burrocrat's Account Talk

[burrocrat]

I was listening to the radio this morning and then I realized, I've sinned.

You should check out the Preacher in the Patch, seriously, he has a way of reaching those that think they don't want reached, crank it up for 90 seconds.

http://media.podcastingmanager.com/97274-89924/Media/23 - Tasted the Frost (06-17-2011).mp3

http://www.preacherinthepatch.com/index.php

 

[Buster]

http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/showthread.php?9971-2012-Retirement-COLA&p=333518#post333518

no, not always, but i know where my boots are...In a big pile of horse dung perhaps?

i am awed by your powers of psychological observation, although from my perspective it seems a little subjective, and prone to error..I think not..these words of yours below in the quote speak very candidly of how you really feel, mixed with sarcasim..it is not a subjective preception, only simple observation:

could i please walk that mile uphill? in the snow? and both ways too? while you drive by in your hummer? or maybe a jag?
boo f'n hoo.

BTW..JAG is gone, it is now a 2011 Lincoln MKZ-AWD (Made in Mexico)

it's not envy about what i don't drive, rather i fear you have forgotten how to walk.

Thing you keep forgetting..I have walked..many, many miles..so many miles before you were even born..so the world did not start counting miles just when you were born..you just have to now catch up before you can sit in judgement.

c'mon brother, it's past time, and those materialistic gains aren't going to save you.
I have nothing to be ashamed of..I've worked honestly, lived honestly and gave a helping hand to the deserving and truely needy..I sleep easy.

Stop lying to yourself..then you will see the light.

 

[burrocrat]

So I've been going down the list, trying to figure out where I went wrong.

I don't think it was Greed or Gluttony. And Sloth depends heavily on time, for instance I haven't done much at all this morning but as soon as I hit enter on this post I will quickly double my productivity.

That leaves 4 choices then.

 

[burrocrat]

I get mad sometimes, but I don't feel that it goes to the level of Wrath.

And I haven't been doing any adultery. Wait, you mean Lust? That could be a problem.

Pride is definately in the mix there somewhere.

God I hopes it's not Envy, I really don't look at it that way, in my mind.

 

[Buster]

I get mad sometimes, but I don't feel that it goes to the level of Wrath.

And I haven't been doing any adultery. Wait, you mean Lust? That could be a problem.

Pride is definately in the mix there somewhere.

God I hopes it's not Envy, I really don't look at it that way, in my mind.

I get mad as well..we all do from time to time..We all also have feelings of Lust and Envy..I think some call it Being natural..but controlling those feelings is what makes some able to cope with life around them...isn't one of the Big Ten about not enving thy neighbor's stuff?..Pride is good, it is an inward feeling of self accomplishment..I struggle myself not to begrudge those who have it better than me..I try to be content and proud with WHATEVER I have and have accomplished and strive to even improve on that everyday...And Congratulate those that have done better than me.

You are either thinking outloud or looking for conversation..if it is the former, I apologize for stepping into your world....

I also apologize for being short tempered and matter of fact with you sometimes..When someone mocks my good intentions or rubs something I've worked hard for and wasn't given, in my nose or the ground and makes it sound unholy or unworthy..It hurts my feelings and I take issue with that kind of attitude.

I will leave you alone with your thoughts and self..I will continue even in your most trying times to understand your mind set and respect your perspective..but like I said before..don't be so quick to judge if you have not walked in the same shoes..just saying..be kind and understanding too.

 

[burrocrat]

 

[konakathy]

:laugh: You beat me! I was just looking for that commercial.

Glad you boys made up!

 

[burrocrat]

maybe that was too kind and understanding

 

[Buster]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rIn0o_zIew&feature=related

 

[burrocrat]

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-...s-at-nigerian-fish-stand-robert-neuwirth.html

Here, in the squatter community of Makoko, one of the waterside shantytowns of Lagos, Nigeria, Ogun Dairo smokes fish. Without a license, on land that she doesn’t own, she has created her economic future.

I think I'm going to try out System D for a while.

 

[burrocrat]

“It’s a risk on day,” Stephen Wood, who helps oversee about $163 billion as the New York-based chief market strategist for Russell Investments, said in a telephone interview. “Is it a relief rally? Yes, in some ways. We are relieved that the Europeans are not going to proactively make mistakes. While a Greece default is not something that can really be addressed or avoided, the consequences on the banking system can be avoided.”

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-...e-after-merkel-pledges-support-for-banks.html

There you have it folks, the next profitable trade, in black and white, or maybe it's ones and zeros.

If the banks lose, and they won't, but if they do, anying else you might have invested in will be worth nothing because they own the note to it. In business to make a profit, why do anything contrary to that? Besides, they run the markets, duh.

Get on board, it's not too late. Kaboom.

 

[Birchtree]

I'm spending money today like a ten year old in the candy store.

 

[burrocrat]

well spend some for me too then. i would if i could but i recently went broke, although i like the way my balances are heading much better now.

while you're there i'll have a dr. pepper and some cheetos please, breakfast of champions.

 

[Birchtree]

"The economy is about to rebound, whether anyone thinks so or not"

http://pragcap.com/lumber-contango-spells-economic-rebound

We just took out the 50 day EMA with a throw over.

 

[burrocrat]

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-...s-at-nigerian-fish-stand-robert-neuwirth.html



I think I'm going to try out System D for a while.

forget that System D stuff, i'm going for more of this capitalism thing, +3%.

oh yeah, uhu, take that bear, uhuh.

don't mean to go whistlin past the graveyard now, but i've been wanting to do that for a long time.

 

[Warrenlm]

Aw phooey. My sarcasm not good. ....There's got to be an impact coming from continuing to waive the SS tax. It will be a "tax increase" if reinstated and thus more means testing on who gets taxed after it is resumed and who gets benefits. If you deserve it, tax continually waived or reduced. If you can afford it, you pay. If you can live without it, less or none in benefits. Sorry.

I thought of this as I listened to Rep Ryan say similar this morning. He said, although the current proposal for another extension of the waiver is ok, if we don't restore the payroll tax the program will be transformed to a social welfare program instead of a social insurance program. Anyone believe Congress will vote to restore the payroll tax in full on everyone as before? Will this affect the changes coming to FERS?

 

[burrocrat]

Anyone believe Congress will vote to restore the payroll tax in full on everyone as before? Will this affect the changes coming to FERS?

Hold on, let my check my crystal ball. Actually, it's one of those plastic magic 8 balls you get from a box of Honey Comb, but it works pretty good, and it was free.

No. Yes.

There must be something wrong with it, so I shook it really hard and tried again. It told me 'Try Again'.

Dam thing's mocking me now.

 

[Warrenlm]

It was not a trick question. More intuitive.

 

[burrocrat]

More intuitive.

How can I be more intuitive?

Seriously dude, that's how I feel.

 

[burrocrat]

So, I'm in the market.

For a new crystal ball, and some more sheetrock. Thank goodness, because those windows are expensive.

I think I might have hurt it's feelings.