difficult.”
Memo to Warren Buffett: Put Down the Pom-Poms and Tell Us the Truth About the Economy
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 16:29:36 in Business
“Warren Buffet did do something. He added to the stimulus package to the tune of billions of his
dollars. And in doing so, when those investments turned around, added to the value of Berkshire
Hathaway. This is what Warren Buffet does.
Please remember that three years elapsed after the crash of '29 before the turnaround. Three years
of bandaid remedies and tax cuts. IN 1929 WE HAD MANUFACTURING.
We had manufacturing, and credit cards were not even a glimmer in a banker's eye.
I agree the problems were not created overnight and will not go away quickly. And there is a
great need for the abolition of the pervasive attitude of instant gratification.”
dollars. And in doing so, when those investments turned around, added to the value of Berkshire
Hathaway. This is what Warren Buffet does.
Please remember that three years elapsed after the crash of '29 before the turnaround. Three years
of bandaid remedies and tax cuts. IN 1929 WE HAD MANUFACTURING.
We had manufacturing, and credit cards were not even a glimmer in a banker's eye.
I agree the problems were not created overnight and will not go away quickly. And there is a
great need for the abolition of the pervasive attitude of instant gratification.”
Mike Hihn replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 18:17:02
“>>>>Please remember that three years elapsed after the crash of '29 before the turnaround. IN 1929 WE HAD MANUFACTURING.
Yes, the stock market recovered before FDR's election, but the New Deal delayed ECONOMIC recovery for 14 years ... and damn near destroyed our industrial base forever.
The only thing that saved our industrial base, after WWII, was that all our trade competitors had been bombed into rubble.
As the rest of the world rebuilt, we faced two crises -- one by Kennedy, the other by Reagan. Bost responded the aame way, in general, with specifics tailored to each crisis.
a) Both provided tax relief to business and (across-the-board) to individuals, stimulating both supply and demand. More money to create jobs, and more money for consumers to support thos jobs.
b) Neither increased taxes on the wealthy; both CUT taxes on the wealthy.
c) For both, tax relief was sent DIRECTLY to jobs creation in the PRIVATE sector. And in the same manner -- to new investments on production machinery.
Kennedy paid a direct 10% subsidy on all investments in new production machinery, Reagan spent no taxpayer dollars, and instead "accelerated" depreciation from 16 years to 5 years - companies got the exact same tax refund, but in 16 years instead of 5.
Obama should have done that. Pray.
http://PoliticallyHomeless.net
Nonpartisan. Fed up with both parties.”
Yes, the stock market recovered before FDR's election, but the New Deal delayed ECONOMIC recovery for 14 years ... and damn near destroyed our industrial base forever.
The only thing that saved our industrial base, after WWII, was that all our trade competitors had been bombed into rubble.
As the rest of the world rebuilt, we faced two crises -- one by Kennedy, the other by Reagan. Bost responded the aame way, in general, with specifics tailored to each crisis.
a) Both provided tax relief to business and (across-the-board) to individuals, stimulating both supply and demand. More money to create jobs, and more money for consumers to support thos jobs.
b) Neither increased taxes on the wealthy; both CUT taxes on the wealthy.
c) For both, tax relief was sent DIRECTLY to jobs creation in the PRIVATE sector. And in the same manner -- to new investments on production machinery.
Kennedy paid a direct 10% subsidy on all investments in new production machinery, Reagan spent no taxpayer dollars, and instead "accelerated" depreciation from 16 years to 5 years - companies got the exact same tax refund, but in 16 years instead of 5.
Obama should have done that. Pray.
http://PoliticallyHomeless.net
Nonpartisan. Fed up with both parties.”
The Third Annual Huffington Post "Tell Us What You're Cooking For Thanksgiving This Year That You Didn't Cook Last Year"
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 12:21:25 in Style
“Only the familiar and usual for Thanksgiving.
"New and different" is for 364 other days.”
"New and different" is for 364 other days.”
mainemomma replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 12:39:32
“My family won't allow many changes.. the basics have to be there. If I want to get 'crazy' with side dishes.. they will allow it.. but I tried to go out for Thanksgiving one year.. and the whole house revolted. Nice way to have them help out tho.. they never quite knew if I would suddenly bolt ..
