China Laughing At Bush

Bil_Stunbmun · #21 (**permalink**) 06-18-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Carson

This is a non issue, you have to be a fool to not see that the lenders got themselves into this mess by being greedy, pure and simple.

Lenders are greedy. I went into the bank and tried to get a loan for a 40. The loan officer said "A forty year loan?" I said no, a loan for a 40 ounce malt liquor.

She wouldn't give it to me - even after I explained it was just until I got my SSI check.

I hope Obama makes a change to the lending industry.

George O Well · #22 (**permalink**) 06-18-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wow

I have no love for lawyers and they feel the same way about guys like me.
In my situation, Lawyers brought this disdain upon themselves.

>>>But you have love for guys who tried and failed to get into law school?

Carson · #23 (**permalink**) 06-19-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by wow

I'm no home loan expert but I do know that marginal loan risks could get loans by paying points, which is a mistake. The lenders paid the price for this scheme by having loan defaults. This is nothing new.
If you are a lender, you must maximize profits. not to the point that your company is at the brink of self destruction You call that greed because it is and home buyers call it a great opportunity to own a home. home buyers who shouldn't have been able to qualify
You must be "The glass is half empty" type of person.

and you must be an unrealistic type of person

Qurmudjin · #24 (**permalink**) 06-19-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by patriot2342001

Kicking him as he leaves the world stage:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/17/wo...th&oref=slogin

BEIJING — Not long ago, Chinese officials sat across conference tables from American officials and got an earful.

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NY Times: All materials contained on this site are protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of The New York Times Company or in the case of third party materials, the owner of that content. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from copies of the content.

I am not only fed up with people who post entire, or nearly entire, news articles on this site, but most especially the ones who add no commentary at all, as if to say, "This is not worth my time. Here—discuss among yourselves while I watch."

Ironically, this article about capitalism and economy was the last straw for me.

The Senior VP of Digital Operations of the NY Times has been informed of this copyright infringement.

In order for reporters to get paid, the newspaper must get paid by advertisers who require audited numbers to determine payment. Reading a NY Times article here instead of the NY Times website robs them of those auditing numbers, thus robbing them and the writers of revenue. THIS IS STEALING!

I will henceforth report to the authorities every copyright violation I come across on this website.

TakuanSoho · #25 (**permalink**) 06-19-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Qurmudjin

In order for reporters to get paid, the newspaper must get paid by advertisers who require audited numbers to determine payment. Reading a NY Times article here instead of the NY Times website robs them of those auditing numbers, thus robbing them and the writers of revenue. THIS IS STEALING!

I will henceforth report to the authorities every copyright violation I come across on this website.

Gees, I guess the operative word to define you is an asshole.

He linked the friggin site asshole. Get over yourself.

Qurmudjin · #26 (**permalink**) 06-19-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TakuanSoho

Gees, I guess the operative word to define you is an asshole.
He linked the friggin site asshole. Get over yourself.

Linking means nothing when the article is already posted. Why would I read an article here and then click the link?
Linking is allowed with only the briefest of quotes from the article. I assure you, this is a copyright violation.

I suppose only assholes don't like to see the law broken and have sympathy for their fellow writers?

And, who in the fuck asked for your opinion?
Get over yourself.

TakuanSoho · #27 (**permalink**) 06-19-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Qurmudjin

Linking means nothing when the article is already posted. Why would I read an article here and then click the link?
Linking is allowed with only the briefest of quotes from the article. I assure you, this is a copyright violation.

I suppose only assholes don't like to see the law broken and have sympathy for their fellow writers?

And, who in the fuck asked for your opinion?
Get over yourself.

LOL, sorry dude, you post here, you get unsolicited opinions. That's da rules

As for the rest, please if you think the NYT cares, you are a bigger idiot that you appear to be already.

Qurmudjin · #28 (**permalink**) 06-19-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TakuanSoho

LOL, sorry dude, you post here, you get unsolicited opinions. That's da rules

As for the rest, please if you think the NYT cares, you are a bigger idiot that you appear to be already.

Well, your opinion was worthless and very wrong. If someone cuts & pastes a news article with no commentary whatsoever, there is no chance of a defense of "fair use."

I don't know what I did to you to earn your disdain or make you say I was an idiot, but I think it was totally uncalled for. My complaint is not only legitimate, but echoed all over the internet. This is the only site I've been to where the moderator does not regularly remove cut & paste articles and warn its members.

Oh, and you may have missed what the AP just did to the Drudge Retort: Red Meat for Yellow Dogs

TakuanSoho · #29 (**permalink**) 06-19-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Qurmudjin

Well, your opinion was worthless and very wrong. If someone cuts & pastes a news article with no commentary whatsoever, there is no chance of a defense of "fair use."

I don't know what I did to you to earn your disdain or make you say I was an idiot, but I think it was totally uncalled for. My complaint is not only legitimate, but echoed all over the internet. This is the only site I've been to where the moderator does not regularly remove cut & paste articles and warn its members.

Oh, and you may have missed what the AP just did to the Drudge Retort: Red Meat for Yellow Dogs

Uhm, all opinions are worthless and very wrong. That you haven't figured that out shows that you are bordering on moronic, if not imbecilic.

Oh, you may have missed it, but dude you ain't important enough to "earn" my disdain. Don't sweat it though, no one, including myself, is that important. Say something interesting, and I will respond in kind, say something stupid like the above, and well, you get what you deserve.

Qurmudjin · #30 (**permalink**) 06-19-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TakuanSoho

Uhm, all opinions are worthless and very wrong. That you haven't figured that out shows that you are bordering on moronic, if not imbecilic.

Oh, you may have missed it, but dude you ain't important enough to "earn" my disdain. Don't sweat it though, no one, including myself, is that important. Say something interesting, and I will respond in kind, say something stupid like the above, and well, you get what you deserve.

So, it's stupid to see a crime, warn the lawbreakers repeatedly, and then finally report them?

I just don't see how anyone can rationalize stealing someone else's livelihood and call someone else stupid for reporting it.