I'm Sick of Congress

[ntsammy5]

They're all incompetent and crooked as the day is long! We need to vote them all out!


Anyone else?

 

[ftwildernessguy]

And what a bunch of whiney babies who don't take their job seriously. I mean come on, decide you're not going to vote for the bail out because Pelosi makes a speech that insults you? And then take a day off the next day and leave everything hanging?

 

[RvUsa]

Preach On Brother!!! Amen!!!

 

[jugman]

The bailout argument can go both ways, for or against. I think a lot of people have called and e-mailed their reps to not vote for it, is one reason it failed. I think it's a bunch of garbage to bail them out anyway. Don't just tell me this is going to happen show me the proof it is and then we'll talk. I don't believe this will be the end of bailouts if they get started, because there are some big businesses(not banks)out there that have made some bad moves just so they can say they are the leaders. Should we bail them out too, because of being stupid. I don't have all the answers, just some of them, but I don't think the load of crap we're being fed is up to snuff either.

 

[ntsammy5]

I don't necessarrily disagree on the bailout Jugman, but the way it was handled was infantile. Some good people voted against it for very valid reasons. I still think Congress is dysfunctional and they need to be replaced!

 

[VACAMPER]

Down with Congress!

 

[3gr8kids]

Has anyone else received that email going around now about how, instead of using the gazillion billion trillion jillion dollars to bail out all these failed companies, they should give every tax-paying, LEGAL American person 18+ a certain amount of the money? It was actually kind of a cool idea if the math would work out, but it says something like

"I'm against the bailout of AIG. Instead, I'm in favor of giving to America in a "We Deserve It" dividend.
Of course, it would NOT be tax free. Everyone would pay taxes. That sends billions right back to Uncle Sam!
What would you do with the rest?
Pay off your mortgage - housing crisis solved
Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads
Put away money for college - it'll really be there
Save in a bank - create money to loan to entrepreneurs
Buy a new car - create jobs
Invest in the market - capital drives growth
Pay for your parent's medical insurance - health care improves
Enable Deadbeat Parents to come clean - or else

Remember this is for every adult U.S. citizen, 18 and older (including the
folks who lost their jobs at Lehmann Brothers and every other company that
is cutting back) and of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.
If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's really do it! Instead of trickling out a puny $1,000.00 ("Republican vote buy") economic incentive. If we're going to do a gazillion billion trillion jillion bailout, let's bail out every adult U.S. citizen!!
As for AIG - liquidate it.
Sell off its parts.
Let American General go back to being American General.
Sell off the real estate.
Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.
We deserve the money and AIG doesn't. Sure it's a crazy idea, but can you
imagine the coast-to-coast block party?! How do you spell Economic Boom? W-e D-e-s-e-r-v-e I-t d-i-v-i-d-e-n-d! I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the "We Deserve It" dividend more than I do the geniuses at AIG or in Washington, D.C..
And remember, this plan only really costs half of what the total amount is because the other half is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam."


Aaahhhhh, if only it could work...............................

 

[terri01p]

Karla- If you figure it out, if they did do something like that it wouldn't be but about 2000.00 not enough to pay off a mortgage or much of anything else.

 

[3gr8kids]

Dang it. So much for wishful thinking! (It sounded good, though, right?)

 

[des1954]

It would be interesting to see how many of those who voted "no" are up for re-election this year.

I don't know enough about "big business" to say if a buyout is good, or not. What I do think is, that for the Gov't to stick their nose into any private enterprise (whether to save it or not) is socialism at its best. For that reason alone, I am against the Gov't bailing out the banks and mortgage companies who made the liberal lending policies to begin with. The bank regulators should have stepped in when banks started writing questionable loans on houses and businesses - and nipped it in the bud. But, noooooooo....it was their buddies whose pockets were getting lined & their buddies who were contributing to election campaigns; so, let's ride this horse until it dies. And now, the US economy is dying. I maintain we all better buy Rosetta Stone & learn how to speak Chinese - cause they are going to own this country someday.

 

[ntsammy5]

It would be interesting to see how many of those who voted "no" are up for re-election this year.

Probably about 100% except for those retiring or not running. Ans the same for those who voted yes. Because they're ALL up for reelection this year.

