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QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jan 18, 2008 -> 08:00 PM) I disagree. We wouldn't need the president to propose an economic stimulus package if the economy was in good shape. Our president is a moron, so what else is new? It's all psychological babble anyway, to be honest. I'm sure when the USTREAS check comes in your mailbox, no matter what your situation, you'll cash the check, now won't you?

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 18, 2008 -> 08:08 PM) Work hard, obey the laws, do your best. I welcome people to this country that will do these things. DING! but some will mock that.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jan 18, 2008 -> 07:19 PM) Heh. I remember getting bashed because I thought the economy was in bad shape about 6 months ago. I'll say EXACTLY what I said before. If the overall economy wasn't in good shape THEN or NOW, we would be in a deep recession. You have one sector that is dragging down the whole shooting match, and if the other pillars weren't doing pretty well, we'd all be a lot worse off.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 18, 2008 -> 07:39 PM) Honest answer is yes, it is mental. I already showed people that the technical measure of GDP has one components making up for the losses in housing (exports). The way the US markets work is that we write debt off, and then go back to work. The reason the Japanese never recovered is because their culture does not allow the write down of debt. Also not getting mentioned is that the money for housing is going somewhere. All of these people who are getting foreclosed on, aren't becoming homeless (for the vast majority). They are moving somewhere else, and spending money on housing. The irony of it all is that all this proves is that some people shouldn't own houses, no matter what the homeownership #s look like. DING!!! WINNAR!!! Except illegal immigrants. They work their asses off and deserve a house and (dirty) money.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 18, 2008 -> 03:38 PM) Zogby and ARG should be trashed in any sort of analysis of the polls, as we've established previously. So that leaves 2 Jan polls, which are Mason-Dixon (Clinton 41, Obama 32, Edwards 14), and Research 2000 (Obama 32, Clinton 30, Edwards 27). And those two polls are not even that close to each other, except on Obama. Plus its a caucus. So its a close race without the Edwards swing - and there is no telling where that will go either. ETA: I think that since Edwards isn't ready to pick a side yet, they won't push for a certain candidate, so they'll split. The union worker types would likely go Obama, but in rural areas, they'd likely go Clinton. I think Clinton wins, in a close one, like NH. But I hope I am wrong. And Hillarity's bus to the White House will run on.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 18, 2008 -> 02:56 AM) ... Which can be interpretted in two ways. First, this will never happen because the baby boomers still have a very large voting block and they won't stand for it. Or, it will happen because that's where the money is, and gov't will always go that route. I'm betting on the latter. I sure hope not. It will be one of the biggest mistakes we can make.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 17, 2008 -> 10:25 PM) It matters a lot - just like for undergrad, but maybe even more so. That doesn't mean you have to go to Kellogg or Harvard, but what school you go to makes a giant difference in the program. Then there is the name recognition aspect... whether it should or not, the name of the school, especially for MBAs, will make a difference. Most higher end MBA programs prefer to take people that are not direct out of undergrad - there is usually a requirement for some work experience first. And yes, at least in my case, a resume had to go with the application. Personally, I never ever put an "objective" or "goal" on a resume. I think its silly. But not everyone else shares that view.Some MBA programs don't even give grades. Others do, but not always in the standard ways you'd think of (tests, papers, etc.). A lot of MBA programs like peer grading a lot, since its supposed to be a business-like atmosphere. So really, it depends on the program. I do (agree, I think "objective" or "goal" as a title on a resume is not the best). I have a "career profile" and within that, I state what I'm looking for. Sort of. We should compare resumes sometime... in fact, it might be a cool thread... to give people some pointers. Hmmm. Should we?

Hillarity is going to be our next president. There's pretty much no one who can stop the machine. I think I called this about two years ago. Praying I'm wrong, Kap

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Jan 17, 2008 -> 07:37 PM) any MBA-ers present? I have a few questions: What to look for in a program? besides: Name Recognition Commute Time to complete $$ Is there something else I should be looking at? I just finished mine last spring. I'm a Certified Pain in the Ass with an MBA and an MA. See where it's gotten me? It's gotten me an admin job at soxtalk.com. Name recognition shouldn't be important. Industry, hands on experiences should be. But with that said, name recognition actually is somewhat important. I liked my MBA program because it was VERY heavy with professors with industry experience. You could take it all online or at night, whatever you prefer. The last class was what they call a capstone and essentially it's a consulting project geared toward your emphasis. $$ - sometimes you can get your place of employment to pay for it - look for academic assistance, although the bank you work at isn't goint to do that.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Jan 17, 2008 -> 07:29 PM) Nothing worse than *fake* Vietnamese food . . . *bark bark* ... ... ... SMACK! ... ... ... *sizzle*

Yea but you should at least be able to rip it from a CD. I'm going to try some old cds later. I bet it works.

