Predictions for 2008

[Jumby]

Feel free to give your predictions for what will happen in 2008 with the housing market, financial markets, president, etc…and we’ll dig up this thread this time next year…

[kev374]

Home prices down 15-18%
Foreclosures reach record highs by Q2

[Anonymous]

Economy tanks, housing market continues to slide and Obama wins the Presidency by a landslide. I am a Republican living in Iowa and watched the recent caucuses very closely. Young voters came out in masses to vote for him, and many Republicans I know – especially moderate ones – changed their registrations and voted for Obama. He’s gone from tied w/Hillary to up 10% in one day in New Hampshire, and just wait for South Carolina where 50% of the democratic electorate is black.

The headlines between now and the South Carolina primaries will be the massive shift in the polls of the black vote that will swing to Obama from Hillary there. Prior endorsements aside, if you are black – leader or not – you don’t want to be on the wrong side of history. On the GOP side, who’s going to stop him? At a time when the electorate is fed up with the status quo, fed up with Bush, fed up with Congress, losing their jobs and houses etc. – Obama rides in with youth, vigor, intelligence, charisma and no real specifics other than ‘hope’, ‘change’ and and the ‘dawning of a new tomorrow’.

The specifics will come once he takes office in the form of higher taxes, national healthcare and a radical liberal agenda to placate his base. He has never been in charge of anything in his life other than law review and his own campaign staff, so watching him run the largest, most powerful country on earth and negotiating eye to eye with the likes of Vladimir Putin should be interesting. ‘Hope’, ‘change’ – it is so intoxicating. He sounds just like Martin Luter King (ref his Iowa victory speech), is likable, and the last thing we need is another evangelical elected (ref Iowa coffee house chatter I overheard nearly every day).

And so begins a tsunami shift in political power that will be touted as a new era in politics – a day when the Gen Xers and Millineals grabbed power from the boomers and WWII generation (I can see the headlines already), and also a day when a quarter century of Republican coalitions built around social conservatives, economic conservatives and defense hawks offically collapsed.

As you may have guessed, I’m guessing this will not be a very good year:) To quote a more liberal relative of mine, “You can have all the experience in the world, and still not know how to run the White House.” Faulty logic – but one that I believe will deliver the Presidency to Obama.

[Tuba]

Great piece Juice!

I am a Gen Xr and I am an Independent. I was going to vote for Giuliani when it looked almost certain that Hillary was going to be the Democratic nominee. But, you can’t compete with “Obama rides in with youth, vigor, intelligence, charisma and no real specifics other than ‘hope’, ‘change’ and and the ‘dawning of a new tomorrow’.” I believe Giuliani is a take charge and get things done kind of guy, but Obama has peaked my interest with what you wrote. It will be a tough decision when it comes down to November, if your prediction is correct.

[Tuba]

Great piece Juice!

I am a Gen Xr and I am an Independent. I was going to vote for Giuliani when it looked almost certain that Hillary was going to be the Democratic nominee. But, you can’t compete with “Obama rides in with youth, vigor, intelligence, charisma and no real specifics other than ‘hope’, ‘change’ and and the ‘dawning of a new tomorrow’.” I believe Giuliani is a take charge and get things done kind of guy, but Obama has peaked my interest with what you wrote. It will be a tough decision when it comes down to November, if your prediction is correct.

[Tuba]

Great piece Juice!

I am a Gen Xr and I am an Independent. I was going to vote for Giuliani when it looked almost certain that Hillary was going to be the Democratic nominee. But, you can’t compete with “Obama rides in with youth, vigor, intelligence, charisma and no real specifics other than ‘hope’, ‘change’ and and the ‘dawning of a new tomorrow’.” I believe Giuliani is a take charge and get things done kind of guy, but Obama has peaked my interest with what you wrote. It will be a tough decision when it comes down to November, if your prediction is correct.

[Tuba]

Great piece Juice!

I am a Gen Xr and I am an Independent. I was going to vote for Giuliani when it looked almost certain that Hillary was going to be the Democratic nominee. But, you can’t compete with “Obama rides in with youth, vigor, intelligence, charisma and no real specifics other than ‘hope’, ‘change’ and and the ‘dawning of a new tomorrow’.” I believe Giuliani is a take charge and get things done kind of guy, but Obama has peaked my interest with what you wrote. It will be a tough decision when it comes down to November, if your prediction is correct.

[Tuba]

Great piece Juice!

I am a Gen Xr and I am an Independent. I was going to vote for Giuliani when it looked almost certain that Hillary was going to be the Democratic nominee. But, you can’t compete with “Obama rides in with youth, vigor, intelligence, charisma and no real specifics other than ‘hope’, ‘change’ and and the ‘dawning of a new tomorrow’.” I believe Giuliani is a take charge and get things done kind of guy, but Obama has peaked my interest with what you wrote. It will be a tough decision when it comes down to November, if your prediction is correct.

[bubba99]

” “You can have all the experience in the world, and still not know how to run the White House.” Faulty logic – but one that I believe will deliver the Presidency to Obama.

Not sure the logic is faulty. The learned, experienced leaders in Washington have started an un-endable war in the mid-east, led us to a housing disaster, let the dollar fall to new lows, while the American worker is losing jobs and wages to overseas global companies. The potential for their lax regulation of financial markets to lead us into a new depression has never been greater – how much derivative action does an efficient market need to hedge prudent transactions? The FDA and EPA have been gutted. Border security is a joke. Health is beyond 40% of Americans.

Short of leading us into WW3, how could an in-experienced leader do much worse?

[bubba99]

” “You can have all the experience in the world, and still not know how to run the White House.” Faulty logic – but one that I believe will deliver the Presidency to Obama.

Not sure the logic is faulty. The learned, experienced leaders in Washington have started an un-endable war in the mid-east, led us to a housing disaster, let the dollar fall to new lows, while the American worker is losing jobs and wages to overseas global companies. The potential for their lax regulation of financial markets to lead us into a new depression has never been greater – how much derivative action does an efficient market need to hedge prudent transactions? The FDA and EPA have been gutted. Border security is a joke. Health is beyond 40% of Americans.

Short of leading us into WW3, how could an in-experienced leader do much worse?

[bubba99]

” “You can have all the experience in the world, and still not know how to run the White House.” Faulty logic – but one that I believe will deliver the Presidency to Obama.

Not sure the logic is faulty. The learned, experienced leaders in Washington have started an un-endable war in the mid-east, led us to a housing disaster, let the dollar fall to new lows, while the American worker is losing jobs and wages to overseas global companies. The potential for their lax regulation of financial markets to lead us into a new depression has never been greater – how much derivative action does an efficient market need to hedge prudent transactions? The FDA and EPA have been gutted. Border security is a joke. Health is beyond 40% of Americans.

Short of leading us into WW3, how could an in-experienced leader do much worse?

[bubba99]

” “You can have all the experience in the world, and still not know how to run the White House.” Faulty logic – but one that I believe will deliver the Presidency to Obama.

Not sure the logic is faulty. The learned, experienced leaders in Washington have started an un-endable war in the mid-east, led us to a housing disaster, let the dollar fall to new lows, while the American worker is losing jobs and wages to overseas global companies. The potential for their lax regulation of financial markets to lead us into a new depression has never been greater – how much derivative action does an efficient market need to hedge prudent transactions? The FDA and EPA have been gutted. Border security is a joke. Health is beyond 40% of Americans.

Short of leading us into WW3, how could an in-experienced leader do much worse?

[bubba99]

” “You can have all the experience in the world, and still not know how to run the White House.” Faulty logic – but one that I believe will deliver the Presidency to Obama.

Not sure the logic is faulty. The learned, experienced leaders in Washington have started an un-endable war in the mid-east, led us to a housing disaster, let the dollar fall to new lows, while the American worker is losing jobs and wages to overseas global companies. The potential for their lax regulation of financial markets to lead us into a new depression has never been greater – how much derivative action does an efficient market need to hedge prudent transactions? The FDA and EPA have been gutted. Border security is a joke. Health is beyond 40% of Americans.

Short of leading us into WW3, how could an in-experienced leader do much worse?

[stansd]

San Diego Housing Market drops 15%.

Fed lowers interest rates to 3% by year end.

Recession is officially declared, but interest rate cuts cause the dollar to fall further and CPI inflation goes over 4%.

The Euro hits $1.45, the Yen hits 100/$, and gas goes over $4.00 per gallon.

Stock Market Drops 20% from 2007 End.

John McCain beats Obama in the national election as republicans flock to him in masse, and Obama’s inexperience pulls enough independents into the McCain camp. If Bloomberg enters a three way race, Obama wins.

Foreclosures skyrocket, social acceptability of walking jingle mail is cemented, and banks start to voluntarily write loans down and freeze interest rates rather than foreclose.

Unemployment hits 6%, and $50K in the bank becomes as fashionable as a hummer was 2 years ago.

Stan

[sdrealtor]

My prediction is that someone else starts a thread asking for people’s predictions by the end of February.

[lendingbubblecontinues]

I predict my landlord loses one of their houses in foreclosure.

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I predict my landlord loses one of their houses in foreclosure.

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I predict my landlord loses one of their houses in foreclosure.

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I predict my landlord loses one of their houses in foreclosure.

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I predict my landlord loses one of their houses in foreclosure.

[sdrealtor]

My prediction is that someone else starts a thread asking for people’s predictions by the end of February.

[sdrealtor]

My prediction is that someone else starts a thread asking for people’s predictions by the end of February.

[sdrealtor]

My prediction is that someone else starts a thread asking for people’s predictions by the end of February.

[sdrealtor]

My prediction is that someone else starts a thread asking for people’s predictions by the end of February.

[kev374]

Fed lowers interest rates to 3% by year end.

Recession is officially declared, but interest rate cuts cause the dollar to fall further and CPI inflation goes over 4%.

I agree with this. I think Fed will cut interest rates, like it or not!! Runaway inflation is too scary but what are we going to do about it? I feel so sorry for the middle class in this country that is literally being raped by this government and it’s fiscal policies!!

[jimklinge]

30-year fixed rates under 5.25% for conforming loans by May 1st.

Jim the Realtor

[jimklinge]

30-year fixed rates under 5.25% for conforming loans by May 1st.

Jim the Realtor

[jimklinge]

30-year fixed rates under 5.25% for conforming loans by May 1st.

Jim the Realtor

[jimklinge]

30-year fixed rates under 5.25% for conforming loans by May 1st.

Jim the Realtor

[jimklinge]

30-year fixed rates under 5.25% for conforming loans by May 1st.

Jim the Realtor

[kev374]

Fed lowers interest rates to 3% by year end.

Recession is officially declared, but interest rate cuts cause the dollar to fall further and CPI inflation goes over 4%.

I agree with this. I think Fed will cut interest rates, like it or not!! Runaway inflation is too scary but what are we going to do about it? I feel so sorry for the middle class in this country that is literally being raped by this government and it’s fiscal policies!!

[kev374]

Fed lowers interest rates to 3% by year end.

Recession is officially declared, but interest rate cuts cause the dollar to fall further and CPI inflation goes over 4%.

I agree with this. I think Fed will cut interest rates, like it or not!! Runaway inflation is too scary but what are we going to do about it? I feel so sorry for the middle class in this country that is literally being raped by this government and it’s fiscal policies!!

[kev374]

Fed lowers interest rates to 3% by year end.

Recession is officially declared, but interest rate cuts cause the dollar to fall further and CPI inflation goes over 4%.

I agree with this. I think Fed will cut interest rates, like it or not!! Runaway inflation is too scary but what are we going to do about it? I feel so sorry for the middle class in this country that is literally being raped by this government and it’s fiscal policies!!

[kev374]

Fed lowers interest rates to 3% by year end.

Recession is officially declared, but interest rate cuts cause the dollar to fall further and CPI inflation goes over 4%.

I agree with this. I think Fed will cut interest rates, like it or not!! Runaway inflation is too scary but what are we going to do about it? I feel so sorry for the middle class in this country that is literally being raped by this government and it’s fiscal policies!!

[snail]

stansd wrote “The Euro hits $1.45, the Yen hits 100/$, and gas goes over $4.00 per gallon”
Its not a prediction if these already the rate:
Euro is 1.46 already, Yen 109…. and I just don’t remember paying 4.00/gallon for gas but probably that’s already happened too. Come on Stan….get with program, would you.

[stansd]

Its not a prediction if already the rate:

Snail: Start by constructing a sentence that has all of the necessary parts of speech.

Many on this board think the Euro will advance further, so a Euro that holds is a prediction. If you don’t think a 8% change in purchasing power on the yen or a 20-30% change in the price of gas are predictions, then you need to check your head.

If you want to be a wise-ass, put your own predictions up for others to scrutinize.

Stan

[Bugs]

I’m thinking 2008 will bring a solid 10%-12% decline in average values, sales volumes will drop to their lowest levels in 20 years, and standing inventories of must-sell listings will increase to historical highs.

I’m also predicting that I’ll spend most of 2008 in a constant state of nausea as a result of overabundance of political pheremones that will contaminate our environment.

As far as I’m concerned, our nation deserves the government it elects. Those of you who are so inclined are welcome to interpret that comment however you wish.

[Bugs]

I’m thinking 2008 will bring a solid 10%-12% decline in average values, sales volumes will drop to their lowest levels in 20 years, and standing inventories of must-sell listings will increase to historical highs.

I’m also predicting that I’ll spend most of 2008 in a constant state of nausea as a result of overabundance of political pheremones that will contaminate our environment.

As far as I’m concerned, our nation deserves the government it elects. Those of you who are so inclined are welcome to interpret that comment however you wish.

[Bugs]

I’m thinking 2008 will bring a solid 10%-12% decline in average values, sales volumes will drop to their lowest levels in 20 years, and standing inventories of must-sell listings will increase to historical highs.

I’m also predicting that I’ll spend most of 2008 in a constant state of nausea as a result of overabundance of political pheremones that will contaminate our environment.

As far as I’m concerned, our nation deserves the government it elects. Those of you who are so inclined are welcome to interpret that comment however you wish.

[Bugs]

I’m thinking 2008 will bring a solid 10%-12% decline in average values, sales volumes will drop to their lowest levels in 20 years, and standing inventories of must-sell listings will increase to historical highs.

I’m also predicting that I’ll spend most of 2008 in a constant state of nausea as a result of overabundance of political pheremones that will contaminate our environment.

As far as I’m concerned, our nation deserves the government it elects. Those of you who are so inclined are welcome to interpret that comment however you wish.

[Bugs]

I’m thinking 2008 will bring a solid 10%-12% decline in average values, sales volumes will drop to their lowest levels in 20 years, and standing inventories of must-sell listings will increase to historical highs.

I’m also predicting that I’ll spend most of 2008 in a constant state of nausea as a result of overabundance of political pheremones that will contaminate our environment.

As far as I’m concerned, our nation deserves the government it elects. Those of you who are so inclined are welcome to interpret that comment however you wish.

[snail]

Stan,
I pass, as I sound like Pat Robertson when I make predictions.
Curious why you think the Euro not going to advance further, do you think there will be intervention by the European Union or that the european economy would more be affected by the US slowdown (compared to the Japanese, asian market in general)

[stansd]

It’s based on some reading I did several months ago on purchasing power parity. Reading also tells me European monetary policy has more room to loosen than tighten given my view of the macroeconomy. Japanese policy reamins pretty loose.

Stan

[stansd]

It’s based on some reading I did several months ago on purchasing power parity. Reading also tells me European monetary policy has more room to loosen than tighten given my view of the macroeconomy. Japanese policy reamins pretty loose.

Stan

[stansd]

It’s based on some reading I did several months ago on purchasing power parity. Reading also tells me European monetary policy has more room to loosen than tighten given my view of the macroeconomy. Japanese policy reamins pretty loose.

Stan

[stansd]

It’s based on some reading I did several months ago on purchasing power parity. Reading also tells me European monetary policy has more room to loosen than tighten given my view of the macroeconomy. Japanese policy reamins pretty loose.

