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News analysis: Spirits plunge amid onslaught of grim news
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Gus | 1:36 a.m. June 22, 2008
It's getting bad, and some of the main reasons are 1) the devaluation of
the US dollar and 2) the massive amounts of debt our government accumulates.
Josh | 4:27 a.m. June 22, 2008
Cheer up, Gus.
It's actually getting to where it ought to be. The dollar has been over-valued for years and American families have been led along to think this was OK.
The playing field oughta level out a bit now.
Trouble is that it won't because politics favours the well connected and the wealthy.
There are still opportunities arising, carbon trading and alternative energy sources for two.
Today's entrepreneurs will have to bite the bullet in face of grim times, but will still get good returns if they play to people's fears and bridge the gaps the big players leave.
I'm into it - aren't you - or is this really the end of the world? Have I come on the scene too late? Will there be no buying and selling in the Millenium? Still quite a while to go before that day comes, and then there's a thousand years of consumers living longer, no wars, epidemics or natural catastrophe's. Then the end will come.
Don't give up yet, Gus.
It's actually getting to where it ought to be. The dollar has been over-valued for years and American families have been led along to think this was OK.
The playing field oughta level out a bit now.
Trouble is that it won't because politics favours the well connected and the wealthy.
There are still opportunities arising, carbon trading and alternative energy sources for two.
Today's entrepreneurs will have to bite the bullet in face of grim times, but will still get good returns if they play to people's fears and bridge the gaps the big players leave.
I'm into it - aren't you - or is this really the end of the world? Have I come on the scene too late? Will there be no buying and selling in the Millenium? Still quite a while to go before that day comes, and then there's a thousand years of consumers living longer, no wars, epidemics or natural catastrophe's. Then the end will come.
Don't give up yet, Gus.
Bryan In VA | 6:39 a.m. June 22, 2008
Part of the problem is that the media is now a 7/24 business which seeks to
maximize viewers. For whatever the reason viewers tune in for bad news more
than good news and the media provides ample bad news. This article is also
irresponsibly perpetuating the myth that polar bears are in trouble. There
never has been man-made global warming. The last naturally occurring global
warming trend ending ten years ago and there has been a slight decline in
tempurature since the 1998 peak. Also, the Polar Bears seemed to have survived
just fine during the Medieval Warming Period. Why would they be endangered now?
Also, growing middle classes in third-world countries who have the means to
purchase additional resources should be considered good news! Surely we as
Americans cannot believe that only the West should be allowed to have a large
middle class. While mentioning some legitimate problems this article should
perhaps be recast to mention that Americans are pessimistic inspite of so many
good things happening around the world. That's the story.
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Whimps | 6:42 a.m. June 22, 2008
Americans are Whimps!!!! We like to spend money we don't have. We
don't like to prepare for a season of scarcity. We don't work hard
any more, we just like security until the very moment we die. We spend billions
if not trillions of dollars on stupid things that don't make a single bit
of difference, example, video games, pornography, season tickets to the Jazz
(insert your favorite team). How bad is it really? I am actually glad for this
downturn because it give us an opportunity to rediscover who we as Americans
have always been. Time to start using our leisure time to work. Sell the toys,
flat screens, and burn off some calories. We need to stop insulate ourselves
from reality and start letting the next great generation really feel the
problems we have in this country and then the next true Americans will find a
way to come off conquerers. Adversity is a fabulous thing. It refines us. The
weak, lazy, and faithless fall by the way side but the pure gold is left behind
to forge a better tomorrow, a better America. Extreme adversity has always
preceeded greatness in this country. Haven't seen much greatness
lately......
philly | 6:55 a.m. June 22, 2008
I'm an optimist at heart. Yeah, many things look grim, but I am just happy
to be along for the ride. Hey, maybe we can help somebody along the way.
Lee | 7:20 a.m. June 22, 2008
Yes, all those individual news stories, large and small, are making us look down
as we walk. I suggest we seek exceptions such as an elderly clerk acquaintance
in a second hand store did for me yesterday - again.
After we agreed on fuel and food problems, she told me how to do the math of food bargains and stocking up. She suggested a number of rules for keeping the gas bills down. She concluded "ebry ting gon be all right" (Bob Marley) if we use our heads. She carefully climbed back up the ladder to continue stocking the upper shelves
This college professor had been informed on dealing with what I thought were a series of universal personal consumer crises. Wait until the students hear some of this in the Fall.
