dsommer Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Just reported by CNN: Sen. John Kerry calls President Bush to concede presidential election, CNN has learned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Funny, even though I voted for Bush, I'm wasn't particularly happy. But, then I looked at the stock market! My IRA just gained a bunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted November 3, 2004 Author Share Posted November 3, 2004 Now you're thinking in the right direction $$$. Bush in the White House will lend stability to our economy thus the markets will continue to grow and prosper. Although we are no where near the same highs of 1999-2000 it is growing. Look back to 2002 when the Dow was down in the 7K range. That was scary. Although yesterdays close was above 10K (down day due to exit polls showing Kerry ahead mind you) I'm thinking we'll be over 10.5K just after New Year provided we have a good Christmas season. So go buy "stuff" keep this economy churning. One thing that sux the $$$ out of our economy is the price of crude oil. I've started driving slower just to get a .nth better MPG out of my truck. But if I was sooo concerned with fuel prices I would buy a more economical car. Current daily driver is a 2002 Dodge Ram 4X4 with a Rancho 4" lift and 35" tires. But work is only 10 minutes away from the house. To everybody out there that is under the age of 40. Start saving something even if it's a little bit. The Social Security system is not elastic enough for us to draw much $$$ from it when we retire. Depend upon yourself NOT the government. ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2126 Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 It's a good day to be an American. Democracy is a good thing!!! Congatulations on your victory President Bush. Last night, just for some giggles, I tuned in to the ABC, NBC, and CBS news broadcasts. It was just hillarious watching those liberal broadcasters realing with disbelief..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS30-H Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 My IRA just gained a bunch ER, I presume this is not the Irish Republican Army you are talking about here.....? Unless the USA still makes exceptions for certain types of terrorism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Individual Retirement Account That's what we have in place of giving all our money to the govt so that they can give it back to us in the form of socialized everything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 What I think screwed up all the broadcasters was the early exit polling. It indicated a Kerry landslide and they ALL (including Fox) went with that story for the first hour or two of their broadcasts. Then, as the results started coming in, some broadcasters had difficulty admitting that the exit polling was wrong (again!) and were looking for anything to back up their first opinions. I do give them credit for being very conservative in calling the states. They were much more careful then in 2000. But, I guess they need to stop relying on exit polls. Exit polling failed in 2000, completely collapsed in 2002, and failed again in 2004. Hopefully Kerry is gracious in defeat, unlike Edwards who ran out and inferred that it was time to bring out the lawyers. I also hope the Bush is gracious in victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Gee, and for one brief moment I actually thought about a write in candidate... John Coffey! What amazed me was the shock... They simply could NOT get their heads around how it WASN'T (And you heard it from me first YESTERDAY!) close. The guy had the LARGEST popular vote ever recorded... Still didn't get my candidate... Damn! On the plus side the lesser of the evils one, AND maybe I'll get my atomic salute the middle east! Mike 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Yep. You called it Mike! And I got my MARGIN. No more "stole the election" or "Fox News gave him the election" or "Supreme Court decided" or "brother gave him the presidency". Thank god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 ER, I presume this is not the Irish Republican Army you are talking about here.....? Even the acronyms get lost in translation I checked and the Irish Republican Army is not listed on the New York Stock Exchange, but it might be listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (big Irish diaspora in Chicago). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 in regards to social security and retirement... you guys are right... i really need to start saving something. the systems that were set up to protect us have long since been ruined by years of economies that ensure the long term security of those who need it the least. but... anyone think i could have the 100 bucks a week back that's yanked from my paycheck under the pretense of social security? if i'm not going to be helped out by it in forty years... at least it could ease any burdens i deal with now... bob (who really wishes perot was on the ticket) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Gee, and for one brief moment I actually thought about a write in candidate... John Coffey! You're either a fool or a drunk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 but... anyone think i could have the 100 bucks a week back that's yanked from my paycheck under the pretense of social security? if i'm not going to be helped out by it in forty years... at least it could ease any burdens i deal with now... Sounds like you want Bush's privatized Social Security. Well, we just elected him again, so you might just get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 ...and i thought i had done my research! i must have missed that one! either way...anybody know a good broker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Can't I just be a foolish drunk??? Rex, I'd recommend this if you ar at a point that you can afford it... And keep in mind it is pre-taxed, so the sting isn't so bad... Go to a local broker, set up a personal 401k and MAX out what you can afford on it... I didn't start contributing to mine until I was 30 (And I'm kinda embarassed about that late a start) and I've now for more than $150K in that account... I tell younger guys coming into my field to do this all the time, and within a years time they always come back to me and thank me... This money will ONLY grow, if you invest wisely and keep on top of it... just don't get so "Into" it that you have a heart attack over a minor loss... Mike 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 thanks a million mike! and i see nothing wrong with being a foolish drunk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 The funny thing is.. I pay money out of every pay check to pay for " social security" I will never see. I love when my government steals money from me. Here is the man himself in his own words.. http://media.ebaumsworld.com/index.php?e=sovereignty.mov I personally think both candedates sucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Well My father is collecting social security and as long as it is there for him, I'm fine with it. I don't PLAN on it being there for me, so if it is, Ill be pleasently shocked. We need social reform across the board, including healthcare, retirement, and welfare. I didn't vote for Kerry, and I didn't like him. I didn't want to vote for Bush because I personally think he pressed to hard in different areas, and forced a good man (George Tennet) to chase a rabbit down the wrong hole, forcing the issue with Saddam prematurely... although I do believe we were right to invade and SHOULD have dones so PRIOR to 2000. I really didn't want to vote Bush... I hope we will see a conclusion to the BinLadden saga, and I hope we'll be able to put Iraq to bed with their own operational and fully functioning government. Only time will tell... One thing is for sure, I will NOT have to WONDER what in all HELL Kerry's PLAN was... Will he NOW give us the magical solution to assist with Iraq and the Middle East? Come on... He said he had the answers... So is he just going to ride off into the sunset with his little secret answers....???? You guys are missing an even further reaching issue... Look at how the REST of the elections shook out Daschle is GONE... Republicans now have the HOUSE AND THE SENATE... You democrats better get your helmets and sinch up those harnesses... Your in for a long four year ride! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 helmets? harnesses? hell, i'm borrowing aux's world-famous jar of vaseline! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Why is it so red and blue? I don’t vote democrat or republican. I do research on everything I can and vote accordingly. Politics seems to be such a subject to bring out the worst in people like the for mentioned above at the college. Really all we can do is sit back now and watch to see what happens.. Cannot debate that really. Like I said.. I think both candidates sucked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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