Stan

[stansd]

It’s based on some reading I did several months ago on purchasing power parity. Reading also tells me European monetary policy has more room to loosen than tighten given my view of the macroeconomy. Japanese policy reamins pretty loose.

Stan

[snail]

Stan,
I pass, as I sound like Pat Robertson when I make predictions.
Curious why you think the Euro not going to advance further, do you think there will be intervention by the European Union or that the european economy would more be affected by the US slowdown (compared to the Japanese, asian market in general)

[snail]

Stan,
I pass, as I sound like Pat Robertson when I make predictions.
Curious why you think the Euro not going to advance further, do you think there will be intervention by the European Union or that the european economy would more be affected by the US slowdown (compared to the Japanese, asian market in general)

[snail]

Stan,
I pass, as I sound like Pat Robertson when I make predictions.
Curious why you think the Euro not going to advance further, do you think there will be intervention by the European Union or that the european economy would more be affected by the US slowdown (compared to the Japanese, asian market in general)

[snail]

Stan,
I pass, as I sound like Pat Robertson when I make predictions.
Curious why you think the Euro not going to advance further, do you think there will be intervention by the European Union or that the european economy would more be affected by the US slowdown (compared to the Japanese, asian market in general)

[stansd]

Its not a prediction if already the rate:

Snail: Start by constructing a sentence that has all of the necessary parts of speech.

Many on this board think the Euro will advance further, so a Euro that holds is a prediction. If you don’t think a 8% change in purchasing power on the yen or a 20-30% change in the price of gas are predictions, then you need to check your head.

If you want to be a wise-ass, put your own predictions up for others to scrutinize.

Stan

[stansd]

Its not a prediction if already the rate:

Snail: Start by constructing a sentence that has all of the necessary parts of speech.

Many on this board think the Euro will advance further, so a Euro that holds is a prediction. If you don’t think a 8% change in purchasing power on the yen or a 20-30% change in the price of gas are predictions, then you need to check your head.

If you want to be a wise-ass, put your own predictions up for others to scrutinize.

Stan

[stansd]

Its not a prediction if already the rate:

Snail: Start by constructing a sentence that has all of the necessary parts of speech.

Many on this board think the Euro will advance further, so a Euro that holds is a prediction. If you don’t think a 8% change in purchasing power on the yen or a 20-30% change in the price of gas are predictions, then you need to check your head.

If you want to be a wise-ass, put your own predictions up for others to scrutinize.

Stan

[stansd]

Its not a prediction if already the rate:

Snail: Start by constructing a sentence that has all of the necessary parts of speech.

Many on this board think the Euro will advance further, so a Euro that holds is a prediction. If you don’t think a 8% change in purchasing power on the yen or a 20-30% change in the price of gas are predictions, then you need to check your head.

If you want to be a wise-ass, put your own predictions up for others to scrutinize.

Stan

[snail]

stansd wrote “The Euro hits $1.45, the Yen hits 100/$, and gas goes over $4.00 per gallon”
Its not a prediction if these already the rate:
Euro is 1.46 already, Yen 109…. and I just don’t remember paying 4.00/gallon for gas but probably that’s already happened too. Come on Stan….get with program, would you.

[snail]

stansd wrote “The Euro hits $1.45, the Yen hits 100/$, and gas goes over $4.00 per gallon”
Its not a prediction if these already the rate:
Euro is 1.46 already, Yen 109…. and I just don’t remember paying 4.00/gallon for gas but probably that’s already happened too. Come on Stan….get with program, would you.

[snail]

stansd wrote “The Euro hits $1.45, the Yen hits 100/$, and gas goes over $4.00 per gallon”
Its not a prediction if these already the rate:
Euro is 1.46 already, Yen 109…. and I just don’t remember paying 4.00/gallon for gas but probably that’s already happened too. Come on Stan….get with program, would you.

[snail]

stansd wrote “The Euro hits $1.45, the Yen hits 100/$, and gas goes over $4.00 per gallon”
Its not a prediction if these already the rate:
Euro is 1.46 already, Yen 109…. and I just don’t remember paying 4.00/gallon for gas but probably that’s already happened too. Come on Stan….get with program, would you.

[stansd]

San Diego Housing Market drops 15%.

Fed lowers interest rates to 3% by year end.

Recession is officially declared, but interest rate cuts cause the dollar to fall further and CPI inflation goes over 4%.

The Euro hits $1.45, the Yen hits 100/$, and gas goes over $4.00 per gallon.

Stock Market Drops 20% from 2007 End.

John McCain beats Obama in the national election as republicans flock to him in masse, and Obama’s inexperience pulls enough independents into the McCain camp. If Bloomberg enters a three way race, Obama wins.

Foreclosures skyrocket, social acceptability of walking jingle mail is cemented, and banks start to voluntarily write loans down and freeze interest rates rather than foreclose.

Unemployment hits 6%, and $50K in the bank becomes as fashionable as a hummer was 2 years ago.

Stan

[stansd]

San Diego Housing Market drops 15%.

Fed lowers interest rates to 3% by year end.

Recession is officially declared, but interest rate cuts cause the dollar to fall further and CPI inflation goes over 4%.

The Euro hits $1.45, the Yen hits 100/$, and gas goes over $4.00 per gallon.

Stock Market Drops 20% from 2007 End.

John McCain beats Obama in the national election as republicans flock to him in masse, and Obama’s inexperience pulls enough independents into the McCain camp. If Bloomberg enters a three way race, Obama wins.

Foreclosures skyrocket, social acceptability of walking jingle mail is cemented, and banks start to voluntarily write loans down and freeze interest rates rather than foreclose.

Unemployment hits 6%, and $50K in the bank becomes as fashionable as a hummer was 2 years ago.

Stan

[stansd]

San Diego Housing Market drops 15%.

Fed lowers interest rates to 3% by year end.

Recession is officially declared, but interest rate cuts cause the dollar to fall further and CPI inflation goes over 4%.

The Euro hits $1.45, the Yen hits 100/$, and gas goes over $4.00 per gallon.

Stock Market Drops 20% from 2007 End.

John McCain beats Obama in the national election as republicans flock to him in masse, and Obama’s inexperience pulls enough independents into the McCain camp. If Bloomberg enters a three way race, Obama wins.

Foreclosures skyrocket, social acceptability of walking jingle mail is cemented, and banks start to voluntarily write loans down and freeze interest rates rather than foreclose.

Unemployment hits 6%, and $50K in the bank becomes as fashionable as a hummer was 2 years ago.

Stan

[stansd]

San Diego Housing Market drops 15%.

Fed lowers interest rates to 3% by year end.

Recession is officially declared, but interest rate cuts cause the dollar to fall further and CPI inflation goes over 4%.

The Euro hits $1.45, the Yen hits 100/$, and gas goes over $4.00 per gallon.

Stock Market Drops 20% from 2007 End.

John McCain beats Obama in the national election as republicans flock to him in masse, and Obama’s inexperience pulls enough independents into the McCain camp. If Bloomberg enters a three way race, Obama wins.

Foreclosures skyrocket, social acceptability of walking jingle mail is cemented, and banks start to voluntarily write loans down and freeze interest rates rather than foreclose.

Unemployment hits 6%, and $50K in the bank becomes as fashionable as a hummer was 2 years ago.

Stan

[Anonymous]

Nice post, I concur with most everything you said, but…

“He has never been in charge of anything in his life other than law review and his own campaign staff, so watching him run the largest, most powerful country on earth and negotiating eye to eye with the likes of Vladimir Putin should be interesting.”

Are you referring to Bush, the worst, most corrupt, incapable, most unintelligent president ever here. I would say Obama is much, much better than that. Bush led Texas to last place in education, healthcare. Worst president for environmental policies. Biggest administration EVER, going against the Republicans own platform for fiscal responsibility. Biggest deficit EVER, from a surplus.

Why do we forget certain things are remember certain things, but we let our emotions control our logic?

I just don’t get it.

K

[gold_dredger_phd]

Politics is about wish fulfillment. Tell people anything they want to hear and if you are likable, you will get elected. Tell them that they can have their cake and eat their neighbors’ too. Just say, “Hope”, “Change”, “Prosperity” and see which is a hit with the focus groups.

Carter was the worst president in recent history. Worst in the sense that he spared no opportunity to betray the interests of America every chance he got. A ten-part special in the Investor’s Business Daily was done just to review all of his errors.

Profile in Incompetence:
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/Special3.aspx

Carter was an idiotic, phoney, inexperienced, mean-spirited, treasonous anti-American politician if there ever was one. His behavior since has been treasonous.

[bubba99]

Wow,

Dare to speak out against Bush and bam – your the worst president in history.

Blamed for everything from USSR invading Afganistan, to the Shaws inevetable fall in IRAN.

You forgot to blame Carter for the War in Iran, an completely unregulated wall street, India and Pakistan getting the bomb, oh yea, and the lack of a southern border.

Carter may have been the only honorable man in the Presidency since JFK

[bubba99]

Wow,

Dare to speak out against Bush and bam – your the worst president in history.

Blamed for everything from USSR invading Afganistan, to the Shaws inevetable fall in IRAN.

You forgot to blame Carter for the War in Iran, an completely unregulated wall street, India and Pakistan getting the bomb, oh yea, and the lack of a southern border.

Carter may have been the only honorable man in the Presidency since JFK

[bubba99]

Wow,

Dare to speak out against Bush and bam – your the worst president in history.

Blamed for everything from USSR invading Afganistan, to the Shaws inevetable fall in IRAN.

You forgot to blame Carter for the War in Iran, an completely unregulated wall street, India and Pakistan getting the bomb, oh yea, and the lack of a southern border.

Carter may have been the only honorable man in the Presidency since JFK

[bubba99]

Wow,

Dare to speak out against Bush and bam – your the worst president in history.

Blamed for everything from USSR invading Afganistan, to the Shaws inevetable fall in IRAN.

You forgot to blame Carter for the War in Iran, an completely unregulated wall street, India and Pakistan getting the bomb, oh yea, and the lack of a southern border.

Carter may have been the only honorable man in the Presidency since JFK

[bubba99]

Wow,

Dare to speak out against Bush and bam – your the worst president in history.

Blamed for everything from USSR invading Afganistan, to the Shaws inevetable fall in IRAN.

You forgot to blame Carter for the War in Iran, an completely unregulated wall street, India and Pakistan getting the bomb, oh yea, and the lack of a southern border.

Carter may have been the only honorable man in the Presidency since JFK

[Anonymous]

If I hear John Edwards mention the mill once more I am going to puke…watching debate now….

[Anonymous]

If I hear John Edwards mention the mill once more I am going to puke…watching debate now….

[Anonymous]

If I hear John Edwards mention the mill once more I am going to puke…watching debate now….

[Anonymous]

If I hear John Edwards mention the mill once more I am going to puke…watching debate now….

[Anonymous]

If I hear John Edwards mention the mill once more I am going to puke…watching debate now….

[gold_dredger_phd]

Politics is about wish fulfillment. Tell people anything they want to hear and if you are likable, you will get elected. Tell them that they can have their cake and eat their neighbors’ too. Just say, “Hope”, “Change”, “Prosperity” and see which is a hit with the focus groups.

Carter was the worst president in recent history. Worst in the sense that he spared no opportunity to betray the interests of America every chance he got. A ten-part special in the Investor’s Business Daily was done just to review all of his errors.

Profile in Incompetence:
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/Special3.aspx

Carter was an idiotic, phoney, inexperienced, mean-spirited, treasonous anti-American politician if there ever was one. His behavior since has been treasonous.

[gold_dredger_phd]

Politics is about wish fulfillment. Tell people anything they want to hear and if you are likable, you will get elected. Tell them that they can have their cake and eat their neighbors’ too. Just say, “Hope”, “Change”, “Prosperity” and see which is a hit with the focus groups.

Carter was the worst president in recent history. Worst in the sense that he spared no opportunity to betray the interests of America every chance he got. A ten-part special in the Investor’s Business Daily was done just to review all of his errors.

Profile in Incompetence:
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/Special3.aspx

Carter was an idiotic, phoney, inexperienced, mean-spirited, treasonous anti-American politician if there ever was one. His behavior since has been treasonous.

[gold_dredger_phd]

Politics is about wish fulfillment. Tell people anything they want to hear and if you are likable, you will get elected. Tell them that they can have their cake and eat their neighbors’ too. Just say, “Hope”, “Change”, “Prosperity” and see which is a hit with the focus groups.

Carter was the worst president in recent history. Worst in the sense that he spared no opportunity to betray the interests of America every chance he got. A ten-part special in the Investor’s Business Daily was done just to review all of his errors.

Profile in Incompetence:
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/Special3.aspx

Carter was an idiotic, phoney, inexperienced, mean-spirited, treasonous anti-American politician if there ever was one. His behavior since has been treasonous.

[gold_dredger_phd]

Politics is about wish fulfillment. Tell people anything they want to hear and if you are likable, you will get elected. Tell them that they can have their cake and eat their neighbors’ too. Just say, “Hope”, “Change”, “Prosperity” and see which is a hit with the focus groups.

Carter was the worst president in recent history. Worst in the sense that he spared no opportunity to betray the interests of America every chance he got. A ten-part special in the Investor’s Business Daily was done just to review all of his errors.

Profile in Incompetence:
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/Special3.aspx

Carter was an idiotic, phoney, inexperienced, mean-spirited, treasonous anti-American politician if there ever was one. His behavior since has been treasonous.

[Anonymous]

Nice post, I concur with most everything you said, but…

“He has never been in charge of anything in his life other than law review and his own campaign staff, so watching him run the largest, most powerful country on earth and negotiating eye to eye with the likes of Vladimir Putin should be interesting.”

Are you referring to Bush, the worst, most corrupt, incapable, most unintelligent president ever here. I would say Obama is much, much better than that. Bush led Texas to last place in education, healthcare. Worst president for environmental policies. Biggest administration EVER, going against the Republicans own platform for fiscal responsibility. Biggest deficit EVER, from a surplus.

Why do we forget certain things are remember certain things, but we let our emotions control our logic?

I just don’t get it.

K

[Anonymous]

Nice post, I concur with most everything you said, but…

“He has never been in charge of anything in his life other than law review and his own campaign staff, so watching him run the largest, most powerful country on earth and negotiating eye to eye with the likes of Vladimir Putin should be interesting.”

Are you referring to Bush, the worst, most corrupt, incapable, most unintelligent president ever here. I would say Obama is much, much better than that. Bush led Texas to last place in education, healthcare. Worst president for environmental policies. Biggest administration EVER, going against the Republicans own platform for fiscal responsibility. Biggest deficit EVER, from a surplus.

Why do we forget certain things are remember certain things, but we let our emotions control our logic?

I just don’t get it.

K

[Anonymous]

Nice post, I concur with most everything you said, but…

“He has never been in charge of anything in his life other than law review and his own campaign staff, so watching him run the largest, most powerful country on earth and negotiating eye to eye with the likes of Vladimir Putin should be interesting.”

Are you referring to Bush, the worst, most corrupt, incapable, most unintelligent president ever here. I would say Obama is much, much better than that. Bush led Texas to last place in education, healthcare. Worst president for environmental policies. Biggest administration EVER, going against the Republicans own platform for fiscal responsibility. Biggest deficit EVER, from a surplus.

Why do we forget certain things are remember certain things, but we let our emotions control our logic?

I just don’t get it.

K

[Anonymous]

Nice post, I concur with most everything you said, but…

“He has never been in charge of anything in his life other than law review and his own campaign staff, so watching him run the largest, most powerful country on earth and negotiating eye to eye with the likes of Vladimir Putin should be interesting.”

Are you referring to Bush, the worst, most corrupt, incapable, most unintelligent president ever here. I would say Obama is much, much better than that. Bush led Texas to last place in education, healthcare. Worst president for environmental policies. Biggest administration EVER, going against the Republicans own platform for fiscal responsibility. Biggest deficit EVER, from a surplus.

Why do we forget certain things are remember certain things, but we let our emotions control our logic?

I just don’t get it.

