CountryBoys's Account Talk

[mojo]

Guys I sure hope ya'll are right and I'm hoping for a little bounce also, but 2 or 3 days are about as long as I plan to stay. And my nerves are a lttle on edge, so that may help.

GL to you 3 and all the others,

CB

Hope you and all those that are in catch a nice bounce Mon.

 

[felixthecat]

This just in...Asia markets rebound and U.S Futures turn positive on Citigroup's deal talk with U.S government with government taking a larger equity stake in Citigroup through common share ownership (40 percent).

Asia Stocks Rise, Erasing Earlier Declines, on Citigroup Report
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=auE35pAayCxs&refer=home
By Shani Raja

Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose, led by technology and finance companies, on speculation the U.S. government will raise its stake in Citigroup Inc. to ease the global financial crisis and revive economic growth.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., Japan’s biggest bank, gained 0.7 percent in Tokyo after the Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. may take a stake of as much as 40 percent of Citigroup’s common stock. Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest memory-chip maker, gained 2.7 percent in Seoul. BlueScope, Australia’s largest steelmaker, tumbled 7.7 percent after saying it may have a loss this half.
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 1.1 percent to 76.86 at 11:46 a.m. in Tokyo, having earlier fallen 1.1 percent. The gauge lost 14 percent this year as the worsening economic slowdown hurt corporate profits.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average lost 0.2 percent to 7,398.84. Toshiba Corp., Japan’s biggest chipmaker, slumped 7.8 percent after the Yomiuri newspaper reported the company is considering raising funds to strengthen its finances. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Index fell 1.3 percent.
Futures on the U.S. Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rallied 1.2 percent today following the Citigroup report. The gauge dropped 1.1 percent on Feb. 20. Citigroup Inc. and Bank of America Corp. tumbled as Senator Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Banking Committee, said it may be necessary to nationalize some banks for “a short time.”
To contact the reporter for this story: Shani Raja in Sydney at sraja4@bloomberg.net.

 

[CountryBoy]

Thanks Mojo and Felix, that early info sounds like good news that we haven't heard in awhile. We'll have to wait for the last 30 minutes of the market to know for sure. :laugh:

CB

 

[CountryBoy]

Thanks Mojo and Felix, that early info sounds like good news that we haven't heard in awhile. We'll have to wait for the last 30 minutes of the market to know for sure. :laugh:

CB

Dang, that sure left a mark,:laugh: but I be adding to my ROTH stocks as fast as I can. Ya gotta laugh or you'll go crazy. Momma always told me that was hot, but I keep forgettig how hot. :nuts:

CB

 

[mojo]

Dang, that sure left a mark,:laugh: but I be adding to my ROTH stocks as fast as I can. Ya gotta laugh or you'll go crazy. Momma always told me that was hot, but I keep forgettig how hot. :nuts:

CB

Hey I tried to get in 100% C at the last minute on Friday but thankfully fate saved me.

 

[CountryBoy]

I thought BHO was going to reign in spending and go line by line to dlete waste and earmarks.

House Democrats propose $410B spending bill
House bill to keep govt. running totals $410 billion, features thousands of pet projects

David Espo, AP Special Correspondent
Tuesday February 24, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Democrats unveiled a $410 billion spending bill on Monday to keep the government running through the end of the fiscal year, setting up the second political struggle over federal funds in less than a month with Republicans.

The measure includes thousands of earmarks, the pet projects favored by lawmakers but often criticized by the public in opinion polls. There was no official total of the bill's earmarks, which accounted for at least $3.8 billion.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/House-Democrats-propose-410B-apf-14450221.html


All blow and no show. This is his chance to put his money where his mouth is. Let's see how serious he is. I hope he will do it cause this country needs to see him keep his word that he's been spouting out for so long and this is a good place to put Pelosi in her place, maybe he needs to turn his wife loose on Pelosi, 2 go in and 1 walks out. :nuts: He has to start somewhere.

CB

 

[Guest2]

While McCain is playing rouge Republican, I can't help remember his
"We'll Get Rid Of The Pork and Name Those Responsible" promise to
the American Taxpayer. Campaign promises get put to the sidelines
quicker then the market dropping when Paulson speaks. Poooooh !