But this year my changes are pumpkin cheesecake ( purchased) and a new stuffing recipe. Adding sausage this year.. in a separate casserole. Still preparing the old stand by in the bird..”
But this year my changes are pumpkin cheesecake ( purchased) and a new stuffing recipe. Adding sausage this year.. in a separate casserole. Still preparing the old stand by in the bird..”
The Third Annual Huffington Post "Tell Us What You're Cooking For Thanksgiving This Year That You Didn't Cook Last Year"
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 12:17:23 in Style
“DIFFERENT can be for 364 other days.
In my heart I crave the Thanksgiving of my youth on the farm, with the large family gathering,
familiar comfort foods, Mother's special mince pies, (no liquor) and then contributions from all the
other households, followed by a game of touch football in the cow pasture. (How do you think
Neighbor Eddie LeBaron became so adept at broken field running?)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!”
In my heart I crave the Thanksgiving of my youth on the farm, with the large family gathering,
familiar comfort foods, Mother's special mince pies, (no liquor) and then contributions from all the
other households, followed by a game of touch football in the cow pasture. (How do you think
Neighbor Eddie LeBaron became so adept at broken field running?)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!”
newtom replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 15:59:46
“You had me right up to the point where you said no liquor.”
The Ugly Irony of Sarah Palin's Book Title
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 17:43:15 in Politics
“The ineptitude of Bush and the Republicans did have much to do with the Dems victory.
One votes AGAINST as well as FOR a contender.
I can remember the phrase "anyone but Gore" and I'll bet the sayer is sorry.”
One votes AGAINST as well as FOR a contender.
I can remember the phrase "anyone but Gore" and I'll bet the sayer is sorry.”
Most Valuable Real Estate in the Solar System
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 17:21:22 in Technology
“I stopped reading Science Fiction when reality caught up with imagination and surpassed it.
The possibilities are endless.
But I liked the romantic version of the man in the moon and the green cheese. Another myth gone.”
The possibilities are endless.
But I liked the romantic version of the man in the moon and the green cheese. Another myth gone.”
Lou Dobbs QUITS CNN (Video)
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 19:57:49 in Media
“CNN has changed from when it was started by Ted Turner and was fair and unbiased.”
Lou Dobbs QUITS CNN (Video)
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 19:53:33 in Media
“
People should be able to disagree without being disagreeable.
I push the OFF button when the anchor/host interferes with a guest who is answering a question.
We were taught that you don't speak when others are talking.
I just turned off Chris Mathews for that very reason.”
People should be able to disagree without being disagreeable.
I push the OFF button when the anchor/host interferes with a guest who is answering a question.
We were taught that you don't speak when others are talking.
I just turned off Chris Mathews for that very reason.”
npaul replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 20:03:04
“I NEVER listen to Chris Matthews for exactly that reason.”
enlighteninglad replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 20:01:10
“From your opening sentence Matthews face came into my mind. He's the rudest and thus, the most boring since I can't even hear what his guests are saying half the time. He's also gotten a little too pompous over the years.”
A Short Vocabulary Lesson for Sen. Lieberman (With Some History Thrown In At No Extra Charge)
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 18:05:02 in Politics
“We do tend to put labels on people and fit them into comfortable categories.
It's the "box" du jour.
Could we justly call those corporations "terrorist"? I feel intimidated by the Credit Card companies.”
It's the "box" du jour.
Could we justly call those corporations "terrorist"? I feel intimidated by the Credit Card companies.”
Progressives Threaten To Cut Off Money For Dems Who Oppose Health Care
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 17:41:26 in Politics
“Surely there is room in your flossophy to tolerate differences of ideas, just
as there is need for the two party system to provide checks and balances
envisioned by our founding fathers.”
as there is need for the two party system to provide checks and balances
envisioned by our founding fathers.”
Progressives Threaten To Cut Off Money For Dems Who Oppose Health Care
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 17:38:20 in Politics
“There was already a law that forbids public money to pay for abortions.
What the Stup id amendment did was to make it impossible for insurance to pay for abortions.
It should be taken up by the Supreme Court as discrimination against women, especially women
who do not have the resources to pay out of pocket. Dust off the coathanger.”
