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[Steadygain]

Bank bailouts sweep Europe

European governments, including Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and Britain, intervene to prop up weakened banks as crisis deepens.



http://money.cnn.com/2008/09/29/new...s_bailout.ap/index.htm?postversion=2008092911

In the Army I would call this a RED ALERT

Folks this is REALITY: This situation extends far beyond the US Economy and its Markets - so in the end if we are honestly going to go after the "BAD GUYS" then it needs to be done on a global level.

It's possible (but highly improbable) that Congress will block 'The Amnesty Package' in favor of an alternative plan. Since the underlying machinery of Fannie/Freddie/AIG has already been implemented CHIEF ECONOMISTS may persuade them to seek a better plan.

I PERSONALLY SEE THE BULK OF THIS AS "POLITICS AT IT'S BEST"

For that reason I have no problem staying 100% S Fund because Politics has a way of wooing the population and all this will spring back up. I have years to go and today and the next week or two make no difference.

If you're in G Fund now - you have that much less to make up for; if you're fully invested it's better to ride it out. The limitations in the IFTs have taught me more and more to be patient in the tough times and to look at the overall picture.

 

[Frixxxx]

Frixxxx,
The Moral Compass of our society is largely drawn from the Political Structure that reigns over it. Somehow we 'have to believe they are above the Corporate Mentality' AND they are there for us......

Right now I am far from there, and if this site would disappear I'd be hugely empty. So the MORAL COMPASS has to start with you and your daily persuit to let the LORD fill you, guide you, and keep you. It has to be independent of me; because I could disappear at any time even if the site remains.

Thank you though, I am deeply honored.

Steady,

The Lord is first in my life, he has given me everything: my life, my love, my family, and my friends. My pursuits in life all have this in mind: Do well and the Lord will make my cup runneth over. I look to the Lord and he shows me his many blessings. You my friend are one of them. Tom would not let this site go quickly and I am sure you could find me if you "Yahoo'ed" my name. I honestly came here for financial advice and have centered in on those who think just like me. My moral compass is set, and when the "waters" get choppy because "I" steer the wrong way, you help me get back to calm waters.

P.S. I too, miss L2R very much and wish her the best and a quick return to the mb.

"E"

 

[Steadygain]

Steady,
The Lord is first in my life, he has given me everything...

I very much enjoy the fact that so many of us have so much in common. Just read SugarandSpice's view - which are identical to what my thoughts were. As soon as the message came out I knew it meant, "DEAL IS NOT CLEARED...FORCED TO PUT ON A GOOD FACE...CALM THE FEARS...REMIND ALL THAT WE WORK AS A TEAM". Knowing immediately the truth behind it.

What you have to say here is the ULTIMATE TRUTH. It's amazing because I went into the Medical Field to give myself for others; to treat them with genuine compassion and make a difference.

Along the way I came to find how the body was made on a cellular level - and with that a far greater appreciation for life; and found what we had was so far beyond the walking and talking person. When I saw the degree by which every system was made it brought me to a much greater appreciation of all that was given.

Nothing has made me see this more than the brain; and with the details of that discovery I realize all the more how sacred life is; how much more amazing than I ever dreamed possible.

Now I'm discovering what HE has given in the Black Holes which form the hub of each galaxy; and am all the more amazed how the closest galaxy to our Milky Way is easily 50 times bigger and more powerful. But the important part is learning from these Black Holes for they take in all matter and totally change it. They are the ULTIMATE PURIFIERS - and the most central aspect of keeping the universe active, alive, and pure.

So now my hope is to present a thesis to the Scientific Community for restoring our Oceans and Land by developing a portable Black Hole that would eleminate all contaminants and bring the ultimate purity back to our Planet.

My second endeavor is developing a formula that will reverse the hole in our atmosphere - mostly responsible for Global Warming. I believe much of that process could be reversed by utilizing features that are increasingly coming to light.

Anyway these are just a few of my recent ideas and I share this to all the more join you in HE HAS GIVEN US EVERYTHING and the more we see this the greater our awe.

Thanks for turning this day into one the best ever - much appreciated.

