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Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: pizzaboy] #629079 01/12/12 02:10 PM 01/12/12 02:10 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 25,984 California The Italian Stallionette
The Italian Stallionette Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 25,984 California	PB I forgot where I recently saw PS but yea, I was shocked that he has aged so much (of course none of us do?) . We tend to remember "as it was." Time marches on. Anyway, doesn't take away his talent. He is one I STILL would love to see in concert. I really like his voice. A recent shocker for me was when, while changing channels on tv, stopped at a PBS station and was blown away. The only way I knew who the lead singer was, was that he was singing "House Of The Rising Sun." Eric Burden? Wow, I couldn't believe it. Then again, it's been how many years? PB, btw, Don't be messin' with Sir Paul. I love Paul young or old. TIS Last edited by The Italian Stallionette; 01/12/12 02:11 PM. "Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK "War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: The Italian Stallionette] #629082 01/12/12 02:12 PM 01/12/12 02:12 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,296 Throggs Neck pizzaboy The Fuckin Doctor
pizzaboy The Fuckin Doctor Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,296 Throggs Neck	I love Paul Simon AND Paul McCartney, Tis. At least they don't look like this: "I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: pizzaboy] #629083 01/12/12 02:14 PM 01/12/12 02:14 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 25,984 California The Italian Stallionette
The Italian Stallionette Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 25,984 California	LOL I swear, Keith's looked bad even when he was in his 20s. The guy will probably outlive all of us. TIS "Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK "War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: The Italian Stallionette] #629085 01/12/12 02:23 PM 01/12/12 02:23 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,427 Bar Vitelli, Queens, NY Signor Vitelli Underboss
Signor Vitelli Underboss Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,427 Bar Vitelli, Queens, NY	I think one of the reasons for the apparent drastic aging of Paul Simon is that he finally stopped wearing the toupee he sported for most of his career. That, and the fact that he is seventy years old! Signor V. "For me, there's only my wife..." "Sure I cook with wine - sometimes I even add it to the food!" "When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?" "It was a grass harp... And we listened." "Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it? Every, every minute?" "No. Saints and poets, maybe... they do some."

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: Signor Vitelli] #629087 01/12/12 02:29 PM 01/12/12 02:29 PM
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The Italian Stallionette Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 25,984 California	SV, I really didn't know, until later years that he wore a toupee. He wasn't wearing a toupee in the S&F greatest hits album cover was he? He had really long hair then? TIS "Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK "War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: The Italian Stallionette] #629088 01/12/12 02:31 PM 01/12/12 02:31 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,296 Throggs Neck pizzaboy The Fuckin Doctor
pizzaboy The Fuckin Doctor Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,296 Throggs Neck	Paul looks a little like Signor V in that pic. "I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: pizzaboy] #629089 01/12/12 02:33 PM 01/12/12 02:33 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 25,984 California The Italian Stallionette
The Italian Stallionette Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 25,984 California	Ah, is SV really PS in disguise? He does seem to know what he's talking about. Hmmm. AND, he does sing. You holding out on us SV? TIS "Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK "War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: SC] #629090 01/12/12 02:36 PM 01/12/12 02:36 PM
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Frosty BANNED Underboss Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,168	Look at Steve Tyler (?) from Areosmith , now thar is a ugly ass puss! Just Sayen LOL, sure glad he has the bucks , he fricken looks like he OD'ed on Botox ! LOL

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: Frosty] #629092 01/12/12 02:39 PM 01/12/12 02:39 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,296 Throggs Neck pizzaboy The Fuckin Doctor
pizzaboy The Fuckin Doctor Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,296 Throggs Neck	Originally Posted By: Frosty Look at Steve Tyler (?) from Areosmith , now thar is a ugly ass puss! Just Sayen LOL, sure glad he has the bucks , he fricken looks like he OD'ed on Botox ! LOL Watching "American Idol" in hi-def is scarier than Jason and Freddie put together. "I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: pizzaboy] #629095 01/12/12 02:44 PM 01/12/12 02:44 PM
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SC OP Consigliere Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 22,902 New York	Originally Posted By: pizzaboy Paul looks a little like Signor V in that pic. Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette Ah, is SV really PS in disguise? He does seem to know what he's talking about. Hmmm. AND, he does sing. .