What the Stup id amendment did was to make it impossible for insurance to pay for abortions.
It should be taken up by the Supreme Court as discrimination against women, especially women
who do not have the resources to pay out of pocket. Dust off the coathanger.”
A Warrior on a Mission in Rush Limbaugh's Home District
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 17:23:28 in Politics
“When REagan was president he brought forth a bit of wisdom that had (until recently) successfully
guided the republicans for years. The eleventh commandment: Republicans shall not speak ill
of other republicans.
The Democrats would do well to heed those words and apply to their party. The Dems are like
the twenty-mule-team if all wanted to pull in a different direction instead of pulling together to
move ahead. A unity of purpose would certainly help.”
guided the republicans for years. The eleventh commandment: Republicans shall not speak ill
of other republicans.
The Democrats would do well to heed those words and apply to their party. The Dems are like
the twenty-mule-team if all wanted to pull in a different direction instead of pulling together to
move ahead. A unity of purpose would certainly help.”
Pearlstein: Restore Majority Rule To The Senate
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 16:52:07 in Politics
“Wonk_
That appointment is just a temporary replacement until an election can be held. Otherwise
Mass would be short a senator, like Michigan was when Coleman refused to concede.”
That appointment is just a temporary replacement until an election can be held. Otherwise
Mass would be short a senator, like Michigan was when Coleman refused to concede.”
Navy SEAL Photos In New Book, "SEAL: The Unspoken Sacrifice" (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 11:57:29 in Books
“Pardon me while I shed a tear of pride, and love, and loss.
My son, after 21 years in the Navy, came home to die of cancer from agent orange.
Another veteran son will eat a free meal today at a patriotic restaurant.
A salute to all veterans and thank you.”
My son, after 21 years in the Navy, came home to die of cancer from agent orange.
Another veteran son will eat a free meal today at a patriotic restaurant.
A salute to all veterans and thank you.”
Pearlstein: Restore Majority Rule To The Senate
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 11:45:37 in Politics
“We are all individuals, with individual ideas of what ideal health care should entail.
I bet if all of us posters were engaged in writing such a bill we would all come up with something
different. Is it any wonder our Congress is in disagreement?
I think the idea of bringing in the cots and locking the doors until the health care bill is passed is
a great idea.”
I bet if all of us posters were engaged in writing such a bill we would all come up with something
different. Is it any wonder our Congress is in disagreement?
I think the idea of bringing in the cots and locking the doors until the health care bill is passed is
a great idea.”
dunkel replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 14:08:20
“I think you have nailed it. How can a centralized entity (read: Federal government) understand and interpret the needs of more than 300 million individuals? This is why centralized planning on this level fails 100% of the time.”
Pearlstein: Restore Majority Rule To The Senate
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 11:39:19 in Politics
“Wrong.
Harry Reid has been good for Nevada.”
Harry Reid has been good for Nevada.”
Pearlstein: Restore Majority Rule To The Senate
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 11:37:56 in Politics
“But they did not push an anti-abortion bill through during the early Bush years even though
The Administrative, The Legislative, and the Judicial branches of gov't were all Republican.
Ever wonder why?”
The Administrative, The Legislative, and the Judicial branches of gov't were all Republican.
Ever wonder why?”
msgirlintn replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 13:41:50
“Looks like now they were waiting for the Dems to do it for them.”
Pearlstein: Restore Majority Rule To The Senate
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 11:28:58 in Politics
“and cancel the health insurance for Congress until reform is passed.”
Pearlstein: Restore Majority Rule To The Senate
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 11:27:44 in Politics
“LRM--
These clowns would do things like deregulation of the financial sector, sending
manufacturing overseas, and cutting taxes for the wealthiest 1% of the people?”
These clowns would do things like deregulation of the financial sector, sending
manufacturing overseas, and cutting taxes for the wealthiest 1% of the people?”
Pearlstein: Restore Majority Rule To The Senate
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 11:23:27 in Politics
“Rhoda--we will do what we are trying to do at present: clean up the mess.”
dmsdzinr replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 11:32:04
“It is NO LONGER a Democratic vs. Republican thing it is Big Corporations vs, The PEOPLE of the U.S.A.”
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