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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:46 pm
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:03 pm
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:35 pm
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:27 pm
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:31 pm
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So far, things in Washington State aren't at critical levels, but we're starting to see the downturn. Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks... all looking at major layoffs which will send everything else spiraling down further. The state is looking at billions of dollars in cuts, so state workers are also likely to lose jobs or have their hours cut, again putting less dollars out there. On top of that, the program cuts are likely to affect those most desperately in need.
On the other hand, at least I'm not in California. That state's just about bankrupt. Sadly, some of this can be tied to years and years of good old-fashion greed. gonk
I'm hoping things will start turning around in the economy soon. But it's a global problem, and sooner or later, the governments are going to have to learn to get along with each other to help their people out.
Wishing you all the best and hang in there. *Lily hugs* heart
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:50 am
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:00 am
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:05 pm
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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:26 pm
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You know, this trend has been a particularly acute problem for the past two or three years, ever since the housing-mortgaging bubble started and then burst.
My sister's husband has been warning me to invest in treasury bonds because, well, it's my country. On the other hand, he's also been saying things will get worse before they get better.
Have things hit rock bottom? No. Will they?
Well, let me put it this way: I just spent 5 years clawing my way out of debt. At first, I spent too much and I got in trouble. Then, I didn't spend ANYTHING, and that didn't help. After a while, I found a balance... I made careful choices about what I wanted and I made a lot of sacrifices. I lost a lot of jobs and I found out who my true friends were...
Maybe our country is in the same situation. We made some pretty bad financial mistakes (I think Obama's stimulus package is another one) and now we've shut down. We just, each of us, individually, have to figure out what we want and what we don't want and spend what little money we have left to support the things we care about.
Hopefully, then, as a country, we can collectively move out of our parents' basements.
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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:36 pm
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Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 2:25 am
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Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:50 am
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Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 9:12 am
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:54 am
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:37 am
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