 

[Steadygain]

Well my friends - you can either get mad as hell

or laugh it off :laugh:​

But nothing you do will change what is. ​

Over the weekend I realized "Hey those Politicians knew all along the DEAL wasn't going to be passed" last Monday. ​

Then it dawned on me, Oh wow did I fall for that. The whole thing was a sham - it's all games and of course the Top Players (Bush, Hank, and Ben) had to start it off. ​

So the games got better - people cheering each other like "We got it done" pssssssssst but need to run it through the House. ​

 

[Steadygain]

Song for Today​

This morning I thought of this song as I was getting dressed. As I sung it in my mind I began throwing a bunch of cartoon characters in to sing various parts.​

(Yogi Bear sings)​

I told the witch doctor
I was in love with you
I told the witch doctor
I was in love with you
And then the witch doctor
He told me what to do​

(Alvin and the Chipmunks)​

He said that
Ooo eee,ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang
Ooo eee ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla bing bang...
Ooo eee ,ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla ,bing bang
Ooo eee ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla bing bang​

(Sylvester the Cat)​

I told the witch doctor
You didn't love me true
I told the witch doctor
You didn't love me nice
And then the witch doctor
He game me this advice​

(The whole Pooh Bear Group)​

He said that
Ooo eee,ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang
Ooo eee ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla bing bang...
Ooo eee ,ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla ,bing bang
Ooo eee ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla bing bang​

(The Peanuts Gang joins Pooh's Group)​

You've been keeping love from me
Just like you were a miser
And i'll admit i wasn't very smart
So i went out and found myself
A guy that's so much wiser
And he taught me the way to win your heart​

(Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and the whole WB group)​

My friend the witch doctor
He taught me what to say
My friend the witch doctor
He taught me what to do
I know that you'll be mine
When i say this to you​

(Porky Pig) - don't forget to stammer
And he said
Ooo eee,ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang
Ooo eee ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla bing bang...
Ooo eee ,ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla ,bing bang
Ooo eee ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla bing bang​

(Now Everyone Joins Together)​

You've been keeping love from me
Just like you were a miser
And i'll admit i wasn't very smart
So i went out and found myself
A guy that's so much wiser
And he taught me the way to win your heart​

My friend the witch doctor
He taught me what to say
My friend the witch doctor
He taught me what to do
I know that you'll be mine
When i say this to you​

Ooo eee,ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang
Ooo eee ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla bing bang...
Ooo eee ,ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla ,bing bang
Ooo eee ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla bing bang​

WITCH DOCTOR
(Ross Bagdaserian Jr.)
David Seville - 1958​

The Events above are TRUE - You have just entered the Mind of Steadygain, Parental Discretion is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED; ​

DO NOT ENTER THE MIND OF STEADYGAIN IF: You are taking any medications of a mind alternating nature, if you have had sex below 500 feet of water, if you are a female born after the year 1827, if you are a male born before 2106, if you have ever held your breath for longer than 4 seconds, if you've ever experienced an orgasm while sky diving, if your favorite color is either blue, red, purple, green, or yellow, if you have ever dyed your hair, if toilit paper ever tore while wiping or a tissue was damaged by blowing your nose, if you have ever made weird faces at the occupants of a car that has passed you (or that you have passed), if you have ever fantasized about anything (pure or unpure), or if you have stepped on a crack in the sidewalk, or spit gum out on the ground.

 

[dannyboy]

Bailout Balked!!

:notrust: I sure am glad that their Bailout didn't go through. I actually sent my Senator (McKulski) an email blasting Bush/Cheney. I can really only blame Cheney for everything, Bush is a pawn. I suspect that with Bush checking out in a few weeks, he wanted a 'golden parachute' for his presidential Bush legacy.
SKIP POLITICS: We can really make big gains if we go to the C & S. But I have a hard time letting go of the G (sentimental), since I've been there for so long. I used up all my IFT's for September and when I tried to change this morning, I got a big red error message that said I've used up my IFT's for September and to try again afternoon. I'm very glad that they've installed this message rather than sending me a letter stating I'm suspended for 6 months.

 

[Frixxxx]

Re: Bailout Balked!!

CENSORED

Dude, you broke the rules. Refer post 1565: Rule #2:suspicious:

 

[XL-entLady]

Re: Bailout Balked!!

Dude, you broke the rules. Refer post 1565: Rule #2:suspicious:

We have a lot of newbies on the site, and that is great. New blood, new ideas. And a lot of the newbies won't have time to know yet that Steady is our minstrel. Steady's home is one of peace and tranquility, tie-dyed t-shirts and handing out flowers. We'll try to pass the word, so that everyone can come and enjoy the unique (a word chosen very purposely) and sparkling atmosphere.

