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Stinky The Clown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:00 AM Original message |
Many DUers in near panic. How about some countervaling optimism? Anyone have any? |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
1. I think I am going to save a bunch of money on car insurance next month |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
2. The market will only go down to a certain point - and we're just about at that point. |
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TornadoTN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:03 AM Response to Reply #2 |
5. Not to be a downer, but I'm not sure we've hit the bottom yet |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:06 AM Response to Reply #5 |
9. Not even the greatest minds of the Dismal Science can tell you now where the bottom will be |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:37 AM Response to Reply #2 |
32. I disagree. This is a fundamental game-changer. |
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TornadoTN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 12:53 PM Response to Reply #32 |
45. You've hit the nail on the head, although it's just one aspect of it |
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evlbstrd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
3. I'm ahead of the curve. |
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TornadoTN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
4. Well, a lot of stocks are going to be really good bargains soon |
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stubtoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 11:25 AM Response to Reply #4 |
41. Blessed are the bottom feeders |
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TornadoTN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 12:48 PM Response to Reply #41 |
44. There are a few indicators that some stocks (particularly in energy) are nearing bottom |
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drm604 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
6. I'm no expert so take this with a LARGE grain of salt. |
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demnan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
7. As long as I have a good job I'm ok |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:05 AM Response to Reply #7 |
8. I'm in the same boat but with hopefully only 10-12 years until I quit working full-time |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
10. The country is taking a lurch to the left |
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Nite Owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
11. On the positive side |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:08 AM Response to Reply #11 |
13. Good point |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:39 AM Response to Reply #13 |
35. At this rate, I see the IMF and the World Bank ordering us to do it. |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 12:56 PM Response to Reply #35 |
46. They can get bent! |
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HamdenRice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:08 AM Response to Original message |
12. I'm optimistic that a "super-empowered" Democratic administration will begin to handle the crisis |
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LiberalEsto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:10 AM Response to Original message |
14. Fear is the mind-killer |
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Old Codger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:10 AM Response to Original message |
15. Hmmm |
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ixion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:10 AM Response to Original message |
16. Optimistically, we've moved beyond the ponzi scam and are in the process of healing |
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lovuian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:11 AM Response to Original message |
17. this is the time to know Who you are |
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jojo54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:14 AM Response to Original message |
18. Even though Countrywide's employee stole our personal data, |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:17 AM Response to Reply #18 |
20. I got that letter from Countrywide too |
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jojo54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:55 AM Response to Reply #20 |
38. Already did. |
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Sheets of Easter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:15 AM Response to Original message |
19. What's the fun in that? |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:22 AM Response to Original message |
21. We're going to get back to basics |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:25 AM Response to Reply #21 |
25. I sleep better at night knowing there is a milling machine in my garage |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 12:16 PM Response to Reply #25 |
43. I'm hoping to put a homebrewery in my garage! |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
22. If you're not frightened, you're not paying attention |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:24 AM Response to Original message |
23. not panicked, still in the anger mode |
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unpossibles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:24 AM Response to Original message |
24. I do |
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PBS Poll-435 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:27 AM Response to Original message |
26. I am excited about our future. |
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PATRICK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
27. As one who has |
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Geek_Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
28. Maybe prices will drop |
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Jello Biafra (222 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
29. I've been learning how to trade the Forex market |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
30. "Aside from that Mrs Lincoln, how was the play?" |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
31. Not to brag, but my money... |
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MadinMo (519 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
33. Whether it is part of the grand scheme of things or not, gas is going down. |
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Cronopio (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
34. Gas prices are getting down to near-rational levels again. |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:53 AM Response to Original message |
36. Regardless of tinfoil theories that someone wants all... |
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greguganus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 10:55 AM Response to Original message |
37. I can quit thinking about retirement. What a load off my mind! n/t |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #37 |
47. ... |
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zeemike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 11:03 AM Response to Original message |
39. Perhaps this will start a conversation about radical change |
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EmeraldCityGrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
40. Maybe an end to blatant excesses, McMansions, Hummers and bling. |
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conscious evolution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 11:29 AM Response to Original message |
42. Ooga Booga Smooga Wooga |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-10-08 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
48. I've been poor and hungry before, I survived it. I can do it again. I |
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