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Comment on: Search for the cure

PA WANTS A BITE OF THE BAILOUT

51 Comments

Philly wants a bite of the bailout!

Like they did not know it before November 4.

It is not going to end

Every opportunistic moron out there has a hand stretched asking for money.

Joe: Bloomberg will be next in line

Philly are morons! They should be irate over how they were hoodwinked and deceived by their mayor and Obama.

Mildred...;)

Interesting that the democrats always want to spend our money on their failures...

Wonder if Oprah would like to share some

of her millions to bail out some leftist cities...she could afford it! Why go to the hard working tax payers? Spread some Hollywood money around, why don't ya Mr. Mayor? That's where the big bucks are!

This is just the beginning

We have not even begun to see the fallout from the complex financial instruments municipalites have in their portfolios.

Sheila: Oprah isn't political

She supports African towns, African girls, and African American candidates. Oh thats right...Nutter is from that cloth. Maybe he should ask for a girls school there too.
Do you think Arnold should jump on line too?

Bryce1: We need to give 'em more welfare

It is not like Philly will ever be able to pay the money back. Maybe they should ask the Eagles or Phillies for some money.
Today Philly and in reality, Detroit. Why aren't suburban taxpaying municipalities lining up? Thats right...they work!

I love it Mildred!

A Republican administration has more than doubled the national debt, and is in the process of giving all those lefties on Wall St. a trillion bucks to cover their failures and you're complaining about Dems.

Puhleeze!

Bryce:And with what Republican Majority

did we pass the 700bil bailout?? I don't recall seeing an "R" after Pelosi's name, Franks' name, Shummer's name, or Reid's name.
I don't remember the Republican's being endorsed by ACORN or the the Dems rallying around the republicans when they were warning about Fannie and Freddie. And is Granholm a Republican? Is Nutter a Republican? Other than the Law Enforcement Unions, what others endorsed a republican candidate.
Look at Citicorp....responsibly trying to work things out with homeowners that bought beyond their means. And who supports these liberal community organizations? Dare I say??? Democrats.
I don't see McConnell or Beohner being asked to direct the slicing up of the pie. And Obama likes pie.
Republicans were drunk and I condemn that too!!! I didn't agree with a bailout and I don't see it going to cities that were fiscally irresponsible.

Sue:

It seems the wanting starts early in the developmental needs. According to Maslow, the physiological needs are the first level in the hierarchy. No where do I see healthcare , entitlements, and college education between the physiological needs and self actualization.

I then look at the Constitution, and do not see where a college education is a right. I checked out change.gov beforwe it went under reconstruction. I also did not know that Headstart was available in places like the suburbs. That was definitely knews to me and the people over 55 are asked to volunteer at such programs. Would that mean that you must be literate, and not working during the day, and able to afford the gas for the car you would need to own in order to drive to the Headstart program that is not in your neighborhood? What happened to the website? Are they rewriting the message? Or are we doing all of these things in fiscally irresponsible places like Philly or Detroit that want the bailout?

unfortunately

there is a long line for handouts and we have some pundits and pols agreeing that it is the thing to do. of course they don't WANT to do it, but gosh darnit, it has to be done.

SP: Is that Naiveté or sarcasm?

"They just all have to do it"? Then I want to get on line, before Detroit and Philadelphia, just on general principals.

First the auto industry, then the banking industry with the mortgage industry, then auto industry again, and now the cities and municipalities. I want to create a taxpayers industry and jump the line.

Mildred

I'm rarely naive. Mostly sarcastic.

SP: What a gal!

My husband would not recognize me without the the quick sarcasm. I can appreciate it! Hard to tell over the internet.

Re PA wants bail out

So does Cal- ee _four_nee- AH etc. it will end when America wakes up, realizes they screwed up big time with these Dems and say ENOUGH!

Hey Mildred!

I want to be bailed out!!!!

Mildred

Did you hear that Detroit (the city) wants to be bailed out. I think they want $15 million and a city in CA wants $10 million.

Okay - lets give Circuit City a thumbs up for filing bankruptcy and not going to the Feds!

Sue & Sheila: CA/PA/MI/ and ???????

and I want every day to be Christmas.
Headline: Obama resigns from Senate on Sunday:
Sen. Obama Votes for auto bailout=LOSER
Sen. Obama votes against auto bailout= LOSER
Pres. Obama signs Auto bailout=LOSER
Pres. Obama vetoes Auto Bailout=LOSER
OBAMA=COWARD, is voting present?

