02-18-2009, 11:05 PM
I've not commented on the topic yet but all I'll say is that there is a part of me that feels for anyone that is in jeopardy of losing there home. There is also a part of me that is honestly pretty bitter about the whole thing. I was in a position about 3 years ago to buy a home here in CA. The lender said something like, "I can get you approved, blah, blah, blah". We coulda joined the masses that couldn't really afford it and dealt with it later. It seemed highly irresponsible even though we probably could have pulled it off.
So, like I said, I'm torn. I feel for them and wish them the best but I'm a bit envious that they are being helped out and I'm also a little pissed that they are also part of what has put us in this position economically. I hate how our society is constantly in "do something I know is wrong and ask for forgiveness later" mode. It's rampant but it's even worse if nothing is done to "fix" the problems.
So, like I said, I'm torn. I feel for them and wish them the best but I'm a bit envious that they are being helped out and I'm also a little pissed that they are also part of what has put us in this position economically. I hate how our society is constantly in "do something I know is wrong and ask for forgiveness later" mode. It's rampant but it's even worse if nothing is done to "fix" the problems.