 

[ftwildernessguy]

It's really all about the public perception of the economy and its relative strength. Wall street didn't drop like a rock yesterday because congress failed to vote in a bail out bill, it dropped because of fear and a lack of confidence. Our whole economy is pretty much electronic - the reality is there is not enough hard money available to cover that which is floating around in cyberspace. Most transactions today don't represent any actual exchange of money, just transferring numbers from one account to another. That's why increasing the FDIC coverage of bank accounts to 250,000 bucks will work - most people don't have nearly that much in a bank account, and in fact don't have near what we are currently insured for, but I bet raising that limit will make people feel better about keeping their money in their accounts despite faltering banks. I sure hope the confidence returns soon - I haven't seen my office this quiet since 911, and insurance companies are digging in their heals and not paying. What I find disturbing is that small business is concerned about tightening credit because they won't be able to get short term loans to cover payrolls. To me, there is a problem with a business in that situation, and apparently it is widespread.

 

[des1954]

They're all incompetent and crooked as the day is long! We need to vote them all out!


Anyone else?

This guy wasn't a crook....and he said so (therefore, he approved this message)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxeFMHyOx3I

 

[des1954]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW8cjlatNis&NR=1

If he's good enough for Jackie....he's good enough for me!!

BRING BACK DICK!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_C9vGEJXTU&feature=related

 

[DisneyBishops]

Lets please vote them all out. Then they can see who they really work for. If i did as bad at my job as they do. Well I would be thrown out.


VOTE THEM ALL OUT. THROW OUT ALL THE CROOKS AND THIEVES. HALF OF THEM ARE SEXUAL PERVERTS. CONGRESS IS THE ONLY PLACE A FELON CAN GET A GOOD JOB.

SO ONCE AGAIN THROW ALL THEM BUMS OUT.

I REFUSE TO VOTE FOR ANY INCUMBANT. (not sure i spelled that right but you get my meaning) LOL

 

[ftwildernessguy]

You are right about that, Dan. Despite failing to do their job, they are rewarded with reelection and early retirements.

I was just thinking, there are still countries in the world where you could be executed for writing the things we have been writing.

 

[RvUsa]

You are right about that, Dan. Despite failing to do their job, they are rewarded with reelection and early retirements.

I was just thinking, there are still countries in the world where you could be executed for writing the things we have been writing.

God Bless America Jim!!! Our founding fathers had a revolution because of taxation with out representation, and knew that it may happen again. That is why we have freedom of speech.

We need to hold people accountable, from the bottom up!!! I think the ceo's that caused this mess should be tried for fraud, etc. Their greed has impacted almost everyones lives!

 

[Born 2 Fish]

I think this is a good idea.

http://www.daveramsey.com/etc/fed_bailout/3_steps_to_change_the_nations_future_10928.htmlc?ictid=sml

 

[PolynesianPixie]

The overwhelming majority of Americans rejected the bailout. Who wants their taxes raised by 3 grand to pay off idiots???? It seems like many experts who have looked at the bailout say it won’t work, and will actually make the economy worse.

The bailout doesn’t address the fundamental issues, such as the billions of dollars being spent in Iraq , the obscene US debt that keeps us selling our souls to other countries, the loss of our own countries' manufacturing, and the playing of the markets by the filthy rich and the government.

Until America restores its productive economy, we are all going to feel like we could get blown over in a wind storm! This bail out is a lousy band-aid that does nothing but enable people to keep living beyond their means and not face the consequences when they don't.

 

[RvUsa]

I think this is a good idea.
http://www.daveramsey.com/etc/fed_bailout/3_steps_to_change_the_nations_future_10928.htmlc?ictid=sml

Frank, I read that, I am by no means an economist, so I don't know how well that will work, but the very first point sounds a little hinky to me.

It says allow anyone 3 months or more behind to be guaranteed to refinance their delinquent load with no penalties at 6%, and if I decide to let my house get forclosed, it costs me nothing. I would be happy if this passes, heck, I don't have to pay my house payment for 3 months.... and will save about 2 1/2 percent on my loan..... heck sounds great to me!!! I would have a butt load of cash from not paying, and save hundreds a month... anyone else see a problem with this? LOL