Get on the bailout wagon....

Step right up folks and get in line, take a number and get your hand out. We the Feds are giving money out like it is going out of style.

Can this get anymore over the top? I mean please. Every day it is someone new. Hey Mervyn's is going down the tubes. They are closing their stores by us. They did not go to the Feds.

Oh don't forget, Freddie Mac is coming back for $25.3 billion more. Okay, get in line. Please wait until we call your number.

Mervyns too, Sue??

Our daughter is in San Diego and I liked that store. Well, there non-union....so they won't get a bailout because they don't have money set aside to endorse and support a candidate.
What ever happened to Albertsons? I see that they pulled out of Florida and were also in CA....and they are a retail union.

Mildred - Mervyn's

Mervyn's has been hanging by a thread here in CA for a few months. Every store that I have seen in South Orange County has been selling everything and "Stores closing" signs are all over the place. I went in there a few weeks ago and got a pair of levi's for $10.00. They had some great bargains. Yes, they will be leaving us soon.

We still have Albertson's all over the place. Not sure if they have pulled out any place.

Now a few weeks ago, I was reading about how Long's Drugs may be in trouble. So, we shall see. It seems every day it is someone new. Either they are standing in line for the money or not.

I was surprised with Circuit City. I actually thought that they had filed for bankruptcy a few months back. I know they have been in trouble for awhile now.

Sue: We lost Linens N Things

Just last month. OOPPPS!! Non-union, no bailout. Bealls in Florida is also in trouble, nonunion. Let's review this, Sears and Kmart (nonunion) were both in trouble 2 years ago. Instead of going inton bankruptcy, they merged for increased purchase power. They reinvented themselves and are staying afloat. AND I PURCHASE EVERYTHING I CAN AT SEARS BECAUSE THEY SUPPORT THE TROOPS. THEY KEEP THEIR JOBS OPEN WHEN ON DUTY, PAY THE FAMILIES AND CONTINUE THEIR HEALTH COVERAGE.
Look at Walmart, earnings up 10% yesterday because they offer the products Americans want at a price they can afford. They give healthcare too, and have clinics for their employees. MY BAD...nonunion. They were also off the table during the election for the first time in a decade.

Mildred

I am a man. A manly man. hahaha

ScarPimp:Woops!

You are the funniest thing to happen to me all day. I had a lousy day until you wrote back! I actually have tears in my eyes.

Mildred

We lost Linens N Things too. I liked that store. I know they are still having their blow out on the website. But, the store that was close to me is gone.

I remember with Wal-Mart. There were a few articles in the Wall Street Journal regarding Wal-Mart and supporting the Democrats as they have for all those year. Union was the word of the day.

Did you notice that big, bad evil Wal-Mart is making money in these troubling times. How dare they lower prices. Okay, the little happy face gets a little annoying. I never was a big Wal-mart shopper because the one by me was sort of gross. But, they opened a new one on the other side, so I got there now.

Sears does support the troops and that is a good thing. I try to shop there as much as possible for things. We used to have a Super K by me, but that closed when they merged. I loved that store. That was the best.

Sue: Walmart was their posterchild

for supporting unionization. However, the employees did not want it. As a matter of fact, Hillary took heat in the primary for being on their board. The Dems railed on Walmart and tried to force unionization. Makes one wonder why they dropped that argument this time. Perhaps Franks and Waters knew something the public did not. We know that they knew about the big 3 and Philly prior to the election.

Walmart offers affordable healthcare and assists with catastrophic illnesses on a patient by patient basis. Yes, their wages are lower, but they have clinics in populated areas for employees. Most Walmart employees are happy there because they offer flexible scheduling and close for major holidays with pay. We own a property in Ticonderoga,NY. After the mill closed, it became a ghost town except for summer vacationers. all the stores were closing. ASuper Walmart opened there 10 years ago and gave new life to the town.

Mildred

I remember all of the union uproar. Yes, I do remember Hillary taking heat for being on the board. Oh wait, isn't that guilt by association? Hmm....

Either we are blaming President Bush, Big Oil, or big bad evil Wal-Mart. They employ so many people. Yes, the wages may not be high, but people seem happy that work there. They seem a lot happier than the people at Target.

