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Post by Connie on Feb 17, 2009 19:05:53 GMT -5
Im of the belief that if we aren't in a Depression we are at least at the tipping point.
This weekend I was talking about it with some friends and they insist we aren't even close, they expect that a depression means the same as it did during the great depression. Soup kitchens, long unemployment lines, they even insist that if we go into a depression there will be no phones and no internet.
My take is that a depression will be different. We have welfare now so we won't see the soup lines. We don't have long unemployment lines because everyone can file online, I also don't think we will be without phones or internet.
Am I being too naive?
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Post by audrey on Feb 18, 2009 9:14:37 GMT -5
I'm not sure you are being naive. I see two very different sides to this. I see people losing their jobs. I see non profits hurting from lack of contributions. Then I see restaurants with an hour wait. I see hotels that are booked.
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Post by eileen on Feb 26, 2009 17:46:20 GMT -5
We are in a bad recession right now. You can't find a Economist out there who would argue different. But I agree we might be at a tipping point. If enough of the financial institutions fail or are unwilling to preform lending than a depression can not but follow.
If it is your job that's lost, you are in your own depression.
I see people coming and going here in Las Vegas, some in limos while the casino's lay off staff. When a job opening comes up, hundreds show up to apply where maybe 40 might have prior, bank burn out.
People are buying on the INTERNET in record amount yet some folks that live in states that actually tax food can't buy a gallon of milk.
I helped paint a low rent school last weekend. There is simply no state budget for school upkeep, so all the paint was donated and we were all free labor. About two dozen folks showed up to help.
We all need to look after each other when we can, it is going to be a bumpy ride for us working types.
Eileen
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Post by havingfunnow on Feb 27, 2009 0:46:31 GMT -5
...We all need to look after each other when we can, it is going to be a bumpy ride for us working types... In these times, I think it is going to be a bumpier ride for those not working I think that we should try to help one another all of the time, not just tough times. My mother taught me that, and I have have learned the smiles, that you receive from volunteer work, can not be bought. In my case, those smiles give me a feeling that really can't be explained, but I like it!
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Post by eileen on Mar 5, 2009 1:40:58 GMT -5
Right on Louis, I think you know where I come from most of the time. Bumpy for the working types yes, it's a bloody nightmare for those not working.
As for the volunteering, your right again, I do it for how it makes me feel about myself as well as what it might do for someone else. (I like the way you mom thinks)
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Post by tara on Mar 5, 2009 12:45:05 GMT -5
I agree good for your mom. I have learned it is the best way to appreciate all I have and show my thanks. It's hard to take things for granted when you spend time with people who have nothing. There is no better feeling, well maybe... nevermind. LOL
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Post by gjohnson85 on Apr 20, 2009 9:44:02 GMT -5
Maybe we should try to be positive these times. Let's take this as a challenge and an opportunity to learn and become successful no matter how the economy is going.
Good luck to everyone!
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Post by Connie on Apr 20, 2009 21:45:53 GMT -5
Being postive is a great trait to have.. thanks for the reminder.
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