I started posting on HowieinSeattle in 11/04, following progressive American politics in the spirit of Howard Dean's effort to "Take Our Country Back." I decided to follow my heart and posted on seattleforbarackobama from 2/07 to 11/08.--"Howie Martin is the Abe Linkin' of progressive Seattle."--Michael Hood.
Some of your programs have actually cushioned the blow for those that were irresponsible...
When I hear Villagers like Todd talk about "those who were irresponsible" I assume they mean folks who bought bad mortgages (isn't the whole "teabagging" business protesting helping folks with mortgage problems, or people who foolishly allowed themselves to be laid off without a couple years of living expenses saved up, or maybe people who stubbornly insist on getting sick despite lacking insurance. That kind of "irresponsible."That said, I'd like to think you're right. I don't think so, but I'd like to.
I don't see how Obama did anything to "cushion" their plight. The high-flyers, except for Madoff, seem to be coming out of this with their bottom lines intact. Maybe Geithner's new rules will pinch, but they got away with the money with their gambling "earned" them.
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When I hear Villagers like Todd talk about "those who were irresponsible" I assume they mean folks who bought bad mortgages (isn't the whole "teabagging" business protesting helping folks with mortgage problems, or people who foolishly allowed themselves to be laid off without a couple years of living expenses saved up, or maybe people who stubbornly insist on getting sick despite lacking insurance. That kind of "irresponsible."
That said, I'd like to think you're right. I don't think so, but I'd like to.
I don't see how Obama did anything to "cushion" their plight. The high-flyers, except for Madoff, seem to be coming out of this with their bottom lines intact. Maybe Geithner's new rules will pinch, but they got away with the money with their gambling "earned" them.
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