en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/205283 Comments by random http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7544223 I'm not talking s**t. I'm sorry that your husband passed away, I really am. However, don't most sensible parents with a 3 year old and 7 month old purchase life insurance so that their kids are protected in times of hardship? Luckily, I'm not one of those people that are being foreclosed on because I was financially responsible. Since when did financially responsible people deserve to be foreclosed on? If people don't plan for things like this, then they deserve to be in the situation they are in - it's not rocket science. Maybe you should learn to be independent of the government because they won't always help you out when you need them. Fri, 3 Oct 2008 18:47:15 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7544223 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7540373 So people don't plan for things like this? You're just as irresponsible as those politicians and executives you bash. You think because everything was fine a few years ago that it will continue to be like that? Look, I planned ahead for emergencies such as this so no matter what the government does I can still comfortably pay my mortgage, feed my family, pay my bills, go on vacations, etc. How about people start looking at themselves in the mirror instead of always blaming someone else for their misery. The government does not control everyone's lives, just the lazy, irresponsible, and incompetent. Stop depending on the damn government for everything. Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:09:50 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7540373 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7538893 Sure, it's down. Were you expecting the bill to be a reset button - that everything will be fine and dandy immediately? The skies are clearer, the grass is greener... Fri, 3 Oct 2008 15:20:41 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7538893 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7535843 Who told you to have 2 kids you couldn't afford? Cry me a river. Fri, 3 Oct 2008 13:37:04 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7535843 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7535733 How so? Please explain to me. Also, I'm curious as to what you do for a living that makes you such an economic and finance expert. Fri, 3 Oct 2008 13:34:54 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7535733 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7535513 It's ironic how the media was able to convince many of you to not pass the bill and I'm the blind sheep? Ignorance is truly bliss... Fri, 3 Oct 2008 13:28:37 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7535513 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7535093 Voting against this bill was not the right thing. Fri, 3 Oct 2008 13:20:50 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7535093 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7532943 Yes, it should reflect American peoples' opinions, but not when the American people have no idea as to what this bill is truly about. What happened? All of a sudden the American people are economists/financial analysts that know any better? Please... Fri, 3 Oct 2008 12:27:22 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7532943 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7532523 Cantwell voted against this bill because she wants to be re-elected by people like yourself. She did what was best for herself, not the citizens nor the economy, and she deserves a reprieve for that? Fri, 3 Oct 2008 12:17:56 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/30271154.html#IDComment7532523 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/30093009.html#IDComment7194813 And doing nothing, which could potentially have a bigger price tag, is not considered gambling? Yes, the $700B doesn't guarantee anything but taxpayers are going to foot the bill either way. Thu, 2 Oct 2008 12:21:40 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/30093009.html#IDComment7194813 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/30093009.html#IDComment7194703 I don't doubt that you and your friend did all that, "genious" Thu, 2 Oct 2008 12:18:49 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/30093009.html#IDComment7194703 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/30093009.html#IDComment7192493 Currently, the credit markets are basically frozen. Banks are hoarding cash and are reluctant to lend to anyone. What does that mean? Most businesses, small or large, rely heavily on credit to conduct their operations. They need it for payroll, to purchase new equipment, to purchase inventory, etc. When businesses cannot borrow money or tap into their lines of credit, they will go out of business or downsize, meaning increased unemployment. People that want to purchase a car cannot qualify for an auto loan, even with excellent credit because lending is extremely tight. Kids that need student loans to pay for college cannot qualify, leaving them at home or working for a minimum wage job. People that want to sell their houses have seen their deals fall out because the other party couldn't get their financing approved - and no, I'm not talking about people with a 620 credit score and no job. These are facts, not guesses, theories, generalizations