K

[Anonymous]

Economy tanks, housing market continues to slide and Obama wins the Presidency by a landslide. I am a Republican living in Iowa and watched the recent caucuses very closely. Young voters came out in masses to vote for him, and many Republicans I know – especially moderate ones – changed their registrations and voted for Obama. He’s gone from tied w/Hillary to up 10% in one day in New Hampshire, and just wait for South Carolina where 50% of the democratic electorate is black.

The headlines between now and the South Carolina primaries will be the massive shift in the polls of the black vote that will swing to Obama from Hillary there. Prior endorsements aside, if you are black – leader or not – you don’t want to be on the wrong side of history. On the GOP side, who’s going to stop him? At a time when the electorate is fed up with the status quo, fed up with Bush, fed up with Congress, losing their jobs and houses etc. – Obama rides in with youth, vigor, intelligence, charisma and no real specifics other than ‘hope’, ‘change’ and and the ‘dawning of a new tomorrow’.

The specifics will come once he takes office in the form of higher taxes, national healthcare and a radical liberal agenda to placate his base. He has never been in charge of anything in his life other than law review and his own campaign staff, so watching him run the largest, most powerful country on earth and negotiating eye to eye with the likes of Vladimir Putin should be interesting. ‘Hope’, ‘change’ – it is so intoxicating. He sounds just like Martin Luter King (ref his Iowa victory speech), is likable, and the last thing we need is another evangelical elected (ref Iowa coffee house chatter I overheard nearly every day).

And so begins a tsunami shift in political power that will be touted as a new era in politics – a day when the Gen Xers and Millineals grabbed power from the boomers and WWII generation (I can see the headlines already), and also a day when a quarter century of Republican coalitions built around social conservatives, economic conservatives and defense hawks offically collapsed.

As you may have guessed, I’m guessing this will not be a very good year:) To quote a more liberal relative of mine, “You can have all the experience in the world, and still not know how to run the White House.” Faulty logic – but one that I believe will deliver the Presidency to Obama.

[Anonymous]

Economy tanks, housing market continues to slide and Obama wins the Presidency by a landslide. I am a Republican living in Iowa and watched the recent caucuses very closely. Young voters came out in masses to vote for him, and many Republicans I know – especially moderate ones – changed their registrations and voted for Obama. He’s gone from tied w/Hillary to up 10% in one day in New Hampshire, and just wait for South Carolina where 50% of the democratic electorate is black.

The headlines between now and the South Carolina primaries will be the massive shift in the polls of the black vote that will swing to Obama from Hillary there. Prior endorsements aside, if you are black – leader or not – you don’t want to be on the wrong side of history. On the GOP side, who’s going to stop him? At a time when the electorate is fed up with the status quo, fed up with Bush, fed up with Congress, losing their jobs and houses etc. – Obama rides in with youth, vigor, intelligence, charisma and no real specifics other than ‘hope’, ‘change’ and and the ‘dawning of a new tomorrow’.

The specifics will come once he takes office in the form of higher taxes, national healthcare and a radical liberal agenda to placate his base. He has never been in charge of anything in his life other than law review and his own campaign staff, so watching him run the largest, most powerful country on earth and negotiating eye to eye with the likes of Vladimir Putin should be interesting. ‘Hope’, ‘change’ – it is so intoxicating. He sounds just like Martin Luter King (ref his Iowa victory speech), is likable, and the last thing we need is another evangelical elected (ref Iowa coffee house chatter I overheard nearly every day).

And so begins a tsunami shift in political power that will be touted as a new era in politics – a day when the Gen Xers and Millineals grabbed power from the boomers and WWII generation (I can see the headlines already), and also a day when a quarter century of Republican coalitions built around social conservatives, economic conservatives and defense hawks offically collapsed.

As you may have guessed, I’m guessing this will not be a very good year:) To quote a more liberal relative of mine, “You can have all the experience in the world, and still not know how to run the White House.” Faulty logic – but one that I believe will deliver the Presidency to Obama.

[Anonymous]

Economy tanks, housing market continues to slide and Obama wins the Presidency by a landslide. I am a Republican living in Iowa and watched the recent caucuses very closely. Young voters came out in masses to vote for him, and many Republicans I know – especially moderate ones – changed their registrations and voted for Obama. He’s gone from tied w/Hillary to up 10% in one day in New Hampshire, and just wait for South Carolina where 50% of the democratic electorate is black.

The headlines between now and the South Carolina primaries will be the massive shift in the polls of the black vote that will swing to Obama from Hillary there. Prior endorsements aside, if you are black – leader or not – you don’t want to be on the wrong side of history. On the GOP side, who’s going to stop him? At a time when the electorate is fed up with the status quo, fed up with Bush, fed up with Congress, losing their jobs and houses etc. – Obama rides in with youth, vigor, intelligence, charisma and no real specifics other than ‘hope’, ‘change’ and and the ‘dawning of a new tomorrow’.

The specifics will come once he takes office in the form of higher taxes, national healthcare and a radical liberal agenda to placate his base. He has never been in charge of anything in his life other than law review and his own campaign staff, so watching him run the largest, most powerful country on earth and negotiating eye to eye with the likes of Vladimir Putin should be interesting. ‘Hope’, ‘change’ – it is so intoxicating. He sounds just like Martin Luter King (ref his Iowa victory speech), is likable, and the last thing we need is another evangelical elected (ref Iowa coffee house chatter I overheard nearly every day).

And so begins a tsunami shift in political power that will be touted as a new era in politics – a day when the Gen Xers and Millineals grabbed power from the boomers and WWII generation (I can see the headlines already), and also a day when a quarter century of Republican coalitions built around social conservatives, economic conservatives and defense hawks offically collapsed.

As you may have guessed, I’m guessing this will not be a very good year:) To quote a more liberal relative of mine, “You can have all the experience in the world, and still not know how to run the White House.” Faulty logic – but one that I believe will deliver the Presidency to Obama.

[Anonymous]

Economy tanks, housing market continues to slide and Obama wins the Presidency by a landslide. I am a Republican living in Iowa and watched the recent caucuses very closely. Young voters came out in masses to vote for him, and many Republicans I know – especially moderate ones – changed their registrations and voted for Obama. He’s gone from tied w/Hillary to up 10% in one day in New Hampshire, and just wait for South Carolina where 50% of the democratic electorate is black.

The headlines between now and the South Carolina primaries will be the massive shift in the polls of the black vote that will swing to Obama from Hillary there. Prior endorsements aside, if you are black – leader or not – you don’t want to be on the wrong side of history. On the GOP side, who’s going to stop him? At a time when the electorate is fed up with the status quo, fed up with Bush, fed up with Congress, losing their jobs and houses etc. – Obama rides in with youth, vigor, intelligence, charisma and no real specifics other than ‘hope’, ‘change’ and and the ‘dawning of a new tomorrow’.

The specifics will come once he takes office in the form of higher taxes, national healthcare and a radical liberal agenda to placate his base. He has never been in charge of anything in his life other than law review and his own campaign staff, so watching him run the largest, most powerful country on earth and negotiating eye to eye with the likes of Vladimir Putin should be interesting. ‘Hope’, ‘change’ – it is so intoxicating. He sounds just like Martin Luter King (ref his Iowa victory speech), is likable, and the last thing we need is another evangelical elected (ref Iowa coffee house chatter I overheard nearly every day).

And so begins a tsunami shift in political power that will be touted as a new era in politics – a day when the Gen Xers and Millineals grabbed power from the boomers and WWII generation (I can see the headlines already), and also a day when a quarter century of Republican coalitions built around social conservatives, economic conservatives and defense hawks offically collapsed.

As you may have guessed, I’m guessing this will not be a very good year:) To quote a more liberal relative of mine, “You can have all the experience in the world, and still not know how to run the White House.” Faulty logic – but one that I believe will deliver the Presidency to Obama.

[kev374]

Home prices down 15-18%
Foreclosures reach record highs by Q2

[kev374]

Home prices down 15-18%
Foreclosures reach record highs by Q2

[kev374]

Home prices down 15-18%
Foreclosures reach record highs by Q2

[kev374]

Home prices down 15-18%
Foreclosures reach record highs by Q2

[DWCAP]

“I agree with this. I think Fed will cut interest rates, like it or not!! Runaway inflation is too scary but what are we going to do about it? I feel so sorry for the middle class in this country that is literally being raped by this government and it’s fiscal policies!!”

Runaway inflation is scary, but a slow bleed. Stock market falling 200+ points in a single day is seen by the general public as an artery poping. Problem is the government doesnt want to be seen as doing nothing, so they choose the slow bleed that MAY get them reelected. The problems can always be addressed later. The middle class doesnt understand the problem, and doesnt want to. I know, I and all of my friends are middle class (atleast right now). BTW this is the same reason Obama wins, IF he takes NH. People know things arent good, just dont know what to do about it. Since they dont know the problem, it is ok that he doesnt have an answer.

Predictions for 2008,
Stocks are only down alittle overall, maybe 5%. Not because the ecomony is good or anything, but because there is a boatload of cash floating around the world looking for somewhere to go. As a poster on here posted, the lending spigets are on full blast, if your assets are good. This isnt a lending crunch, it is a crappy asset crunch (over-priced housing included). As such, housing falls another 10% and FED rates touch 2.5%. Suddenly housing, while not good, isnt such a bad asset anymore and banks wont be taking in the ass with so many forclosures. Recession is finally recognized, but since that which is pulling us down is patched up, things dont ever get too bad.

[Dukehorn]

The irony of seeing someone complaining about Senator Obama being on the Harvard Law Review after that poster probably voted for an alcoholic who scraped by with Cs during his academic career and also lied repeatedly to the American public about critical foreign policy issues (as opposed to sex) is too rich (and depressing).

I bet teaching real science as opposed to creationism is part of that scary radical liberal agenda?? Seriously after the last 8 years and all that botched spending in Iraq, you’re going to complain about wasted spending and taxes in the upcoming administration?

[Dukehorn]

The irony of seeing someone complaining about Senator Obama being on the Harvard Law Review after that poster probably voted for an alcoholic who scraped by with Cs during his academic career and also lied repeatedly to the American public about critical foreign policy issues (as opposed to sex) is too rich (and depressing).

I bet teaching real science as opposed to creationism is part of that scary radical liberal agenda?? Seriously after the last 8 years and all that botched spending in Iraq, you’re going to complain about wasted spending and taxes in the upcoming administration?

[Dukehorn]

The irony of seeing someone complaining about Senator Obama being on the Harvard Law Review after that poster probably voted for an alcoholic who scraped by with Cs during his academic career and also lied repeatedly to the American public about critical foreign policy issues (as opposed to sex) is too rich (and depressing).

I bet teaching real science as opposed to creationism is part of that scary radical liberal agenda?? Seriously after the last 8 years and all that botched spending in Iraq, you’re going to complain about wasted spending and taxes in the upcoming administration?

[Dukehorn]

The irony of seeing someone complaining about Senator Obama being on the Harvard Law Review after that poster probably voted for an alcoholic who scraped by with Cs during his academic career and also lied repeatedly to the American public about critical foreign policy issues (as opposed to sex) is too rich (and depressing).

I bet teaching real science as opposed to creationism is part of that scary radical liberal agenda?? Seriously after the last 8 years and all that botched spending in Iraq, you’re going to complain about wasted spending and taxes in the upcoming administration?

[Dukehorn]

The irony of seeing someone complaining about Senator Obama being on the Harvard Law Review after that poster probably voted for an alcoholic who scraped by with Cs during his academic career and also lied repeatedly to the American public about critical foreign policy issues (as opposed to sex) is too rich (and depressing).

I bet teaching real science as opposed to creationism is part of that scary radical liberal agenda?? Seriously after the last 8 years and all that botched spending in Iraq, you’re going to complain about wasted spending and taxes in the upcoming administration?

[DWCAP]

“I agree with this. I think Fed will cut interest rates, like it or not!! Runaway inflation is too scary but what are we going to do about it? I feel so sorry for the middle class in this country that is literally being raped by this government and it’s fiscal policies!!”

Runaway inflation is scary, but a slow bleed. Stock market falling 200+ points in a single day is seen by the general public as an artery poping. Problem is the government doesnt want to be seen as doing nothing, so they choose the slow bleed that MAY get them reelected. The problems can always be addressed later. The middle class doesnt understand the problem, and doesnt want to. I know, I and all of my friends are middle class (atleast right now). BTW this is the same reason Obama wins, IF he takes NH. People know things arent good, just dont know what to do about it. Since they dont know the problem, it is ok that he doesnt have an answer.

Predictions for 2008,
Stocks are only down alittle overall, maybe 5%. Not because the ecomony is good or anything, but because there is a boatload of cash floating around the world looking for somewhere to go. As a poster on here posted, the lending spigets are on full blast, if your assets are good. This isnt a lending crunch, it is a crappy asset crunch (over-priced housing included). As such, housing falls another 10% and FED rates touch 2.5%. Suddenly housing, while not good, isnt such a bad asset anymore and banks wont be taking in the ass with so many forclosures. Recession is finally recognized, but since that which is pulling us down is patched up, things dont ever get too bad.

[DWCAP]

“I agree with this. I think Fed will cut interest rates, like it or not!! Runaway inflation is too scary but what are we going to do about it? I feel so sorry for the middle class in this country that is literally being raped by this government and it’s fiscal policies!!”

Runaway inflation is scary, but a slow bleed. Stock market falling 200+ points in a single day is seen by the general public as an artery poping. Problem is the government doesnt want to be seen as doing nothing, so they choose the slow bleed that MAY get them reelected. The problems can always be addressed later. The middle class doesnt understand the problem, and doesnt want to. I know, I and all of my friends are middle class (atleast right now). BTW this is the same reason Obama wins, IF he takes NH. People know things arent good, just dont know what to do about it. Since they dont know the problem, it is ok that he doesnt have an answer.

Predictions for 2008,
Stocks are only down alittle overall, maybe 5%. Not because the ecomony is good or anything, but because there is a boatload of cash floating around the world looking for somewhere to go. As a poster on here posted, the lending spigets are on full blast, if your assets are good. This isnt a lending crunch, it is a crappy asset crunch (over-priced housing included). As such, housing falls another 10% and FED rates touch 2.5%. Suddenly housing, while not good, isnt such a bad asset anymore and banks wont be taking in the ass with so many forclosures. Recession is finally recognized, but since that which is pulling us down is patched up, things dont ever get too bad.

[DWCAP]

“I agree with this. I think Fed will cut interest rates, like it or not!! Runaway inflation is too scary but what are we going to do about it? I feel so sorry for the middle class in this country that is literally being raped by this government and it’s fiscal policies!!”

Runaway inflation is scary, but a slow bleed. Stock market falling 200+ points in a single day is seen by the general public as an artery poping. Problem is the government doesnt want to be seen as doing nothing, so they choose the slow bleed that MAY get them reelected. The problems can always be addressed later. The middle class doesnt understand the problem, and doesnt want to. I know, I and all of my friends are middle class (atleast right now). BTW this is the same reason Obama wins, IF he takes NH. People know things arent good, just dont know what to do about it. Since they dont know the problem, it is ok that he doesnt have an answer.

Predictions for 2008,
Stocks are only down alittle overall, maybe 5%. Not because the ecomony is good or anything, but because there is a boatload of cash floating around the world looking for somewhere to go. As a poster on here posted, the lending spigets are on full blast, if your assets are good. This isnt a lending crunch, it is a crappy asset crunch (over-priced housing included). As such, housing falls another 10% and FED rates touch 2.5%. Suddenly housing, while not good, isnt such a bad asset anymore and banks wont be taking in the ass with so many forclosures. Recession is finally recognized, but since that which is pulling us down is patched up, things dont ever get too bad.

[DWCAP]

“I agree with this. I think Fed will cut interest rates, like it or not!! Runaway inflation is too scary but what are we going to do about it? I feel so sorry for the middle class in this country that is literally being raped by this government and it’s fiscal policies!!”

