Where's it going to end?

Where's it going to end? The bailouts, the handouts, the free lunches?

Better yet,  is there anyway we can get in line?

Actually I'm not really interested in any government bailout because this is just not the way to help our economy. If the Treasury wants to give every citizen a few thousands dollars and then forget about their ideas for the stimulus or bailout plans, I might be interested in that. Otherwise, no. Besides, I think we're a little late for this discussion.

After the banks got their TARP money - which many of them didn't want but were forced to accept and still others who want even more money - life insurance companies are getting in line with their hands out.

Get this. Behind them are the likes of BMW, Harley Davidson, Nordstrom, Target, and Home Depot.

Where is this going to end? After the country is totally broke?

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Comments

It's gone on for so long with so much money, I just cannot any longer figure it. 

What on earth are they doing???

Posted by Lenn Harley, Real Estate Broker, Virginia & Maryland (Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate) about 3 years ago

Hi Steve, This is pretty crazy-making, isn't it?  Where will it all end...

Posted by Shirley Parks, Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) about 3 years ago

I don't think congress has any idea, and so they throw money at it to make it look like they are doing something!

Posted by William Feela Realtor 651-674-5999 No. Branch,MN (WHISPERING PINES REALTY) about 3 years ago

Lenn,

It is so incredible. No one in the government seems to be able to say "no!" :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

If anyone knows when it will end we would all like to know...  The money given at the top has been crazy... they would have been better off giving to all the tax payers ...

Posted by Caron's Gateway Real Estate about 3 years ago

Shirley,

It beginning to look like it won't end until we take our country back. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

William,

I think you're right, and a Congress of all new people would be nice. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Caron,

Absolutely, but now they messed it so bad that it's too late for that. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Steve - hoping it ends sooner rather than later. It makes me cringe to know that my children's children's children will be paying off for our current conditions and our government just throwing as much money without regard to what will ACTUALLY work!

Posted by Jessica Jones Destin Sandestin 30-A Real Estate (Sandestin Real Estate) about 3 years ago

Steve, it when end when the Revolution starts. It is slowly and surely touching everyones life in some way and when the working class realizes that they can't make anymore money to give to the freeloaders they will take action. The trough feeders will not fight be they are too lazy to work let alone fight.

Posted by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services about 3 years ago

Steve - I think the bailouts have been an exceptionally bitter pill to swallow.  In this country the banking and financial special interests have their lobbyists to yang the chains of the politicians to get what they want.  Unfortunately 95% of Americans shuffling around this country have no one to express a voice on their behalf. 

Posted by Myrl Jeffcoat (Real Living Great West Real Estate) about 3 years ago

Jessica,

I just don't think the government people "get it." They have no concept of consequences. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Charles,

One week from today - tea parties everywhere. Congress had better start waking up. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

I'm going to Mexico to get a job. I hear they're hiring...

Tim, who's only half joking

Posted by Tim Bradley, CCIM Jackson Hole, WY Commercial Real Estate (Contour Investment Properties) about 3 years ago

Myrl,

Find a tea party to attend next Wednesday. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

I think it will end it with government invovlment in more companies and coporations than we can imagine.

Posted by Justin Ukaoma : Kansas City Real Estate Investments (Vizion KC) about 3 years ago

Steve,

The whole system has to change and it will-just watch.

Posted by Terry Chenier (Homelife Glenayre Realty) about 3 years ago

You wrote:

It is so incredible. No one in the government seems to be able to say "no!" :)

Except to the American home owner who have lost their equity, their homes, their retirement and their hope. 

The American home owner doesn't send those nice fat PAC checks.

Posted by Lenn Harley, Real Estate Broker, Virginia & Maryland (Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate) about 3 years ago

Justin,

We, as concerned Americans, cannot let that happen. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Lenn,

You're right on top of this. We need to say "no" to Congress by voting nearly all of them out of office. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Tim,

I could tell that there was some truth in there. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Terry,

Nothing's going to change - in a positive direction - withoiur our help. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Steve - I think Justin is right, but I hope he's wrong... :)

Posted by Debi Ernst GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate (St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors) about 3 years ago

Hi Steve

Soon there will be so many people in line that soon there will be no one left to give out the hand outs. There is no free lunch.

Good Luck and success

Lou Ludwig

Posted by Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates) about 3 years ago

Debi,

We just can't let that happen. They work for us and we must not forget that! :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Lou,

Wow, that is a very graphic and disturbing picture you suggest. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Steve:  It is frustrating.  First, you get big businesses with no accountability and poor customer service.  Second, they make bad decisions.  Third, we are told they are too big to let fail and we get to finance their folly with our taxpayer money.  I don't get it - plus the bill is going to become due on the bailout at some point and it is the individual taxpayer is going to get soaked.

Posted by Ryan Shaughnessy, Broker/Attorney - Your Lafayette Square Real Estate Partner (PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com) about 3 years ago

Ryan,

Totally agree. We need to take back Congress and throw the scoundrels out. Get to a Tea Party on Wednesday to learn more. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

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