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: pizzaboy] #629096 01/12/12 02:46 PM 01/12/12 02:46 PM
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The Italian Stallionette Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 25,984 California	He (Steven Tyler) was never good looking IMHO but time has not done him well that's for sure. Still, Keith Richard still takes the cake. Man, that guy's face is like a road map. How sad is that? My daughter and I went to see "Shine A Light" a Rolling Stone doc movie a couple years ago. Keith was Keith, and looked his normal scraggly self with his hair all frizzled and junk that looked like drink umbrellas hanging in his hair. Keith says "I'm happy to be here...then again, I'm happy to be anywhere." He likely could get a gig in "The Walking Dead" and not even have to have much make-up. LOL TIS EDIT: You know what I'm thinking? We are really getting off the economy here aren't we? Last edited by The Italian Stallionette; 01/12/12 02:50 PM. "Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK "War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: The Italian Stallionette] #629097 01/12/12 02:48 PM 01/12/12 02:48 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,296 Throggs Neck pizzaboy The Fuckin Doctor
pizzaboy The Fuckin Doctor Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,296 Throggs Neck	Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette He was never good looking IMHO but time has not done him well that's for sure. That's no way to talk about Signor V, Tis. At least wait for the poor guy to log-off. "I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: pizzaboy] #629098 01/12/12 02:50 PM 01/12/12 02:50 PM
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The Italian Stallionette Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 25,984 California	Originally Posted By: pizzaboy Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette He was never good looking IMHO but time has not done him well that's for sure. That's no way to talk about Signor V, Tis. At least wait for the poor guy to log-off. OMG, I should have said who I was replying too. LOL I'm sure SV knows it wasn't him BUT I'm gonna correct anyway. Thanks PB You little devil you. TIS "Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK "War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: SC] #629132 01/12/12 06:51 PM 01/12/12 06:51 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,168 Frosty BANNED
Frosty BANNED Underboss Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,168	Thar is some resembelance thar , but Signor V. may not have the money but he has Class . That thar hair would make a fine rug on the floor. Also my client may not have the greatest voices, but he does know his wine ! In Closing on behalf of Signor V..

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: SC] #629197 01/12/12 11:06 PM 01/12/12 11:06 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,168 Frosty BANNED
Frosty BANNED Underboss Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,168	Sounds good ta me thar oli, long as I get my Johnson out underneath the apron and shake that puppy !

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: SC] #629198 01/12/12 11:10 PM 01/12/12 11:10 PM
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olivant O Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15,030 Texas	NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Get those orange aprons ready for the spring cleaning rush. Home Depot announced Thursday it plans to hire 70,000 temporary workers at its U.S. stores to handle its spring selling season, the busiest time of the year for the home improvement chain. "Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: olivant] #629200 01/12/12 11:17 PM 01/12/12 11:17 PM
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The Italian Stallionette Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 25,984 California	Well temporary or not, that's good. You never know, many times temporary jobs turn permanent. Btw, It is good to have a Home Depot around. No argument there. However, I absolutely hate going there. It's just not a fun place to shop. I'll go if I need a flourscent light or a faucet or doorknob or whatever. No matter what I go for I ALWAYS have to ask for somebody to help me. If you're picking out flooring or carpet or something like that maybe but otherwise NOT a fun place to go at all. TIS Last edited by The Italian Stallionette; 01/12/12 11:19 PM. "Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK "War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: The Italian Stallionette] #629203 01/12/12 11:35 PM 01/12/12 11:35 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,168 Frosty BANNED
Frosty BANNED Underboss Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,168	Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette Well temporary or not, that's good. You never know, many times temporary jobs turn permanent. Btw, It is good to have a Home Depot around. No argument there. However, I absolutely hate going there. It's just not a fun place to shop. I'll go if I need a flourscent light or a faucet or doorknob or whatever. No matter what I go for I ALWAYS have to ask for somebody to help me. If you're picking out flooring or carpet or something like that maybe but otherwise NOT a fun place to go at all. TIS Frosty is sleeping it off.... - SC Last edited by SC; 01/13/12 12:27 AM. Reason: Remove crude post

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: SC] #629204 01/12/12 11:40 PM 01/12/12 11:40 PM
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carmela Underboss Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,292 NJ	Frosty, go to bed. La madre degli idioti e' sempre incinta.