 

[CountryBoy]

While McCain is playing rouge Republican, I can't help remember his
"We'll Get Rid Of The Pork and Name Those Responsible" promise to
the American Taxpayer. Campaign promises get put to the sidelines
quicker then the market dropping when Paulson speaks. Poooooh !

You're right on that Squalebear, but I'm not looking back, but towards the future, because looking in the rearview mirror won't help anything at all, because there is plenty of blame to go around. I'm looking to the future of my kids and theirs.

Plus McCain ain't Prez.


CB

 

[Guest2]

Plus McCain ain't Prez. CB

When the hell did that happen ? :nuts:

 

[CountryBoy]

When the hell did that happen ? :nuts:

About 2400 dow points ago, give or take. :worried:

CB

 

[CountryBoy]

Americans throw more than 40 tea parties
Citizens answer Rick Santelli's call, unite for nationwide protest

Americans are saying enough is enough to extravagant government spending and throwing more than 40 tea parties across the nation in protest of the recent bailouts and "stimulus" package.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=90055

But the MSM will probably not cover them. Oh well, at least were speaking out as long as we'[re allowed to.

CB

 

[mojo]

I haven't seen any coverage but at least it's some positive news.

Americans throw more than 40 tea parties
Citizens answer Rick Santelli's call, unite for nationwide protest

Americans are saying enough is enough to extravagant government spending and throwing more than 40 tea parties across the nation in protest of the recent bailouts and "stimulus" package.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=90055

But the MSM will probably not cover them. Oh well, at least were speaking out as long as we'[re allowed to.

CB

 

[Steadygain]

CB,
It's not that I'm ignoring the other stuff...it's just not a place I want to get caught up in... I mean it just goes on and on and there's always some political bashing bandwagon we can get in on if we ever get in that kind of mood.

But I was wondering about the heir to the throne and how she's doing. Is she settled in Cin. yet? Has she started her job? Is she still in orientation or is she working on the floor and is she keeping busy and enjoying what she's doing? Is she making it OK without the 3 dogs (and you) - and last but not least ARE YOU DOING OK??

My little heir told us a few days prior that she's decided to work out her schedule so she'll graduate in Dec. instead of May.

So my INITIAL RESPONSE was 'no way' - because you're our last.

She is exactly like I was when I was her age - there is just no way in hell you will win an argument against her when it comes to her life. So of course she responded with "So you're going to punish me just because I'm the youngest":embarrest::worried: So after a 'pretty good discussion' she knows we solidly stand behind her decisions and will do everything possible to make it happen.

Because she is the last - NOW LIKE MY ONE AND ONLY - I really feel for you CB and hope things are going well.

Steady

 

[CountryBoy]

Hey Steady,

Each to his own in politics, I just can’t stand by idly and not express my opinion. :nuts:

She’s doing fine, still in school, but locating possible places to live and gathering up and buying things she’ll need, dishes, sheets, towels, etc and anything in the house that ain’t nailed down. Cincy’s Hospital’s FY doeasn’t start until Jul1 and her finals end in the first week of May, so it gives her plenty of time to get settled in and works out pretty good. She’ll still work at the local hospital during thru the end of May, but June will be geared to the move. I’ll be OK until I leave her in Cincy to come home after we get her settled.

Is that this Dec, instead of May 2010? If so that’s great news for her, so she can get started on her life, but makes it a little harder on you. They sure are anxious to get started with real living after college. Hang in there Dad, we’re going to be going thru this pretty much one after the other. And don’t I know it, mine also being just like me. When she turned 18, she asked me if I was going to forbid her to take a job that I thought would interfere with her classes. That took me back and of course I stammered no, but she quit it in about 1 month, because it was interfering with here studies. Now I wonder where she got to be so opinionated.

Yep, they got to know you’re behind them 100%, we had the same conversation and are still having them as her moving out gets closer.

Things are going well my friend, thanks for asking.

CB

 

[CountryBoy]

I haven't seen any coverage but at least it's some positive news.

Yeah definately a short fuse time wise and I didn't read anything about it until this morning. At least some folks are upset with what is going on and aren't going to take it lying down.

