MarsBonfire
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Actually, because of my home not being in one of the over inflated "hot markets" it's value has remained pretty much where it's always been. (About 15% over what I actually paid for it.) I have no intent to sell it off, or play the real estate "game" with it. I went through that crap in the 80's and 90's, and found it to be a fools pastime. Oh, that's an 86 Bonco II, BTW. I paid $750 for it and aside from a few minor repairs, it's been running like a clock for the last 4 years. The money I save from not having either a mortgage payment, or a car payment allows me to weather little economic hiccups like this, and still be able to take trips to the UK and Tokyo when I fucking well please. I guess I just have a different set of values as to what makes for a good life. I've at least touched the planet to some extent, without having to work three jobs, or blow tons of money and time on getting a degree... (Ask how many grads this season are looking forward to their job search in a few weeks.) You need to own a huge ass house that's going to suck you dry in payments, repairs, energy costs, and devaluation? Be my guest. You want your fancy car you saw on "Top Gear?" Again, go for it. But while you're busting your ass trying to keep up on the payments when the GOP-built economy turns the loans upside down... just remember, you VOTED for it. You actually bought into that "trickle down" shit. (The only places that are getting that "trickle" are countries overseas who can provide near slave labor.) Meanwhile, this "modern liberal"- taoist, is planning his next vacation trip to Amsterdam/ Sweeden next year.
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