Leaving the store to go to the supermarket, the Baltimore summer seemed bright and sunny rather than hot and humid. The grocery shopping would be a game to win. I noticed that some pedestrians and produce buyers were smiling back at me.
After we agreed on fuel and food problems, she told me how to do the math of food bargains and stocking up. She suggested a number of rules for keeping the gas bills down. She concluded "ebry ting gon be all right" (Bob Marley) if we use our heads. She carefully climbed back up the ladder to continue stocking the upper shelves
This college professor had been informed on dealing with what I thought were a series of universal personal consumer crises. Wait until the students hear some of this in the Fall.
Leaving the store to go to the supermarket, the Baltimore summer seemed bright and sunny rather than hot and humid. The grocery shopping would be a game to win. I noticed that some pedestrians and produce buyers were smiling back at me.
georgiaonmymind | 7:20 a.m. June 22, 2008
I say to Josh you need a reality check. Have you lost your job rencently? My
husband lost his over two years ago and we have yet to get a job offer even
though he has applied for literally thousands of jobs and has had hundreds of
interviews. Family relationships have been strained and we just want this to
end. There seems no hope in sight for our little family. No matter what we do we
just can't catch a break even though my husband is an educated man and I
too have been to school and am working part time since all of our children are
in school. Our youngest even had brain surgery during a time when we had no
insurance, so no I don't think it is going to get any better anytime
soon!!!!
Sissies | 7:45 a.m. June 22, 2008
Things look grim here? Puh-leez- tell it to Helen Keller. These writers need to
go read They might cheer up a little
Re:Josh | 8:01 a.m. June 22, 2008
Buying and selling, and looking for opportunities to make a buck off the
problems and misfortunes of others, isn't the way to solve the serious
problems that the world is facing. That kind of thinking is what got us here in
the first place.
why is it grim? | 8:21 a.m. June 22, 2008
Why is it grim that flood plains are flooding, that tectonic plates are
shifting, the weather cycles are cycling, that deserts are in a drought phase,
that the market cycles are responding to cyclical influences? Sunsets are still
magnificent, trees present their seasonal faces gloriously, families and friends
gather, individuals find ways to serve causes they are passionate about.
Life happens. Face it with a sense of humor and willingness to roll with the punches and take responsibility for coming out on top. Enjoy!
Life happens. Face it with a sense of humor and willingness to roll with the punches and take responsibility for coming out on top. Enjoy!
Nichol Draper | 8:28 a.m. June 22, 2008
When hasn't there been bad news? When my parents were born during the
Great Depression? During World War II? During the Cold War and Vietnam? Even
going back hundreds of years, you cannot find a stretch of 20 years without a
war, famine or natural disaster; and you often find times of all three. My
neighbor drives a hummer, I drive a scooter that gets 77 miles to the gallon.
Guest which one of us complains more about high fuel costs. We have options. I
feel for the man who hasn't found a job in two years. But, a few years ago
I tried to hire qualified computer programmer and not one US citizen applied, at
the same time my company had over 80 applicants for a warehouse job. Buy a more
fuel efficient vehicle, get more education and study history and our time
doesn't seem so bad.
JR | 8:28 a.m. June 22, 2008
I don't think the sky is falling yet and the whole bit about the Polar
bears adrift is a bit over the top. You know, bad things are going to happen to
you periodically throughout your life and a person measures their strength by
how they respond to those situations. Cheer up and buck up. Life isn't as
bad as this article would want you to believe, especially in the U.S.A.
It's the people that make this country strong, not government. I
wouldn't put them in your emergency plan.
Bubba | 8:30 a.m. June 22, 2008
I tend to agree with Whimps...
However, I think that it is going to continue to get worse before it gets better, because the Americans (nor the rest of the world) in general don't have the resiliance to face reality and recognize things that matter most.
We will continue to erode as a society, because we aren't going to change!
However, I think that it is going to continue to get worse before it gets better, because the Americans (nor the rest of the world) in general don't have the resiliance to face reality and recognize things that matter most.
We will continue to erode as a society, because we aren't going to change!
GatewayToNevada | 8:43 a.m. June 22, 2008
Wow.
The AP makes it money shoveling bad news (during a republican administration, don'ja know...) then produces a poll that says people are despondent. Don't worry, there's a bright happy savior just around the next election...