Runaway inflation is scary, but a slow bleed. Stock market falling 200+ points in a single day is seen by the general public as an artery poping. Problem is the government doesnt want to be seen as doing nothing, so they choose the slow bleed that MAY get them reelected. The problems can always be addressed later. The middle class doesnt understand the problem, and doesnt want to. I know, I and all of my friends are middle class (atleast right now). BTW this is the same reason Obama wins, IF he takes NH. People know things arent good, just dont know what to do about it. Since they dont know the problem, it is ok that he doesnt have an answer.

Predictions for 2008,
Stocks are only down alittle overall, maybe 5%. Not because the ecomony is good or anything, but because there is a boatload of cash floating around the world looking for somewhere to go. As a poster on here posted, the lending spigets are on full blast, if your assets are good. This isnt a lending crunch, it is a crappy asset crunch (over-priced housing included). As such, housing falls another 10% and FED rates touch 2.5%. Suddenly housing, while not good, isnt such a bad asset anymore and banks wont be taking in the ass with so many forclosures. Recession is finally recognized, but since that which is pulling us down is patched up, things dont ever get too bad.

[Enorah]

The shift in consciousness that is already underway greatly accelerates. By year’s end it is even more obvious that we must perceive ourselves as Earthlings first, here on this beautiful planet, and begin taking care of each other.

Everyone will manifest more and more quickly externally what it is they feel and think.

[sdworker]

Nicely said Enorah. Glad that I am not the only real estate / financially oriented person that also is into the evolution of the human consciousness. I second your prediction and add that we will see millions more experiencing Oneness and seeing the total and utter connection of everything in the universe. This will create a tipping point of moving a large chunck of humanity away from the state of mental torture that we subject ourselves and others to, including the planet, and to a place of more love. See “Awakening Into Oneness” by Arjuna Ardargh for more details…..

[Jumby]

pass me some of the stuff you are smoking on…puff puff give

[SD Realtor]

I predict Indy covers the line over the chargers on Sunday.

I sincerely hope I am wrong and that the bolts pull the upset.

SD Realtor

[nostradamus]

I would have said the same thing until I saw the Titans game. If Gates’ turf-toe injury isn’t too bad I think our boys can do the job. This past Sunday was a good proving ground. I think if any team can do it this one can. Gates, LT, and Rivers are playing well together. The D is playing an awesome game too, they’ve had some nice interceptions. I thought they were gonna get a safety or two in that last game.

[nostradamus]

I would have said the same thing until I saw the Titans game. If Gates’ turf-toe injury isn’t too bad I think our boys can do the job. This past Sunday was a good proving ground. I think if any team can do it this one can. Gates, LT, and Rivers are playing well together. The D is playing an awesome game too, they’ve had some nice interceptions. I thought they were gonna get a safety or two in that last game.

[nostradamus]

I would have said the same thing until I saw the Titans game. If Gates’ turf-toe injury isn’t too bad I think our boys can do the job. This past Sunday was a good proving ground. I think if any team can do it this one can. Gates, LT, and Rivers are playing well together. The D is playing an awesome game too, they’ve had some nice interceptions. I thought they were gonna get a safety or two in that last game.

[nostradamus]

I would have said the same thing until I saw the Titans game. If Gates’ turf-toe injury isn’t too bad I think our boys can do the job. This past Sunday was a good proving ground. I think if any team can do it this one can. Gates, LT, and Rivers are playing well together. The D is playing an awesome game too, they’ve had some nice interceptions. I thought they were gonna get a safety or two in that last game.

[nostradamus]

I would have said the same thing until I saw the Titans game. If Gates’ turf-toe injury isn’t too bad I think our boys can do the job. This past Sunday was a good proving ground. I think if any team can do it this one can. Gates, LT, and Rivers are playing well together. The D is playing an awesome game too, they’ve had some nice interceptions. I thought they were gonna get a safety or two in that last game.

[SD Realtor]

I predict Indy covers the line over the chargers on Sunday.

I sincerely hope I am wrong and that the bolts pull the upset.

SD Realtor

[SD Realtor]

I predict Indy covers the line over the chargers on Sunday.

I sincerely hope I am wrong and that the bolts pull the upset.

SD Realtor

[SD Realtor]

I predict Indy covers the line over the chargers on Sunday.

I sincerely hope I am wrong and that the bolts pull the upset.

SD Realtor

[SD Realtor]

I predict Indy covers the line over the chargers on Sunday.

I sincerely hope I am wrong and that the bolts pull the upset.

SD Realtor

[Jumby]

pass me some of the stuff you are smoking on…puff puff give

[Jumby]

pass me some of the stuff you are smoking on…puff puff give

[Jumby]

pass me some of the stuff you are smoking on…puff puff give

[Jumby]

pass me some of the stuff you are smoking on…puff puff give

[Enorah]

Submitted by sdworker on January 7, 2008 – 9:43pm.

Nicely said Enorah. Glad that I am not the only real estate / financially oriented person that also is into the evolution of the human consciousness. I second your prediction and add that we will see millions more experiencing Oneness and seeing the total and utter connection of everything in the universe. This will create a tipping point of moving a large chunck of humanity away from the state of mental torture that we subject ourselves and others to, including the planet, and to a place of more love. See “Awakening Into Oneness” by Arjuna Ardargh for more details…..

Excellent!

I completely agree

[Enorah]

Submitted by sdworker on January 7, 2008 – 9:43pm.

Nicely said Enorah. Glad that I am not the only real estate / financially oriented person that also is into the evolution of the human consciousness. I second your prediction and add that we will see millions more experiencing Oneness and seeing the total and utter connection of everything in the universe. This will create a tipping point of moving a large chunck of humanity away from the state of mental torture that we subject ourselves and others to, including the planet, and to a place of more love. See “Awakening Into Oneness” by Arjuna Ardargh for more details…..

Excellent!

I completely agree

[Enorah]

Submitted by sdworker on January 7, 2008 – 9:43pm.

Nicely said Enorah. Glad that I am not the only real estate / financially oriented person that also is into the evolution of the human consciousness. I second your prediction and add that we will see millions more experiencing Oneness and seeing the total and utter connection of everything in the universe. This will create a tipping point of moving a large chunck of humanity away from the state of mental torture that we subject ourselves and others to, including the planet, and to a place of more love. See “Awakening Into Oneness” by Arjuna Ardargh for more details…..

Excellent!

I completely agree

[Enorah]

Submitted by sdworker on January 7, 2008 – 9:43pm.

Nicely said Enorah. Glad that I am not the only real estate / financially oriented person that also is into the evolution of the human consciousness. I second your prediction and add that we will see millions more experiencing Oneness and seeing the total and utter connection of everything in the universe. This will create a tipping point of moving a large chunck of humanity away from the state of mental torture that we subject ourselves and others to, including the planet, and to a place of more love. See “Awakening Into Oneness” by Arjuna Ardargh for more details…..

Excellent!

I completely agree

[Enorah]

Submitted by sdworker on January 7, 2008 – 9:43pm.

Nicely said Enorah. Glad that I am not the only real estate / financially oriented person that also is into the evolution of the human consciousness. I second your prediction and add that we will see millions more experiencing Oneness and seeing the total and utter connection of everything in the universe. This will create a tipping point of moving a large chunck of humanity away from the state of mental torture that we subject ourselves and others to, including the planet, and to a place of more love. See “Awakening Into Oneness” by Arjuna Ardargh for more details…..

Excellent!

I completely agree

[sdworker]

Nicely said Enorah. Glad that I am not the only real estate / financially oriented person that also is into the evolution of the human consciousness. I second your prediction and add that we will see millions more experiencing Oneness and seeing the total and utter connection of everything in the universe. This will create a tipping point of moving a large chunck of humanity away from the state of mental torture that we subject ourselves and others to, including the planet, and to a place of more love. See “Awakening Into Oneness” by Arjuna Ardargh for more details…..

[sdworker]

Nicely said Enorah. Glad that I am not the only real estate / financially oriented person that also is into the evolution of the human consciousness. I second your prediction and add that we will see millions more experiencing Oneness and seeing the total and utter connection of everything in the universe. This will create a tipping point of moving a large chunck of humanity away from the state of mental torture that we subject ourselves and others to, including the planet, and to a place of more love. See “Awakening Into Oneness” by Arjuna Ardargh for more details…..

[sdworker]

Nicely said Enorah. Glad that I am not the only real estate / financially oriented person that also is into the evolution of the human consciousness. I second your prediction and add that we will see millions more experiencing Oneness and seeing the total and utter connection of everything in the universe. This will create a tipping point of moving a large chunck of humanity away from the state of mental torture that we subject ourselves and others to, including the planet, and to a place of more love. See “Awakening Into Oneness” by Arjuna Ardargh for more details…..

[sdworker]

Nicely said Enorah. Glad that I am not the only real estate / financially oriented person that also is into the evolution of the human consciousness. I second your prediction and add that we will see millions more experiencing Oneness and seeing the total and utter connection of everything in the universe. This will create a tipping point of moving a large chunck of humanity away from the state of mental torture that we subject ourselves and others to, including the planet, and to a place of more love. See “Awakening Into Oneness” by Arjuna Ardargh for more details…..

[Enorah]

The shift in consciousness that is already underway greatly accelerates. By year’s end it is even more obvious that we must perceive ourselves as Earthlings first, here on this beautiful planet, and begin taking care of each other.

Everyone will manifest more and more quickly externally what it is they feel and think.

[Enorah]

The shift in consciousness that is already underway greatly accelerates. By year’s end it is even more obvious that we must perceive ourselves as Earthlings first, here on this beautiful planet, and begin taking care of each other.

Everyone will manifest more and more quickly externally what it is they feel and think.

[Enorah]

The shift in consciousness that is already underway greatly accelerates. By year’s end it is even more obvious that we must perceive ourselves as Earthlings first, here on this beautiful planet, and begin taking care of each other.

Everyone will manifest more and more quickly externally what it is they feel and think.

[Enorah]

The shift in consciousness that is already underway greatly accelerates. By year’s end it is even more obvious that we must perceive ourselves as Earthlings first, here on this beautiful planet, and begin taking care of each other.

Everyone will manifest more and more quickly externally what it is they feel and think.

[poorgradstudent]

Home prices will continue to fall nationwide. I’ll put San Diego at overall -10% from the start of the year. The NRA will call bottoms almost monthly, especially when prices flatline (or slightly uptick) during the Spring buying season.

Q1 will see a barely positive, nearly flat growth of the economy (think +0.1% or so). Q2 will go negative, and by Q3 we’ll officially be in recession. By the end of 2008 the recession will be almost over.

Despite rampant inflation, the nominal value of the dollar vs. other currencies will stabilize as Europeans continue flocking to the US for tourism and buying up cheap goods.

Obama will win the Democratic nomination and defeat whoever emerges from the muddled Republican group, as none of them can carry both fiscal and social conservatives. The Democrats will also pick up a couple seats in the Senate, and make modest gains in the house.

The new administration will have their work cut out for them; an expensive war in Iraq that continues draining our nation’s coffers, Stagflation, and the ticking time bomb that is Baby Boomers retiring and straining Social Security. Still, 2009 will likely bring a return to Bill Clinton-style economics, gradually leading to a return to prosperity for the Middle Class, and general grumbling by the Very Rich.

[poorgradstudent]

Home prices will continue to fall nationwide. I’ll put San Diego at overall -10% from the start of the year. The NRA will call bottoms almost monthly, especially when prices flatline (or slightly uptick) during the Spring buying season.

Q1 will see a barely positive, nearly flat growth of the economy (think +0.1% or so). Q2 will go negative, and by Q3 we’ll officially be in recession. By the end of 2008 the recession will be almost over.

Despite rampant inflation, the nominal value of the dollar vs. other currencies will stabilize as Europeans continue flocking to the US for tourism and buying up cheap goods.

Obama will win the Democratic nomination and defeat whoever emerges from the muddled Republican group, as none of them can carry both fiscal and social conservatives. The Democrats will also pick up a couple seats in the Senate, and make modest gains in the house.

The new administration will have their work cut out for them; an expensive war in Iraq that continues draining our nation’s coffers, Stagflation, and the ticking time bomb that is Baby Boomers retiring and straining Social Security. Still, 2009 will likely bring a return to Bill Clinton-style economics, gradually leading to a return to prosperity for the Middle Class, and general grumbling by the Very Rich.

[poorgradstudent]

Home prices will continue to fall nationwide. I’ll put San Diego at overall -10% from the start of the year. The NRA will call bottoms almost monthly, especially when prices flatline (or slightly uptick) during the Spring buying season.

Q1 will see a barely positive, nearly flat growth of the economy (think +0.1% or so). Q2 will go negative, and by Q3 we’ll officially be in recession. By the end of 2008 the recession will be almost over.

Despite rampant inflation, the nominal value of the dollar vs. other currencies will stabilize as Europeans continue flocking to the US for tourism and buying up cheap goods.

Obama will win the Democratic nomination and defeat whoever emerges from the muddled Republican group, as none of them can carry both fiscal and social conservatives. The Democrats will also pick up a couple seats in the Senate, and make modest gains in the house.

The new administration will have their work cut out for them; an expensive war in Iraq that continues draining our nation’s coffers, Stagflation, and the ticking time bomb that is Baby Boomers retiring and straining Social Security. Still, 2009 will likely bring a return to Bill Clinton-style economics, gradually leading to a return to prosperity for the Middle Class, and general grumbling by the Very Rich.

[poorgradstudent]

Home prices will continue to fall nationwide. I’ll put San Diego at overall -10% from the start of the year. The NRA will call bottoms almost monthly, especially when prices flatline (or slightly uptick) during the Spring buying season.

Q1 will see a barely positive, nearly flat growth of the economy (think +0.1% or so). Q2 will go negative, and by Q3 we’ll officially be in recession. By the end of 2008 the recession will be almost over.

Despite rampant inflation, the nominal value of the dollar vs. other currencies will stabilize as Europeans continue flocking to the US for tourism and buying up cheap goods.

Obama will win the Democratic nomination and defeat whoever emerges from the muddled Republican group, as none of them can carry both fiscal and social conservatives. The Democrats will also pick up a couple seats in the Senate, and make modest gains in the house.

The new administration will have their work cut out for them; an expensive war in Iraq that continues draining our nation’s coffers, Stagflation, and the ticking time bomb that is Baby Boomers retiring and straining Social Security. Still, 2009 will likely bring a return to Bill Clinton-style economics, gradually leading to a return to prosperity for the Middle Class, and general grumbling by the Very Rich.

[poorgradstudent]

Home prices will continue to fall nationwide. I’ll put San Diego at overall -10% from the start of the year. The NRA will call bottoms almost monthly, especially when prices flatline (or slightly uptick) during the Spring buying season.

Q1 will see a barely positive, nearly flat growth of the economy (think +0.1% or so). Q2 will go negative, and by Q3 we’ll officially be in recession. By the end of 2008 the recession will be almost over.

Despite rampant inflation, the nominal value of the dollar vs. other currencies will stabilize as Europeans continue flocking to the US for tourism and buying up cheap goods.

Obama will win the Democratic nomination and defeat whoever emerges from the muddled Republican group, as none of them can carry both fiscal and social conservatives. The Democrats will also pick up a couple seats in the Senate, and make modest gains in the house.

The new administration will have their work cut out for them; an expensive war in Iraq that continues draining our nation’s coffers, Stagflation, and the ticking time bomb that is Baby Boomers retiring and straining Social Security. Still, 2009 will likely bring a return to Bill Clinton-style economics, gradually leading to a return to prosperity for the Middle Class, and general grumbling by the Very Rich.

[gold_dredger_phd]

I predict the weather in 2008 will be very much like the weather in 2007, except different.

[gold_dredger_phd]

I predict the weather in 2008 will be very much like the weather in 2007, except different.

[gold_dredger_phd]

I predict the weather in 2008 will be very much like the weather in 2007, except different.

[gold_dredger_phd]

I predict the weather in 2008 will be very much like the weather in 2007, except different.

[gold_dredger_phd]

I predict the weather in 2008 will be very much like the weather in 2007, except different.

[CAwireman]

I predict a 20% drop in the overall Case-Shiller numbers for home values (Averaging low, medium, high targets together).