Lady

 

[fabijo]

The Events above are TRUE - You have just entered the Mind of Steadygain, Parental Discretion is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED; ​

DO NOT ENTER THE MIND OF STEADYGAIN IF: You are taking any medications of a mind alternating nature, if you have had sex below 500 feet of water, if you are a female born after the year 1827, if you are a male born before 2106, if you have ever held your breath for longer than 4 seconds, if you've ever experienced an orgasm while sky diving, if your favorite color is either blue, red, purple, green, or yellow, if you have ever dyed your hair, if toilit paper ever tore while wiping or a tissue was damaged by blowing your nose, if you have ever made weird faces at the occupants of a car that has passed you (or that you have passed), if you have ever fantasized about anything (pure or unpure), or if you have stepped on a crack in the sidewalk, or spit gum out on the ground.

oops. I needed the warning label BEFORE the song. I think I just saw the walls start that waving motion. Oh, and that jack-o-lantern picture - I swear it is laughing at me. I felt something brush against the back of my leg, but when I looked all I could see was the back of a smurf running out the door.

 

[Steadygain]

Re: Bailout Balked!!

I sure am glad that their Bailout didn't go through. I actually sent my Senator (McKulski) an email blasting Bush/Cheney. I can really only blame Cheney for everything, Bush is a pawn. I suspect that with Bush checking out in a few weeks, he wanted a 'golden parachute' for his presidential Bush legacy.
SKIP POLITICS: We can really make big gains if we go to the C & S. But I have a hard time letting go of the G (sentimental), since I've been there for so long. I used up all my IFT's for September and when I tried to change this morning, I got a big red error message that said I've used up my IFT's for September and to try again afternoon. I'm very glad that they've installed this message rather than sending me a letter stating I'm suspended for 6 months.

Danny,
I was born and raised in Baltimore, MD (along the Northern Limits of Roland Park). Am honored to have you in my home.

I sure am glad that their Bailout didn't go through. Strickly from the TSP Perspective and being in G Fund - that's understandable.

From a broader perspective: with the Markets taking their biggest drop ever, a frozen cash flow meaning basically everything will come to a halt, and the liklihood of things getting worse...I'd say you probably do not really understand the situation.

I actually sent my Senator (McKulski) an email blasting Bush/Cheney. WOW! I'm impressed! You are SERVING your country by believing in the Democratic System and actively communicating with your Senator. Your email may change "world events" and if they weren't about to leave office soon - that email would have ended them for sure. I can really only blame Cheney for everything, Of course after all he's the Vice President and therefore deserves all the blame. Bush is a pawn. Well those are pretty stong words for the Commander in Chief. When I was in the SERVICE I would have gone out of my way to take a bullet for the Commander in Chief (and that is no joke). But as the years have gone by I've come to believe all Politicians are hugely pawns. I suspect that with Bush checking out in a few weeks, he wanted a 'golden parachute' for his presidential Bush legacy. His legacy was totally destroyed by the email you sent to McKulski; now he will have to walk with his head bowed down (instead of high and proud); now he will have to see mutiple counselors and psychiatrists to deal with THE content and tone of your message; now he won't be able to just laugh it off and put his Presidental Term behind him - because that email will stick with him and he'll never be able to shake it off.

So please be careful how you regard the 2 highest Officials of the United States of America. Also be sentitive to the situation in which you place your Senator for having to deliver such a message to his highest superiors (I am running out of klenex writting this)...

The best thing we all can do is put ourself in the place of Bush and honestly ask ourself, "Would we have done anything different, or are we proud of everything we did"?

By far the best person to ask is NOT ME - but a random person on the MB who could be considered a NEUTRAL - NON BIASED - and total Representation of the Whole Group

So I would say ask BIRCHTREE (let's pick him)

 

[pigeonguy]

My second endeavor is developing a formula that will reverse the hole in our atmosphere - mostly responsible for Global Warming. I believe much of that process could be reversed by utilizing features that are increasingly coming to light.

Bold and compassionate endeavors SG.

But what hole would that be? And how is it causing GW?

mark

PS: Man, Causey really has a case of the red-ass at the 3K, doesn't he?

 

[Frixxxx]

Re: Bailout Balked!!