from my crystal ball. Thu, 2 Oct 2008 11:13:20 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/30093009.html#IDComment7192493 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/30093009.html#IDComment7188933 Actually, my comment was meant for Sabre. It's quite interesting because I left Wamu in mid-2006. I agree with you that irresponsible homeowners are the root cause of this mess and, if anything, they are the ones that shouldn't be bailed out. If so, homeowners such as myself should get a big reward for being responsible. Americans will still feel the pinch regardless, but at least if the bill passes, it gives responsible citizens from having to pay too much for the reckless behaviors of others. Thu, 2 Oct 2008 10:36:39 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/30093009.html#IDComment7188933 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/30093009.html#IDComment7187793 You, just like the average citizen, have NO IDEA what you're talking about. It's not about bailing out Wall Street, it's about saving the common man. It's ironic that the people that oppose this bill will be the first ones to complain to the government when they lose their jobs, or can't pay their mortgages, can't send their kids to college or their kids can't even get a student loan because no one will lend to them, can't qualify for an auto loan even with perfect credit, etc. Instead of saying No No No, educate yourself on how this will affect the economy, including yourself. Point fingers all you want, but that doesn't solve the situation - what's done is done, so move on. Thu, 2 Oct 2008 09:59:22 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/30093009.html#IDComment7187793 http://dev.www.komonews.com/news/business/29895999.html#IDComment7120533 Well because of Joe Smoe doing exactly what his realtor and mortgage broker (who both get paid on commission) told him to do, my house price is dropping. Of course you would think Joe knew what he was getting himself into, given that he's making the biggest purchase of his life. So because a physicist assured you you could fly, you should jump off a building? That's completely moronic. Wall Street and mortgage brokers provided the means to get these loans, but no one ultimately forced it down their throats. It's ironic how these idiot homeowners want the government to bail them out when they are the true root cause to this entire mess in the first place. Homeowners who cannot afford their mortgages want to be saved? How about rewarding the responsible homeowners with..say..a 50% writedown of their principal. Yes, that's how ridiculous the idea of bailing out irresponsible homeowners is. Kick 'em out to the streets or get an apartment and cry me a river. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:19:19 +0000 http://dev.www.komonews.com/news/business/29895999.html#IDComment7120533 http://dev.www.komonews.com/news/business/29895999.html#IDComment7120173 Ignorance is bliss isn't it? What do you do for a living that makes you a financial and economic expert? This bailout is not a bailout of Wall Street and its "fat cats", it's a bailout of the average joe. Of course most people would like to think so because they don't know any better. The average American (and most politicians) is mentally challenged when it comes to understanding finance and economics. You haven't heard one single reason for this bailout other than removing bad debt from financial institutions? That's exactly what I mean, you don't know any better. Grab a book and educate yourself on how the economy and financial markets work or do a little more research on what exactly the bailout entails. If there is no bailout, the rich will still be rich but the poor and middle class will feel tremendous pain. You think taxpayers' $700B is bad? It will seem like a bargain when things start to go down the drain. Of course I'm pissed off at Wall Street and even more so at the idiot homeowners that bought houses they couldn't afford, but we as taxpayers will pay regardless. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:50:50 +0000 http://dev.www.komonews.com/news/business/29895999.html#IDComment7120173 http://dev.www.komonews.com/news/business/29895999.html#IDComment7111443 Look, I don't deny that Wall Street f'ed up, but what's done is done. Yes, you didn't make bad decisions and you shouldn't feel like you should pay for them, but the fact of the matter is that YOU WILL, one way or another. You and I as taxpayers will have to pay up regardless, but the magnitude will depend on whether this bailout passes. People only look at the $700B price tag - they do not understand how the financial system works. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:46:11 +0000 http://dev.www.komonews.com/news/business/29895999.html#IDComment7111443 http://dev.www.komonews.com/news/business/29895999.html#IDComment7110163 It seems like no one on this post except "marinersdude" and "prophet" knows what they're talking about. You all speak as if you're "sticking it to the man" or "sticking it to wall street." What you all don't realize is that voting against this bill is basically screwing yourself. How many of you work in the finance industry? Exactly. And no, I'm not talking about Joe Blow personal bankers. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:55:56 +0000 http://dev.www.komonews.com/news/business/29895999.html#IDComment7110163