Reagan-Lovers: Stop the Bull

[Rudyard K]

What? My previous post didn't make sense? I'm sorry, given WTF's post, I thought we were all just putting up some random BS rant about things that were not said so that we would have something to bitch about.

[WTF]

Originally Posted by pjorourke

Shrinking pie? Mine is up about 20% over the last 12 months, compared to the same period a year ago. I took some risks last year that are paying off and am working harder than ever. Nobody bailed me out or socialized my losses. But then again, I'm not a "mover and shaker" -- just a hard worker.
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Well then I sure don't understand why you keep defending people that were bailed out....wait, just some of them, not the auto industry, just the banks. In doing so, you are defending ''to big to fail'', a flawed economic position. Be like saying other than his strange eating habits Hannibal Lecter is a great guy. While it may be true, it sure calls into question your judgement of dinner dates!

Originally Posted by pjorourke

My only complaint is that I don't have enough time to get laid regularly.

That is the piece of the pie that you should never let shrink PJ. WTF is wrong with you!

Originally Posted by Rudyard K

What? My previous post didn't make sense? .

Well given your track record, nobody was suprised

Originally Posted by Rudyard K

I'm sorry, given WTF's post, I thought we were all just putting up some random BS rant about things that were not said so that we would have something to bitch about.

Now don't go blaming me for the traffic lights not working in your area.

[pjorourke]

Originally Posted by WTF

Well then I sure don't understand why you keep defending people that were bailed out....wait, just some of them, not the auto industry, just the banks. In doing so, you are defending ''to big to fail'', a flawed economic position.

I didn't "defend" it in the sense that I thought it was a great idea. I said that given the situation, it was the best decision the government could make. Kind of like looking for the least ugly gal when the bar is closing.

Bank runs are ugly and extremely damaging to the economy. The way the bank deal was structured, the government will make money on the program as a whole (including AIG) and never took any real risk. Auto's are a cess pool and financially an entirely different deal. As we've discussed, the banks were a liquidity problem. The autos had/have a failed business model -- they will never be healthy until they fix it.

[pjorourke]

Originally Posted by pjorourke

Auto's are a cess pool and financially an entirely different deal. As we've discussed, the banks were a liquidity problem. The autos had/have a failed business model -- they will never be healthy until they fix it.

Actually, if the turkey in the administration had any business sense, they could pull this mess out of the fire. What they need to do is get rid of the incredibly stupid and harmful Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards that are one of Detroit's root problems. This law forces them to sell small cars that nobody wants to buy at a loss so their average works. These cars can't compete with imports that aren't saddled with UAW labor costs. If we had half a brain, we'd get rid of this stupidity while we own 60% of GM and a similar piece of Chrysler so that the market value of our holdings would increase enough to get back some of the $100B or so we are going to lose on this deal.

[Doove]

Originally Posted by pjorourke

Maybe you need to put forth more effort or take more risks. Thats usually what is driving the growth in the upper levels of income.

Originally Posted by pjorourke

I took some risks last year that are paying off and am working harder than ever. Nobody bailed me out or socialized my losses. But then again, I'm not a "mover and shaker" -- just a hard worker.

You have 1400 posts in 9 months. Just how hard can you be working?

[Rudyard K]

Originally Posted by Doove

You have 1400 posts in 9 months. Just how hard can you be working?

It ain't really how hard...its how smart. Guess that will leave you out.

[Doove]

Originally Posted by Rudyard K

Is that kind of like...I'm rubber and you're glue?

You're just too clever for me.

Originally Posted by Rudyard K

It ain't really how hard...its how smart. Guess that will leave you out.

[Rudyard K]

Originally Posted by Doove

Your best post ever!!

[pjorourke]

Originally Posted by Doove

You have 1400 posts in 9 months. Just how hard can you be working?

Damn! You are right. If I quit posting here, I'd be up 30%. These words of wisdom I'm giving you guys are costing me a lot of money.

[charlestudor2005]

Originally Posted by pjorourke

Damn! You are right. If I quit posting here, I'd be up 30%. These words of wisdom I'm giving you guys are costing me a lot of money.

...and therefore time with a lovely lady.

[Rudyard K]

Originally Posted by pjorourke

These words of wisdom I'm giving you guys are costing me a lot of money.

Call it your contribution to us "Little People".

[pjorourke]

I luv the little people. Maybe I should run for office.

[charlestudor2005]

Originally Posted by pjorourke

I luv the little people. Maybe I should run for office.

I didn't know there were political positions you could be elected to on ECCIE.

[pjorourke]

Well if that doesn't work, I can show my love for the little people by chasing ambulances for them.

[WTF]

Originally Posted by pjorourke

I luv the little people. Maybe I should run for office.

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