If true, and if Canada's economy is considered more stable than the US, my guess is it's because Canada doesn't go as deep into debt as the US does.

V_L     If lavish spending and tax increases were the answer, Rome would still be the power center of the world.   By the way...I suggest you live in a communist country for several decades before you import it here to America!

"what goes up must come down?"   Yes, but not until after the election, Active.

I was just gonna say....at least Active is game for discourse, and seconds beore i punch in comes: "how could a million of poor debt-beats at say $5,000 per for a total of $5 billion ever compare with what you allowed madoff to do with no dodd-frank "   You think the country's dead beats add up to such a small frac...more

" I have no time to argue, debate and repeat myself to any of you. It will change nothing and It's a big waste of time!"   Sorry to read this LOE. I was kinda looking forward to some intellectual discourse. Some exchange of ideas. But if this is your attitude, then i guess there is not to much else to say....    ...more

LOE: While it seems you are stuck in a hate romney loop. I would appreciate a response to my "Jesus was the first Socialist" inquiry.   It's reading like many posts are deleted here for some unknown reason. Please respond anyway.   What? Is Charley sitting back there with his finger on the delete key? LOL!

"can anyone top this commentary on the unemployment going on Macy's and Nordstrom shopping sprees?"   Active, you never heard of Credit Cards? You never heard of Credit Card debt relief? Michigan has a socialist plan. ftc dot gov   ......more so even if michigan doesn't bail you out - your Ace in the hole is ...more

"A strong report from Walt Disney, the week's big earnings report, may help markets overcome the gloom that the jobs report brought to Wall St. Reports from Macy's and Nordstrom may help, too. But watch out for elections in Greece and France."   Charlie, Do You really think unemployed Disneyland vacationers that are...more

Oh good, I'm glad to see loe is here. Since i didn't get a chance to respond earlier this week, i would like to now regarding your statement:   "Jesus was the first Socialist! This is a statement of fact based upon the New Testament Bible. In fact I find it an interesting phenomenon that those who are most vocal ...more