Price of regular gas peaks at $4.25 in San Diego.

I predict that I’ll continue to rent….. 😉

HiggyBaby

[CAwireman]

I predict a 20% drop in the overall Case-Shiller numbers for home values (Averaging low, medium, high targets together).

Price of regular gas peaks at $4.25 in San Diego.

I predict that I’ll continue to rent….. 😉

HiggyBaby

[CAwireman]

I predict a 20% drop in the overall Case-Shiller numbers for home values (Averaging low, medium, high targets together).

Price of regular gas peaks at $4.25 in San Diego.

I predict that I’ll continue to rent….. 😉

HiggyBaby

[CAwireman]

I predict a 20% drop in the overall Case-Shiller numbers for home values (Averaging low, medium, high targets together).

Price of regular gas peaks at $4.25 in San Diego.

I predict that I’ll continue to rent….. 😉

HiggyBaby

[CAwireman]

I predict a 20% drop in the overall Case-Shiller numbers for home values (Averaging low, medium, high targets together).

Price of regular gas peaks at $4.25 in San Diego.

I predict that I’ll continue to rent….. 😉

HiggyBaby

[Coronita]

Prediction for 2008:

 

1) Brittney Spears checks into a mental ward…again.

2) Lindsay Lohan smacks up another supercar, while still denies she's a drug addict, and finally gets her license revoked…permanently…

3) Hulk Hogan makes his son drive a Yugo for a year.

4) Borat makes a sequel

5) Knight Rider, as come-back tv series, is as disasterous as the original series, especially with the producer choosing a Ford GT500KR to play KITT instead of something from the GM..WTF??

6) Abercrombie and Fitch, in a bid to boost sales, launches yet another provocative apparel like it has done so in the past.

 

7) Elections in Taiwan will be a joke again.

 

8) Japan will still piss of China for visiting the WWII memorials.

 

9) One of the Big 3 automakers will merge with one of the other two.

10) GM will finally release a Camaro

11) Toyota and Honda will continue to build nice appliances

 

And we never hear about any of the above as a top news story again on CNN..Oh but one can dream…

 

 

 

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—– Sour grapes for everyone!

[cr]

Piggington.com
I predict we will see another politically charged “contributor” to these forums who misses the point of most topics, derails each post into political hot-button issues, then accuses the rest of us of being ignorant, bitter, and wrong about everything in the world, then in a parting post asks for advice, while further insulting us.

Politics.
Obama will not win, and if the democrats don’t start offering solutions and a better candidate the republicans will. Democracts and their finger-pointing followers will continue to blame Bush for everthing that’s wrong in their life and the world.

Economy.
Housing down 15%, stock market up negligible, FED lowers rates to start, then raises them as in/stagflation and a weak dollar cripple spending. Saving money no longer laughed at.

Sports.
China wins the gold in gymnastics, and Clemens continues to deny he ever did steroids, even after it’s proven with an newly discovered bloodtest that he did. Patriots lose, and the ’72 Dolphins continue to blab, even though the ’07 Dolphins would destory them.

[andymajumder]

Well so far this year,

Dow is down more than 5% and NASDAQ is down nearly 8% in 5 business days. Probably one of the worst starts to a year in recent history.

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

My predictions …

San Diego real estate will “Party Like It’s Nineteen-Ninety-Three.”

Early in the year the real estate industry will produce a mantra such as …
“We’ll be fine by 2009”

By fall the mantra will become…
“We’ll be up again in 2010”

Eventually they will be correct

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

My predictions …

San Diego real estate will “Party Like It’s Nineteen-Ninety-Three.”

Early in the year the real estate industry will produce a mantra such as …
“We’ll be fine by 2009”

By fall the mantra will become…
“We’ll be up again in 2010”

Eventually they will be correct

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

My predictions …

San Diego real estate will “Party Like It’s Nineteen-Ninety-Three.”

Early in the year the real estate industry will produce a mantra such as …
“We’ll be fine by 2009”

By fall the mantra will become…
“We’ll be up again in 2010”

Eventually they will be correct

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

My predictions …

San Diego real estate will “Party Like It’s Nineteen-Ninety-Three.”

Early in the year the real estate industry will produce a mantra such as …
“We’ll be fine by 2009”

By fall the mantra will become…
“We’ll be up again in 2010”

Eventually they will be correct

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

My predictions …

San Diego real estate will “Party Like It’s Nineteen-Ninety-Three.”

Early in the year the real estate industry will produce a mantra such as …
“We’ll be fine by 2009”

By fall the mantra will become…
“We’ll be up again in 2010”

Eventually they will be correct

[andymajumder]

Well so far this year,

Dow is down more than 5% and NASDAQ is down nearly 8% in 5 business days. Probably one of the worst starts to a year in recent history.

[andymajumder]

Well so far this year,

Dow is down more than 5% and NASDAQ is down nearly 8% in 5 business days. Probably one of the worst starts to a year in recent history.

[andymajumder]

Well so far this year,

Dow is down more than 5% and NASDAQ is down nearly 8% in 5 business days. Probably one of the worst starts to a year in recent history.

[andymajumder]

Well so far this year,

Dow is down more than 5% and NASDAQ is down nearly 8% in 5 business days. Probably one of the worst starts to a year in recent history.

[cr]

Piggington.com
I predict we will see another politically charged “contributor” to these forums who misses the point of most topics, derails each post into political hot-button issues, then accuses the rest of us of being ignorant, bitter, and wrong about everything in the world, then in a parting post asks for advice, while further insulting us.

Politics.
Obama will not win, and if the democrats don’t start offering solutions and a better candidate the republicans will. Democracts and their finger-pointing followers will continue to blame Bush for everthing that’s wrong in their life and the world.

Economy.
Housing down 15%, stock market up negligible, FED lowers rates to start, then raises them as in/stagflation and a weak dollar cripple spending. Saving money no longer laughed at.

Sports.
China wins the gold in gymnastics, and Clemens continues to deny he ever did steroids, even after it’s proven with an newly discovered bloodtest that he did. Patriots lose, and the ’72 Dolphins continue to blab, even though the ’07 Dolphins would destory them.

[cr]

Piggington.com
I predict we will see another politically charged “contributor” to these forums who misses the point of most topics, derails each post into political hot-button issues, then accuses the rest of us of being ignorant, bitter, and wrong about everything in the world, then in a parting post asks for advice, while further insulting us.

Politics.
Obama will not win, and if the democrats don’t start offering solutions and a better candidate the republicans will. Democracts and their finger-pointing followers will continue to blame Bush for everthing that’s wrong in their life and the world.

Economy.
Housing down 15%, stock market up negligible, FED lowers rates to start, then raises them as in/stagflation and a weak dollar cripple spending. Saving money no longer laughed at.

Sports.
China wins the gold in gymnastics, and Clemens continues to deny he ever did steroids, even after it’s proven with an newly discovered bloodtest that he did. Patriots lose, and the ’72 Dolphins continue to blab, even though the ’07 Dolphins would destory them.

[cr]

Piggington.com
I predict we will see another politically charged “contributor” to these forums who misses the point of most topics, derails each post into political hot-button issues, then accuses the rest of us of being ignorant, bitter, and wrong about everything in the world, then in a parting post asks for advice, while further insulting us.

Politics.
Obama will not win, and if the democrats don’t start offering solutions and a better candidate the republicans will. Democracts and their finger-pointing followers will continue to blame Bush for everthing that’s wrong in their life and the world.

Economy.
Housing down 15%, stock market up negligible, FED lowers rates to start, then raises them as in/stagflation and a weak dollar cripple spending. Saving money no longer laughed at.

Sports.
China wins the gold in gymnastics, and Clemens continues to deny he ever did steroids, even after it’s proven with an newly discovered bloodtest that he did. Patriots lose, and the ’72 Dolphins continue to blab, even though the ’07 Dolphins would destory them.

[cr]

Piggington.com
I predict we will see another politically charged “contributor” to these forums who misses the point of most topics, derails each post into political hot-button issues, then accuses the rest of us of being ignorant, bitter, and wrong about everything in the world, then in a parting post asks for advice, while further insulting us.

Politics.
Obama will not win, and if the democrats don’t start offering solutions and a better candidate the republicans will. Democracts and their finger-pointing followers will continue to blame Bush for everthing that’s wrong in their life and the world.

Economy.
Housing down 15%, stock market up negligible, FED lowers rates to start, then raises them as in/stagflation and a weak dollar cripple spending. Saving money no longer laughed at.

Sports.
China wins the gold in gymnastics, and Clemens continues to deny he ever did steroids, even after it’s proven with an newly discovered bloodtest that he did. Patriots lose, and the ’72 Dolphins continue to blab, even though the ’07 Dolphins would destory them.

[Coronita]

Prediction for 2008:

 

1) Brittney Spears checks into a mental ward…again.

2) Lindsay Lohan smacks up another supercar, while still denies she's a drug addict, and finally gets her license revoked…permanently…

3) Hulk Hogan makes his son drive a Yugo for a year.

4) Borat makes a sequel

5) Knight Rider, as come-back tv series, is as disasterous as the original series, especially with the producer choosing a Ford GT500KR to play KITT instead of something from the GM..WTF??

6) Abercrombie and Fitch, in a bid to boost sales, launches yet another provocative apparel like it has done so in the past.

 

7) Elections in Taiwan will be a joke again.

 

8) Japan will still piss of China for visiting the WWII memorials.

 

9) One of the Big 3 automakers will merge with one of the other two.

10) GM will finally release a Camaro

11) Toyota and Honda will continue to build nice appliances

 

And we never hear about any of the above as a top news story again on CNN..Oh but one can dream…

 

 

 

[img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]

—– Sour grapes for everyone!

[Coronita]

Prediction for 2008:

 

1) Brittney Spears checks into a mental ward…again.

2) Lindsay Lohan smacks up another supercar, while still denies she's a drug addict, and finally gets her license revoked…permanently…

3) Hulk Hogan makes his son drive a Yugo for a year.

4) Borat makes a sequel

5) Knight Rider, as come-back tv series, is as disasterous as the original series, especially with the producer choosing a Ford GT500KR to play KITT instead of something from the GM..WTF??

6) Abercrombie and Fitch, in a bid to boost sales, launches yet another provocative apparel like it has done so in the past.

 

7) Elections in Taiwan will be a joke again.

 

8) Japan will still piss of China for visiting the WWII memorials.

 

9) One of the Big 3 automakers will merge with one of the other two.

10) GM will finally release a Camaro

11) Toyota and Honda will continue to build nice appliances

 

And we never hear about any of the above as a top news story again on CNN..Oh but one can dream…

 

 

 

[img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]

—– Sour grapes for everyone!

[Coronita]

Prediction for 2008:

 

1) Brittney Spears checks into a mental ward…again.

2) Lindsay Lohan smacks up another supercar, while still denies she's a drug addict, and finally gets her license revoked…permanently…

3) Hulk Hogan makes his son drive a Yugo for a year.

4) Borat makes a sequel

5) Knight Rider, as come-back tv series, is as disasterous as the original series, especially with the producer choosing a Ford GT500KR to play KITT instead of something from the GM..WTF??

6) Abercrombie and Fitch, in a bid to boost sales, launches yet another provocative apparel like it has done so in the past.

 

7) Elections in Taiwan will be a joke again.

 

8) Japan will still piss of China for visiting the WWII memorials.

 

9) One of the Big 3 automakers will merge with one of the other two.

10) GM will finally release a Camaro

11) Toyota and Honda will continue to build nice appliances

 

And we never hear about any of the above as a top news story again on CNN..Oh but one can dream…

 

 

 

[img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]

—– Sour grapes for everyone!

[Coronita]

Prediction for 2008:

 

1) Brittney Spears checks into a mental ward…again.

2) Lindsay Lohan smacks up another supercar, while still denies she's a drug addict, and finally gets her license revoked…permanently…

3) Hulk Hogan makes his son drive a Yugo for a year.

4) Borat makes a sequel

5) Knight Rider, as come-back tv series, is as disasterous as the original series, especially with the producer choosing a Ford GT500KR to play KITT instead of something from the GM..WTF??

6) Abercrombie and Fitch, in a bid to boost sales, launches yet another provocative apparel like it has done so in the past.

 

7) Elections in Taiwan will be a joke again.

 

8) Japan will still piss of China for visiting the WWII memorials.

 

9) One of the Big 3 automakers will merge with one of the other two.

10) GM will finally release a Camaro

11) Toyota and Honda will continue to build nice appliances

 

And we never hear about any of the above as a top news story again on CNN..Oh but one can dream…

 

 

 

[img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]

—– Sour grapes for everyone!

[mixxalot]

My 2008 predictions

1. Housing drops another 10-20% in San Diego and USA

2. McCain and Obama in election and Obama wins.

3. Dollar tanks again versus euro and yen.

4. Gold rises to $1200

5. More jobs to China and India

[bonfire]

It seems that in 2008 people will have to leave “Fairyland” and come back to the real world, (not the MTV show !) Buying a bag of groceries will take precedence over buying a designer bag. People will start cooking again, or learn how to cook, instead of flying through fast food lanes at $50.00 bucks a pop to ”make dinner” for our families. Children will benefit from eating real food, instead of french fries. We will give each other time instead of trinkets. We will learn who our real friends are. We will teach our kids the difference between want and need. We will learn that getting off the merry go round wasn’t so hard after all, just requiring a change in perspective and priorities. We will make it through this recession like we made it through the other ones.

[Bunny Meadows]

My pet psychic is predicting that my cat will stop spraying in our house in 2008….stay tuned….

[Aecetia]

And to add to Bonfire’s succinct assessment, people will wash their own cars, do their own yard work and clean their own homes…. What a concept.

[NotCranky]

1)Democrats realize they have been over-confident about 2008.

2) “Big Chunk” the sequel comes out in a housing market near you.

[Arraya]

Many of the rules which govern the functioning of markets will most probably be set aside during the “crisis” which may in fact be the beginning of the paradigm shift encompassing how the world sees energy and a re-write of certain economic theories.

[Arraya]

Many of the rules which govern the functioning of markets will most probably be set aside during the “crisis” which may in fact be the beginning of the paradigm shift encompassing how the world sees energy and a re-write of certain economic theories.

[Arraya]

Many of the rules which govern the functioning of markets will most probably be set aside during the “crisis” which may in fact be the beginning of the paradigm shift encompassing how the world sees energy and a re-write of certain economic theories.

[Arraya]

Many of the rules which govern the functioning of markets will most probably be set aside during the “crisis” which may in fact be the beginning of the paradigm shift encompassing how the world sees energy and a re-write of certain economic theories.

[Arraya]

Many of the rules which govern the functioning of markets will most probably be set aside during the “crisis” which may in fact be the beginning of the paradigm shift encompassing how the world sees energy and a re-write of certain economic theories.

[NotCranky]

1)Democrats realize they have been over-confident about 2008.

2) “Big Chunk” the sequel comes out in a housing market near you.

[NotCranky]

1)Democrats realize they have been over-confident about 2008.

2) “Big Chunk” the sequel comes out in a housing market near you.

[NotCranky]

1)Democrats realize they have been over-confident about 2008.

2) “Big Chunk” the sequel comes out in a housing market near you.

[NotCranky]

1)Democrats realize they have been over-confident about 2008.

2) “Big Chunk” the sequel comes out in a housing market near you.

[Aecetia]

And to add to Bonfire’s succinct assessment, people will wash their own cars, do their own yard work and clean their own homes…. What a concept.

[Aecetia]

And to add to Bonfire’s succinct assessment, people will wash their own cars, do their own yard work and clean their own homes…. What a concept.

[Aecetia]

And to add to Bonfire’s succinct assessment, people will wash their own cars, do their own yard work and clean their own homes…. What a concept.

[Aecetia]

And to add to Bonfire’s succinct assessment, people will wash their own cars, do their own yard work and clean their own homes…. What a concept.

[Bunny Meadows]

My pet psychic is predicting that my cat will stop spraying in our house in 2008….stay tuned….

[Bunny Meadows]

My pet psychic is predicting that my cat will stop spraying in our house in 2008….stay tuned….

