Comments on: Can We Gain Without Pain? http://www.efinancialblog.com/gain-pain/ America's Financial Security and Life Insurance Blog Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:42:51 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Jean Drogus http://www.efinancialblog.com/gain-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-213 Jean Drogus Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:23:03 +0000 http://www.efinancialblog.com/?p=542#comment-213 Pain is always a part of any growth process that is truly succesful. But always remember that it is not necessary to suffer financial insecurity. The proper use of financial products like annuitites have helped many people in south florida. Jean Drogus www.securefloridian.com Pain is always a part of any growth process that is truly succesful. But always remember that it is not necessary to suffer financial insecurity. The proper use of financial products like annuitites have helped many people in south florida.

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]]> By: Peter http://www.efinancialblog.com/gain-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-204 Peter Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:57:03 +0000 http://www.efinancialblog.com/?p=542#comment-204 Sacrifice is going to be the word of the day for a long time. We need to give more taxes to fund programs and the bailout. We need to give more money to pay for oil (Obama is going to stop drilling in some regions via executive order) and we are going to have to sacrifice any new projects since we will not be able to get loans. Hopefully at the end of the sacrifice we will be back in a strong economy. Sacrifice is going to be the word of the day for a long time. We need to give more taxes to fund programs and the bailout. We need to give more money to pay for oil (Obama is going to stop drilling in some regions via executive order) and we are going to have to sacrifice any new projects since we will not be able to get loans. Hopefully at the end of the sacrifice we will be back in a strong economy.

]]> By: Paul http://www.efinancialblog.com/gain-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-162 Paul Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:37:43 +0000 http://www.efinancialblog.com/?p=542#comment-162 I hate to be so negative, but I doubt if things will really change. I think that the way our political system is set up, we will continue to see gridlock in Washington. Despite all of the calls for change and differing policies, the United States’ economy is like a gigantic ship. No matter how hard the president pulls on the tiller, the ship is going to keep going with its momentum. As much as I would truly like to see significant changes in tax policy, and regulations, economic oversight, and rules- I think that one of the features of our government which has served us well is a certain rigidity in our power structure. It takes a lot of will power and executive force to change anything, which ensures we don’t actually let any one bad decision tank our economic policies. If, however, a series of bad policies are compounded- it can be quite difficult to save the sinking ship, which is what we see happening now. I hate to be so negative, but I doubt if things will really change. I think that the way our political system is set up, we will continue to see gridlock in Washington. Despite all of the calls for change and differing policies, the United States’ economy is like a gigantic ship. No matter how hard the president pulls on the tiller, the ship is going to keep going with its momentum.

As much as I would truly like to see significant changes in tax policy, and regulations, economic oversight, and rules- I think that one of the features of our government which has served us well is a certain rigidity in our power structure. It takes a lot of will power and executive force to change anything, which ensures we don’t actually let any one bad decision tank our economic policies. If, however, a series of bad policies are compounded- it can be quite difficult to save the sinking ship, which is what we see happening now.

]]> By: Joanne http://www.efinancialblog.com/gain-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-161 Joanne Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:31:13 +0000 http://www.efinancialblog.com/?p=542#comment-161 The government is going to be asking far too much of us in the future. I disagree with what JFK said years ago: the government is meant to serve us, not us serve it. They should be making the worl dbetter for us without us having to sacrafice too much. Obama is the paradigm of not doing this. He will end up raising our taxes overwhelmingly and he is going to spread the wealth. I'm more worried today about our economy than I have been in months past. How can i have confidence in an economy when those who run it are going to be taking money away from me? The government is going to be asking far too much of us in the future. I disagree with what JFK said years ago: the government is meant to serve us, not us serve it. They should be making the worl dbetter for us without us having to sacrafice too much. Obama is the paradigm of not doing this. He will end up raising our taxes overwhelmingly and he is going to spread the wealth. I’m more worried today about our economy than I have been in months past. How can i have confidence in an economy when those who run it are going to be taking money away from me?

]]> By: Jacob http://www.efinancialblog.com/gain-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-160 Jacob Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:27:13 +0000 http://www.efinancialblog.com/?p=542#comment-160 If what this article says is true, then yes, Obama was the right choice. I think tax cuts are a great thing, but they're not the only thing. And while I know Obama is going to raise taxes, I think he'll also close corporate loopholes to augment our tax income and set better standards to regulate companies who could potentially kill our economy like they have now. McCain would have done a fine job too, but now that Obama's our man, it's time to start hoping for the kind of positive change he promised and pray that whatever he does saves us from the path we're currently going down. If what this article says is true, then yes, Obama was the right choice. I think tax cuts are a great thing, but they’re not the only thing. And while I know Obama is going to raise taxes, I think he’ll also close corporate loopholes to augment our tax income and set better standards to regulate companies who could potentially kill our economy like they have now. McCain would have done a fine job too, but now that Obama’s our man, it’s time to start hoping for the kind of positive change he promised and pray that whatever he does saves us from the path we’re currently going down.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.efinancialblog.com/gain-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-159 Lisa Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:25:09 +0000 http://www.efinancialblog.com/?p=542#comment-159 Yay! Obama won. I think the american people mad ethe right decision and have finally realized that we need more involvement in the economy and not less. Its almost a sad time for Obama though, because he has a lot of tough work ahead of him. I think his speech last night demonstrated that hey has the strength to lead and captivate the Americna people. He will hopefully inspire Wall Street as much as he has inspired Main Street adn we will be able to get out of this economic snafu. Yay! Obama won. I think the american people mad ethe right decision and have finally realized that we need more involvement in the economy and not less. Its almost a sad time for Obama though, because he has a lot of tough work ahead of him. I think his speech last night demonstrated that hey has the strength to lead and captivate the Americna people. He will hopefully inspire Wall Street as much as he has inspired Main Street adn we will be able to get out of this economic snafu.

