Economy, boating. and fishing gear.

[JD7.62]

Sometimes I have a hard time with the word greed. The idea of any business is to make the most money possible.

My idea is that government should keep their grimey hands out of private business. There are many examples today of companies that have collapsed due to pure greed of their higher ups and I say let them fall. Take this auto bail out BS. These auto companies are in the stink pile they are in because of the union's BS, the big wig perks, and all of the other things that I can clearly identify as greed. In the Detroit crisis, most of me wants to say let them fall, some of me can see how important the success of these companies are to thousands and thousands of hard working everyday Americans that have nothing to do with the mess they are in now. I'm not even close to being smart enough to say whats best for those everyday workers and the country as a whole though.

[Devils Horse]

I agree with most points made, and there are no easy answers.

Most things are dropping in price because people just aren't buying things right now, and haven't been for a while. Manufacturers and retailers are selling at dirt cheap prices just to hang on. Everything from houses to vehicles to luxury items are at bargain basement prices.

Bad for the economy I guess, but great if you're in the market to buy.

Boats and outboards have been severely overpriced for years, mostly because people were willing to take on huge debts to have them. IMO makers and dealers of bass rigs are about to experience a world of hurt that many won't make it through.

I'm deeply worried about our country, but if gas prices stay low, the economy will pick up. I'm also looking forward to the tax cuts Mr. Obama promised, maybe that will help the economy too.

[Bobby Headrick]

Yes new trucks for under 10grand, loaded boats for under 100 mth, but who can afford an extra payment now, I am now wondering if I will have a job soon, but I have hope things will improve. Yes things like cars/trucks/boats etc have been overpriced for years, the easy credit made it that way, just sign and drive. Those days are gone.