[Bunny Meadows]

My pet psychic is predicting that my cat will stop spraying in our house in 2008….stay tuned….

[Bunny Meadows]

My pet psychic is predicting that my cat will stop spraying in our house in 2008….stay tuned….

[bonfire]

It seems that in 2008 people will have to leave “Fairyland” and come back to the real world, (not the MTV show !) Buying a bag of groceries will take precedence over buying a designer bag. People will start cooking again, or learn how to cook, instead of flying through fast food lanes at $50.00 bucks a pop to ”make dinner” for our families. Children will benefit from eating real food, instead of french fries. We will give each other time instead of trinkets. We will learn who our real friends are. We will teach our kids the difference between want and need. We will learn that getting off the merry go round wasn’t so hard after all, just requiring a change in perspective and priorities. We will make it through this recession like we made it through the other ones.

[bonfire]

It seems that in 2008 people will have to leave “Fairyland” and come back to the real world, (not the MTV show !) Buying a bag of groceries will take precedence over buying a designer bag. People will start cooking again, or learn how to cook, instead of flying through fast food lanes at $50.00 bucks a pop to ”make dinner” for our families. Children will benefit from eating real food, instead of french fries. We will give each other time instead of trinkets. We will learn who our real friends are. We will teach our kids the difference between want and need. We will learn that getting off the merry go round wasn’t so hard after all, just requiring a change in perspective and priorities. We will make it through this recession like we made it through the other ones.

[bonfire]

It seems that in 2008 people will have to leave “Fairyland” and come back to the real world, (not the MTV show !) Buying a bag of groceries will take precedence over buying a designer bag. People will start cooking again, or learn how to cook, instead of flying through fast food lanes at $50.00 bucks a pop to ”make dinner” for our families. Children will benefit from eating real food, instead of french fries. We will give each other time instead of trinkets. We will learn who our real friends are. We will teach our kids the difference between want and need. We will learn that getting off the merry go round wasn’t so hard after all, just requiring a change in perspective and priorities. We will make it through this recession like we made it through the other ones.

[bonfire]

It seems that in 2008 people will have to leave “Fairyland” and come back to the real world, (not the MTV show !) Buying a bag of groceries will take precedence over buying a designer bag. People will start cooking again, or learn how to cook, instead of flying through fast food lanes at $50.00 bucks a pop to ”make dinner” for our families. Children will benefit from eating real food, instead of french fries. We will give each other time instead of trinkets. We will learn who our real friends are. We will teach our kids the difference between want and need. We will learn that getting off the merry go round wasn’t so hard after all, just requiring a change in perspective and priorities. We will make it through this recession like we made it through the other ones.

[mixxalot]

My 2008 predictions

1. Housing drops another 10-20% in San Diego and USA

2. McCain and Obama in election and Obama wins.

3. Dollar tanks again versus euro and yen.

4. Gold rises to $1200

5. More jobs to China and India

[mixxalot]

My 2008 predictions

1. Housing drops another 10-20% in San Diego and USA

2. McCain and Obama in election and Obama wins.

3. Dollar tanks again versus euro and yen.

4. Gold rises to $1200

5. More jobs to China and India

[mixxalot]

My 2008 predictions

1. Housing drops another 10-20% in San Diego and USA

2. McCain and Obama in election and Obama wins.

3. Dollar tanks again versus euro and yen.

4. Gold rises to $1200

5. More jobs to China and India

[mixxalot]

My 2008 predictions

1. Housing drops another 10-20% in San Diego and USA

2. McCain and Obama in election and Obama wins.

3. Dollar tanks again versus euro and yen.

4. Gold rises to $1200

5. More jobs to China and India

[gold_dredger_phd]

We will be in a Depression in 2008. I know I will lose my job in 2008.

Good thing that I never took a vacation since I have 8 weeks of paid holiday. I sold my real estate in 2005.

2008 is when my wife gets 2 jobs to support us (me). She just does not know this yet.

Any man that cannot go out and find his wife a second job is just damn lazy. That’s what feminism means to me.

I predict in 2009 that I may have to sell a portion of my liver.

[stockstradr]

>> I predict in 2009 that I may have to sell a portion of my liver.

This wins the Funniest Post of the Month Award!

My 2008 predictions…
I’m revising my market forcast downward, betting the S&P goes below 1200 and may hit 1100. Hey, we are not even through Jan and already within striking distance of 1300 on the S&P 500. Who would have ever figured that?

One more prediction. Hillary gets the nomination, and she gets her ass kicked by the whichever Republican is nominated. I’m a democratic and I think Hillary is a fine person, but she’s NOT ELECTABLE.

[nostradamus]

Stolen Russian nukes confiscated in transit to Beijing
Britney Spears OD
Ayman al-Zawahiri captured in Afghanistan
Rudy Giuliani wins US Presidency
Destitute Americans turn to god in record numbers
Bat Boy exposed as leader of Scientology, escapes in mini cooper

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[nostradamus]

Stolen Russian nukes confiscated in transit to Beijing
Britney Spears OD
Ayman al-Zawahiri captured in Afghanistan
Rudy Giuliani wins US Presidency
Destitute Americans turn to god in record numbers
Bat Boy exposed as leader of Scientology, escapes in mini cooper

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[nostradamus]

Stolen Russian nukes confiscated in transit to Beijing
Britney Spears OD
Ayman al-Zawahiri captured in Afghanistan
Rudy Giuliani wins US Presidency
Destitute Americans turn to god in record numbers
Bat Boy exposed as leader of Scientology, escapes in mini cooper

[img_assist|nid=6256|title=|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=466|height=438]

[nostradamus]

Stolen Russian nukes confiscated in transit to Beijing
Britney Spears OD
Ayman al-Zawahiri captured in Afghanistan
Rudy Giuliani wins US Presidency
Destitute Americans turn to god in record numbers
Bat Boy exposed as leader of Scientology, escapes in mini cooper

[img_assist|nid=6256|title=|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=466|height=438]

[nostradamus]

Stolen Russian nukes confiscated in transit to Beijing
Britney Spears OD
Ayman al-Zawahiri captured in Afghanistan
Rudy Giuliani wins US Presidency
Destitute Americans turn to god in record numbers
Bat Boy exposed as leader of Scientology, escapes in mini cooper

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[stockstradr]

>> I predict in 2009 that I may have to sell a portion of my liver.

This wins the Funniest Post of the Month Award!

My 2008 predictions…
I’m revising my market forcast downward, betting the S&P goes below 1200 and may hit 1100. Hey, we are not even through Jan and already within striking distance of 1300 on the S&P 500. Who would have ever figured that?

One more prediction. Hillary gets the nomination, and she gets her ass kicked by the whichever Republican is nominated. I’m a democratic and I think Hillary is a fine person, but she’s NOT ELECTABLE.

[stockstradr]

>> I predict in 2009 that I may have to sell a portion of my liver.

This wins the Funniest Post of the Month Award!

My 2008 predictions…
I’m revising my market forcast downward, betting the S&P goes below 1200 and may hit 1100. Hey, we are not even through Jan and already within striking distance of 1300 on the S&P 500. Who would have ever figured that?

One more prediction. Hillary gets the nomination, and she gets her ass kicked by the whichever Republican is nominated. I’m a democratic and I think Hillary is a fine person, but she’s NOT ELECTABLE.

[stockstradr]

>> I predict in 2009 that I may have to sell a portion of my liver.

This wins the Funniest Post of the Month Award!

My 2008 predictions…
I’m revising my market forcast downward, betting the S&P goes below 1200 and may hit 1100. Hey, we are not even through Jan and already within striking distance of 1300 on the S&P 500. Who would have ever figured that?

One more prediction. Hillary gets the nomination, and she gets her ass kicked by the whichever Republican is nominated. I’m a democratic and I think Hillary is a fine person, but she’s NOT ELECTABLE.

[stockstradr]

>> I predict in 2009 that I may have to sell a portion of my liver.

This wins the Funniest Post of the Month Award!

My 2008 predictions…
I’m revising my market forcast downward, betting the S&P goes below 1200 and may hit 1100. Hey, we are not even through Jan and already within striking distance of 1300 on the S&P 500. Who would have ever figured that?

One more prediction. Hillary gets the nomination, and she gets her ass kicked by the whichever Republican is nominated. I’m a democratic and I think Hillary is a fine person, but she’s NOT ELECTABLE.

[gold_dredger_phd]

We will be in a Depression in 2008. I know I will lose my job in 2008.

Good thing that I never took a vacation since I have 8 weeks of paid holiday. I sold my real estate in 2005.

2008 is when my wife gets 2 jobs to support us (me). She just does not know this yet.

Any man that cannot go out and find his wife a second job is just damn lazy. That’s what feminism means to me.

I predict in 2009 that I may have to sell a portion of my liver.

[gold_dredger_phd]

We will be in a Depression in 2008. I know I will lose my job in 2008.

Good thing that I never took a vacation since I have 8 weeks of paid holiday. I sold my real estate in 2005.

2008 is when my wife gets 2 jobs to support us (me). She just does not know this yet.

Any man that cannot go out and find his wife a second job is just damn lazy. That’s what feminism means to me.

I predict in 2009 that I may have to sell a portion of my liver.

[gold_dredger_phd]

We will be in a Depression in 2008. I know I will lose my job in 2008.

Good thing that I never took a vacation since I have 8 weeks of paid holiday. I sold my real estate in 2005.

2008 is when my wife gets 2 jobs to support us (me). She just does not know this yet.

Any man that cannot go out and find his wife a second job is just damn lazy. That’s what feminism means to me.

I predict in 2009 that I may have to sell a portion of my liver.

[gold_dredger_phd]

We will be in a Depression in 2008. I know I will lose my job in 2008.

Good thing that I never took a vacation since I have 8 weeks of paid holiday. I sold my real estate in 2005.

2008 is when my wife gets 2 jobs to support us (me). She just does not know this yet.

Any man that cannot go out and find his wife a second job is just damn lazy. That’s what feminism means to me.

I predict in 2009 that I may have to sell a portion of my liver.

[La Jolla Renter]

The silly dems loose the election (yeah baby!!!!!!!!!!!)

It’s laughable… all they had to do was put the silver spoon back in their fat condescending two sided mouths and shut the hell up…

but nooooooooooooooo… they just can’t resist telling joe american what he needs big government to do for him… they over kiss the asses of all the special interest groups and end up piss them all off.

The dow swings wildly all year to end up at 12,500.

The $1M+ homes in the premium zips, to my chagrin, hang tough all year maybe dropping 5%.

[La Jolla Renter]

The silly dems loose the election (yeah baby!!!!!!!!!!!)

It’s laughable… all they had to do was put the silver spoon back in their fat condescending two sided mouths and shut the hell up…

but nooooooooooooooo… they just can’t resist telling joe american what he needs big government to do for him… they over kiss the asses of all the special interest groups and end up piss them all off.

The dow swings wildly all year to end up at 12,500.

The $1M+ homes in the premium zips, to my chagrin, hang tough all year maybe dropping 5%.

[La Jolla Renter]

The silly dems loose the election (yeah baby!!!!!!!!!!!)

It’s laughable… all they had to do was put the silver spoon back in their fat condescending two sided mouths and shut the hell up…

but nooooooooooooooo… they just can’t resist telling joe american what he needs big government to do for him… they over kiss the asses of all the special interest groups and end up piss them all off.

The dow swings wildly all year to end up at 12,500.

The $1M+ homes in the premium zips, to my chagrin, hang tough all year maybe dropping 5%.

[La Jolla Renter]

The silly dems loose the election (yeah baby!!!!!!!!!!!)

It’s laughable… all they had to do was put the silver spoon back in their fat condescending two sided mouths and shut the hell up…

but nooooooooooooooo… they just can’t resist telling joe american what he needs big government to do for him… they over kiss the asses of all the special interest groups and end up piss them all off.

The dow swings wildly all year to end up at 12,500.

The $1M+ homes in the premium zips, to my chagrin, hang tough all year maybe dropping 5%.

[La Jolla Renter]

The silly dems loose the election (yeah baby!!!!!!!!!!!)

It’s laughable… all they had to do was put the silver spoon back in their fat condescending two sided mouths and shut the hell up…

but nooooooooooooooo… they just can’t resist telling joe american what he needs big government to do for him… they over kiss the asses of all the special interest groups and end up piss them all off.

The dow swings wildly all year to end up at 12,500.

The $1M+ homes in the premium zips, to my chagrin, hang tough all year maybe dropping 5%.

[eccen in esc]

eccen in esc
other than housing and economy which has been covered here accurately, here are my predictions:

higher than average rainfall in Socal
water shortage and higher water bills
large earthquake on the west coast
Iran invasion
alien invasion
McCain “wins” election
something happens in Texas
mass awareness of corruption in govt.

[eccen in esc]

eccen in esc
other than housing and economy which has been covered here accurately, here are my predictions:

higher than average rainfall in Socal
water shortage and higher water bills
large earthquake on the west coast
Iran invasion
alien invasion
McCain “wins” election
something happens in Texas
mass awareness of corruption in govt.

[eccen in esc]

eccen in esc
other than housing and economy which has been covered here accurately, here are my predictions:

higher than average rainfall in Socal
water shortage and higher water bills
large earthquake on the west coast
Iran invasion
alien invasion
McCain “wins” election
something happens in Texas
mass awareness of corruption in govt.

[eccen in esc]

eccen in esc
other than housing and economy which has been covered here accurately, here are my predictions:

higher than average rainfall in Socal
water shortage and higher water bills
large earthquake on the west coast
Iran invasion
alien invasion
McCain “wins” election
something happens in Texas
mass awareness of corruption in govt.

[eccen in esc]

eccen in esc
other than housing and economy which has been covered here accurately, here are my predictions:

higher than average rainfall in Socal
water shortage and higher water bills
large earthquake on the west coast
Iran invasion
alien invasion
McCain “wins” election
something happens in Texas
mass awareness of corruption in govt.

[stansd]

Here’s my own assessment for myself (I like writing this down to hold myself accountable). I got the direction of most things right, but was only about 1/2 way there on magnitude. I certainly didn’t anticipate the amount of financial dislocation from the crisis, though the personal impact I did anticipate…looking forward to 2009. Wishing I would have traded more on my own predictions: Experience has told me I’m not as good as I think I am, however, so I tread cautiously.

I am short T Bonds right now…we’ll see how that goes. Inflation is my big bet this year along with CA bailout…still thinking though the rest.

Yes, I’m posting this on new year’s eve-kids have killed my partying days, and my great bottle of champagne in the fridge will likely go unopened:)

Last Year:
Prediction: San Diego Housing Market drops 15%.

Actual: -27%

Prediction: Fed lowers interest rates to 3% by year end.

Actual: 0% to 0.25% (Started at 4.5%)

Prediction: Recession is officially declared, but interest rate cuts cause the dollar to fall further and CPI inflation goes over 4%.

Actual: Recession declared, dollar fell for most of the year, but rose in the end except vs. the yen, but CPI stayed mute in the end at 1.1%

Prediction: The Euro hits $1.45, the Yen hits 100/$, and gas goes over $4.00 per gallon.

Actual: Euro hit mid 1.20’s. Euro ended the year at 1.40 (Started year at 1.47), and Yen at 90 (Started year at 110). Gas definitely went over $4.00 per gallon (started the year around $3.20), but eventually came back down to where it is now.

Stock Market Drops 20% from 2007 End.

Actual: DJIA down 34%, S&P 39%

John McCain beats Obama in the national election as republicans flock to him in masse, and Obama’s inexperience pulls enough independents into the McCain camp. If Bloomberg enters a three way race, Obama wins.

Actual: I got the final candidates right, but the winner wrong. Obama didn’t make any big mistakes: I thought he would.

Foreclosures skyrocket, social acceptability of walking jingle mail is cemented, and banks start to voluntarily write loans down and freeze interest rates rather than foreclose.

Actual: Foreclosures up 300-400%, jingle mail not quite cemented, banks not quite voluntarily writing down loans yet

Unemployment hits 6%, and $50K in the bank becomes as fashionable as a hummer was 2 years ago.

