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Has the economic downturn had any effect on your overall mood?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on October 16, 2008
“It’s definitely made me take another look at my portfolio to make sure it’s a little more conservative. I wouldn’t go as far as to say it’s made me depressed, but I’m very concerned.”
“I try not to think about it, because what am I going to do? Yesterday I was looking at how much our retirement fund has dropped, but it doesn’t do me any good to worry about that. I think I just have to keep living and try to be happy with what I have.”
“Well, I’m not from this country, but it’s made me feel like if the U.S. can fall economically, then it begs the question what country can’t fall. It’s really made me aware of how fragile everything is.”
“I would say no, but then again I’ve made it a point not to look at my mutual fund statement. It came in the mail, and I just filed it away.”
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16 October 2008
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H_Lecter (Anonymous) says…
Funny you should ask. I was just about to recreate Sylvia Plath's final scene and thought I would read the paper first. The irony really cheered me up after reading the OTS question.
16 October 2008
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zettapixel (Anonymous) says…
The economic downturn really hasn't affected me very much. If anything, it's allowed me to invest in stocks that I might not otherwise have invested in, because they're so cheap right now!
16 October 2008
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nobody1793 (Anonymous) says…
If flat screen tvs get dirt cheap this holiday season, I'll think about it. Otherwise no. I had a solid financial plan to begin with.
16 October 2008
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blue73harley (Anonymous) says…
FTW!
16 October 2008
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
I'm back up to Y2K levels in terms of ammo, booze, and MREs. I should be fine. I could probably use some more Yahtzee score sheets.
16 October 2008
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trinity (Anonymous) says…
tob i can hook you up with the Yahtzee paraphernalia due to a couple of broken Yahtzee games/missing parts/etc; but it's gonna cost ya. some MREs and a couple bottles of booze for a pad of score sheets? ;)
16 October 2008
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autie (Anonymous) says…
Jose says he is not from this country? What's up with that? Last time I looked, Puerto Rico was part of the United States and sends representation to Congress. I won't worry about the economic downturns until the beer runs out.
16 October 2008
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
Trinity -No deal. I'll just use the back of my stock options and carbon credits.
16 October 2008
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sunflower_sue (Anonymous) says…
No.
16 October 2008
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craigers (Anonymous) says…
Not really. First of all, I know it will rebound and return after some economic adjustments have been made and consumer confidence returns. However, I have delayed participating in my company's 401K and I haven't lost anything. I will start this year though so I can benefit from the upswing in the market going forward.
16 October 2008
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
There are about 9,000 ways to profit from the so-called “downturn”.Why do some of you not quit whining and get out there and take a look?
16 October 2008
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preebo (Anonymous) says…
“Financially, things have never been better for my family. If people would just get off their butts and work they would not be in such dire straights. Quit looking for welfare handouts.”B3 seems to subscribe to the Phil Gramm school of Economics. See, the real issue is that we are in a mental recession. Remember, Phil Gramm and B3 believe we are a “nation of whiners.” This whole issue is a result of laziness and welfare handouts. See, everyone?!? B3 says this crisis is your fault. We should be ashamed of ourselves. Or at the very least ashamed of B3.
16 October 2008
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snap_pop_no_crackle (Anonymous) says…
Lemur wool hit another record high on the Swiss markets.Spiced ham is down around the globe.
16 October 2008
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sgtwolverine (Anonymous) says…
My mood moves independent of the national economy. In fact, I think my mood is tied much more to Michigan football than it is to the economy. And compared to this Michigan football season, the economy is looking good!
16 October 2008
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prospector (Anonymous) says…
Not as much as the short run of Octoberfest beer at the Free State Brewery. Life will improve drastically with its return.
16 October 2008
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conservativepunker (Anonymous) says…
Nope. I'm in Gold and T-Bills.
16 October 2008
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
“Not as much as the short run of Octoberfest beer at the Free State Brewery. ” ProspectorI'm amazed this was not addressed during the debate last night. Further proof that neither candidate can relate to the common man.
16 October 2008
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prospector (Anonymous) says…
Marion writes”…the so-called “downturn”.”“Why do some of you not quit whining…”–––––––––––––––—What do you call it?There is not a single affirmative whine to the question posted here, Debbie Downer. I do see a lot of cheese here though. I would tell you to take a chill pill if I thought it would work but I don't want you to effect my overall mood. Flail away.