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: The Italian Stallionette] #629221 01/13/12 01:12 AM 01/13/12 01:12 AM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,427 Bar Vitelli, Queens, NY Signor Vitelli Underboss
Signor Vitelli Underboss Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,427 Bar Vitelli, Queens, NY	Well, SC may have edited Frosty's post, but TIS's quote remained quite raw. Things have gotten more than a bit out of hand here. Signor V. "For me, there's only my wife..." "Sure I cook with wine - sometimes I even add it to the food!" "When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?" "It was a grass harp... And we listened." "Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it? Every, every minute?" "No. Saints and poets, maybe... they do some."

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: Signor Vitelli] #629222 01/13/12 01:14 AM 01/13/12 01:14 AM
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olivant O Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15,030 Texas	Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli Well, SC may have edited Frosty's post, but TIS's quote remained quite raw. Things have gotten more than a bit out of hand here. Signor V. I agree. "Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: SC] #629272 01/13/12 12:25 PM 01/13/12 12:25 PM
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Sonny_Black Underboss Joined: May 2010 Posts: 3,568	So what the f*ck is going on with the economy? I'm curious to know. "It was between the brothers Kay -- I had nothing to do with it."

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: Sonny_Black] #629304 01/13/12 02:00 PM 01/13/12 02:00 PM
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Sicilian Babe Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 17,300 New York	Originally Posted By: Sonny_Black So what the f*ck is going on with the economy? I'm curious to know. What's happening with the economy? Every Republican candidate's nightmare - it actually shows signs of improving! President Emeritus of the Neal Pulcawer Fan Club

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: Sicilian Babe] #629305 01/13/12 02:03 PM 01/13/12 02:03 PM
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Sonny_Black Underboss Joined: May 2010 Posts: 3,568	Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe Originally Posted By: Sonny_Black So what the f*ck is going on with the economy? I'm curious to know. What's happening with the economy? Every Republican candidate's nightmare - it actually shows signs of improving! Over here in Europe it's seemingly getting worse everyday. I don't believe a word of it. It's just another scheme by those psychopatic bankers who like to play games and make even more money because they get bored otherwise. "It was between the brothers Kay -- I had nothing to do with it."

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: SC] #629364 01/13/12 07:14 PM 01/13/12 07:14 PM
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ronnierocketAGO R Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 13,145 East Tennessee	More and more, I wonder if those credit ratings are truely scams. True power when you make nations tremble under your decision.

