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92bDad · 02-09-2009, 10:44 AM

This whole stimulus things is crazy.

Why can't our government follow some very simple individual principles in order to right the ship?

For me, I have cut cost to fit within my income level. It turns out, that by cutting the fat, I have had more money to spend on other things.

I don't need anyone to give me more money to keep spending like a drunken sailor or a retired grandma taking a weekend in at the local Indian Reservation Casino...

Rather than our government giving money away, that they do NOT currently have...why not cut back on spending, cut down the cost...trim the FAT!!!

Allow companies to suffer the natural consequences of bad financial decisions...

People are resiliant, people provided they are willing, will find new jobs, new careers. We will see new companies formed, new competition and new ideas flourish under the innovative and enterprising spirit of Americancs in general.

Those that are not willing, will continue to be dependant and rely on hand-outs.

That's fine, provide support for those in need, but let's not make it so comfortable that they don't see a better path by becoming self-sufficient.

Personally I would vote 100% NO to the bailouts!!!

Trust me, I'm feeling the pinch...I am in sales and my customers are in the Retail/Hospitality markets...of which they are not buying at the moment. But rather than get down, I see nothing but huge opportunities ahead. I am looking for that new company who will grow and replace the Circuit City's of the world.

The more our government gets involved the less I see enterprising being rewarded...the more I see the welfare state, victim attitude taking shape. The more government intervention we see, the more like France we become.

I worked for a French company from 2000 to 2007 and I saw first hand that they inspire the youth to do nothing...the youth have a better life living off the government than if they are working. Unemployment was higher than in the U.S. People who don't pay rent or mortgage are unable to be evicted...companies can't fire people for poor performance. It's crazy and extremely backwards.

If the government wants to stimulate the economy, then they need to cut costs and cut taxes. Again, NO bailout using money that they don't have...

02-09-2009, 10:44 AM	#85
92bDad Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: TX Posts: 2,505	This whole stimulus things is crazy. Why can't our government follow some very simple individual principles in order to right the ship? For me, I have cut cost to fit within my income level. It turns out, that by cutting the fat, I have had more money to spend on other things. I don't need anyone to give me more money to keep spending like a drunken sailor or a retired grandma taking a weekend in at the local Indian Reservation Casino... Rather than our government giving money away, that they do NOT currently have...why not cut back on spending, cut down the cost...trim the FAT!!! Allow companies to suffer the natural consequences of bad financial decisions... People are resiliant, people provided they are willing, will find new jobs, new careers. We will see new companies formed, new competition and new ideas flourish under the innovative and enterprising spirit of Americancs in general. Those that are not willing, will continue to be dependant and rely on hand-outs. That's fine, provide support for those in need, but let's not make it so comfortable that they don't see a better path by becoming self-sufficient. Personally I would vote 100% NO to the bailouts!!! Trust me, I'm feeling the pinch...I am in sales and my customers are in the Retail/Hospitality markets...of which they are not buying at the moment. But rather than get down, I see nothing but huge opportunities ahead. I am looking for that new company who will grow and replace the Circuit City's of the world. The more our government gets involved the less I see enterprising being rewarded...the more I see the welfare state, victim attitude taking shape. The more government intervention we see, the more like France we become. I worked for a French company from 2000 to 2007 and I saw first hand that they inspire the youth to do nothing...the youth have a better life living off the government than if they are working. Unemployment was higher than in the U.S. People who don't pay rent or mortgage are unable to be evicted...companies can't fire people for poor performance. It's crazy and extremely backwards. If the government wants to stimulate the economy, then they need to cut costs and cut taxes. Again, NO bailout using money that they don't have...