The AP makes it money shoveling bad news (during a republican administration, don'ja know...) then produces a poll that says people are despondent. Don't worry, there's a bright happy savior just around the next election...
Anonymous | 9:09 a.m. June 22, 2008
Carbon trading? What a farce!!!
As far as alternative energy. First we have to finally bite the bullet to buy the time to truly develop it. And second and most importantly, we have got to get the oil companies and government out of the way. My widowed mother invested in "alternative energies" in the 80's only to be hit with a HUGE tax bill in the 90's. Why? Some stupid congressional representatives decided they wanted oil company contributions rather than using new resources. Not all were Republicans either.
So as along as our politicians, on both sides, keep talking out of both sides of their mouths and promoting the fallacy of "carbon credits" things will maintain the status quo. Alternative engeries will be dreamed about, pined for, and never really developed beyond token projects and lining the pocket of people like Al Gore.
As far as alternative energy. First we have to finally bite the bullet to buy the time to truly develop it. And second and most importantly, we have got to get the oil companies and government out of the way. My widowed mother invested in "alternative energies" in the 80's only to be hit with a HUGE tax bill in the 90's. Why? Some stupid congressional representatives decided they wanted oil company contributions rather than using new resources. Not all were Republicans either.
So as along as our politicians, on both sides, keep talking out of both sides of their mouths and promoting the fallacy of "carbon credits" things will maintain the status quo. Alternative engeries will be dreamed about, pined for, and never really developed beyond token projects and lining the pocket of people like Al Gore.
Duh! | 9:17 a.m. June 22, 2008
Can we see that we are reaping what we have sewn.
We pump millions of pounds of pollution into the air, ground and water, Bush pulls out of the Kyoto Accords (we will pollute as much as we want) and we wonder why our planet is out of balance.
We preemptively invade Iraq that was no threat to us, sending obscene amounts of money out of our economy, hiring mercenaries from abroad (Blackwater), destabilizing the region that controls the world oil markets and we wonder why our economy suffers and oil prices spiral out of control. We should have gone after those who attacked us on 9/11.
We take out home loans we cannot afford, for luxuries we do not need, flip houses like playing cards to make money that we did not earn and we wonder why there is a housing crisis.
Perhaps we need to realign our priorities. Work for what we get, quit trying to control everyone else on the planet, be responsible stewards of our environment and see if conditions improve.
We are on the wrong path, let's not stay the course.
We pump millions of pounds of pollution into the air, ground and water, Bush pulls out of the Kyoto Accords (we will pollute as much as we want) and we wonder why our planet is out of balance.
We preemptively invade Iraq that was no threat to us, sending obscene amounts of money out of our economy, hiring mercenaries from abroad (Blackwater), destabilizing the region that controls the world oil markets and we wonder why our economy suffers and oil prices spiral out of control. We should have gone after those who attacked us on 9/11.
We take out home loans we cannot afford, for luxuries we do not need, flip houses like playing cards to make money that we did not earn and we wonder why there is a housing crisis.
Perhaps we need to realign our priorities. Work for what we get, quit trying to control everyone else on the planet, be responsible stewards of our environment and see if conditions improve.
We are on the wrong path, let's not stay the course.
Brother Chuck Schroeder | 9:18 a.m. June 22, 2008
You better believe everything spinning out of control. Midwestern levees are
bursting, global warming, the gradual degradation of an entire planet's
weather that man seems powerless to stop, Polar bears are adrift, Gas prices are
skyrocketing, Home values are abysmal, Airfares, college tuition and health care
border on unaffordable, Wars without end rage in Iraq, Afghanistan and against
terrorism. By the way, John McCain promises and Barack Obama promises are only
word's, they are the 2 only US Senator's to be put on a ticket for
President in History. Poll barrel-scraping is wrong, 17 percent believe the
President is moving in the right direction. But who cares, he's out the
door in January. Yes Americans need do no more than check the weather, look in
their wallets or turn on the news for their daily reality check on a world gone
haywire. Guess it's time to vote Republican, the Dem's stalled long
enough. In Washington.
