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That dog is hilarious!
That's no dog, it's my mother-in-law.
I thought, too, that the legislation that passed specified where the bailout money would go.How can they now change where the money goes? Will you please explain this aspect?
I hate to say........ I don't like dogfighting each other at all....... that is so odd!
What is scary is that dog sounds alot like my mom 🙂
appraisers jack up the value of houses. not fair
Geez, I'm not fond of yappy dogs anyway, but that's just creepy!
The dog on the shot sounds like he's talking....weird looking though.
I think businesses is ripping us off with these houses.
Awwwww....even the 'strange' dogs are cute and lovable!...I wish I had a house with big yard (only apt.) and I would adopt many!!! I have my one goofy yellow lab Brady...who's actually snoring loudly next to me....Erica....does your dog snore and make noises when he dreams???
Question:
The bank bailout was intended to "provide" the banks to capital to continue to provide loans to small business and industry inorder keep the economy moving and prevent the loss of jobs on Main Street...
So, why doesn't the Auto Industry simply get a loan from the banks we just proped with tax payer money as it was intended to be used. I am confused why we are being asked to provide "additional" tax payer money as a "loan" to the auto industry, I thought that is what the banks were supposed to do with the money we just gave them?????
I believe whoever President-elect Obama chooses will do well with him as a boss.
That dog would be my death sentence. I would die laughing at that barking! LOL. This is not the one. Sorry puppy.
that dog is so.. strange
Glad to hear about that large dogfighting ring getting busted. It's about time! Especially after the whole Michael Vick fiasco. Making fun of that dog as the shot, though. Oh my. Can't wait to see that!
That's the worse sounding, yappy dog I've ever heard..
That is the most creepily hideous dog i've ever seen...
Those fires look really intense. That seems like a very sudden evacuation of 5000 people. This fire was first reported on Thursday night wasn't it?
OMG , was that little critter for real? Haaaha! What a funny dog!
that dog is weird
I was out when the space shuttle launched tonight and because of the not-so-fun clouds in the way, I only got to see a little bit of it but hey, it was still exciting to see. Ah, the perks of living in Florida.
My thoughts and prayers go out to those who are involved in the wildfires. We had a big fire here not very long ago and I have friends who were close to it. It was scary not knowing if it was coming close to my home or if it was going to go by it.
My cousins live a block from the mission in Santa Barbara and they are on alert to leave. Most who live on the Riviera have already evacuated.
My prayers go out to everyone dealing with the Montecito fire this evening. May God keep you safe and restore you to better than you had before.
Also, thank you to everyone that risks your lives daily to keep us and our possessions safe and secure. God bless and be safe!
Dog Fighting! How barbaric! It disgusts me what some ppl call "entertainment".
Anderson, I'm really tired of all this attention put on the homes of famous people. The message you're delivering is this: if your a celebrity, it's more tragic if your home burns down than if my home burns down. That's insulting and insensitive.
I want to say thanks Elaine Q interview first lady Laura Bush...... she is amazing lady!
because if they go bankrupt they in turn are going to poteintially cause thousands upon thousands of employees to go bankrupt becasue they will belaid off, and possibly unable to find work. we just shouldnt have given the bailout to the loaners and credit companies because now they are just holding onto it and its like we did nothing.
Clyde, All you have to do is compare how the auto companies in Alabama are doing with the Big 3 to see that the unions have a lot to do with these failures.
Scott from Canada...I agree with you...if I thought the bailout (loan) to the Big 3 was just about the execs...I would say no way! But there are millions of jobs, healthcare, and pensions at stake...I hate to see the middle class hard workers suffer because the top brass made bad decisions for the business....
If we the taxpayers have to bail the American Auto Makers, they should have to repay the taxpayers. They should agree to start making alternative vehicles such as natural gas. They should have no lobbyist in Washington, until the taxpayers are paid off. They also have to agree their will be a limit on CEO compensation.
Jo Ann the economical loom doesn't look that promising nowadays, doesn't really matter if airlines survived, most of them did file bankrupt.
So the BIG 3 auto companies are in deep trouble. Isn't the primary reason that they have been losing market share to foreign auto makers for many years now? For years, these NA auto makers lacked innovation and quality competitiveness. I'm not sure that any bail out can ever reverse the fundamental problem of competing in the international market. Unless you force American to buy only NA cars, any bail out will just go into a black hole. Throwing good money after bad is just bad economics.
from what i can tell of his personality, i think obama can get along with almost anyone they might dissagree and in another cabinet that might be a problem but i think he has the temperment to put up with differing ideas and the humility to actually listen to them.
I can't fathom to loose everything! My heart goes out to the people who lost their homes (or are about to).
Whoever is in the Obama Cabinet better be exceptionally well qualified.
The United States has lost an immense amount of respect throughout the world.
It will be very difficult to get that respect back and it will take many years.
What a tragedy
Man! Those fires look so scary! When I was little, my house was hit by lightening and burn down. I'll never forget the terrible smell. My heart goes out to the victims.
I thought it was intresting when Obama said they made the right choice of vice presidential during his press conference, like saying, you all thought Hillary was the right choice, you were wrong.
I wonder if he is just considering her for this post out of sympathy.
The California brush fire is horrible! Oh my goodness, I hope no one gets injured seriously...homes can be replaced, not people...
Patti mc., there are many, many more auto plants than just those operated by the big three. And the others operate efficiently using business plans that work! The free market system needs to be allowed to work. We need to clear out the dead wood.
Laura Bush is so sweet I think she got George elected the second time, because she is adorable.
I agree with fellow N.Carolinian Kathy...jobs need to stay here ANDrequirements for designs and prototypes for better fuel efficiency and design need to be part of the package!
Let's be real. The automakers need bailouts because they have such high obligations for retiree benefits that they under-accrued for in previous years when the dough was rolling in. They need to suck it up maybe Chapter 11 is the answer. They certainly have not been doing much to help in producing affordable energy efficient autos. Numerous companies have re-organized and survived. This industry is not a "newbie". They can figure it out.
before the auto industry is bailed out, there needs to be some concessions from the UAW, after all, their CBA's have helped the auto industry arrive at this desperate condition...
Whew, for a moment there I thought there was going to be some controversy over what was talked about between Michelle Obama and Laura Bush. No surprise there. Just talked about making the White House a "Home Sweet Home".....
Sorry, I am in Germany
Erica,
I heard that few people killed by fire...... but I am not sure I hear that some people killed or injuried...........
Prayers for all those in CA. with the wildfires...I was a volunteer firefighter for 10yrs.....for those whose houses are not effected...it is a HUGE thing to drop by the station to give them cookies, snacks....wildfires are the most exhausting and frustrating to fight...
I say make the companies that are trying to bailout go through bankruptcy. The rest of us have to do that so why cant they? I have already heard of a few big name companies going through bankruptcy at the moment, at least they have the guts to do it!
Scott Conklin, the auto unions have a lot blame to accept for the mess as well. They are a major piece of the puzzle.