from the Krugman Op-Ed up at nytimes (as always cyberpunk:cyberpunk will work if you need a log-on)
Furthermore, one non-rank-and-file Republican, Senator John McCain, is apparently playing spoiler. Earlier this week, while refusing to say whether he supported the Paulson plan, he claimed not to have had a chance to read it; the plan is all of three pages long. Then he inserted himself into the delicate negotiations over the Congressional plan, insisting on a White House meeting at which he reportedly said little — but during which consensus collapsed.
I'll give him this much -- at least he didn't cause the problem and then walk away with millions.
Palin: Kissinger Is Naive
AAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEE
You know, people often say that those who live in Alaska by choice don't fit in to the Lower 48 some way or another. That doesn't mean that gives her license to BE A FUCKING OSTRICH-HEADED IDIOT.
Excuse me, I'm going to go breathe into a paper bag now. OMG.
People are making me irritable today. My lunch didn't help.
Hi all.
::waves::
Financial world still on brink of collapse I see. I am finding myself trying more and more to gird myself for this depression. I just wish I had the money brain to also make sure we'll weather it financially.
sigh
I keep wondering if our current elections look like Crazy Land to everyone, or if there's actually some constiuency who thinks this is normal.
Not everything! Special for Steph, but others will appreciate as well: [link]
Ahahahahaha!!!
t obligatory comment
We have food year-round in Ohio....
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I am finding myself trying more and more to gird myself for this depression.
This is why I'm working three jobs. I'm trying to get my savings account bigger than its current $250. This year's Christmas shopping season is going to really be horrendous at the bookstore as well as everywhere else, I think.
To Infinity and Beyond! Buzz Lightyear crossed the English Channel.
To Infinity and Beyond! Buzz Lightyear crossed the English Channel.
Heh - I just watched that. The wing that he wears has four jet engines that were designed for model airplanes.
From Daddy-doofus:
Monti you need to read this article. It ain't Bush's fault with the financial crisis it is the damn Democrats. This goes back to slick Willie. Don't you know the congress is DEMOCRAT..............
My response:
You = crazy. Even if you believe this mess started under Clinton, where has the Bush administration been over the last 8 YEARS to correct it??? They have no responsibility? Good laws, man.
love ya,
your liberal daughter
I hang my head in shame that my own father used the phrase "slick willie." Ayayay.
ETA: Here's the article he linked to [link]