16 October 2008
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ms_canada (Anonymous) says…
Oh yeh!! My mood turns decidedly angrier. Are there not people out there who are supposed to guard against this sort of thing happening? Why did no one in power see this coming? John McCain constantly talks about greed on Wall St. and in Washington. Is he not in Washington? I am concerned about my children and grandchildren. Will there be jobs for them? Will they be able to afford a house? Stuff like that.
16 October 2008
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prospector (Anonymous) says…
Bob, And the short sightedness concerning the pending hops shortage crisis went unaddressed also. If the candidates lived by Brother Epp's code, things would be going swimmingly.
16 October 2008
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autie (Anonymous) says…
My mood just improved. I see the NY times that oil is trading at below $70/barrel this morning. And the price of gas is falling like the leaves of autumn. Yesterday, my guy changed his sign four times..Some places have regular unleaded at $2.70/gal.
16 October 2008
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Dejacrew423 (Anonymous) says…
it hasn't really effected my mood. Although I have been thinking about a part-time job. Not because I'm in some sort of money crisis but because talking to 4 year olds and 1 year olds all day is slowly making me lose my sanity. My biggest discussions this week were “why bananas don't belong in toy boxs” and “why finger painting is okay but foot painting is not”. Any suggestions for part-time jobs?
16 October 2008
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schula (Anonymous) says…
Deja: In the past week, I have seen that Rod's Hallmark, Michael's and Hobby Lobby are hiring. Hope this helps.
16 October 2008
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snap_pop_no_crackle (Anonymous) says…
I'm taking the lemurs off-shore next week. Do you have any idea how hard it is to find PFDs for lemurs?
16 October 2008
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
“why finger painting is okay but foot painting is not”.” DejaElitist.Snap - Don't get fooled and buy the lemming PFDs. They do not work. Brother Epps for Prez.
16 October 2008
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chapdaddy (Anonymous) says…
I saw gas for $2.59 this am. It's dropping……..
16 October 2008
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sgtwolverine (Anonymous) says…
I traveled to Alabama earlier this week, and I saw gas for $2.59 in Ohio; it was in the high $2.90s in Montgomery ($2.97-ish), and it's in the $2.80s here in the Ann Arbor area.Also, generally unrelated but still worth knowing: if you're traveling I-65 through Kentucky, be prepared not to see an Arby's for most of the state of Kentucky.
16 October 2008
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RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Anonymous) says…
sgt,How long was that Arby's hat floating above your head?
16 October 2008
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sgtwolverine (Anonymous) says…
R_I, I was looking for an Arby's for almost two hours; eventually my low fuel light came on and I had to stop, so I went to Wendy's instead. I don't recall exactly how long it was until I saw an Arby's off the highway, but I think it was another 20 minutes or so.
16 October 2008
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RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Anonymous) says…
Damn Deja,You gonna go all Sarah Palin on us and multi-task motherhood and working?Damn that Married Women's Property Act of 1848, and that Elizabeth Cady who struck the word “obey” from her vows. What's next? I suppose you want to vote in the upcoming election too?
16 October 2008
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…
Can't tell. The stone has fallen out of my mood ring.
16 October 2008
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Dejacrew423 (Anonymous) says…
TOB, not elitist just not a fan of scrubbing paint off the floor. We do make ghost on black paper with their feet for Halloween but that's about it for foot painting. No matter how controlled you think the environment is, a 4 year old will prove you wrong everytime. Schula, that's prefect, that way I can not only work part-time for sanity but also fuel my craft addiction! Foam visors for everyone!R_I, not completely, I did the whole full-time work and full-time mother thing for awhile but then realized that my kids were missing me as bad as I was missing them and my employees were bigger babies then the two I had at home. I just thought about a part-time job for a break and maybe a little extra Christmas money but who knows if I'll actually pursue it. Might cut into my commenting time on ljworld.
16 October 2008
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
“No matter how controlled you think the environment is, a 4 year old will prove you wrong everytime.” Deja Oh great. I have a two year old and there is no such thing as a controlled environment. I got to assume that a four year old is smarter than a two year old.
16 October 2008
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RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Anonymous) says…
Hey T_O_B,FedEx just delivered my latest ammo order.I tell you it just gives one a warm fuzzy when they draw smiley faces on your invoice, and include a few pieces of candy too..