.....
By far the best person to ask is NOT ME - but a random person on the MB who could be considered a NEUTRAL - NON BIASED - and total Representation of the Whole Group

So I would say ask BIRCHTREE (let's pick him)

So, Grasshopper, you have been set upon the path of searching. Seek and ye shall find the tree of Birch, and he shall set you on the path wisdom, and you to shall be a believer in the Buy & Hold Church of Investing.

Sorry Steady, I couldn't hold back!:laugh:

 

[tsptalk]

Re: Bailout Balked!!

Dude, you broke the rules. Refer post 1565: Rule #2:suspicious:

Thanks frixxxx. danny hadn't seen steadygain's new posted rules (good idea by the way). He's OK. I pointed him to the election thread in the lounge.

 

[Frixxxx]

Re: Bailout Balked!!

Thanks frixxxx. danny hadn't seen steadygain's new posted rules (good idea by the way). He's OK. I pointed him to the election thread in the lounge.

I apologize to everyone ESPECIALLY dannymcm, I can't type sarcasm very well. It was only meant as a good-hearted poke.

Now everyone...Back in the "GROOVE"!

 

[Steadygain]

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Bold and compassionate endeavors SG.

But what hole would that be? And how is it causing GW?

mark

Mark,
Sorry my brother but that post was a mistake; I'm getting way too comfortable and simply spilling some of my more personal (business and scientific endeavors over).

I honestly want to limit that mindset as much as possible on the MB and use this as like "total vacation and just a place to trip". But since I said something I'll finish - JUST THIS.

The Black Hole would be by far my greatest priority. We're now in the beginning stage of the 17 mile underground circle in Europe; which could function as the beginning of a Black Hole.

The problems are numerous: The more matter they eat, the more powerful they become and left unchecked they could easily grow and consume the entire planet. So of course it's a very serious problem if we can't contain it. Also we don't know how the Oceans would be effected (which was the basis for me even determining the need for one).

Several floating piles of trash larger than the state of Texas are swirling in the Pacific Ocean. The Oceans now contain so many particles of plastic and other contaminants that it's too late to try to clean them by standard methods. So enter my mindset by observing how the Black Holes operate and simply bring this down to Earth on a scale that is portable and easily controlled.

Mass itself will not change - but can be widely varried. I believe we could build a Portable Black Hole that could travel through different layers of the Ocean and essentially vaporize plastics and other contaminants and bring the water back to basically the pure original salt state. Of course my plan is at least a century (or more) away from reality; but it would not be hard to prove it's worth based on how we know the Black Holes function today. The physics and chemistry are the bottomline - and it's simply a matter of replicating what naturally occurs in the Universe - but we could fully control it since we are building it.

The hole I'm referring to is Ozone Layer Depletion. Again I am thinking beyond the standard ways of being 'Green' and limiting further depletion by the methods currently in focus. Here my mindset is more focused on ways to build it and restore it. Once the Portable Black Holes cleaned up the Oceans, Land, and Air - I'd be ready to restore the Ozone Layer. Again from my perspective it a matter of chemistry and physics and utilizing methods we have not employed (such as the electo-magnetic waves). As our understanding of the forces associated with our planet become better understood (and within the Universe) so to does our ability to manipulate and replicate these same forces.

 

[Steadygain]

Re: Bailout Balked!!

We have a lot of newbies on the site, and that is great. New blood, new ideas. And a lot of the newbies won't have time to know yet that Steady is our minstrel. Steady's home is one of peace and tranquility, tie-dyed t-shirts and handing out flowers. We'll try to pass the word, so that everyone can come and enjoy the unique (a word chosen very purposely) and sparkling atmosphere.

Lady

Newbies,
Come one and come all - for you are the future generation and the refreshing springs that keep the MB growing.

My home is like being inside a large empty water tower - shaped like a huge cylinder. The floors are covered with extra thick oriential rugs with a wide variety of huge pillows of every imaginable color to sit, lay, or sleep on. Tie-dyed sheets cover the walls from floor to ceiling. Of course you will notice hundreds of speakers scattered throughout the walls. Lasty when you lay down and look at the ceiling you'll notice it's made of stained glass with a wide variety of circles and various shapes.

