We are in a Depression. Read on.

[Colonel Flagg]

Originally Posted by TheCoolinator

So what do you think we should do about the 1.5 Quadrillion dollars in derivative paper that's causing the world economic depression?

Dude, that's your opinion. And the opinion of several individuals who agree with you. In my opinion there is no depression, worldwide or otherwise.

We disagree.

Can you dig it?

[TheCoolinator]

Originally Posted by Colonel Flagg

Dude, that's your opinion. And the opinion of several individuals who agree with you. In my opinion there is no depression, worldwide or otherwise.

We disagree.

Can you dig it?

So,

We didn't have to bailout the Investment banks because of the 1.5 Quadrillion dollars in worthless derivative paper?

And....we didn't have to create a stimulus package that saved one of our last manufacturing bases: Ford & GM?

And....we didn't have to extend unemployment benefits?

and....we didn't have to cut social services?

and....we didn't run up a 3 trillion dollar debt bill?

and ....we are not in a depression....ok...i see your point now.

[Dimnos]

Originally Posted by TheCoolinator

And....we didn't have to create a stimulus package that saved one of our last manufacturing bases: Ford & GM?

Wait! Arent you the guy who said the bailouts didnt save one single job?

[TheCoolinator]

Originally Posted by Dimnos

Wait! Arent you the guy who said the bailouts didnt save one single job?

No jobs were saved by the bailout.

The stimulus saved some jobs in the manufacturing sector. There is a difference between the two.

Also, the UAW was busted and had to take numerous concessions. Lower pay, losing most of their pension..and so on and so forth.

[Colonel Flagg]

Originally Posted by TheCoolinator

[...]we are not in a depression....ok...i see your point now.

You heard it here first.

Seriously, Coolie, I don't WANT or NEED you to agree with me. I don't particularly care if you do or not. I have an opinion, that I shared with you - either agree or disagree, but don't belittle it - in fact, when you do you are doing exactly what you accuse me of doing to you.

It's an opinion. We all have 'em.

[TheCoolinator]

Originally Posted by Colonel Flagg

but don't belittle it

It's an opinion. We all have 'em.

Hey,

I was backing up your point. We aren't in a depression. The bailouts don't exist. The stimulus doesn't exist. Unemployment isn't over single digits. Everything is hunky-dory.

(cracks open a beer)