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Signs of Life? Some Businesses See Signs of a Rebound
Cutting costs and prices helped some businesses stay afloat. And, for some, it's paying off.
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TiredandRetired Posted: 1:52 AM On May 22, 2009
It was time for a change after 8years where we had a chance to stay on top but Iran war(costly) AIG etc(putting their tax breaks into their own pockets along with outsourcing,Housing Market with no regulations(bubble Burst)GM,Chevy etc.unable to compete due to Union demands-Greed sunk the ol USA.
Now we have to start with the basics again. How bout paying with cash instead of Credit Cards for a year for openers. If you don't need it don't buy it would also help.
P.S. Don't be blaming Obama for Bushs screw ups I didn't see Obama hugging any Saudis.
HiPlainsDrifter Posted: 12:21 AM On May 22, 2009
The crux of the problem is that we have a radical socialist as President, and a liberal tax and spend Democrat legislature. After less than five months of the new administration the government has spent over a trillion dollars of money they don't have. And they are in the process of taking over banks and car companies.

Socialism doesn't work. And when will China call in our debts?

Barrack Hussein Obama is the wrong man to lead our country. And the Democrats in Congress are out of control.

We are nowhere near the bottom that they are leading us to.

Praise the Lord, and pass the amunition.
Brutal Posted: 10:23 PM On May 21, 2009
Repeal Obama's and the Democrats's spending bills and stop as much of it from going out as we can. Lower taxes and give large incentives to businesses to keep jobs Stateside and buy American products and raw materials. Reclaim and rebuild our industry that we have let slip away in the last 4 decades. Secure our borders and let no able bodied American receive government welfare aid beyond what would be considered supplemental to their ability to earn and live above the poverty level. Ramp up spending on improving our military capabilities while at the same time pulling back from as many foreign commitments as possible. Restore the pride in being American and the best. In other words, turn the clock back 50 years and do it quick or all will be lost.
Only in America Posted: 7:25 PM On May 21, 2009
Just heard on Night-Line the other day that the housing industry in may states is now facing another diaster from China namely 'Chinese Dry Wall'. Supposedly it contains sulfur and may be affecting residents' health. I think it's high-time to belive in devine intervention and work to improving our own country. Remember, charity begains at home.
joyceches Posted: 6:33 PM On May 21, 2009
2 Trillion dollars equals 20 million per MINUTE interest. We are not at 11, 12 , or 13 trillion but when you consider Social Security, welfare etc., we are looking at around 60 t0 65 trillion. To put it another way, on just 2 trillion everyone paying taxes west of the Mississippi does nothing but pay down the interest with their dollars. By now we must have one small county in Rhode Island paying for the rest of the countries programs. So that leads to the conclusion any recovery or so-called recovery is smoke and mirrors. We are heading for the collaspe of America where only the strong will survive.
hammer Posted: 4:23 PM On May 21, 2009
this is definately a joke ...a bad one. we have seen wallstreet fall on its face and soon you will see it put out of its misery. with massive job losses people will lose their homes in record numbers. because eventually unemployment runs out. and there are no jobs to be had. who winds up with the homes ? the bank, and when the banks cant sell them they're stuck with them. that makes their stock plumment. the banks are not loaning money like they used to , besides when your unemployed who wants a loan? there are at least five unfinished subdivisions where i live. theres no money to finish them. they have dropped there prices to record lows and still remain unsold. its called the snowball effect.
MATTGREENE, M.Phil. Posted: 4:12 PM On May 21, 2009
To Glenn Mabson, Ph.D: You need to understand a few basic things about getting a book published. First, why is your story worth reading 40 years after the Vietnam war ended? Who would buy such a book? Why? What interesting or startling revelations do you make in it? That's why regular publishers will NOT be interested and why you have to pay for it yourself via the vanity press. Your chances of selling even 100 copies are almost ZERO. Spending $10-20,000 is the height of foolishness. If you are hoping to make even one dollar on it, please stop immediately. You won't. I know. I was eventually published by Penguin, got a cash advance plus 6% royalty, was in 5,000 bookstores, but LOST money on the whole venture!!! Why? Competition. Incredibly, it was an award-winning book on resume writing!!!!
Glenn Mabson,Ph.D. Posted: 3:04 PM On May 21, 2009
I, like the other person listed, have a great true story about my 18mos. as a Civilian POW in Vietnam and can't efford to pay the publishers $10-20,000 to publish my completed story. What happen to the time when a publisher would review A story,if it was acceptable and showed promise, publish it, and share the proceeds w/the author? Yes, I realize that over 300,000 books are published each yr., but if I paid the publisher this kind of money, will he promote, advertise and develop sales? Not hardly! So where will a good author be, for the furture? Prob. knowwhere. In fact authors will soon be non-existance, and so would the material they write Because we can't efford to get our work published!
JCARR Posted: 2:50 PM On May 21, 2009
they lie...economy is toast..they cant fix it...no way...no how...650,000 newly unemployed every month...no jobs for middle class...hunker down..stop spending...and stay that way..its about survival now...buy american when ever possible..fords..gm..chrysler..buy american..every dollar spent on overseas products makes america weaker..wall street could care less about this country.ask not what your country can do for you..but what you can do now for your country.
gunwriter Posted: 11:54 AM On May 21, 2009
This IS a joke, right? Gas is going up; Business sales will drop. Economics 101.
Scooby Posted: 10:52 AM On May 21, 2009
I have a story that would make a great book or comic. But I have no money to publish it. If anyone has any pointers I'm open, scoobymack1@aol.com also for great products stop by http://www.image-is-us.com
jimmy casale Posted: 7:48 AM On May 21, 2009
you have to cut back and invest some of the loads of cash you sock away in the good times ! commonsense economics!Live whitin your means. things will get better. stop being GREEDY!!!
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