]]> By: Donna http://www.efinancialblog.com/gain-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-158 Donna Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:23:45 +0000 http://www.efinancialblog.com/?p=542#comment-158 I think that President Obama should cut taxes. It is very simple, if I have more money to spend, then I will spend more in the economy, and it will fix its self. If the government keeps taking all of my money, soon I won’t be able to buy food for my family. What we need is for the government to get out of the way so that free enterprise and business can do their jobs. That is what this country is founded on. I think that we have the opportunity for some real financial conservatism now. Over the past 8 years the Republicans have tried to avoid conservative spending, now it is time for the Democrats to try it. It can help our economy, and our citizens grow and rebuild. I think that President Obama should cut taxes. It is very simple, if I have more money to spend, then I will spend more in the economy, and it will fix its self. If the government keeps taking all of my money, soon I won’t be able to buy food for my family. What we need is for the government to get out of the way so that free enterprise and business can do their jobs. That is what this country is founded on.

I think that we have the opportunity for some real financial conservatism now. Over the past 8 years the Republicans have tried to avoid conservative spending, now it is time for the Democrats to try it. It can help our economy, and our citizens grow and rebuild.

]]> By: Steve http://www.efinancialblog.com/gain-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-157 Steve Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:12:45 +0000 http://www.efinancialblog.com/?p=542#comment-157 I think that it is great how less than 24 hours after the election was called they are already talking about the economic team for the Obama administration. It shows that the economy is a huge issue for the new administration and that they are going to take it seriously. If nothing else, this bold move will increase business confidence around the country, and the world. I think that even if the election was a purely symbolic change, it can have a lot of positive effects between now and January 20th when Obama gets sworn in, due to the perception that the economy will improve. I think that it is great how less than 24 hours after the election was called they are already talking about the economic team for the Obama administration. It shows that the economy is a huge issue for the new administration and that they are going to take it seriously. If nothing else, this bold move will increase business confidence around the country, and the world. I think that even if the election was a purely symbolic change, it can have a lot of positive effects between now and January 20th when Obama gets sworn in, due to the perception that the economy will improve.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.efinancialblog.com/gain-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-156 Andrew Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:44:37 +0000 http://www.efinancialblog.com/?p=542#comment-156 I think America made the right choice yesterday. John McCain had the experience, but Barack Obama is truly a once-in-a-lifetime candidate who might do something about this financial crisis that no one else would be willing to. I'm confident that Obama will do the right thing for America and get us out of this economic crisis without bending to the will of big corporations, lobbyists, or his own financial interest. I pray to God he doesn't prove me wrong on those counts, but as I said, I am confident he will be a great leader and will be the catalyst for change necessary to fix this situation and get us back on track. I think America made the right choice yesterday. John McCain had the experience, but Barack Obama is truly a once-in-a-lifetime candidate who might do something about this financial crisis that no one else would be willing to. I’m confident that Obama will do the right thing for America and get us out of this economic crisis without bending to the will of big corporations, lobbyists, or his own financial interest. I pray to God he doesn’t prove me wrong on those counts, but as I said, I am confident he will be a great leader and will be the catalyst for change necessary to fix this situation and get us back on track.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.efinancialblog.com/gain-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-155 Lisa Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:30:30 +0000 http://www.efinancialblog.com/?p=542#comment-155 This is exactly why everyone needs to get out and vote today. The next president will shape the world in a very memorable way. With all the challenges the next president will face, its not a surprise that this is considered the most important election in modern american history. This is why i support Mccain: he has shown the leadership necessary to get us through the next 4 and potentially 8 years. We need to bring a leader that will help us as much tomorrow as they have yesterday This is exactly why everyone needs to get out and vote today. The next president will shape the world in a very memorable way. With all the challenges the next president will face, its not a surprise that this is considered the most important election in modern american history. This is why i support Mccain: he has shown the leadership necessary to get us through the next 4 and potentially 8 years. We need to bring a leader that will help us as much tomorrow as they have yesterday

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