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Legion, I fail to see how the planned date of the opening of the mosque has some kind of sinister symbolism. The tenth anniversary of 9/11 is a perfect time to open a mosque and show that the majority of this nation’s Muslims are no different than anyone else, and that we all live in, or came to this country to live in, the finest nation on earth. And among those things which make this country great is a tolerance for religious difference, and an acceptance of all cultures. That’s not to make a Pollyanistic declaration that we’re all holding hands singing Kumbaya, and of course cultural and religious differences can cause problems, but opening a mosque merely celebrates the fact that we can gather in our churches, mosques, synagogues and other places of worship, and worship whomever or whatever we please. And that means the terrorists who want to distroy that have not won.
Yes, Legion, I was a whole 3-1/2 hours away. And you’re right, 9/11 was a purely NYC thing. No one else in this country has strong feelings about it…. and definitely no one outside of NYC has been directly affected by the murder of thousands of innocent Americans.
And YES, you are reading into the opening date. They appear to have picked it intentionally for the OPPOSITE reason you are suggesting.
And AGAIN, if you can’t differentiate between “Islamist” (backward traditions and culture) and “Muslim / Islam” (the faith of 5-8 million Americans)… then you’re a sad sad excuse for a member of our society.
G10, I often make the mistake of oversoaping and put detergent not only in that little container that closes but the open container too. I also tend to put too much detergent in the washer/dryer (the rare times I put on those appliances). Just hard to believe such a small amount of soap can clean so much!
I’d like to jump into the Dirty Dishes discussion:
I don;t rinse my dishes before washing them in a dishwasher and I only use half the amount of DW detergent they recommend however I do only use HOT water!
“my killer instinct is`taking a back seat to being sick of renting. (Which is costing more, after taxes, than buying).” – DCB @ 10:26
Typcial buy/sell cycle: 5 years (long haul no guarantee)
Depreciation risk (my world but you all live in it): -37.5%
Random rent figure: $2,500/mo
Prevailing fundamental purchase price: 16 (down -20% from 20) x 12 x 2,500 = $480,000
Price after depreciation: 10 x 12 x 2,500 = $300,000
Gross loss: $180,000/60 months = $3,000/mo
Premium over renting: 3,000 – 2,500 = $500/mo
Conclusion: You’re dead wrong, DCB. Renting is NOT costing you more. What WILL cost you more is impatience and the net loss/premium after factoring in ALL costs (even after taxes). Inventory peak is not behind us. New defaults may have slowed down for now (companies buying the recovery hype and not laying off like they were) but we have plenty of old defaults that have yet to clear the system. A resurgence in lis pendens due to another stock market collapse and further unemployment will only compound. Enter the shadow inventory. Stifling worldwide debt can only be solved with excruciating market pain. This will reflect catestrophically in our stock markets and local RE market (eventual short sales and foreclosures). You’ll see.
Simple example easily expanded to a specific market/property. I understand the restrictions with renting and thus impatience but buying AINT cheaper.
Legion, I fail to see how the planned date of the opening of the mosque has some kind of sinister symbolism. The tenth anniversary of 9/11 is a perfect time to open a mosque and show that the majority of this nation’s Muslims are no different than anyone else, and that we all live in, or came to this country to live in, the finest nation on earth. And among those things which make this country great is a tolerance for religious difference, and an acceptance of all cultures. That’s not to make a Pollyanistic declaration that we’re all holding hands singing Kumbaya, and of course cultural and religious differences can cause problems, but opening a mosque merely celebrates the fact that we can gather in our churches, mosques, synagogues and other places of worship, and worship whomever or whatever we please. And that means the terrorists who want to distroy that have not won.
Yes, Legion, I was a whole 3-1/2 hours away. And you’re right, 9/11 was a purely NYC thing. No one else in this country has strong feelings about it…. and definitely no one outside of NYC has been directly affected by the murder of thousands of innocent Americans.
And YES, you are reading into the opening date. They appear to have picked it intentionally for the OPPOSITE reason you are suggesting.
And AGAIN, if you can’t differentiate between “Islamist” (backward traditions and culture) and “Muslim / Islam” (the faith of 5-8 million Americans)… then you’re a sad sad excuse for a member of our society.
G10, I often make the mistake of oversoaping and put detergent not only in that little container that closes but the open container too. I also tend to put too much detergent in the washer/dryer (the rare times I put on those appliances). Just hard to believe such a small amount of soap can clean so much!
I’d like to jump into the Dirty Dishes discussion:
I don;t rinse my dishes before washing them in a dishwasher and I only use half the amount of DW detergent they recommend however I do only use HOT water!
“my killer instinct is`taking a back seat to being sick of renting. (Which is costing more, after taxes, than buying).” – DCB @ 10:26
Typcial buy/sell cycle: 5 years (long haul no guarantee)
Depreciation risk (my world but you all live in it): -37.5%
Random rent figure: $2,500/mo
Prevailing fundamental purchase price: 16 (down -20% from 20) x 12 x 2,500 = $480,000
Price after depreciation: 10 x 12 x 2,500 = $300,000
Gross loss: $180,000/60 months = $3,000/mo
Premium over renting: 3,000 – 2,500 = $500/mo
Conclusion: You’re dead wrong, DCB. Renting is NOT costing you more. What WILL cost you more is impatience and the net loss/premium after factoring in ALL costs (even after taxes). Inventory peak is not behind us. New defaults may have slowed down for now (companies buying the recovery hype and not laying off like they were) but we have plenty of old defaults that have yet to clear the system. A resurgence in lis pendens due to another stock market collapse and further unemployment will only compound. Enter the shadow inventory. Stifling worldwide debt can only be solved with excruciating market pain. This will reflect catestrophically in our stock markets and local RE market (eventual short sales and foreclosures). You’ll see.
Simple example easily expanded to a specific market/property. I understand the restrictions with renting and thus impatience but buying AINT cheaper.
***Bid half off peak comps***
Miss USA who was chosen last night is Muslim-American. Born in NYC and now hails from Detroit.
How ’bout dem Flyers?
I think this comic had it about right:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ0B6kvFy-k
…regarding your daughter reference,
perhaps you would like to fit her for a burka,
because I’ll be shot where I stand the day
my daughter dons one.