MetricWrench | 9:28 a.m. June 22, 2008
Hang in there Georgia! It's your only choice. Don't take any of this
the wrong way but, maybe it's time for a career change. Maybe it is time
restart things from scratch. In two years it would have been possible to go back
to college and learn a new skill, one that may be more marketable. Married with
children and earning almost no money would certainly qualify someone in your
household to go to college at no charge. Maybe it is time to move to a place
where you would never consider moving to just to take a job. In the town where I
live there are literally tons of jobs that pay over $50k but they can be back
breaking jobs. Maybe it is time for this. Just hang in there because despair
does nothing for you. I have been there before and it always gets better.
ElRay Titensor | 9:45 a.m. June 22, 2008
Put your typewriter away and get to work.
Insanity | 9:49 a.m. June 22, 2008
The definition of insanity is doing the same things over and over while
expecting different results. For a brighter future, people need to make
different choices ... in their lives, at the marketplace and most importantly,
in the voting booth.
Amen Metric | 10:13 a.m. June 22, 2008
I lost my job last October. I decided to make the career change which is
actually leading me to where I wanted to be in the first place, but was diverted
by supporting a family when I graduated the first time. It hasn't been easy
by any means. I am working full time at a job well below my abilities, but puts
food on the table. My wife like you Georgia works because our kids are at school
during the day. Three years from now I will be three years older, but I will
have the career I wanted 28 years before and time to enjoy it. It's never
too late to do it.
anonymous | 10:12 a.m. June 22, 2008
Don't worry soon we will have a total maniac in the White House ( Obama)
and he has the answers to everything.
Jim J in Cedar Rapids | 10:24 a.m. June 22, 2008
Yes, things appear to be going to heck in a hand basket. But, that has been
the history of our planet since the dawn of time. Earthquakes, draught,
hurricanes, economic downturns, population up and downturn. I truly do not see
what is different in our age than 50, 100, or 1000+ years ago. Except, maybe we
are now more aware of what is happening in the world than our ancesters.
I believe it is at times like these where people begin to realize there is more than their little corner of reality and the world. Living in Cedar Rapids has revealed the magnificence of mankind at its best in working together, across political, racial, and religious divides to shore up, clean up, restore, remove, and rebuild our community. Yes the government is here, but we are also working ourselves and not waiting for someone else to step in to save us. This is a model followed across the world when times get tough. Those who can do what they can.
Maybe less dwelling on misery and more focus on what we can do to improve life is the path.
I believe it is at times like these where people begin to realize there is more than their little corner of reality and the world. Living in Cedar Rapids has revealed the magnificence of mankind at its best in working together, across political, racial, and religious divides to shore up, clean up, restore, remove, and rebuild our community. Yes the government is here, but we are also working ourselves and not waiting for someone else to step in to save us. This is a model followed across the world when times get tough. Those who can do what they can.
Maybe less dwelling on misery and more focus on what we can do to improve life is the path.
brerabbit | 11:01 a.m. June 22, 2008
my glass is half full, we do not have problems. Third world countries have
problems. We have challenges. and we have the where-with-all to meet those
challenges. Rid ourselves of all PRIDE.
There are two kinds of dollars ($). One is the paper dollar. You know, the kind where you send someone 10,000 of those dollars made of paper and buy 100,000 of these kinds of dollars worth of some phantom commodity and then sell it for 300,000 of those same kind of dollers, and then sit back and ponder about how wealthy I am.
Then there is the real $. you know the kind that is actually real. Something was actually produced that another someone wanted or needed. New wealth! Real wealth! You know, the kind of wealth that quenches the real thirst not like dreaming your thirsty and you just keep on drinking but the thirt is never quinced.
For proof, just look at the 10 highest paid people in America and explain what it is they produced. the honest person, the true economist will see that the 10 are still thirsty.
Get rid of pride and start producing again!
There are two kinds of dollars ($). One is the paper dollar. You know, the kind where you send someone 10,000 of those dollars made of paper and buy 100,000 of these kinds of dollars worth of some phantom commodity and then sell it for 300,000 of those same kind of dollers, and then sit back and ponder about how wealthy I am.
Then there is the real $. you know the kind that is actually real. Something was actually produced that another someone wanted or needed. New wealth! Real wealth! You know, the kind of wealth that quenches the real thirst not like dreaming your thirsty and you just keep on drinking but the thirt is never quinced.
For proof, just look at the 10 highest paid people in America and explain what it is they produced. the honest person, the true economist will see that the 10 are still thirsty.
Get rid of pride and start producing again!
