[quote=pri_dk][quote=urbanrealtor]I want a kickback (in addition to commission and a commission on the kickback) from the govt for every deal I close.

Also, I want a pony.

This is why I am a liberal.[/quote]

“The real estate industry, including the powerful 1.1 million-member National Association of Realtors, wants Congress to extend the credit at least through next summer. ”

Question for urbanrealtor:

So, are you going to stop paying your NAR dues?

I’m sure you at least wrote the NAR expressing your outrage over their support of this.[/quote]

Honestly, I don’t have rage at this.
It seems like a dumb idea but not so much it actually angers me.
I do actually believe in government intervention in the economy.
I think the success of China in the last 15 years is an example of how beneficial government interference can be when coupled with capitalist initiative.
And I don’t think it is mutually exclusive with democracy.
Further, if the $15k measure succeeds, while being a dumb idea, it is in my material self interest.
I care more about putting food on the table than making a point.

Oh, and thats part of why I am still a member of NAR.
It really is a practical necessity.