But I do know character! And I will comment on that...
Remember The Sound of Music? Remember as the Captain and his family were making their escape from the Nazis, the nuns hid them behind the locked gates in the grave yard? And remember how they almost went undetected until a lone Nazi private--who happened to be the telegraph-carrying object of the oldest daughter's crush, and was recognized by her with a barely audible gasp--hung back and waited until the hiding family left their places? The Captain was so cool as he hurried to unlock the gate and calm the young Nazi whose loyalties lie with Hitler's Army--but just barely.Do you remember how the Captain was kind and reassuring as he talked the gun-wielding soldier into handing over the weapon? Did you notice how the young soldier hung his head as he handed over the gun? He was conflicted; he knew what was the right thing to do, but his duty pulled at his will. In the end, he was willing to relent to that which was good, right and loving.
Until...
The Captain just had to open his big mouth and serve the young Nazi a slice of humble pie. He had to stick it to him. He just could not leave well enough alone. He said something to the effect of, "You'll never be one of them."
Shocked by the rebuke, the angry soldier grabbed his whistle and started blowing furiously, "They're here! They're here!"
And so they ran. They ran for their lives.
That's what Nancy Pelosi did this afternoon on the floor of the House before they killed the bill. She served the Bush administration (and Republicans in general) a giant slice of humble pie and then mocked them before they swallowed it.
And so they spit it out at her.
Did you check your investments today? How much did you lose? There is a poll in my sidebar you can use to commiserate with other innocent victims.
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I don't have an official position on the bailout either, though the thought of a government backed (run?) banking system makes me uneasy.
On the other hand, the thought of my husband's employer going under at this time because of a broken economic system gives me pause as well. Like I said on my blog, the whole thing is just a big mess!
You're right about character, GB. It seems a bill that was assured passage died on the floor because the GOP decided to flex their muscle rather than give Madame Speaker the last word. So much for the minority party not having any power. If only they'd shown such fortitude when they held the reigns. maybe we wouldn't be in this mess.
I'm with you. I don't know enough about the intricacies of our economy to truly 'get' what's going on with this bailout. BUT. I've got to admit I was very happy about this bailout not passing today!
I just keep praying. God understands what needs to happen FAR better than I do!!
I almost couldn't believe she did that when I read the story on Drudge. I found her comments to be indicative of someone who is willing for others to suffer just for the sake of politics. My hubby's company retirement plan has taken quite a hit. Fortunately, we have time on our side, but that can't be said of everyone.
Personally, I'm anti-bailout. There has to be responsibility, and therefore, the market needs to right itself.
And I can't say that I've truly "lost" anything. Investments are just paper-- and they aren't worth anything until I try to take them out for cash. Since I'm not in a position to need these investments now, I can wait until the market returns.
Hopefully, no one on this blog is pulling money out right now. It actually is looking like a good time to get in.
Yes, investments are paper. But even in the case of "safer" 401K mutual funds, my husband's REAL money--earned money--seeds his "investments" every month, straight from his commission-only salary.
In that case, the money we lost yesterday was real money. Our money.
And that is the extent of my knowledge or opinion about what should happen next. The End. lol.
You know, I know next to nothing about anything with regard to this. In my opinion, though, it has taken us some time to get into this situation. I think a well-planned and well-executed solution will need some time to be created as well. It shouldn't be rushed.
LOL! Funny word picture.
You had me at "Remember the Sound of Music".
Very well done analogy!
We are using my husband's retirement funds - and it is kinda scary. But we're trusting the Lord.
MY husband and I had this conversation not too long ago.
Though we have a few, and let me accent, underline, and italisize few, investments, about a year ago, he told we should cash them out and live trusting in HIM. Not to go on a cruise or great vacation, but to invest in people less fortunate then ourselves.
I think we as Christians need to learn how to really live out and mean it when we say " Give us this day our daily bread"
Though I understand and know how this whole economy thing works, and what happened, I also understand how our Jesus works, and will put my investments in HIM.
PS great analogy.
Your poll needs to include an option that states;
Nothing...I don't invest in the 'market'.
I am not poor, but I have lost nothing in this way. My losses will show up in a weaker economy etc... But if you do not put your money into this guessing game, you needn't cast your future into the hands of the largely corrupt American business world.
Respectfully,
Anon
Anon...please don't take the poll, it's wording or results too seriously! It's a mommy-designed poll. Nothing scientific about it. :)
And while I see your point about the market, I would also remind you that Jesus used the parable of the talents to exhort us to good stewardship. Though surely, He was speaking of deeper spiritual things, He saw fit to use a very practical example. You can't dismiss investing out of hand like that. There is greedy, high-stakes investing, and then there is conservative money building for the purpose of being responsible. (Mutual funds, 401K, etc.)
Life's too messy to assume that one size fits all. I think one shouldn't invest more than he is willing to loose. But we refuse to dig a hole and bury our money in the backyard like the lazy servant did, either.
Hello I followed you from PW.God bless YOU!
Glenda
GB-
Great analogy; and good point regarding acting 'in the flesh'.
Yes, I wrote the poem. Thanks for the note.
Terrific post too re your new family members! Congrats! We support a daughter (in India) also---though I expect your family will do much better with correspondence, etc. then we do. Kudos!
As usual, you say it so well! This is one of those times it's good to be poor already. We haven't lost anything, so far.
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