The sky is falling | 11:52 a.m. June 22, 2008
The sky is falling? No it can't be. Hang on help is on it's way.
If you need help it's on the end of your ARM'S
If you need help it's on the end of your ARM'S
Holly | 12:31 p.m. June 22, 2008
I was amazed that the "mainstream" media would even publish this. :)
I agree with many posters - there is much good in this world AND there are
things out there spinning out of control AND we need to change and adapt. My
husband got laid off - he does have a different job, but we sure talked about
lots of different scenarios on how to make things work. Giving up was not and
is not an option. Like many families, we've changed driving habits as much
as possible - dh takes the bus, I drive the "little car" as often as I
can. We are growing a garden that's bigger than ever, planting fruit trees
in our front yard and being as self-reliant as we can. I hope that people in
the US take the opportunity to re-evaluate and CHANGE some things that
aren't going to work with the new normal. Not having at least a 72-hour
kit and hopefully water for several days just isn't prudent. Having longer
term storage, all the better. Avoid debt as much as possible. I hope - like the
poster above - to see greatness rising above the current hardships.
Ing | 1:10 p.m. June 22, 2008
I think the article was right about some things. The early 21st century (still
blows my mind that it actually IS the 21st now) is going to be a time when a lot
of things we've taken for granted over our lifetimes begin to unravel.
It's beginning to happen now. Our country is not headed in the right direction. There are problems all over the place, and a lot of them aren't going to get better magically overnight. Sometimes I really worry about what kind of nation and world my kids are going to have to live in.
But even if things we're taking for granted are unraveling, that's not the end of the world.
We can't always be the world's biggest economy, the only military superpower, fight terrorism al by ourselves...but we don't have to roll over and die either.
We need to find new ways to do things, get OUT of unnecessary military conflicts, take responsibility for our finances, take better care of our own poor, improve our educational system...
It's a lot, but it can be done. But NOT if we just keep careening along this same course. This nation needs better leadership...which starts with us voters.
It's beginning to happen now. Our country is not headed in the right direction. There are problems all over the place, and a lot of them aren't going to get better magically overnight. Sometimes I really worry about what kind of nation and world my kids are going to have to live in.
But even if things we're taking for granted are unraveling, that's not the end of the world.
We can't always be the world's biggest economy, the only military superpower, fight terrorism al by ourselves...but we don't have to roll over and die either.
We need to find new ways to do things, get OUT of unnecessary military conflicts, take responsibility for our finances, take better care of our own poor, improve our educational system...
It's a lot, but it can be done. But NOT if we just keep careening along this same course. This nation needs better leadership...which starts with us voters.
Leah in WA | 2:15 p.m. June 22, 2008
I remember reading that the definition of a recession is when your neighbor
loses his job - when you lose yours, its a depression.
I, too am in a difficult spot - an over 50 displaced homemaker with a daughter to raise. One thing that helped me, besides getting help from our gov't for retraining, was a study-abroad to a poor third world country. That changed my perception of my situation. Thinking of all the people in the world now, I am in a good spot. And, historically, I am also on the earth at a good time. When I think that broadly, I am thankful for my meager living. But I also live in a prosperous part of town in a prosperous state, and sometimes I look at that and freak out!! Time for another visit to Latin America for me, I guess!! - - the poorer parts!
I, too am in a difficult spot - an over 50 displaced homemaker with a daughter to raise. One thing that helped me, besides getting help from our gov't for retraining, was a study-abroad to a poor third world country. That changed my perception of my situation. Thinking of all the people in the world now, I am in a good spot. And, historically, I am also on the earth at a good time. When I think that broadly, I am thankful for my meager living. But I also live in a prosperous part of town in a prosperous state, and sometimes I look at that and freak out!! Time for another visit to Latin America for me, I guess!! - - the poorer parts!
RE: Ing | 2:17 p.m. June 22, 2008
"This nation needs better leadership...which starts with us
voters."
Please also include: and our own actions.
Just because we may vote for the candidate that we believe will make the necessary changes to help our country doesn't mean we can sit back and wait for it to happen.
Please also include: and our own actions.
Just because we may vote for the candidate that we believe will make the necessary changes to help our country doesn't mean we can sit back and wait for it to happen.
Not Surprised At All. | 3:04 p.m. June 22, 2008
Welcome to the world of Neocon Paradise, just like their fanatic religious
lunatics have envisioned Earth having to be for their new Millennium as they see
it.
