Americans compromise.  No way.  We should sit back and accept slow growth and low returns?  Pi55 Off.  What is needed is to utilize the energy resources we possess, cut government spending, and get freeloaders off the public dole.  Don't ever say we need to lay back and take.  This opinion piece was written by a wuss.

So.  Why is it that this article appeared last Thursday and again today.  Anyone think they are trying to get this story out for political reasons?

Those wild and crazy educators.

Sorry.  This article didn't really move me. Most of the people listed have made personal decisions (called freedom of choice) about where they live, why the won't move, lifestyles, etc.  The one exception is the unemployed graphic artist in CA.  And you know what.  She will probably work herself out the poverty rut.  ...more

Amen.  Not everyone needs to go to college.  I went off to college right after high school.  It was a big mistake and a waste of money (my money-my parents didn't pay)  I got average grades and got an ok job.  I didn't study or apply myself.  Now as a forty something, I think back on those times and see that I should h...more

He will be shortly.   W was and is a decent man.  I don't agree with everything he did.  Iraq was not needed and while the war was won in short order (defeat of the organized military) what to do with the state was not well planned.  I did not agree with TARP, the banks should have been allowed to fail and it opened ...more

It all comes down to maintenance.  Change your oil at regular intervals, change trans and dif fluids as specified, flush the cooling system and spark plugs a bit earlier than specified and you will get 200K.   I have a '04 GMC Sierra, 103K and still have yet change front brakes.  Don't do jack rabbit starts and sto...more

Bought a unit over Thanksgiving holiday for personal use.  Love it.  Hope they suceed.

As a consumer, this makes sense to me. People are staying in their homes and making improvements.  If you can't sell, you might as well make the house as comfortable as possible.  (that is what I am stuck with)  Also, at least the last time I was at the store EVERYONE I came into contact with was helpful.  I actually ...more