Posts Tagged ‘politics’

WATCH THIS! And then tell me why we can’t hit our politicians with sticks.

Because there's no reason to talk about what went on there. None whatsoever. If you're the Inspector General of the Federal Reserve and you know that $9 trillion has been spent... and you leave the office on the day you... (Continue reading)

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The People of the United States v. Wall Street’s Bankers

As I’ve watched the economy deteriorate over the last two years, I have been amazed and bewildered at our government’s response, or lack thereof. And the more I’ve learned, the worse I’ve felt about our ability to fix what... (Continue reading)

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Former sub-prime lenders are back to profit off the mess they made. Seriously?

Apparently, they were not quite satisfied with the hundreds of millions they stole… I mean made, so they’ve launched a company that will buy distressed mortgages from banks and the government at a discount, modify the loans so that the... (Continue reading)

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It’s Time to Play… Housing Jeopardy!

ANNOUNCER:Yes, it's time to play Let's Solve the Housing Crisis on the game that at least half the country loves: Heal the Misfortune!... (Continue reading)

Stop Blowing Sunshine Up My Skirt – Recovery, My Aunt Petunia

It has occurred to me over the last several weeks, that there are many people that simply want… and perhaps need… the news to be good, regardless of what the news actually is. When the news is not good,... (Continue reading)

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Holder and Geithner LIED About Loan Modification Scams

Today was a very sad day for me. Today was the day that I discovered the truth about something that I had been certain was just the result of the administration being misguided. They didn’t know, I reasoned.... (Continue reading)

AIG BONUSES: Someone Get a Rope… The Angry Mob is Already Here.

I cannot even believe what’s going on in our country today. I am so totally pissed off at greedy, obnoxious, mega-rich corporate executive fat cats that I can’t see straight. Apparently, and I am not making any of this up,... (Continue reading)

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HUD Says Hope-4-Homeowners Modified ‘1′ Mortgage.

Yes, you read that right… just one very lonely mortgage.  Only 399,999 more to reach their goal! Well, it’s been a long time coming in my opinion, but Brian Sullivan of Fox Business News has finally looked under the covers... (Continue reading)

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WHAT I NOW KNOW ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE CRISIS AND LOAN MODIFICATIONS

The government’s responsibility here is to regulate the loan modification industry to protect consumers. You know, punish the bad guys and leave the good guys to do their jobs, help homeowners who are in trouble, and earn a fair... (Continue reading)

The Foreclosure Crisis: Private Sector Solutions vs. Government Cheese

Our nation is facing a home foreclosure crisis. Four million Americans have already lost homes to foreclosure, and forecasts show another 3.6 million foreclosures through 2010. Who knows what will happen beyond that, the numbers could go even higher. Housing... (Continue reading)

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Fed to Start Scam Warnings in Movie Theaters

By the fall of 2008, John and Mary said that they had lost all hope. Every dime they earned was going towards the mortgage payment. They couldn't afford to buy the kids an ice cream. Mary's mother heard an ad... (Continue reading)

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Why Banks Are Better at Making Loans Than Modifying Them

According to just about everyone on television and in print these days, should a homeowner get the crazy idea that they might be able to avoid losing their home to foreclosure through a loan modification, the thing they should... (Continue reading)

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The Psychology and Politics of Foreclosure

Best Practices for Mortgage Lenders & Loan Servicers Training personnel to deal with those losing homes to foreclosure is not only the right thing to do… it’s also likely to improve your bottom-line. Losing a home to foreclosure is something most... (Continue reading)

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