16 October 2008
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sunflower_sue (Anonymous) says…
sgt, is it the roast beef, or the curly fries that you crave? “I got to assume that a four year old is smarter than a two year old.” -TOBYes, they get smarter and smarter. Then, during the teen years, they know absolutely everything!Deja, does your 4 yr old ask 6,498,757 a day…or have you stopped keeping count? Aren't they great at that age? Huh? Huh? Aren't they? Aren't they? Look at me! Looooook at me! Moooooommmmmmm!!!!!!!
16 October 2008
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sunflower_sue (Anonymous) says…
R_I, I think that was actually from the FedEx guy. He has been asking me about you…;)
16 October 2008
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bad_dog (Anonymous) says…
Yikes, R_I, if Sue's correct you better start reloading!
16 October 2008
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
“I tell you it just gives one a warm fuzzy when they draw smiley faces on your invoice, and include a few pieces of candy too..” RII tell you, why shop anywhere else than the ACME ammo company? Customer first, is their motto. If it worked for Wil E. Coyote, it's good enough for me.
16 October 2008
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autie (Anonymous) says…
The biggest problem with those cute little kids is they tend to grow up. My little genius is smarter, faster, taller…than me. Plus, she took karate and can now kick my ass. Sounds like the beginning of the Six Million Dollar Man. On the up side..she can drive daddy to the store when supplies run low and daddy doesn't feel like driving..wink, wink.
16 October 2008
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samsnewplace (Anonymous) says…
Alot of families right now are struggling economically, and they are working and working hard. There are companies going out of business daily and people who have years invested, leave with almost nothing. America the land of opportunity? If you are employed, count your blessings and hope to heck you are not laid-off. Raises are almost a thing of the past, forget about a cost of living adjustment….yes the cost of living will rise but just grin and bear it because you won't get a penny. But again, be thankful you have that job and hope the bills don't rise above what you are paid because one day they will and then you work 24/7 and then what? I don't shop except for essentials like food, I don't have luxuries, I don't waste money, I work hard and have less and less to show for it. Does it affect me, you would have to be rich for it not to affect you!
16 October 2008
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acg (Anonymous) says…
Okay, so the “look at me, look at me, look at me mom” is normal? I thought my 3 year old was just really needy and an attention freak. Phew, that makes me feel a bit better. As for the gas prices, it's nice that they're coming down but doesn't anyone see a correlation between the gas prices all of a sudden dropping and an election just a few weeks away? A little too convenient for me. There's no reason to be in a bad mood about the economy. I'm going to do like the dude on the daily show said the other night. We're going to invest in things you can eat and things you can use to kill things you can eat. It'll all be groovy in the end. Viva la revolution! LOL!
16 October 2008
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sgtwolverine (Anonymous) says…
Sue, definitely the roast beef. Definitely.
16 October 2008
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ckeizer77 (Corey Keizer) says…
I hear Pork Bellies and Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice are good investments right now.
16 October 2008
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RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Anonymous) says…
acg,I see you have finally added the ammo line to the family budget…
16 October 2008
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Pay_N_My_Way (Anonymous) says…
I live within my means so it has not affected me. I do not drive a brand new car, why should I, the one I drive right now is in very good mechanical condition. I do not have to keep up with the jones. I even manage to save a couple of hundred dollars a month for mad money when I need it, or for Chirstmas or birthday gifts. I called my financial planner, which I did not pay for a plan by the way. I made my own plan, “live within your means”. I just have a modest portfollio so I may have a modest retirement. Anyway, he said my portfollio was down quit a bit but not worry it will be going up soon. Anyway, I ran across an interesting article I wish to share. http://www.americansolutions.com/dire… need to see some REFORM in our government. Obama has not really shown he was going to reform the government. He just wants to add more programs. This tells me he wants bigger Government.
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autie (Anonymous) says…
acg, viva! yes indeed, viva la revolution. We can skin a buck; we can run a trot line; and a country boy can survive….
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TomShewmon (Tom Shewmon) says…
Yes, it's made my wife and I realize how lucky we are to be blessed with wealth and can weather this thing. Until Obama's $250k and higher tax gouging, we'll not worry about a thing. Mexico, here we come!!!! Yeee-Haaaa!!!
16 October 2008
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jumpin_catfish (Anonymous) says…
Why worry Obama will fix it all, the TV said so.
17 October 2008
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notajayhawk (Anonymous) says…
chapdaddy (Anonymous) says: “I saw gas for $2.59 this am. It's dropping::..”I filled up on my way home from work this evening for $2.39.*******************Has the 'downturn' affected my mood? Yes, I have found the endless parade of folks running around saying the sky is falling to be quite amusing.