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: SC] #630348 01/18/12 07:29 PM 01/18/12 07:29 PM
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olivant O Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15,030 Texas	NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The Obama administration rejected a bid to expand the controversial Keystone oil sands pipeline Wednesday, saying the deadline imposed by Congress did not leave sufficient time to conduct the necessary review. "The rushed and arbitrary deadline insisted on by Congressional Republicans prevented a full assessment of the pipeline's impact, especially the health and safety of the American people, as well as our environment," Obama said in a statement. "Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: Don Cardi] #631738 01/27/12 01:41 AM 01/27/12 01:41 AM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,089 Brooklyn, New York Dapper_Don Underboss
Dapper_Don Underboss Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,089 Brooklyn, New York	Originally Posted By: Don Cardi Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe Originally Posted By: Don Smitty Dont worry everyone Obamas stimulus package will kick in soon. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA .... WHAT A JOKE!! What's the joke? That unemployment is down? That retail sales are up? That the Dow is up 4,000 points since he took office? That housing starts are finally up? The U.S. Unemployment Rate was 5.0% in December, 2007. It was 8.6% in November 2011. Several days ago this administration claimed that extending unemployment would create approximately 600,000 JOBS!! Can someone please explain to me how, if you allow people to stay on unemployment it will create more jobs? Oh maybe they meant that if you keep Americans on Unemployment it will create 600,000 jobs overseas. Oh, I get it now. I see. The Dow Jones was at 13,371.72 on November 30, 2007. On November 25, 2011 it closed at 11,231.78 In between the above dates this is what took place : On August 22, 2008 the Dow closed at 11,628.06. On August 25th 2008 Barack Obama received the democratic nomination and the very next day the dow dropped almost 400 points. On Wednesday November 5th, the day after Barack Obama was elected president, the Dow fell sharply dropping 513 points. So yes, it has climbed back up since HIS being nominated and then elected obviously caused it to drop. US Retail Gas Price Dec. 31, 2008 : $1.61 per gallon In 2010 President Obama imposed a moratorium on offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. by December of 2010 the retail price for gas shot up to $2.98 per gallon. US Retail Gas Price Dec. 12, 2011 : $3.35 per gallon More than DOUBLED since he took office! A record 2.82 million US homes faced foreclosure in 2009 jumping 21 percent from 2008 and 120 percent from 2007! By the end of 2010 the U.S. Foreclosure Market Report showed approximately 3.8 million foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions. 2011 has produced a record number of people defaulting on government-backed mortgages. Washington is sitting on nearly a third of the nation’s 800,000 repossessed houses, making the U.S. taxpayer the largest owner of foreclosed properties. Wasn't it Jon Corzine who this President picked to be his trusted financial adviser? Where has this economy been stimulated? Who's economy has he helped to stimulate? China's?... which now owns about 30% of the U.S. because of their holding of our increasing debt under this administration. As a person who loves this country, I sincerely wanted to see this president succeed in all he claimed that he would be able to do. I love this country and would never want our leader, no matter what political affiliation they may be, to fail. But at this point, after almost 3 years in office, this President talked a good game...but is turning out to be a miserable failure. It's a shame and I only hope and pray that things will get better for many people in this country, even by his own hand so that I can say that I was wrong about him. I sincerely hope that he proves me wrong by the end of his term. Unfortunately I just don't see it happening. Bro lay off whatever news source you use here are the facts and its from the WSJ a conservative paper! http://blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2012/01/23/the-stock-market-loves-president-obama/ "It’ll be tough for the Obama haters to argue against this juicy little nugget. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has surged 60% since Barack Obama was inaugurated as president three years ago, according to research firm Bespoke Investment Group. This means President Obama is one of only five presidents that have witnessed the blue-chip index surge more than 50% during their first three years in office. The best return came under FDR, when the stock market surged a whopping 190% during the first three years of his term. Stocks also rallied 60% during President Eisenhower’s first three years and 60% amid the same time frame for Bill Clinton." Generally, historically the markets (surprisngly) have performed better when a Dem is in office. I know I studied Econ in college Last edited by Dapper_Don; 01/27/12 01:42 AM. Tommy Shots: They want me running the family, don't they know I have a young wife? Sal Vitale: (laughs) Tommy, jump in, the water's fine.

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: Sicilian Babe] #631739 01/27/12 01:42 AM 01/27/12 01:42 AM
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Dapper_Don Underboss Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,089 Brooklyn, New York	Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe Originally Posted By: Sonny_Black So what the f*ck is going on with the economy? I'm curious to know. What's happening with the economy? Every Republican candidate's nightmare - it actually shows signs of improving! exactly! Tommy Shots: They want me running the family, don't they know I have a young wife? Sal Vitale: (laughs) Tommy, jump in, the water's fine.

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: Dapper_Don] #632024 01/28/12 03:17 PM 01/28/12 03:17 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,168 Frosty BANNED
Frosty BANNED Underboss Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,168	Originally Posted By: Dapper_Don Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe Originally Posted By: Sonny_Black So what the f*ck is going on with the economy? I'm curious to know. What's happening with the economy? Every Republican candidate's nightmare - it actually shows signs of improving! exactly! I am still trying to save money to get a car like yours there DD. But better stick with my caddy, as I couldn't get my fat ass out of the Silver Bullet !

Re: What the F*ck is Going On With the Economy? [Re: SC] #632027 01/28/12 03:54 PM 01/28/12 03:54 PM
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olivant O Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15,030 Texas	Just to illustrate how implausible it is to associate a Prsident with economics. In January 2008 the US unemployment rate was 5%. In December 2008, it was 7.3%. In January 2009, it was 7.8%. What happened during 2008 to result in the unemployment rate increasing by 46% during the last full year of President Bush's term in office? Well, many things. "Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."

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