Alternate bail out plan....

[waterlessdetail]

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This plan makes so much sense....Its unfortunate that they probably will still do things the hard way no matter what sensible plan lands on their desk...

[Renny Doyle]

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Here is a real plan that works for WE THE PEOPLE!

I fear we the people are going to get the stinky end of this deal...the politicians need to start listening to real business leaders.

People like Steve Wynn and others are speaking in line with the above plan...the last thing this country needs is our goverment taking over a bunch of bad paper...we can not seem to run the programs we already have in government hands...how will DC run this?

I spent this morning sending this plan to all of our Congressmen and Senators alike...I doubt it will do much but I felt a need to take action...I hope others are doing the same...if you own a detailing business...or any business...you should be taking action!

[Superior Shine]

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The solution is simply to add some zeros and have Uncle Sam cough up 85,000,000,000,000, 'cause I got my $425,000 all planned out.

There we go!!

I'll take my 425,000 and move to Costa Rica -

[seth1066]

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The solution is simply to add some zeros and have Uncle Sam cough up 85,000,000,000,000, 'cause I got my $425,000 all planned out.

[94BMW325CIS]

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My English teacher had u write a response to what we would do with our share of $450,000. I just wrote that I would spend the entire amount on an ipod. I'll see what she says when she reads that. I guess that's why shes not a math teacher...

[Mort Corey]

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how will this affect our industry?

Not being in the business for a living, I would guess that there will be a slowdown. The local pros (some of which look to be in name only) seemed to generate the most business keeping the vehicles of realtors presentable. In my area, that realty business has dropped off a cliff. From what I read, discresionary spending, which auto detailing is for most, is drying up pretty fast. Higher gas prices (for mobile operators), water and enviromental restrictions, and soon likely higher insurance costs will not be helpful.

The survivors will be the ones offering the highest quality work...IMO

Mort

[Renny Doyle]

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It already has for many! Several of us are united and taking matters into our own hands. We are contributing to each others businesses with solid marketing and sales systems that will continue to allow us to attract and maintain clients.

Any business, especially luxury based businesses such as detailing has and will be affected...for a few...this situation will not be all that bad...remember...the cream rises to the top!

I think if it was distributed between all the home owners to pay off or catch up on their mortgages, instead of everyone 18+, then maybe we can re-energize the economy....But it didnt pass anyway so what do you guys think will happen now? how will this affect our industry?

[roushstage2]

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A new one will be proposed. It will probably keep going until there is one.

[waterlessdetail]

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I think if it was distributed between all the home owners to pay off or catch up on their mortgages, instead of everyone 18+, then maybe we can re-energize the economy....But it didnt pass anyway so what do you guys think will happen now? how will this affect our industry?

[roushstage2]

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Luxury items? Like all things related to Christmas, which is always hard on the economy.

When I posted this message I never thought or intended for it to turn into anything resembling politics, however I know see how easy that could happen. My apologies for not recognizing where this type of message could lead us.
Also, Tyler, I meant no disrespect to you in the post where I quoted you. Nor was I taking any of this as a serious discussion. My apologies to you, if you may of taken it as anything other than funning around.
I will restrain from posting any further to this thread so it will hopefully disappear in the bottoms of MOL.

I know you meant no disrespect!!! We are all here to talk! If I can say my piece, by all means...

I meant more like buying, say, really expensive cars (since this is an automotive-inspired forum) that someone wouldn't actually need, but could now buy just because they had the money if everyone were to get $425,000....

[TXShine]

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When I posted this message I never thought or intended for it to turn into anything resembling politics, however I know see how easy that could happen. My apologies for not recognizing where this type of message could lead us.
Also, Tyler, I meant no disrespect to you in the post where I quoted you. Nor was I taking any of this as a serious discussion. My apologies to you, if you may of taken it as anything other than funning around.
I will restrain from posting any further to this thread so it will hopefully disappear in the bottoms of MOL.

[Ryan L.]

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Well know we really need a alternative, the House didn't pass the bill!!

Ryan

[Mike Phillips]

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Here are the

Forum Rules

In fact, here's 5 of the first 6

1. No personal attacks toward members or non-members will be tolerated.

2. No arguing with Moderators or Administrators.

3. You are welcome to disagree but you must be polite.

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6. No politics. Politics are a very important part of our culture and it's important that everyone be involved to the degree that they are compelled but not on this forum. There are hundreds, possibly thousands of political websites and political discussion forums and if you want to talk about politics then these other discussion forums is where you need to post your opinions, not here on MeguiarsOnline.com Also we will not allow forum nicknames or Avatars with any political implications. MOL is about discussing car care not politics.


The Break Room is for off-topic threads as in not about car detailing. We've decided to not allow political discussions to take place because politics is very personal and usually political discussions turn into flame wars.

In case you don't know, here's the skinny on flame wars...

Even if you win an argument you lose.


Everyone in the flame war loses whether they win or lose. So because there are zillions of forums to discuss politics, its' best to join one of those forums and make that your place to participate in public opinion.


Now this thread is about US financial system and at some level the world financial system, and there's not rule about talking about economics, it's all to easy for a discussion about economics turn political and that's where the line is crossed.

And because finances can also be personal, think about what you say in this thread and any thread on any forum for that matter, before you hit the submit button.

[TXShine]

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I had someone at work bring that up that we would all get $425,000 and it would "save everything and end the whole economic problem (summarized version)."

I pulled out a calculator and showed him the math. "Oh, well........I don't know then."

A problem with that is if we gave the money to people instead of the banks, etc., and the banks fail, how in the world are you going to invest it into the banks or get loans?????? You have to give it to them either way. Besides, who is going to guarantee that the money will be used for the above purposes and not luxury items?

Luxury items? Like all things related to Christmas, which is always hard on the economy.

[Markus Kleis]

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Let's just remember that POLITICS are one of the quickest ways to get people upset, and ruin otherwise good friendships.

Please, please think twice or three times before posting to this thread.

Thanks guys and gals.