[Mr 5 0]

Originally posted by RBatson :

I'll cut to the chase here. Homes sales are booming which indicates a robust economy, not a weak one, as you've inferred. There is a ton of ignorance and misinformation regarding economics out there and while I'm no economist (neither are you) I fail to see the validity of some of your arguments.

I never said people who couldn't afford homes were buying homes, that doesn't make sense, none. What I said was.. People with jobs are buying houses they weren't able to afford, previously.. because of the rates.

The economy is slowly recovering, something else I already stated. Rates will follow, said that too.

You were attempting to portray a weak economy and putting some of the blame on the president, which I see as ridiculous - on both issues.

I It does concern me when people are out of work, not only because I hate to hear about people losing their homes but also because ultimately, it could affect mine and yours and everyone elses.

That can happen anytime, to anyone. Life is a risk.

Now, I am done with this because I can't see that this is going anywhere.. I did pick up something on the tax discussion, thanks. I think this just goes to prove that 2 people can be given the same facts and interpret them 2 completely different ways.. and that I'm right and you are wrong Seriously, I think you either assume too much or don't grasp all that you read before coming to a conclusion or possibly... I just don't get my message across clearly, perhaps.

I think that you see the U.S. economic 'glass' as half-empty while I see it as half-full. That I won't agree with you must rankle you, I understand, but I think you have a distorted idea of the U.S. economy and are ready to find problems where few really exist, then you call that 'being realistic' when it's really just being pessimistic. You don't like hearing that, I'm sure, so we go 'round and 'round with it. Nothing much changes here, does it?

Check out this link. Be sure to read the very last Q&A. Looks like I'm right again...

Looks like what''s really happenning is that competition for new car sales is fierce - dozens and dozens of car companies are selling cars and there are only going to be so many buyers each year as cars last a lot longer now - and since the manufacturers can't afford to lower the price, they make the financing sweet to move cars - and only if you have a high credit score.

BTW, I figured you would like this post and that, along with trying to wake this place up, is why I started it.

You clever boy, you.

As for spending time here: I can't. This thread did get my interest but I usually post other places and prefer those sites as the audience is much larger, if nothing else. I'll bite on a juicy topic but not always and not that often. I haven't posted this much here in many months. Thanks for the opportunity to kick it around but remember, Rick: on the internet, everyone is a genius and everyone is always right about everything.