CB

 

[budnipper1]

Americans throw more than 40 tea parties
Citizens answer Rick Santelli's call, unite for nationwide protest

Americans are saying enough is enough to extravagant government spending and throwing more than 40 tea parties across the nation in protest of the recent bailouts and "stimulus" package.
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=90055
But the MSM will probably not cover them. Oh well, at least were speaking out as long as we'[re allowed to. CB

I just read that Nashville's Tea Party is today at noon.
The last time an event like this happened in downtown Nashville was when they tried to pass a state income tax here. Thousands of protesters (yours truly included):laugh: drove around Legislative Plaza in their cars, honking horns and displaying protest signs, causing a traffic nightmare. It worked. Still no state income tax in Tennessee.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=131981320191
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[CountryBoy]

I just read that Nashville's Tea Party is today at noon.
The last time an event like this happened in downtown Nashville was when they tried to pass a state income tax here. Thousands of protesters (yours truly included):laugh: drove around Legislative Plaza in their cars, honking horns and displaying protest signs, causing a traffic nightmare. It worked. Still no state income tax in Tennessee.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=131981320191
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Bud,

Hopefully they'll be a big turnout today. My daughter applied to St.Judes and one of the things she like was the no state income tax. The people have to speak and I think this is just the first shoot, cause people have no idea what's headed their way with all this crapola flowing down from on high.

CB

 

[Steadygain]

Hey Steady,

Is that this Dec, instead of May 2010? If so that’s great news for her, so she can get started on her life, but makes it a little harder on you. Actually the more independent she is - and the stonger (and precise) her plans and determination to fulfill those plans THE EASIER IT IS FOR ME. So I'm incredibly blessed she's like she is.They sure are anxious to get started with real living after college. Hang in there Dad.

CB

Thanks for the update CB

My outstanding young woman will be a Jr in HS this fall.

My wife went over her financial stuff recently and found she was spending 50% of her money on charity. She adopted 3 children - 1 of which she supported until she was 18 and is now supporting 2. All this of his own accord - but when Carrie makes up her mind to do something you have to let her do her thing. The other goes to church offerings and related events. She's a very generous lady ... always ready to give what she has and gives so much of her life as well..

Sounds like your little princess is a very giving person as well - so nursing is a fantastic carreer.

Well have a good weekend !

 

[CountryBoy]

Thanks for the update CB

My outstanding young woman will be a Jr in HS this fall.

My wife went over her financial stuff recently and found she was spending 50% of her money on charity. She adopted 3 children - 1 of which she supported until she was 18 and is now supporting 2. All this of his own accord - but when Carrie makes up her mind to do something you have to let her do her thing. The other goes to church offerings and related events. She's a very generous lady ... always ready to give what she has and gives so much of her life as well..

Sounds like your little princess is a very giving person as well - so nursing is a fantastic carreer.

Well have a good weekend !

No prob Steady,

I appreciate your interest and remembering, me I don’t have that good of a memory anymore. I guess my college life is catching up with me. :laugh:

That’s a fine young lady there, that will make that sacrifice to adopt children and spend her own money on their support.

Yeah, I could never work with children that have cancer, but that was the field she wanted pretty early on in her studies.

You have a good weekend also.

CB

 

[CountryBoy]

BHO is doing exactly what his past actions and words said he would do, turn this country in a socialist welfare state and with the help of Rahim, he is doing just that.

I used to cringe when he talked economics before the election, because it was obvious, he was totalling ignorant about how the markets worked and he is destroying the future of the country, by printing money. We are under attack economically and BHO and his thugs are leading the way.

The constitution is also under attack and is be whittled away. He has almost got the American people so scared and broke that they will reach out for anything he throws them that looks like it will save us.

I didn't trust this guy from day one and he hasn't done anything to prove me wrong. How can anyone be this ignorant regarding the market. If he and his thugs are the best we have in this country, then we are in a hell of a shape.

GL to all and hang on, because they are eyeballing our savings as we continue to pour money into it. How do you think he is going to pay for everything? It's simple math, he has to take our money for the "good of the country", there is no way possible that all of his welfare and social engineering programs can be supported without increasing our taxes and taking our money. What do you thiink he meant by "redistribution of wealth" ?

Well it's off to the doctor today, so maybe that's why I'm in a foul mood.

CB