I remember years and years ago seeing on the news many towns that were revived thanks to Wal-Mart. People seem to forget that. It is easier to blame them for so many things.

Mildred

Shall we get in line? It reminds me of Katrina, isn't this when the whole "help me, help me" thing started? It was like a domino effect that's never ended just gained momentum.

I have a new blog along these same lines, stop by when you get the chance.

Hey, Irish Eyes!

I saw that Nutter guy on TV making his plea the other day. Also, now Motown wants some and the Governator in California and with the fires, now, they will need help! So many now want money, it is hard to keep up and know how to say NO! Barry HO gave his little internet/radio address today and said he will save everyone and American will rise again. Consoling words coming from him!

Americans have been spoiled for many years. As a babyboomer, no true sacrifice has ever been required of us, except in the blood of our soldiers. God bless and keep them! We all expect the lights to go on and potable water to flow, etc. When gas reached $4 a gallon, and many had to choose about buying a $5 Starbucks or a gallon of gas, they got angry. Think about it, $4 for a gallon of gas, $5 for a coffee and $2 for a plastic bottle of water! Our priorities are a little out of whack. Accountability and responsibility should be demanded from our civic leaders and from ourselves. Too many just slide and glide. Our country also needs to take a step back and sacrifice with the ultimate goals of self sufficiency and honor.

DDawn: You're analogy about

Starbucks and gas is very apropo for the auto union. They want their cut of the car, healthcare and let's blame it on the industry. There was an article in the AP yesterday from the UAW pres saying there wold be no more concessions and they blamed the industry for not building a more efficient car.
Yes, Obama is going to save everyone. Everyone can have pie...Obama likes pie. He likes pecan, sweet potatoe, coconut, blueberry, cherry, apple key lime, etc. Didn't we hear the same type of line from Marie Antoinette? And you remember what happened to her.

Mildred

Saw the joker on TV saying they needed money. Thought I'd puke.

What city next? What industry next? Auto maker bailouts is driving me nuts as is. Let them file bankruptcy and reorganize.

I figure by the time we're through every sob who can't handle a budget will have their hands our for our money and what the hell are we going to have left?

This subject makes me really ticked. Can ya tell?

Mildred re Linens, Bealls, kmart

Right you are!! that is why thios is all about UNION bailouts! Thew want to have non secret ballots for Union elections and now we have to PAY THEM to continue to exist??? What kind of BS is this?

Hi, Irish Eyes!

Well, I saw where Bush isn`t going to spend half the bailout $$$$$$ and will leave it for the Dems to burn through. %400 billion dollars should last them about an hour!

I hope the GOP mans up and holds on and does not agree to the big 3 bailout or anymore of this highway robbery! Let the Dems own this. All the Dems are all drunk with power these days. Teddy Kennedy was back in the Senate today and McCain, the man I supported because of Sarah Palin, was locked up with Barry HOpe, promising bi-partisanship.

Didn`t watch 60 Neverending Minutes Lovefest to Obama but I understand that Barry HO said he is going to keep spending. So much monopoly money, pass go and get your mortgage paid, your free health insurance, free college tuition and gas for your ride. Did you see the cover of Time with BHO photoshopped to appear like that famous photo of FDR? I am still reeling over that!

Dawn:Whatever it takes

That is what he said and he cannot be concerned with deficits. Wasn't he a tad bit critical of Bush's defecit during the campaign? I do believe that he might have a touch of Alzheimers. The exact medical translation for this medical malady is "pre-senile dementia" and the age of onset is usually in the mid forties. One of the characteristic symptoms is poor short term memory and a tendency to live in the past.

Yes, I saw the article and hit the posts with it. This is going to create a severe anxiety reaction for Obama and may lead to dissociative personalities...seems it's early onset because he can't remember what side of his face he spoke out of. He stated that he was originally resigning from the senate on 11/23, but once Pelosi called Congress back, he pushed up his resignation by a week.

I beleive this action by Bush is payback for the "leaks" from Obama's team after the traditional meeting. What is that called?? Oh yes, diarrhea of the mouth..and Bush just put a cork in it!

Hahaha!

Go, Irish Eyes! You have me rolling with nobama`s dementia and not knowing from what side of his mouth he speaks! Kind of like he can`t find his cheeks with both hands! I do believe you are on to something about his Senate resignation. If this bailout is so important, why would he not use his clout, as present elect, in the Senate to get it passed? Hmmmm. Read something at Pajama`s Media. Jennifer Rubin wrote he is appointing/recruiting so many Clinton retreads because he is too lazy to make a decision or do any vetting. And where is Joe the Senator? Will he go back to DC on the train to make a stand?

