The fact that the money was lent to homeowners was a RISK that the banks took, knowingly, keeps getting glossed over. In business, if a corporation declares bankruptcy, the principals can simply start another business. Reference Donald Trump, among others... Nobody says that is an 'immoral' or 'unethical' situation, it...more

Computercat - ANY vehicle with EFI is subject to EMP. Look it up. Your Cherokee is a doorstop when EMP hits. So, in a non-nuke zombie scenario, it is still running...until 'they' figure out glass breaks, and there you are, all served up.... Enjoy the feeling...

Seriously? What a total crap list of nonsensical vehicles. 1) EMP issues anyone? Fry your fuel-injected buddies? 2) Fuel consumption anyone? 3) A PORSCHE 911?? Really? REALLY??? Just how the f*** is THAT supposed to handle off-road? 4) OK, I kind of like the military looking thing, but there are better ones. (Fa...more

So, saving is a good way to get 'rich', eh? Tell me, where should one save their money? The banks that are being bailed out? The ones that collapsed during the S&L crisis? The stock or bond markets? (Oh, right, that would be 'investing' and not 'saving'.) How about money markets or CDs that pay 0.25%? The only way ...more

Good luck finding a mortgage if your credit is "good". Forget it if it is less than "good". And, since when is $150,000 "affordable"?  That's like three solid years of middle-class family household income, how do you live on what is left over after mortgage, interest, insurance, and taxes. You will pay 2.5 to three tim...more