Hi, Tom...
I'd say you should run for office but I know you know better!
Your post here is the most heartfelt and sincere thing I've read all campaign
season!
You remind us all that we are indeed fortunate to be Americans--- not that that
makes us at all more worthy than our international friends-- particularly those
in countries which are already trying to better our condition climate-wise,
Hopefully more of us will learn to capitalize on our national diversity rather
than bemoan it.
You are right!
Thanks for reminding me,
Joe B in NOLA (a bowed but unbending American city!)
--- On Sun, 10/12/08, Tom Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Tom Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [MOPO] Mopo- Posters - enconomy- Polotics- Future _ perspective
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2008, 8:28 AM
Hello Mopo- Thought I would give a veiw from what I have seen in last
year as far as whats happening
in many sectors of our business
I started in 1977 and have seen several shake outs as far as recessions.
Movie memorabilia and collectables,
or diversions have typically been a refuge or escape for people during
rough times. Vintage material seems
to be pretty safe as investment however high ticket items can soften as
people have less money. The wealthy
it appears however are being hurt this round as they invested in stock
market and portfolios that were in mutual funds.
As far as assets the real estate seems to have been a fluffed up
investment loseing 30-60% value in the last year.
My House ( bought from Leyman bros.. was bought at 115K and is worth at
monent would guess.. 80 k and was financed
at 8.5 at 30 years fixed. Not a brilliant investment and only grace
was it was zero down.
Politically - Barack Obama is going to be here-( Toledo, Ohio) for 4
days at the maumee state park resort giving a speech tommorrow and he
will prepare for the last debate. here
I was at 1st for Barack and then I became confused as Both sides
presented great arguments and also
they both cast doubt on each others abilitys,, But this last week when
McCain defended Barack and said
we need not be afraid that hes a good honest man, I relized that they
both were brave to want to lead this country and that it actually would
be great if they worked together to achieve unity and to fix the Usa
economic woes. They can as tey are both senators even after the race in
over so they can help each other.
So either way it turns out they should work together as Both has a
passion for this country. For me Barack has
endured so many attacks on his Faith, his color, his family history, his
past association with people
and the radical in question seemd to be a anti veitnam war radical.
well back in the 60's the hippies and people that wanted the war to
stop,, where considered radicals.. But
they wanted the killing to stop...At Kent state university in OHIO 4
-protesters where shot and killed by
Ohio Gaurd troops because they stood up and rebelled.. against the WAR
.. so Did the people at the Boston tea party... and
the entire USA was founded by Rebels that wanted to have thier own
country. The country is a melting POT
of every religion, and culture and ethnic group. That is why we have so
much diversity. If you look historically in so many areas like
engineering, and creative areas we have been a merger of all countrys
and all peoples... Not one but all...( One nation , with Liberty and
Justice for ALL) Look at the space program NASA, entertainment, autos,
electronics//
heck Ebay, computers , medical..aircraft, Foods, telecommunication//
we have been leaders and innovators in all sectors along with allies in
other areas.
I see it as we just need to see that its time that the world come
together as we will clearly see this week we are all
linked by a financial, energy and ecology and dependence on each other
that is a good thing.. because sure there are some with
differances in how to live but that has been since age of time. We now
have the ability to communicate and work
together in a way never before seen and have the technology to correct
the worlds issues if we work in a unified world that would address
health care on a global level. peace on a global level.
The recent events and the financial meltdown prove that we all need each
other globally .. and that greed does not work. PERIOD.
If we find new energy solutions in wind and solar ( Toledos Xunlight is
the world leader and also First Solar)
So we can make a differance, we can make a change and if we do as our
forefathers did and to get to work
and forge ahead we will survive any clamity either man-made or by nature.
So.... In summery --- I missed getting registared to vote.... as I was
so damn undecided.... and i was frustrated.... so yesterday
I thought what can I do to help? well... I thought Ill get some signs
and go to the rally monday..
well went there and it was two blocks of people waiting...... so I came
home... and thought.... well I could donate some items like a megaphone,
clapper and clock.... and maybe that would inspire Barack to see some
support
and would give him and the campaign crew some fun.. So I hopped in the
Car and went to the headquarters and said
well heres some stuff all MADE IN USA in TOLEDO , OHIO ... and where's
the yard signs?? they were out of signs... and out of tickets to the
rally..... so I at least tryed... and perhaps
if we all just do what we can no matter how small maybe we will get Change.
I feel so lucky to be able to have a business and a chance to pursue
the american dream. I wish everyone on Mopo health and peace and success.
Tom
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