Dawndawn: Good morning

I just don't get why even the conservative media hasn't made an assessment of this. Obama is narcissistic and this is all about him. Do you know what a gizmo is? A gizmo is a product that is great at doing nothing. He did nothing in the illinois senate nothing in the US Senate, and just avoided any commitment in the auto mess. This is a prelude to something more sinister, but damned if I know.

Gotta go...time to make the donuts...

Mildred

To answer your question, never.

Liberals LOVE to reward failure and stupidity, it makes them feel all warm and fuzzy inside. And THAT is the crux of the liberals...

"feelings, nothing more than feelings!"

Gunny: There's 50bil left

and let's hope the Repubs stick to their guns and let the big 3 "reorganize". The dems may have a house majority, but they are now equal in the senate, which makes it more difficult to allow empathy to promote a bill to bailout the union. If that should fail, and I hope that it does, then this will fall into Obama's lap. This is not a bailout of the auto industry or the unions. It is a push to clear the road for Obama to continue his avoidance of decision making or alienating potential constituents. Since Bush/Patraeus negotiated Iraqi stability and drawdown, there is one less major issue to let die with indecision or reversal.

Mildred

New post, stop by when you've got time....

Mildred

Does Obama have an original thought or idea? Can the mean go beyond "present?" And really how many Clintonians can one have?

I feel like I voted in the 2000's and woke up in the 90's. Of course don't have the same hair style, but still!

Hi Sue: What do you expect

This was the elevation of an orator, not a president. Now, Obama will do what he is told...and when Hillary did not get in, Clinton's people jumped ship and joined Obama. They are the one's running the show and not Obama....he is just a figure head without conviction or original thoughts. Every idea his has resounded it either from JFK, Reagan, or Clinton. Nothing new!

Hi Mildred

Who is Obama? Lincoln? Clinton? JFK? FDR? There seems to be some personality disorder going on here. I think they need to find the guy.

This is getting to be too much. Are there any new ideas out there? Or just ideas that are being recycled over and over again.

Hi Sue!

Actually, after today's news reports, I fear we are going backwards. Daschle went into mothballs after 04 and now Obama is dragging him back into the limelight to promote a healthcare plan under the tutledge of Uncle Teddy. Uncle Teddy is old and demented with an expanding brain tumor. what a pair.
Obama has set his expectations over the top, nd now has to bring back ol Washington to fill the gaps in his experience. The people who got him into office are Clinton retreads that can't govern, but do run campaigns. So, now that they are in the WH, someone has to take the reins who knows what they are doing. Coming up with a less agregious health plan than Hillarycare will take time since you have three huge egos fighting over the recipe. Not much will get done and the GOP needs to get ready for 2010.

Mildred

Okay, the submissions are in and it is time to vote, please stop by and peruse the selections and cast your vote.

Sorry

I thought I commented on this yesterday, I remember reading it. My thoughts are that it will NEVER stop until we get someone as President AND CONGRESS especially who says NO, NO, NO!!!

Mildred

New post up, stop by when you can...

Mildred

So true about going backwards. Why does it seem that the Obama camp is just turning back the clock.

I did see today:
"A Penny for her thoughts: Chicago businesswoman Penny Pritzker has turned down the chance to be secretary of Commerce because of vetting issues, a Democratic official said."

I know she has some baggage, so I guess she does not want to share her secrets.

As for Daschle, I remember his book on healthcare. I did not read it, but he was pushing it on one show. How Dean was up for HHS also. Am I recalling this correctly, was he a doctor?

Sue: Read the WSJ

on Daschle and I just put up a new blog about it and how it changed from choice to mandated and company to individual, and no fine to a new tax.

Mildred

I will get my bottle of Tylenol and get ready to read. Super!

What do you think of the Arizona Gov as Homeland Security?

I see Penny said no thank you for the commerce thing because of the vetting. Hee! Hee! She has a lot of baggage.

Sue: Just treated my

last student and will read the article when I am making dinner. I glossed over the article about Penny, but kept getting distracted with work. Can't say that I blame her...I don't want to live under a microscope.

I will be sending my blog to Eric's new site tonight to see if we can get that launched.