Green Bamboo in Keller, Texas. Authentic Vietnamese food. That's not my favorite, but I lived to tell about it, I think.

It honestly depends on the position. Example: for a financial related position, I tend to say that sometimes I get wrapped up in details and it takes me longer to complete tasks then it should... then I say BUT that's where I need the clarifications from management on how to look at things. In that way, it basically says that sometimes I get lost in some of the details but I'll need your help to pull my head out of my ass when it's appropriate. You're all right, in that you don't want to come across condescending or like you never make mistakes. The best thing is that you have to say sometime early in an interview that you aren't afraid of making mistakes, but you are afraid of making them twice, if you know what I mean. Sorry. Didn't mean to derail the DEM candidate thread.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 16, 2008 -> 08:33 PM) I guess I am not normal in this regard, but, when I interview people, I prefer a real answer. if I get too many well-polished shields for answers, I won't be hiring them. I know going in that people will not be perfect - but I'd rather they were straightforward about it. Well, from experience, you can tell BS from polish. Polish, quick thinking business BS is an art. Trust me. But with that said, I guess it depends on your take when "interviewing" for POTUS.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jan 16, 2008 -> 07:44 PM) I should have added "good orators". That includes the GOP candidates. Had to get a dig at Bush at some point. QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 16, 2008 -> 07:46 PM) Maybe. I'd have to hear them pronounce 'nuclear' first.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 16, 2008 -> 07:37 PM) Yes, I agree. We've been cursed by that aspect since the Kennedy-Nixon debate. Style and personality sure as hell didn't help us over the last 7 years, now did it?

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jan 16, 2008 -> 03:32 PM) HA the Sonic commercials don't annoy me too much, but I always say the same thing to my friends. I've never seen a Sonic or Jack in the Box, yet I always see their ads. WTF. They're a southern thing... you damn yankees.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jan 16, 2008 -> 07:32 PM) Don't hold your breath. Hey, I hope I'm dead wrong. Really.

QUOTE(mr_genius @ Jan 16, 2008 -> 07:18 PM) job interview: Question: So, whats your biggest flaw? Answer: That I work too hard and do to great a job. There's some truth to that... you never tell them a real weakness in a job interview unless you can make a strength out of it.

I told you all that Clinton's got it locked up after N.H.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jan 16, 2008 -> 07:07 PM) I agree that his answer sounded great. That wasn't my point. He really didn't give us a "weakness". Caring too much isn't a weakness. It is, if it limits your effectiveness to get something done.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jan 16, 2008 -> 06:27 PM) One thing that popped up in my head regarding last night's debate was the question on strengths and weaknesses. I thought only Obama actually gave a weakness while the other 2 spun an actual strength to make it look like a weakness. I found it lame that they couldn't answer that question honestly. I couldn't help but to roll my eyes when I heard the other 2. To paraphrase Hillary: I get I too impatient because I care so much. Edwards: I'm too empathetic, making me try too hard to fight for the underdog. Obama: I am disorganized when it comes to paperwork, schedules, etc. Well, that is what you're supposed to do when you're in a job interview, and that's what a debate is, really. I guess I don't find anything wrong with it.

Oh, the crazy factor will be Dallas tonight, I'm sure. I'll watch tonight if only for the local flair.

QUOTE(Reddy @ Jan 15, 2008 -> 02:51 AM) http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/12/31/141617/72 http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/1/5/12286/27650 it's inarguable. Why, though? What's your theory?

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jan 14, 2008 -> 08:53 PM) Well, look, even as a person who is an Obama supporter I think that comparison is unfair. Hillary Clinton for example was certainly involved much more in policy making than Laura has been...I mean if nothing else you had the health care plan. That's a Hell of a lot more policy work than what Laura has done. Boy, what experience! She has experience in something by all accounts was a TOTAL failure. Now she's TOTALLY electable!