Unemployment at 6.7% starting from 4.9%. $50K in the bank more fashionable now than a hummer was 2 years ago.

Stan

[CA renter]

Overall, good calls, Stan.

Happy New Year!!!

…from a fellow Pigg who knows all too well how partying days end once you have kids — and we still think it’s worth it! 😉

[CA renter]

Overall, good calls, Stan.

Happy New Year!!!

…from a fellow Pigg who knows all too well how partying days end once you have kids — and we still think it’s worth it! 😉

[CA renter]

Overall, good calls, Stan.

Happy New Year!!!

…from a fellow Pigg who knows all too well how partying days end once you have kids — and we still think it’s worth it! 😉

[CA renter]

Overall, good calls, Stan.

Happy New Year!!!

…from a fellow Pigg who knows all too well how partying days end once you have kids — and we still think it’s worth it! 😉

[CA renter]

Overall, good calls, Stan.

Happy New Year!!!

…from a fellow Pigg who knows all too well how partying days end once you have kids — and we still think it’s worth it! 😉

[stansd]

Here’s my own assessment for myself (I like writing this down to hold myself accountable). I got the direction of most things right, but was only about 1/2 way there on magnitude. I certainly didn’t anticipate the amount of financial dislocation from the crisis, though the personal impact I did anticipate…looking forward to 2009. Wishing I would have traded more on my own predictions: Experience has told me I’m not as good as I think I am, however, so I tread cautiously.

I am short T Bonds right now…we’ll see how that goes. Inflation is my big bet this year along with CA bailout…still thinking though the rest.

Yes, I’m posting this on new year’s eve-kids have killed my partying days, and my great bottle of champagne in the fridge will likely go unopened:)

Last Year:
Prediction: San Diego Housing Market drops 15%.

Actual: -27%

Prediction: Fed lowers interest rates to 3% by year end.

Actual: 0% to 0.25% (Started at 4.5%)

Prediction: Recession is officially declared, but interest rate cuts cause the dollar to fall further and CPI inflation goes over 4%.

Actual: Recession declared, dollar fell for most of the year, but rose in the end except vs. the yen, but CPI stayed mute in the end at 1.1%

Prediction: The Euro hits $1.45, the Yen hits 100/$, and gas goes over $4.00 per gallon.

Actual: Euro hit mid 1.20’s. Euro ended the year at 1.40 (Started year at 1.47), and Yen at 90 (Started year at 110). Gas definitely went over $4.00 per gallon (started the year around $3.20), but eventually came back down to where it is now.

Stock Market Drops 20% from 2007 End.

Actual: DJIA down 34%, S&P 39%

John McCain beats Obama in the national election as republicans flock to him in masse, and Obama’s inexperience pulls enough independents into the McCain camp. If Bloomberg enters a three way race, Obama wins.

Actual: I got the final candidates right, but the winner wrong. Obama didn’t make any big mistakes: I thought he would.

Foreclosures skyrocket, social acceptability of walking jingle mail is cemented, and banks start to voluntarily write loans down and freeze interest rates rather than foreclose.

Actual: Foreclosures up 300-400%, jingle mail not quite cemented, banks not quite voluntarily writing down loans yet

Unemployment hits 6%, and $50K in the bank becomes as fashionable as a hummer was 2 years ago.

Unemployment at 6.7% starting from 4.9%. $50K in the bank more fashionable now than a hummer was 2 years ago.

Stan

[stansd]

Here’s my own assessment for myself (I like writing this down to hold myself accountable). I got the direction of most things right, but was only about 1/2 way there on magnitude. I certainly didn’t anticipate the amount of financial dislocation from the crisis, though the personal impact I did anticipate…looking forward to 2009. Wishing I would have traded more on my own predictions: Experience has told me I’m not as good as I think I am, however, so I tread cautiously.

I am short T Bonds right now…we’ll see how that goes. Inflation is my big bet this year along with CA bailout…still thinking though the rest.

Yes, I’m posting this on new year’s eve-kids have killed my partying days, and my great bottle of champagne in the fridge will likely go unopened:)

Last Year:
Prediction: San Diego Housing Market drops 15%.

Actual: -27%

Prediction: Fed lowers interest rates to 3% by year end.

Actual: 0% to 0.25% (Started at 4.5%)

Prediction: Recession is officially declared, but interest rate cuts cause the dollar to fall further and CPI inflation goes over 4%.

Actual: Recession declared, dollar fell for most of the year, but rose in the end except vs. the yen, but CPI stayed mute in the end at 1.1%

Prediction: The Euro hits $1.45, the Yen hits 100/$, and gas goes over $4.00 per gallon.

Actual: Euro hit mid 1.20’s. Euro ended the year at 1.40 (Started year at 1.47), and Yen at 90 (Started year at 110). Gas definitely went over $4.00 per gallon (started the year around $3.20), but eventually came back down to where it is now.

Stock Market Drops 20% from 2007 End.

Actual: DJIA down 34%, S&P 39%

John McCain beats Obama in the national election as republicans flock to him in masse, and Obama’s inexperience pulls enough independents into the McCain camp. If Bloomberg enters a three way race, Obama wins.

Actual: I got the final candidates right, but the winner wrong. Obama didn’t make any big mistakes: I thought he would.

Foreclosures skyrocket, social acceptability of walking jingle mail is cemented, and banks start to voluntarily write loans down and freeze interest rates rather than foreclose.

Actual: Foreclosures up 300-400%, jingle mail not quite cemented, banks not quite voluntarily writing down loans yet

Unemployment hits 6%, and $50K in the bank becomes as fashionable as a hummer was 2 years ago.

Unemployment at 6.7% starting from 4.9%. $50K in the bank more fashionable now than a hummer was 2 years ago.

Stan

[stansd]

Here’s my own assessment for myself (I like writing this down to hold myself accountable). I got the direction of most things right, but was only about 1/2 way there on magnitude. I certainly didn’t anticipate the amount of financial dislocation from the crisis, though the personal impact I did anticipate…looking forward to 2009. Wishing I would have traded more on my own predictions: Experience has told me I’m not as good as I think I am, however, so I tread cautiously.

I am short T Bonds right now…we’ll see how that goes. Inflation is my big bet this year along with CA bailout…still thinking though the rest.

Yes, I’m posting this on new year’s eve-kids have killed my partying days, and my great bottle of champagne in the fridge will likely go unopened:)

Last Year:
Prediction: San Diego Housing Market drops 15%.

Actual: -27%

Prediction: Fed lowers interest rates to 3% by year end.

Actual: 0% to 0.25% (Started at 4.5%)

Prediction: Recession is officially declared, but interest rate cuts cause the dollar to fall further and CPI inflation goes over 4%.

Actual: Recession declared, dollar fell for most of the year, but rose in the end except vs. the yen, but CPI stayed mute in the end at 1.1%

Prediction: The Euro hits $1.45, the Yen hits 100/$, and gas goes over $4.00 per gallon.

Actual: Euro hit mid 1.20’s. Euro ended the year at 1.40 (Started year at 1.47), and Yen at 90 (Started year at 110). Gas definitely went over $4.00 per gallon (started the year around $3.20), but eventually came back down to where it is now.

Stock Market Drops 20% from 2007 End.

Actual: DJIA down 34%, S&P 39%

John McCain beats Obama in the national election as republicans flock to him in masse, and Obama’s inexperience pulls enough independents into the McCain camp. If Bloomberg enters a three way race, Obama wins.

Actual: I got the final candidates right, but the winner wrong. Obama didn’t make any big mistakes: I thought he would.

Foreclosures skyrocket, social acceptability of walking jingle mail is cemented, and banks start to voluntarily write loans down and freeze interest rates rather than foreclose.

Actual: Foreclosures up 300-400%, jingle mail not quite cemented, banks not quite voluntarily writing down loans yet

Unemployment hits 6%, and $50K in the bank becomes as fashionable as a hummer was 2 years ago.

Unemployment at 6.7% starting from 4.9%. $50K in the bank more fashionable now than a hummer was 2 years ago.

Stan

[stansd]

Here’s my own assessment for myself (I like writing this down to hold myself accountable). I got the direction of most things right, but was only about 1/2 way there on magnitude. I certainly didn’t anticipate the amount of financial dislocation from the crisis, though the personal impact I did anticipate…looking forward to 2009. Wishing I would have traded more on my own predictions: Experience has told me I’m not as good as I think I am, however, so I tread cautiously.

I am short T Bonds right now…we’ll see how that goes. Inflation is my big bet this year along with CA bailout…still thinking though the rest.

Yes, I’m posting this on new year’s eve-kids have killed my partying days, and my great bottle of champagne in the fridge will likely go unopened:)

Last Year:
Prediction: San Diego Housing Market drops 15%.

Actual: -27%

Prediction: Fed lowers interest rates to 3% by year end.

Actual: 0% to 0.25% (Started at 4.5%)

Prediction: Recession is officially declared, but interest rate cuts cause the dollar to fall further and CPI inflation goes over 4%.

Actual: Recession declared, dollar fell for most of the year, but rose in the end except vs. the yen, but CPI stayed mute in the end at 1.1%

Prediction: The Euro hits $1.45, the Yen hits 100/$, and gas goes over $4.00 per gallon.

Actual: Euro hit mid 1.20’s. Euro ended the year at 1.40 (Started year at 1.47), and Yen at 90 (Started year at 110). Gas definitely went over $4.00 per gallon (started the year around $3.20), but eventually came back down to where it is now.

Stock Market Drops 20% from 2007 End.

Actual: DJIA down 34%, S&P 39%

John McCain beats Obama in the national election as republicans flock to him in masse, and Obama’s inexperience pulls enough independents into the McCain camp. If Bloomberg enters a three way race, Obama wins.

Actual: I got the final candidates right, but the winner wrong. Obama didn’t make any big mistakes: I thought he would.

Foreclosures skyrocket, social acceptability of walking jingle mail is cemented, and banks start to voluntarily write loans down and freeze interest rates rather than foreclose.

Actual: Foreclosures up 300-400%, jingle mail not quite cemented, banks not quite voluntarily writing down loans yet

Unemployment hits 6%, and $50K in the bank becomes as fashionable as a hummer was 2 years ago.

Unemployment at 6.7% starting from 4.9%. $50K in the bank more fashionable now than a hummer was 2 years ago.

Stan

[stockstradr]

Just discovered while trying to cure insomnia with late night browsing:

http://market-ticker.denninger.net/authors/2-Karl-Denninger

This appears to be at least three parts brilliant opinions also mixed with one part posts of complete lunacy.

[CA renter]

Karl is right on the mark, IMHO.

My predictions would greatly mirror his.

[Arraya]

CA-I agree Karl has an amazing understanding of the big picture. Him along with Mish and automatic earthare all extremely precise in seeing what’s coming.

http://theautomaticearth.blogspot.com/

And may you find the strength and wisdom to lower your expectations when it comes to money and material possessions. A lot of dreams will be shattered in 2009, a lot of things once taken for granted will disappear and never return. My biggest fear looking forward is probably that many of us will not be able to adapt to the vision of a future with less of almost everything. The reactions of younger generations to the realization that the vast majority among them will not be able to do as well as their parents could be rough and violent. Millions upon millions in the western world who are today reasonably well-off, and expect to retire with a nice pension, will find when the time comes that that dream is gone too.

They may feel entitled to comfort after a life of work, but their children will feel entitled to jobs and wealth and health care and schools for their own children. And there will simply not be enough to go around. Those who have been lucky enough to live the good life in the past decades will need to share, to give up a large part of what they have, or societies and communities will implode. But will they understand the problems and their implications in time to make the necessary adjustments? I am not very optimistic. Politicians, generally speaking, will be useless in processes such as these. They will give the majority of voters what they want: more of the same, or at the very least promises of more of the same. The outcome could give a whole new, and not too kind, meaning to the term ‘generational conflict’.

Things that will start to play out in the world at large in early 2009 all have to do with how to cut a shrinking pie. In particular, individuals, companies and governments all will find it much harder to finance their day to day dealings. And we will find out that many parties are in much worse positions than they have let on until now. Many levels of government have hidden a lot of trouble from their constituents, and most will now have to come clean. The only feasible ways to get their books in order are raising taxes and issuing bonds.

But tax increases are a short and narrow dead-end street when people lose their jobs and homes. And the bond markets will soon be so bloated with the excess in offerings that the price to sell them will be too overwhelming across the board. The same, of course, is true of corporate bonds. The LA Times series Hooked on Debt paints a chilling picture of the financial past and future of California, and there is no way others haven’t done the same things.

Internationally, we will see trade wars of many varieties, protectionism, debt defaults and entire countries simply going bankrupt. Once a country is sufficiently isolated in trade, it may attempt to inflate its way to happiness, even though that is clearly impossible. There will be governments that point beyond their borders to guilty scapegoats next door. In many places, troops will be gathered on both sides of borders. Inside countries, governments will be tested, tried and sometimes overthrown, with many an army and police force acting against their own citizens. Athens and Bangkok will be replayed on a 1000 stages across the globe.

In the US, government lending and spending has broken through all previously set limits. The Treasury hands taxpayers’ money to the bankrupt financing arms of defunct carmakers, who use the money to offer 0% loans to people who should never not be buying new cars or homes. Literally everything the Treasury and Fed have done in the past year has been utterly wrong, and guaranteed to make matters much worse. For the man in the street, that is. Not for the wealthy.

The next steps are undoubtedly long since on the table: massively more, and more massive, “rescue” operations, funded with your children’s ability to repay, and all focused on making you consume, no matter how broke you may already be. Remember, even with a 0% interest rate, a debt is still a debt. Don’t go there. From the point of view of democratic politics, the US turns more into a farce each passing day. The Treasury has no qualms spending more than Congress provided. Yeah, so what, what is anybody going to do to stop them? The Treasury makes public money available to Cerberus, a private company that doesn’t even have to open its books. So what are you going to do?

[Arraya]

CA-I agree Karl has an amazing understanding of the big picture. Him along with Mish and automatic earthare all extremely precise in seeing what’s coming.

http://theautomaticearth.blogspot.com/

And may you find the strength and wisdom to lower your expectations when it comes to money and material possessions. A lot of dreams will be shattered in 2009, a lot of things once taken for granted will disappear and never return. My biggest fear looking forward is probably that many of us will not be able to adapt to the vision of a future with less of almost everything. The reactions of younger generations to the realization that the vast majority among them will not be able to do as well as their parents could be rough and violent. Millions upon millions in the western world who are today reasonably well-off, and expect to retire with a nice pension, will find when the time comes that that dream is gone too.

They may feel entitled to comfort after a life of work, but their children will feel entitled to jobs and wealth and health care and schools for their own children. And there will simply not be enough to go around. Those who have been lucky enough to live the good life in the past decades will need to share, to give up a large part of what they have, or societies and communities will implode. But will they understand the problems and their implications in time to make the necessary adjustments? I am not very optimistic. Politicians, generally speaking, will be useless in processes such as these. They will give the majority of voters what they want: more of the same, or at the very least promises of more of the same. The outcome could give a whole new, and not too kind, meaning to the term ‘generational conflict’.

Things that will start to play out in the world at large in early 2009 all have to do with how to cut a shrinking pie. In particular, individuals, companies and governments all will find it much harder to finance their day to day dealings. And we will find out that many parties are in much worse positions than they have let on until now. Many levels of government have hidden a lot of trouble from their constituents, and most will now have to come clean. The only feasible ways to get their books in order are raising taxes and issuing bonds.

But tax increases are a short and narrow dead-end street when people lose their jobs and homes. And the bond markets will soon be so bloated with the excess in offerings that the price to sell them will be too overwhelming across the board. The same, of course, is true of corporate bonds. The LA Times series Hooked on Debt paints a chilling picture of the financial past and future of California, and there is no way others haven’t done the same things.

