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Oct
10
I’m optimistic
Filed Under COIT, Election 2008, Gerry Scheub, economy, optimism
Despite all of the economic stuff on here lately — and the hiatus to sit back and concentrate on matters in the real world — I am optimistic about the future.
To wit:
The markets may have turned a corner and buyers will start picking up bargains. If they don’t, it is only a matter of time before someone starts buying everything of value is is currently on sale. My retirement isn’t for another 25-30 years or so, so there’s plenty of time for the market to appreciate and for wealth to be built. And, I’m hoping for the best for those who are looking to retire in the near future.
My wife had a car that suffered a fault was covered by the factory warranty with $0 out of pocket. We were fairly loyal customers of Toyota before, but this will definitely earn them some money over the coming years when it comes time to purchase new vehicles. Having said that, we’re also going to get a Ford as well since I’m eligible for the “X” plan. (Disclaimer — I have a financial interest in seeing Ford and GM do well, so go out and buy a Ford or GM product right now!).
I saw Commissioner Gerry Scheub the other day canvassing the neighborhood and he spoke of fighting against new taxes. Any candidate who has fought the good fight against the 1% Lake County income tax and promises to keep on fighting against it has my vote. (Disclaimer — I split my ticket based on issues. When I was in Hobart, I always voted for Rep. Chet Dobis because he voted the right way on certain issues.) It’s a good day in Lake County when a Democrat’s main issue is trying to keep money in taxpayer’s pockets — and that Democrat has a proven track record of standing up against serious pressure to back down from his position.
Also, false voter registrations were caught before they had a chance to infect the system. Of course, I’m sure we’d all figure out there was something wrong if Jimmy Johns had voted 72 times from various polling places in Nov. (Disclaimer — I like Jimmy Johns’ Italian sub, the #5 Vito. I suggest voting for #5 when you go to JJ’s sandwich shop). Also, if the vote takes 12 hours to be counted at the satellite locations and 1 million plus new voters turn out, we’ll all know that a certain community organization has been busy filling out voter registrations. Like the primary and the Lake County vote count controversy, I’m sure it will get us on CNN and everyone knows any publicity is good publicity!
I’m glad to see John McCain saying that Barack Obama is a good guy and calming down some of the more fervent supporters who are ready to launch into Moveon.org-type strangeness. If eight years of Bush-hating has taught us anything, it’s the lesson that haters never win converts. If McCain is going to win, it will be on the merits of his ideas and an optimistic message. Going negative won’t win over the people who are just tuning in at this late date and just opens the door to counter-attacks. McCain realizes this and that’s another reason for optimism.
A new day will be here sooner than we know it and things should work out just fine, no matter what happens.
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Great article, Chris. I’m optimistic, too. I’ve actually made more money blogging since the economic crisis began getting worse than I have in awhile. And I have a nice new WordPress self-hosted site to play with for the rest of the year. Things are looking good. . . .
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Well said Chris. I’d agree that we’ve turned some important corners.
Economic: Real estate sales up, oil way down. Sure the stock market tanked, but I feel it will rebound.
Political: all the dirty laundry is on the table, Palin … Obama … ACORN and Ayres … Biden … you name it we’ve said all the ugly stuff and now can focus on who we want to be our leader
Northwest Indiana is pretty solid, good leaders as you’ve noted … I for one would love to see the voters of Lake County toss a bunch of incumbents and try to build a some new energy and new ways of solving problems.
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“I place no hope in Obama or the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party is a pathetic example of liberal, bourgeois impotence, hypocrisy and complacency. It has been bought off. I will vote, if only as a form of protest against our corporate state and an homage to Polanyi’s brilliance, for Ralph Nader. I would like to offer hope, but it is more important to be a realist. No ethic or act of resistance is worth anything if it is not based on the real. And the real, I am afraid, does not look good.”
thank you
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Hi Dan, Steve and Jischingers:
It’s a buying opportunity during these days and I’m confident that no matter the short term economic turmoil, the coming years (no matter who is in charge) will show economic growth.
I’m also happy that Mitch Daniels is proposing the first two years of college at Ivy Tech. That shows planning for the future growth of Indiana’s economy.
You said “I’m also happy that Mitch Daniels is proposing the first two years of college at Ivy Tech.” What are you referring to? I’ve not heard of this and don’t understand what you mean?
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Hi Dan,
Check out Mitch Daniel’s website — he details the plan to cover college costs for the first two years at Ivy Tech for Indiana residents (or $6000 for two years at other state schools). Ivy Tech credits will transfer to IU, Purdue and other Indiana colleges, so taking the first two years for free is a way to significantly save money if a student focuses on getting all of the core requirements handled.
Indiana’s constitution guarantees a free education for Indiana residents. It seems to me that our society and economy requires a college-educated society and Mitch Daniel’s proposal is in line with the Indiana constitution.