republican, democrat, they are all the same. Socialist. For those of you that think that is such such a cool idea, just think "United States of France".

Knowing (unless you are really stupid) that politicians don't care if you live or die (except for the taxes you would not pay if you were dead), why do you suppose they want socialsm? What better way to make themselves complete rulers over your lives? Power. It's a gooooood thing, if you have it.

See, you don't have to listen to "the reports". As a result of not being mush brained, my wife and I (in our peak earning years) have no revolving credit debt, one car payment and a mortgage. That's it. Now, with people practically giving stuff away to cover their $30,000+ revolving credit debt, we find bargains everywhere. And we can afford to buy.

It's great living off the fatheads of the land.

Super-Fun-Pak Comix. Especially Uncle Cap'n. There was this live show in Detroit for kids that had a crazy/scary looking "Uncle Cap'n" as its host. I don't think crystal meth was around back then, so he just resorted to the bottle.

"Prejudice against older women, apparently, is one of the last non-taboo biases."

Well Joan, as an "older white Christian man", I feel your pain (said with an Arkansas drawl). Welcome to the club.

I have the exact same sentiment toward divorce. It is a profoundly selfish and violent act if there are children involved, and a profoundly childish, egocentric act when they are not. Not to mention, it is the act of a liar. When people get married (in most cases) there is something very prominently featured in the ceremony that indicates that it is a life-long contract. Those involved make a promise before man, friends, and in many cases God. How hollow a person must be to break such a solemn promise. I have no respect for breakers of that promise. How can you trust anyone who breaks a contract that they make with someone they profess to love? How much easier is it to break a contract or promise with an acquaintance? Divorcers are inherently dishonest. They said one thing and did another. How much plainer can I make it. You said one thing, and you did another. Don't like the choice you made in a life partner? TOO BAD! Be a big boy or girl and deal with it. Or don't do it in the first place. That will guarantee you honesty in such matters.

My wife and I agreed before we were married that divorce would not be an option. It was an agreement made between two rational, determined adults, and it has kept us together through 27 sometimes difficult years.

I am not saying that an honest spouse must endure another who is not maintaining fidelity. In that case the scumbag is the cheater and the victim is the honest person. In that case, a core tenet, one that cannot be "undone" has been violated, and the contract has been made subject to being voided (though many have persevered even this). And yes, I am aware of cases of abuse, etc where escaping harm is necessary for survival, but very few divorces come about due to violence.

The rest are just basically crap.

I am the most important person in my life, and whatever I want, regardless of the impact on others, takes precedence. What a childish, egomaniacle society!

The sooner they are gone, the sooner America will be a better place. They epitomize all that is wrong with American politics.

Taylor, otherwise known as TaylorTucky. (That's how you know I didn't just look it up.) My brother still lives there, and another in Royal Oak. Works for GM (for the moment). We grew up learning to work with our hands. I now do really scary things like fix my own dishwasher....

Nope. I grew up in Detroit, now live in Virginia. I bought my own first car, and paid my way through college. I simply find it incredible that the "can do" attitude of the US has devolved to a "can't do anything" pack of entitled retards mentality.

And as I stated, but you obviously did not read, I built my current house.

One poster wrote:

"Where are people living?

For the negative people who posted - you should realize that there are some markets (NYC, SF, BOS, CA) where there was no reasonable pried housing within earshot of the market."

If you live where it is impossible to live then you are stu-pid. Save up a little money, buy a bus ticket, and move to a part of this glorious country where you do not pay a crushing premium to be near the hippest bar. Trust me, it can be done. There are millions of us doing it right now. I live in a log home that was featured in Log Home Living (12 page spread) on five acres of what appears to be a state park. I love going home. My home is an exceptionally beautiful place to be. I am not rich by any standard.

Here is "the secret". Buy an inexpensive house as soon as the market comes back from its trip to insanity. Stay in it for 12 years (boo hoo - we lived in a starter home while our friends moved incrementally up - costing themselves untold thousands in the cost of buying and selling multiple homes). Constantly be on the lookout for good, affordable land, then BUILD, NOT BUY your next house. Of course if you are too stupid to hold a screwdriver, this may not work for you. That is the price you pay for being utterly dependant on others to do what used to be done by most all men for themselves in general. In that case, leave the good stuff alone, as it will drive prices down. My kids will be in the market for a house soon enough.