The flowers Lady mentioned are the KEY to my PARADISE. Once you have held one of these flowers, smelled them, or even gazed at them you will enter a state of tranquility and be at peace and in perfect harmony with your surroundings. Soon after this your mind will begin to explore and you will travel to places where our connected thoughts take you. At some point it will be almost too much to bear - but you will crave it a thousand times more. This is when you will lay down and look at the ceiling. At this point with a simple flip of the switch - the stained glass layers of the ceiling will begin swirling in different directions and will appear like a giant kaleidoscope.

For Lady, and the vast number of more experienced members, there is frequently a floating and joining together mid way between the floor and ceiling. Often we bring the flowers with us and you'll find the properties at this level exceed heaven itself.

WELCOME - TUNE IN - TURN ON - GET EXPERIENCED

 

[Birchtree]

My first job after finishing my military tour was to work the night shift at the University of New Hampshire infirmary. I was actually hired to perform security as a secondary function as well as performing some medical care. What I ended up doing a lot of was baby sitting the undergraduate population that got invovled with "blue cheer" or LSD. I bought several books that talked about the bad trips and I was the guide to the final trip destination which often was a death scene and a religious observation. I never did the drug because what I saw was scary and dangerous. Anyway I just thought I'd relate that particular experience. LSD was nothing to play with but it was a staple of the hallucinogenic scene throughout the late 1960s. This was 1969 - I went to school evenings and worked nights and eventually took a part-time night job at the Portsmouth City Hospital emergency room where I saw various drug overdoses. Kids do the darndest things.

 

[Steadygain]

Dude, you broke the rules. Refer post 1565: Rule #2:suspicious:

Frixxxx,
You are one of my dearest friends and closest brothers. We are so in synch it's just amazing. Thank you so much for even paying attention. I'm really honored.

It's funny because usually whenever I write anything it's so totally off the top of my head - and spontaneous - that I'd never remember something like that. So when I first read this I was like: "What"

But I sincerely appreciate it - as Politics in general is garbage to me.

So, Grasshopper, you have been set upon the path of searching. Seek and ye shall find the tree of Birch, and he shall set you on the path wisdom, and you to shall be a believer in the Buy & Hold Church of Investing.

Sorry Steady, I couldn't hold back!:laugh:

THIS WAS PERFECT !!!

If I ever go on vacation, I'll have you take over. Nothing could reflect my wit, charm, or nature better than this. THANK YOU !

I apologize to everyone ESPECIALLY dannymcm, I can't type sarcasm very well. It was only meant as a good-hearted poke.

Now everyone...Back in the "GROOVE"!

There is a HUGE DIFFERENCE between being sarcastic and having fun with wit and charm; with being 'Good Natured' and acting like an idiot.

Please know you have nothing to appologize for. If anything this is a rare opportunity to welcome the new comers by having fun with them - which is the whole point. I'd rather you be exactly as you are than be a 'stuffed shirt'.

Anyway - for all your posts - I'm genuinely grateful.

 

[XL-entLady]

What I ended up doing a lot of was baby sitting the undergraduate population that got invovled with "blue cheer" or LSD. I never did the drug because what I saw was scary and dangerous. Anyway I just thought I'd relate that particular experience. LSD was nothing to play with but it was a staple of the hallucinogenic scene throughout the late 1960s. ...Kids do the darndest things.

I hear you, my friend!

My husband was in law enforcement at the tail-end of that time and has some ugly war stories about wasted potential. And I have memories of several acquaintances from college who burned out too many synapses following Dr. O'Leary. Hence the phrase, "The sixties were really good to him."

It's so nice to me that our sparkling friend Steady's versions of trips can be attained through a "go with the flow" kind of relaxation meditation instead of chemicals.

Lady

 

[Steadygain]

I ended baby sitting the undergraduate population that got invovled with "blue cheer" or LSD. I never did the drug because what I saw was scary and dangerous. Anyway I just thought I'd relate that particular experience. LSD was nothing to play with but it was a staple of the hallucinogenic scene throughout the late 1960s. This was 1969 - I went to school evenings and worked nights and eventually took a part-time night job at the Portsmouth City Hospital emergency room where I saw various drug overdoses. Kids do the darndest things.

Thanks Birch !!

I work in Psychiatry and I've been to numerous presentations which reveal the effects of various illicit drugs on the brain. I honestly mean this from the bottom of my heart. Ecstasy and many other drugs literally distroy your brain. This also includes excessive use of alcohol. Substance abuse and addictions are a serious problem.


I am Steadygain and I approve of this message.