tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post2553214670293029715..comments2023-08-20T07:06:14.115-04:00Comments on Thurber's Thoughts: Foreclosures and your tax dollarsMaggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677808307727487766noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-14915814873185778612008-04-02T18:48:00.000-04:002008-04-02T18:48:00.000-04:00Ben - yes... tax dollars from those who can't affo...Ben - yes... tax dollars from those who can't afford to own a home (or choose not to)...what a way to spend money.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677808307727487766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-88780074585407490932008-04-02T18:47:00.000-04:002008-04-02T18:47:00.000-04:00Publius:http://apps.co.lucas.oh.us/agenda/MeetingR...Publius:<BR/><BR/>http://apps.co.lucas.oh.us/agenda/<BR/>MeetingReport.aspx?MeetingID=393<BR/><BR/>items #08-388 and #08-389 under Job and Family ServicesMaggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677808307727487766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-29186122294827051382008-04-02T16:35:00.000-04:002008-04-02T16:35:00.000-04:00Maggie,You have very rightly quoted those well cho...Maggie,<BR/><BR/>You have very rightly quoted those well chosen words of President Reagan. I will point to another quote instead, <BR/><BR/>"A Liberal is a person who lets their compassion overwhelm their common sense. A conservative lets their common sense overcome their compassion." <BR/>- me<BR/><BR/>I am afraid that Mr. Gerken has established himself as a liberal, and you have, in turn have done so as a conservative.Timothy W Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118861693269565715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-70904153819683596162008-04-02T16:22:00.000-04:002008-04-02T16:22:00.000-04:00Maggie, do you have the text on this proposal or k...Maggie, do you have the text on this proposal or know when the commissioners will have meetings about it? I looked on the commissioner website but couldn't find what I was looking for.Publiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738978748809484109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-66861433266799015202008-04-02T16:14:00.000-04:002008-04-02T16:14:00.000-04:00What about all the people who worked hard and save...What about all the people who worked hard and saved money and did it the right way? It is like they are being punsished for doing things right, while those who didnt can just have someone take care of their problems. It doesnt seem right.<BR/><BR/>I am not a homeowner, but if I was, this would really piss me off.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858781035308252728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-27584190131290516002008-04-02T12:47:00.000-04:002008-04-02T12:47:00.000-04:00Too bad they can't help people refinance their loa...Too bad they can't help people refinance their loans at a lower rate, instead of throwing money into a pit of more programs (someone must have whispered in Pete Gerkin's ear about an agency that wants/needs cash). <BR/><BR/>Foreclosures hurt everyone in the neighborhood.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05966847290906915571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-4545907442402065742008-04-02T11:38:00.000-04:002008-04-02T11:38:00.000-04:00jrs - there are some who've just fallen on hard ti...jrs - there are some who've just fallen on hard times, but the solution for that is not another government program in addition to all the ones that currently exist.<BR/><BR/>But, like you, I don't think those individuals represent the majority. The whole purpose of this effort is to keep people in their homes that they can't afford (for whatever reason). Why aren't we more interested in getting them into something they CAN afford rather than prolonging the bad situation? <BR/><BR/>Strangely, no one talks about that option...<BR/><BR/>-sepp: this particular money isn't going to their mortgage payments - it's going to agencies who will <I>counsel</I> them and enroll them in <I>classes</I> and give them <I>training</I> ... and how that helps them stay in a place they cannot afford is beyond me. <BR/><BR/>It's <I>feel-good</I>, but not a fix...Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677808307727487766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-60156987299193319562008-04-02T11:16:00.000-04:002008-04-02T11:16:00.000-04:00It's a temporary "feel-good" fix and nothing else....It's a temporary "feel-good" fix and nothing else.<BR/>If these folks got behind on their house payments due to NOT being able to afford the place to begin with, how is 3 grand going to "save" them when the already unaffordable bill comes again?<BR/>Give them all another 3 grand next time too?-Sepphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187463448901564093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-42960923761180339342008-04-02T11:07:00.000-04:002008-04-02T11:07:00.000-04:00Agreed and well-said, Maggie.What no one wants to ...Agreed and well-said, Maggie.<BR/><BR/>What no one wants to talk about is the true nature of many of today's foreclosures - greedy lenders taking advantage of borrowers who are not adept at handling their own finances and worse yet - who want to live well beyond their means, of course because they deserve it.<BR/><BR/>My neigbor lost his house because he lost his job as a truck driver, missed several payments, had nothing in the bank (2 brand new SUVs and Disneyland every year, etc). Did I mention he lost his job because of his alcoholism and recent DUIs ?<BR/><BR/>I realize that there are many people who are caught up in bad luck, the bad economy, etc in legit ways. I suspect, however, that for every one of those there are 10 cases like my neighbor.<BR/><BR/>It's hard to address the real problem without offending or appearing judgemental and harsh. And letting this all shake out on its own would cause ripples to significant to ignore anyway.<BR/><BR/>So those of us who live within our means, spend wisely, and are good citizens will have to stand by and watch a bail-out of epic proportions.<BR/><BR/>*sigh*jrshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03616373935136544307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-89937047464812605262008-04-02T10:07:00.000-04:002008-04-02T10:07:00.000-04:00Pete Gerken, Pete Gerken, paging Pete Gerken...you...Pete Gerken, Pete Gerken, paging Pete Gerken...your commie is showing....<BR/><BR/>Keep it up Pete, my black market sales of Tums are making me rich.<BR/><BR/>Thanx.<BR/><BR/>Tomnavyvethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12367264325929819549noreply@blogger.com