I don't think you can blame the high unemployment and and lower tax receipts on them when they inherited a broken economy.
In October 2007, the unemployment rate was less than 4.5%. That's not what I'd call inheriting a broken economy.
Things may have looked good on the outside, but under the hood was a different story. Just because unemployment was below %4.5, doesn't mean the economy was healthy and sustainable.
So it's the 2007 Democrat Congress' fault that an unsustainable housing bubble burst...
Actually, it was Chris Dodd and Barney Frank. See, they blocked the billS. 190: Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005 from ever leaving committee. Here is what John McCain said about it on May 26, 2006:
I join as a cosponsor of the Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005, S. 190,to underscore my support for quick passage of GSE regulatory reform legislation. If Congress does not act, American taxpayers will continue to be exposed to the enormous risk that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pose to the housing market, the overall financial system, and the economy as a whole.
So, um.. it wasn't Republicans.
There have been other bills that have been introduced and subsequently killed by the Republicans too. Really, you can blame both parties. Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae issues go all the way back to the 60s; this wasn't something that happened overnight. I don't think this situation deserves to be simplified into "The Democrats did this in 2007" just like it shouldn't be simplified into being Bush's fault.
several companies "too big to fail" failed causing the worst recession since the Depression (and arguably almost another Depression if nothing had been done about it)?
I guess you don't remember the late 70's. I don't care what Obama says, Carter's recession was much worse that we have today.
The recession of the 70s may have felt worse to the public because of the gas shortages, but that doesn't mean it was a worse recession. You're entitled to your opinion though.
So it's the 2007 Democrat Congress' fault that an unsustainable housing bubble burst and several companies "too big to fail" failed causing the worst recession since the Depression (and arguably almost another Depression if nothing had been done about it)?
I don't think you can blame the high unemployment and and lower tax receipts on them when they inherited a broken economy. Yes, they haven't fixed the high unemployment, but they didn't cause it either. Yes, the economy seemed to be doing well under GWB and the Republican congress, but in hindsight it seems that economy caused more harm than good. 2 years isn't enough time to fix something of this magnitude.
People need to stop being so short sighted and demanding of quick solutions. There's nothing wrong with demanding accountability, but show a little patience.
As for homosexuality, I have no problem with homosexuality.... It is not an institution to help boys grow up to be women.
Obviously you don't have any problems with homosexuality.
What does it matter what orientation someone is? If they want to become a Scout leader it's because they want to pass on their Scouting knowledge and help shape the lives of young boys, not because they want to "help boys grow up to be women". I have plenty of gay friends that do manly things. In fact, there's a good chance some of them have you beat on the "manliness" scale.
College is a good time to find out. I'm no expert having never done ecstasy, but word to the wise most people call it E, not X. I don't know if I'd want to spend a full day on E either. Your first year in college is a time of learning and growing, but you shouldn't let your grades suffer for it and should instead keep the recreational fun to weekends.
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I don't think you can blame the high unemployment and and lower tax receipts on them when they inherited a broken economy.
In October 2007, the unemployment rate was less than 4.5%. That's not what I'd call inheriting a broken economy.
Things may have looked good on the outside, but under the hood was a different story. Just because unemployment was below %4.5, doesn't mean the economy was healthy and sustainable.
So it's the 2007 Democrat Congress' fault that an unsustainable housing bubble burst...
Actually, it was Chris Dodd and Barney Frank. See, they blocked the billS. 190:
Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005 from ever leaving committee. Here is what John McCain said about it on May 26, 2006:
I join as a cosponsor of the Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005, S. 190,to underscore my support for quick passage of GSE regulatory reform legislation. If Congress does not act, American taxpayers will continue to be exposed to the enormous risk that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pose to the housing market, the overall financial system, and the economy as a whole.
So, um.. it wasn't Republicans.
There have been other bills that have been introduced and subsequently killed by the Republicans too. Really, you can blame both parties. Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae issues go all the way back to the 60s; this wasn't something that happened overnight. I don't think this situation deserves to be simplified into "The Democrats did this in 2007" just like it shouldn't be simplified into being Bush's fault.
several companies "too big to fail" failed causing the worst recession since the Depression (and arguably almost another Depression if nothing had been done about it)?
I guess you don't remember the late 70's. I don't care what Obama says, Carter's recession was much worse that we have today.
The recession of the 70s may have felt worse to the public because of the gas shortages, but that doesn't mean it was a worse recession. You're entitled to your opinion though.
So it's the 2007 Democrat Congress' fault that an unsustainable housing bubble burst and several companies "too big to fail" failed causing the worst recession since the Depression (and arguably almost another Depression if nothing had been done about it)?
I don't think you can blame the high unemployment and and lower tax receipts on them when they inherited a broken economy. Yes, they haven't fixed the high unemployment, but they didn't cause it either. Yes, the economy seemed to be doing well under GWB and the Republican congress, but in hindsight it seems that economy caused more harm than good. 2 years isn't enough time to fix something of this magnitude.
People need to stop being so short sighted and demanding of quick solutions. There's nothing wrong with demanding accountability, but show a little patience.
Burnt toast! I smell burnt toast!
Score: -1 Corruption
Exposure to rain water is a serious problem:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfV_ENR5IZE
Sweet, he has the same root password as me. Time to mess up hi %$^%%$&&#%#$ -- NO CARRIER
The dementia whisperer?
You should see how crazy they get when the coke condoms in their stomachs burst!
Hasn't anyone explained to you that you aren't supposed to read the articles on this site?
Friggin' newbies!
You give your beer too much credit.
As for homosexuality, I have no problem with homosexuality.... It is not an institution to help boys grow up to be women.
Obviously you don't have any problems with homosexuality.
What does it matter what orientation someone is? If they want to become a Scout leader it's because they want to pass on their Scouting knowledge and help shape the lives of young boys, not because they want to "help boys grow up to be women". I have plenty of gay friends that do manly things. In fact, there's a good chance some of them have you beat on the "manliness" scale.
Do they combine to form a larger kick ass robot? Can they take on Devastator?
/me calls CERN
me: Excuse me. Is you Large Hadron Collider running?
CERN: Why yes, it is.
me: Well, you better go catch it.
This comes close. All that's missing is the bridge (and clothing).
I've got a fever and the only cure is more cowbell hero!
What about people in the military?
Wouldn't that lead to Bovine Spontaneous Combustion?
The question boils down to this:
"What's my first day doing X going to be like?"
College is a good time to find out. I'm no expert having never done ecstasy, but word to the wise most people call it E, not X. I don't know if I'd want to spend a full day on E either. Your first year in college is a time of learning and growing, but you shouldn't let your grades suffer for it and should instead keep the recreational fun to weekends.
It's nice to see someone admit that they don't have the marbles to mod a post up.
Nerf guns don't kill people! People kill people.
So is 'funny' the mod you get from someone who's only smoked one joint?
One joke karma whoring. Nice.
I was half expecting someone to say "My ex-wife", but then I remembered what site I was on.
I have some thoughts I'd like to share with you on this, but should probably use your service in order to convey said thoughts.
Your posted reminded me of the Mir/Taco Bell stunt. I wonder if we'll get free tacos this time? Do I even want a free taco?