You see, for these lunatics, which includes the likes of Bush, Cheney, Rice, Rummy, Wolfowitz, etal., they have to have Earth and the current times be what they are to justify their absolutist armageddon beliefs, otherwise, they and all those who believe in such destructive fundamentalist fantasies would have to admit the teachings are allegory and metaphor, not meant for self-fulfilling insanity that's remarkably similar to the very Islamic fundamentalists they eschew and label in their "Pot Calling The Kettle Black" fashion so typical of hypocrites and liars.
Want to change to path to self-fulfilling destruction? Then change the way life, religion, politics, sociology and economics have been looked at for over 2,000 years now. That's how Paradise is brought to Earth. Not a paradise of prefect this or that, but a paradise of clarity, sanity, respect for humane virtues and reality itself most importantly.
You see, for these lunatics, which includes the likes of Bush, Cheney, Rice, Rummy, Wolfowitz, etal., they have to have Earth and the current times be what they are to justify their absolutist armageddon beliefs, otherwise, they and all those who believe in such destructive fundamentalist fantasies would have to admit the teachings are allegory and metaphor, not meant for self-fulfilling insanity that's remarkably similar to the very Islamic fundamentalists they eschew and label in their "Pot Calling The Kettle Black" fashion so typical of hypocrites and liars.
Want to change to path to self-fulfilling destruction? Then change the way life, religion, politics, sociology and economics have been looked at for over 2,000 years now. That's how Paradise is brought to Earth. Not a paradise of prefect this or that, but a paradise of clarity, sanity, respect for humane virtues and reality itself most importantly.
Re: Wimps | 4:44 p.m. June 22, 2008
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous | 5:53 p.m. June 22, 2008
Hope for the best
Prepare for the worst
Prepare for the worst
Ridgerunner | 6:18 p.m. June 22, 2008
My dear fellow citizens! Please consider this in relation to this article. We
are entering an election year. I am old enough to remember that when we are in
an election year, especially if a Reppublican is in the White House, the liberal
news media always spins everything negatively so we will vote for Democrats. If
a Democrat was in the White House, this would be the best economy in 80 years
and life would be wonderful. Remember the "misery index" that the
Dems. applied to Ronald Reagan's administration? We are always going to
have problems in life. Problems make our lives interesting and promotes personal
growth. But just realize the media has an axe to grind about bad news. I hope
thinking about this helps some of you it sure does me.
Hey, Not Surprised At All,,, | 6:58 p.m. June 22, 2008
You're a tree-hugging Democrat, aren't you?
I mean, come on, you've got to be a "religion is a lie" liberal, right?
Your words are busing betraying you....
I mean, come on, you've got to be a "religion is a lie" liberal, right?
Your words are busing betraying you....
Correction | 7:02 p.m. June 22, 2008
That's supposed to be "your words are busy betraying you...."
grumpolman | 10:01 p.m. June 22, 2008
You haven't seen anything yet. With the sanctity of marriage being
destroyed in California and evil prevalent everywhere don't any of you see
Sodom and Gomorah all over again? If you think one of our presidential
candidates will save us think again they are both Senators/Washington insiders
that will keep things the same or worse. The only way to be spared is to change
personally, choose to do what's right and encourage your family to do the
same, and don't look back at the carnage, it won't be pretty.
Hey there, Not Surprised.... | 12:21 a.m. June 23, 2008
I am not surprised at all at your words....probably never had the opportunity,
training, or example to really get with the truth. What is all the screaming
about? In our family we follow a prophet of God who points the way..we
follow...we are blessed beyond description in so many ways I can't count
them. Follow the Prophet, you will be surprised how things will change for you.
By the way, Armageddon is a place to keep your eye on...because you may hear
more about it during your lifetime and have to deal with it. Follow the Prophet
and find a better and happy life.
TheActuary | 7:53 a.m. June 23, 2008
I can't believe the DNews published this garbage. That's fine if the
authors wanted to complain about what's wrong in the world today, but we
need less complaining and more solutions. I don't claim to have solutions
to all of the problems mentioned, but if you're going to write about all
this at least mention ways to improve the status. This appears to be a piece of
lazy journalism. Thanks Associated Press for nothing.
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Wow you just made one of the dumbest comments I've heard yet. Fire Bronco????...
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