tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882537619389851611.post2037633759116476449..comments2023-11-03T05:09:47.246-07:00Comments on Ramblings ~: Screw Wall StreetFranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14198689517878201943noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882537619389851611.post-51228173352733039742009-01-01T06:21:00.000-08:002009-01-01T06:21:00.000-08:00Bailing out the foreclosed and the nearly foreclos...Bailing out the foreclosed and the nearly foreclosed would also have the effect of bailing out Wall St, albeit indirectly. The Bush regime and our media are hostile to the middle class that this more intelligent and humane option hasn't even gotten the time of day.<BR/><BR/>Keep blogging on this.libhomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537213558568338561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882537619389851611.post-32729439244891825602008-12-29T14:23:00.000-08:002008-12-29T14:23:00.000-08:00Barry ran on a platform of national healthcare.We'...Barry ran on a platform of national healthcare.<BR/><BR/>We'll see. He seems obsessed with ramping up the war in Afghanistan and sending troops into "Paaw-ki-stawn."<BR/><BR/>War is expensive and rarely pays any dividend. Already 50% of the Federal budget goes to the Pentagon.<BR/><BR/>Time will tell if he delivers on his campaign promises. But I'm not holding my breath.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788931352232874850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882537619389851611.post-14903680367272615582008-12-29T08:02:00.000-08:002008-12-29T08:02:00.000-08:00Those "care" facilities that surf the gr...Those "care" facilities that surf the gravy-- only take patients with $, and don't take medicare once the $ runs out should be outlawed. To only provide care for the upper crust of the elderly- or even those who have some savings, Paying $1000- to $7000 plus per month for care will wipe out your savings quickly. <BR/>I'd really like to have them be required by law, in order to have the license to operate, at least tkae a percentage of clients who have no choice but to go to medicare, after the savings are gone. Otherwise it is a form of elder abandonment & abuse. <BR/>To only operate for profit, charge high rates, and then dump poor & frail elderly, should be a crime. <BR/><BR/>The other thing I came to realize is Medicare does not cover things like prescription glasses (eye care), and any dental, whatsoever. It also has a cap on how much it will pay for prescriptions. <BR/>In other words, not only are seniors paying through the nose, but there are constantly other big ticket items they have to pay for as well. <BR/><BR/>As for pets taking a hit as well, that really is sad. <BR/>Shelters are overflowing with animals who need homes. There is going to have to be a massive appeal to anyone who can afford to have some pets, to step up and do so. <BR/><BR/>Bottom line-- if they are throwing money away, I'd prefer they help those is serious need, the most vulnerable. <BR/><BR/>If they are gonna throw money to the dogs-- let it be the actual 4 legged critters, and Seniors who really need assistance. <BR/><BR/>As you said, Christopher, the bailout is NOT trickling down.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198689517878201943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882537619389851611.post-81797699748139625452008-12-29T06:13:00.000-08:002008-12-29T06:13:00.000-08:00I agree, 100%.Back when the $700 billion dollar ba...I agree, 100%.<BR/><BR/>Back when the $700 billion dollar bailout scam was unfolding, I took a lot of heat from well-meaning lefties who said I was wrong for opposing the bailout.<BR/><BR/>They were glued to CNBC and they believed Paulson and Bernanke and Pelosi and Frank. They let themselves be hoodwinked into thinking the bailout would trickle down to Main Street.<BR/><BR/>Nothing could be further from the truth. We're on the precipice of another Great Depression. Banks aren't lending -- they're refusing to unfreeze the credit markets and so far, I haven't heard a peep from Barry's economic team explaining what they planned to do to force the bank's hands.<BR/><BR/>2009 will be a tough year. It will begin to improve but I predict the U.S. economy will shed another million jobs before the economy turns around.<BR/><BR/>But heck, at least we have Rick Warren!Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788931352232874850noreply@blogger.com