Internationally, we will see trade wars of many varieties, protectionism, debt defaults and entire countries simply going bankrupt. Once a country is sufficiently isolated in trade, it may attempt to inflate its way to happiness, even though that is clearly impossible. There will be governments that point beyond their borders to guilty scapegoats next door. In many places, troops will be gathered on both sides of borders. Inside countries, governments will be tested, tried and sometimes overthrown, with many an army and police force acting against their own citizens. Athens and Bangkok will be replayed on a 1000 stages across the globe.

In the US, government lending and spending has broken through all previously set limits. The Treasury hands taxpayers’ money to the bankrupt financing arms of defunct carmakers, who use the money to offer 0% loans to people who should never not be buying new cars or homes. Literally everything the Treasury and Fed have done in the past year has been utterly wrong, and guaranteed to make matters much worse. For the man in the street, that is. Not for the wealthy.

The next steps are undoubtedly long since on the table: massively more, and more massive, “rescue” operations, funded with your children’s ability to repay, and all focused on making you consume, no matter how broke you may already be. Remember, even with a 0% interest rate, a debt is still a debt. Don’t go there. From the point of view of democratic politics, the US turns more into a farce each passing day. The Treasury has no qualms spending more than Congress provided. Yeah, so what, what is anybody going to do to stop them? The Treasury makes public money available to Cerberus, a private company that doesn’t even have to open its books. So what are you going to do?

[Arraya]

CA-I agree Karl has an amazing understanding of the big picture. Him along with Mish and automatic earthare all extremely precise in seeing what’s coming.

http://theautomaticearth.blogspot.com/

And may you find the strength and wisdom to lower your expectations when it comes to money and material possessions. A lot of dreams will be shattered in 2009, a lot of things once taken for granted will disappear and never return. My biggest fear looking forward is probably that many of us will not be able to adapt to the vision of a future with less of almost everything. The reactions of younger generations to the realization that the vast majority among them will not be able to do as well as their parents could be rough and violent. Millions upon millions in the western world who are today reasonably well-off, and expect to retire with a nice pension, will find when the time comes that that dream is gone too.

They may feel entitled to comfort after a life of work, but their children will feel entitled to jobs and wealth and health care and schools for their own children. And there will simply not be enough to go around. Those who have been lucky enough to live the good life in the past decades will need to share, to give up a large part of what they have, or societies and communities will implode. But will they understand the problems and their implications in time to make the necessary adjustments? I am not very optimistic. Politicians, generally speaking, will be useless in processes such as these. They will give the majority of voters what they want: more of the same, or at the very least promises of more of the same. The outcome could give a whole new, and not too kind, meaning to the term ‘generational conflict’.

Things that will start to play out in the world at large in early 2009 all have to do with how to cut a shrinking pie. In particular, individuals, companies and governments all will find it much harder to finance their day to day dealings. And we will find out that many parties are in much worse positions than they have let on until now. Many levels of government have hidden a lot of trouble from their constituents, and most will now have to come clean. The only feasible ways to get their books in order are raising taxes and issuing bonds.

But tax increases are a short and narrow dead-end street when people lose their jobs and homes. And the bond markets will soon be so bloated with the excess in offerings that the price to sell them will be too overwhelming across the board. The same, of course, is true of corporate bonds. The LA Times series Hooked on Debt paints a chilling picture of the financial past and future of California, and there is no way others haven’t done the same things.

Internationally, we will see trade wars of many varieties, protectionism, debt defaults and entire countries simply going bankrupt. Once a country is sufficiently isolated in trade, it may attempt to inflate its way to happiness, even though that is clearly impossible. There will be governments that point beyond their borders to guilty scapegoats next door. In many places, troops will be gathered on both sides of borders. Inside countries, governments will be tested, tried and sometimes overthrown, with many an army and police force acting against their own citizens. Athens and Bangkok will be replayed on a 1000 stages across the globe.

In the US, government lending and spending has broken through all previously set limits. The Treasury hands taxpayers’ money to the bankrupt financing arms of defunct carmakers, who use the money to offer 0% loans to people who should never not be buying new cars or homes. Literally everything the Treasury and Fed have done in the past year has been utterly wrong, and guaranteed to make matters much worse. For the man in the street, that is. Not for the wealthy.

The next steps are undoubtedly long since on the table: massively more, and more massive, “rescue” operations, funded with your children’s ability to repay, and all focused on making you consume, no matter how broke you may already be. Remember, even with a 0% interest rate, a debt is still a debt. Don’t go there. From the point of view of democratic politics, the US turns more into a farce each passing day. The Treasury has no qualms spending more than Congress provided. Yeah, so what, what is anybody going to do to stop them? The Treasury makes public money available to Cerberus, a private company that doesn’t even have to open its books. So what are you going to do?

[Arraya]

CA-I agree Karl has an amazing understanding of the big picture. Him along with Mish and automatic earthare all extremely precise in seeing what’s coming.

http://theautomaticearth.blogspot.com/

And may you find the strength and wisdom to lower your expectations when it comes to money and material possessions. A lot of dreams will be shattered in 2009, a lot of things once taken for granted will disappear and never return. My biggest fear looking forward is probably that many of us will not be able to adapt to the vision of a future with less of almost everything. The reactions of younger generations to the realization that the vast majority among them will not be able to do as well as their parents could be rough and violent. Millions upon millions in the western world who are today reasonably well-off, and expect to retire with a nice pension, will find when the time comes that that dream is gone too.

They may feel entitled to comfort after a life of work, but their children will feel entitled to jobs and wealth and health care and schools for their own children. And there will simply not be enough to go around. Those who have been lucky enough to live the good life in the past decades will need to share, to give up a large part of what they have, or societies and communities will implode. But will they understand the problems and their implications in time to make the necessary adjustments? I am not very optimistic. Politicians, generally speaking, will be useless in processes such as these. They will give the majority of voters what they want: more of the same, or at the very least promises of more of the same. The outcome could give a whole new, and not too kind, meaning to the term ‘generational conflict’.

Things that will start to play out in the world at large in early 2009 all have to do with how to cut a shrinking pie. In particular, individuals, companies and governments all will find it much harder to finance their day to day dealings. And we will find out that many parties are in much worse positions than they have let on until now. Many levels of government have hidden a lot of trouble from their constituents, and most will now have to come clean. The only feasible ways to get their books in order are raising taxes and issuing bonds.

But tax increases are a short and narrow dead-end street when people lose their jobs and homes. And the bond markets will soon be so bloated with the excess in offerings that the price to sell them will be too overwhelming across the board. The same, of course, is true of corporate bonds. The LA Times series Hooked on Debt paints a chilling picture of the financial past and future of California, and there is no way others haven’t done the same things.

Internationally, we will see trade wars of many varieties, protectionism, debt defaults and entire countries simply going bankrupt. Once a country is sufficiently isolated in trade, it may attempt to inflate its way to happiness, even though that is clearly impossible. There will be governments that point beyond their borders to guilty scapegoats next door. In many places, troops will be gathered on both sides of borders. Inside countries, governments will be tested, tried and sometimes overthrown, with many an army and police force acting against their own citizens. Athens and Bangkok will be replayed on a 1000 stages across the globe.

In the US, government lending and spending has broken through all previously set limits. The Treasury hands taxpayers’ money to the bankrupt financing arms of defunct carmakers, who use the money to offer 0% loans to people who should never not be buying new cars or homes. Literally everything the Treasury and Fed have done in the past year has been utterly wrong, and guaranteed to make matters much worse. For the man in the street, that is. Not for the wealthy.

The next steps are undoubtedly long since on the table: massively more, and more massive, “rescue” operations, funded with your children’s ability to repay, and all focused on making you consume, no matter how broke you may already be. Remember, even with a 0% interest rate, a debt is still a debt. Don’t go there. From the point of view of democratic politics, the US turns more into a farce each passing day. The Treasury has no qualms spending more than Congress provided. Yeah, so what, what is anybody going to do to stop them? The Treasury makes public money available to Cerberus, a private company that doesn’t even have to open its books. So what are you going to do?

[Arraya]

CA-I agree Karl has an amazing understanding of the big picture. Him along with Mish and automatic earthare all extremely precise in seeing what’s coming.

http://theautomaticearth.blogspot.com/

And may you find the strength and wisdom to lower your expectations when it comes to money and material possessions. A lot of dreams will be shattered in 2009, a lot of things once taken for granted will disappear and never return. My biggest fear looking forward is probably that many of us will not be able to adapt to the vision of a future with less of almost everything. The reactions of younger generations to the realization that the vast majority among them will not be able to do as well as their parents could be rough and violent. Millions upon millions in the western world who are today reasonably well-off, and expect to retire with a nice pension, will find when the time comes that that dream is gone too.

They may feel entitled to comfort after a life of work, but their children will feel entitled to jobs and wealth and health care and schools for their own children. And there will simply not be enough to go around. Those who have been lucky enough to live the good life in the past decades will need to share, to give up a large part of what they have, or societies and communities will implode. But will they understand the problems and their implications in time to make the necessary adjustments? I am not very optimistic. Politicians, generally speaking, will be useless in processes such as these. They will give the majority of voters what they want: more of the same, or at the very least promises of more of the same. The outcome could give a whole new, and not too kind, meaning to the term ‘generational conflict’.

Things that will start to play out in the world at large in early 2009 all have to do with how to cut a shrinking pie. In particular, individuals, companies and governments all will find it much harder to finance their day to day dealings. And we will find out that many parties are in much worse positions than they have let on until now. Many levels of government have hidden a lot of trouble from their constituents, and most will now have to come clean. The only feasible ways to get their books in order are raising taxes and issuing bonds.

But tax increases are a short and narrow dead-end street when people lose their jobs and homes. And the bond markets will soon be so bloated with the excess in offerings that the price to sell them will be too overwhelming across the board. The same, of course, is true of corporate bonds. The LA Times series Hooked on Debt paints a chilling picture of the financial past and future of California, and there is no way others haven’t done the same things.

Internationally, we will see trade wars of many varieties, protectionism, debt defaults and entire countries simply going bankrupt. Once a country is sufficiently isolated in trade, it may attempt to inflate its way to happiness, even though that is clearly impossible. There will be governments that point beyond their borders to guilty scapegoats next door. In many places, troops will be gathered on both sides of borders. Inside countries, governments will be tested, tried and sometimes overthrown, with many an army and police force acting against their own citizens. Athens and Bangkok will be replayed on a 1000 stages across the globe.

In the US, government lending and spending has broken through all previously set limits. The Treasury hands taxpayers’ money to the bankrupt financing arms of defunct carmakers, who use the money to offer 0% loans to people who should never not be buying new cars or homes. Literally everything the Treasury and Fed have done in the past year has been utterly wrong, and guaranteed to make matters much worse. For the man in the street, that is. Not for the wealthy.

The next steps are undoubtedly long since on the table: massively more, and more massive, “rescue” operations, funded with your children’s ability to repay, and all focused on making you consume, no matter how broke you may already be. Remember, even with a 0% interest rate, a debt is still a debt. Don’t go there. From the point of view of democratic politics, the US turns more into a farce each passing day. The Treasury has no qualms spending more than Congress provided. Yeah, so what, what is anybody going to do to stop them? The Treasury makes public money available to Cerberus, a private company that doesn’t even have to open its books. So what are you going to do?

[CA renter]

Karl is right on the mark, IMHO.

My predictions would greatly mirror his.

[CA renter]

Karl is right on the mark, IMHO.

My predictions would greatly mirror his.

[CA renter]

Karl is right on the mark, IMHO.

My predictions would greatly mirror his.

[CA renter]

Karl is right on the mark, IMHO.

My predictions would greatly mirror his.

[stockstradr]

Just discovered while trying to cure insomnia with late night browsing:

http://market-ticker.denninger.net/authors/2-Karl-Denninger

This appears to be at least three parts brilliant opinions also mixed with one part posts of complete lunacy.

[stockstradr]

Just discovered while trying to cure insomnia with late night browsing:

http://market-ticker.denninger.net/authors/2-Karl-Denninger

This appears to be at least three parts brilliant opinions also mixed with one part posts of complete lunacy.

[stockstradr]

Just discovered while trying to cure insomnia with late night browsing:

http://market-ticker.denninger.net/authors/2-Karl-Denninger

This appears to be at least three parts brilliant opinions also mixed with one part posts of complete lunacy.

[stockstradr]

Just discovered while trying to cure insomnia with late night browsing:

http://market-ticker.denninger.net/authors/2-Karl-Denninger

This appears to be at least three parts brilliant opinions also mixed with one part posts of complete lunacy.

[Raybyrnes]

Here is a Prediction. About 2 years ago families across the US were up in arms due to the variable rate Federal Student Loan Program. The rates were going up but did have reasonable caps on them. To appease the masses the governemtn stepped in and fixed the rates on Stafford Loans at 6.8% and Federal PLUS loans at 8.5%. Had they left the old program in place these rates would be more in the line of 3 % for Stafford loans and 5 % for PLUS loans.
I predict that the Department of education is going to have to address this in the upcoming year and Reauthorize the Higher Education Act to reflect interest rates that are more in line with the current environment. For those that are in their homes with substantial equity and students getting ready to go off to school I would suggest utilizing all Federal Stafford loans both subsidized and unsubsidized but turning to the Home equity line for additional financing if needed.

[Raybyrnes]

Here is a Prediction. About 2 years ago families across the US were up in arms due to the variable rate Federal Student Loan Program. The rates were going up but did have reasonable caps on them. To appease the masses the governemtn stepped in and fixed the rates on Stafford Loans at 6.8% and Federal PLUS loans at 8.5%. Had they left the old program in place these rates would be more in the line of 3 % for Stafford loans and 5 % for PLUS loans.
I predict that the Department of education is going to have to address this in the upcoming year and Reauthorize the Higher Education Act to reflect interest rates that are more in line with the current environment. For those that are in their homes with substantial equity and students getting ready to go off to school I would suggest utilizing all Federal Stafford loans both subsidized and unsubsidized but turning to the Home equity line for additional financing if needed.

[Raybyrnes]

Here is a Prediction. About 2 years ago families across the US were up in arms due to the variable rate Federal Student Loan Program. The rates were going up but did have reasonable caps on them. To appease the masses the governemtn stepped in and fixed the rates on Stafford Loans at 6.8% and Federal PLUS loans at 8.5%. Had they left the old program in place these rates would be more in the line of 3 % for Stafford loans and 5 % for PLUS loans.
I predict that the Department of education is going to have to address this in the upcoming year and Reauthorize the Higher Education Act to reflect interest rates that are more in line with the current environment. For those that are in their homes with substantial equity and students getting ready to go off to school I would suggest utilizing all Federal Stafford loans both subsidized and unsubsidized but turning to the Home equity line for additional financing if needed.

[Raybyrnes]

Here is a Prediction. About 2 years ago families across the US were up in arms due to the variable rate Federal Student Loan Program. The rates were going up but did have reasonable caps on them. To appease the masses the governemtn stepped in and fixed the rates on Stafford Loans at 6.8% and Federal PLUS loans at 8.5%. Had they left the old program in place these rates would be more in the line of 3 % for Stafford loans and 5 % for PLUS loans.
I predict that the Department of education is going to have to address this in the upcoming year and Reauthorize the Higher Education Act to reflect interest rates that are more in line with the current environment. For those that are in their homes with substantial equity and students getting ready to go off to school I would suggest utilizing all Federal Stafford loans both subsidized and unsubsidized but turning to the Home equity line for additional financing if needed.

[Raybyrnes]

Here is a Prediction. About 2 years ago families across the US were up in arms due to the variable rate Federal Student Loan Program. The rates were going up but did have reasonable caps on them. To appease the masses the governemtn stepped in and fixed the rates on Stafford Loans at 6.8% and Federal PLUS loans at 8.5%. Had they left the old program in place these rates would be more in the line of 3 % for Stafford loans and 5 % for PLUS loans.
I predict that the Department of education is going to have to address this in the upcoming year and Reauthorize the Higher Education Act to reflect interest rates that are more in line with the current environment. For those that are in their homes with substantial equity and students getting ready to go off to school I would suggest utilizing all Federal Stafford loans both subsidized and unsubsidized but turning to the Home equity line for additional financing if needed.

[Author]

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