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I never said Osama and Hussein were buddies... Woefully inconsistent you say? Since when does smoking marijuana make you woefully inconsistent...I know it makes you hungry, lazy, and maybe a bit stupid while you are baked...Inconsistent though I think not.... Get your drugs and the effects of those drugs right when posting please.... To all the Bush and Iraq war haters... Yeah, maybe we should have continued just to talk to Sadam and let him continue make a joke out of us and the United Nations...Maybe we should have turned our backs to the fact that Saddam was a straight out murderer whom did his people an complete injustice... That makes alot of sense doesn't it...Just to say there are other countries and leaders that are far worse then Sadam and Iraq is probably true, but evil and injustices still should be dealt with at every level and not just ignored..... Sadam was a murderer, and the educated people in Iraq would like to see democracy prevail.... Sw303- Curious? When the war just started were you %100 apposed to it then like you are now? ...or did you simple come around to the fact that it was a mistake over time based on the information the media has fed you? The media has way of changing our minds over time with constant negative feedback.. You can be the smartest person in the world and still get effected by this... If you google the reasons why we went to war against Iraq, you will find there were many reasons why outside of this forum chat on this thread..There were many supporters at the start of the war, Americans in whole actually thought that it was the right thing to do... Years later the war is still not over, troops are still dying, and people jump off the band wagon saying it's one big mistake, jump sides, and bash the whole campaign which starts with Bush..... What a joke if that is the case... Do you like genocide in other countries? Maybe we should always just turn our backs to that and everything else that is evil in the world... There really is no place for war and I think I will go hug a tree and go save a whale now....I am sure that will work everytime....Barf.....

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Sorry Jerome04 my bad.... Will that work? (just kidding) :D SW30S - To say there is no terrorism in Iraq is being nieve.. It's all how you define terrorism... Beheading inocent Americans is that not a form of terrorism?... Yes, there are many other countries that pose a much greater then Iraq with Sadam at the helm...Still I believe America and other countries need to send a message to our not so friendly Arab nations and terrorism abroad...Especially when Arab fanatics following Osama Bin Laden lead fly planes into our buildings killing thousands...You say 911 has nothing to do with this war, but it does my friend, and I believe it sends a strong message if anything.... We need a firm presence in the middle east anyway because Isreal just isn't enough..... This war in Iraq is sending a message to defiant Arab nations and terrorism in general, you mess with the USA and you will be at war and lose... Sadam was a defiant *BLEEP* whom didn't believe we would go to war with Iraq, he was gravely mistaken...To say it was Bush's war alone is again off, the United Nations weren't apposed to war if I remember correctly, the Brits also jumped on board... Apparently there is more to it then just Bush's agenda...Don't believe everything you read and hear in the liberal media SW3...... Diplomacy just didn't work... Again, with oil and other interests in the middle east another democratic strong hold such as Iraq would be a blessing... There is alot that can come out of this war other then liberating the Iraqies which in it's self is a just cause..... I believe in the end if we maintain the course it will be a good thing for us and Iraq... We get a new President in office that bails our troops out Iraq then I believe we lose across the board...Our soldiers paid a price for nothing and that would be the worst thing we can do... We can win this one unlike Vietnam... Patience and persistence is needed...

This thread has been officially highjacked big time.... So sorrrryyyy, but in reality this thread would have died out a week if these topics weren't brought up...... Lexir330 - I am glad you agree with me in regards to the war..Most people don't and just follow the liberal media, what a shame.......Don't get me wrong, No one likes or wants war, no one likes to see teen age boys get blown away, lose limbs, etc.. It's a tragedy but also a necesity for our long term survival.. These Arab fanatic religous people would see us all beheaded in a heart beat...When you have people and cults thinking along those lines something must be done... It's a no brainer and is pretty much black and white as far as I am concerned..... These people that are apposed to the war just don't get it... If they were thrust in to that middle east war zone, they would be captured and beheaded with a rusty saw and would be wishing at that moment that the war had already happened and order was restored..... Again, look at the big picture people and not just the continued bad media and political hype on the war.... GO USA!!!!!! And please take care of our veterans when the war is over unlike the Vietnam vets!!!! PS. I still can't believe the NY Giants beat the Cowboys, Packers, and Patriots... Unbelievable...

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Swo3es - In regards to the war, did you forget about the twin towers in NY? Sadam not working with the United Nations and it's sanctions and inspections.. We needed to do something about the war against terrorism and it had to start somewhere...Iraq is where it started... I think we also need to do something about Iran... These fanitics get there hands on long range nukes, biological weapons they could and probably will use them... These fanitic Arab countries need to be dealt with before it too late.. I just don't think we can close our eyes to this anymore... For many reasons I am in favor of this war... It just so happens we are not winning it over night, and that is what is bothering everyone... It's not like the good ole days where you can drop a hydrogen bomb and the war is over....Insurgents, isolated strong holds, suicide bombers, etc.. Not an easy war to win with todays political road blocks... How quickly we forget the reasons why? Economy, it all comes down to consumer spending and what effects it.....

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Man, I've heard it all...Again the media has infuenced.... I here alot of blame coming onto the Bush administration in regards to the state of our current economy... Hogwash I say, the facts are so clear, trends, years of low interest rates, borrowed consumer money (refi's) to accomadate on going consumer spending, etc..... Just one example is this is: Interest rates have been so low for so long driving home prices thru the roof, interest only loans to purchase these homes were the consumers "green light to own a home"... Now that the interest rates started to go up for a while, homes values depreciated over night, home sales decreased, interest rate only morgages started to go up and then what happens is there is simply no more equity in the homes to pull out more money and continue consumer spending...(the basis to the economic engine) What happens next boys and girls? Consumer spending decreased, home forclosures start pending, and the market and the economy suffers as reality hits... Now did Bush have anything to do with that? I think not... It's timing, and basically history repeating itself... The market goes up it goes down, Real Estate prices rise they fall, recessions happen and so do depressions and wars... History, econonmy, have always had a way of repeating itself.... It's nothing more then that.. Now I must say I am not pro Bush fan, and I do believe he could have done a better job in office, but to say he and his administration is to blame for the countries current economic problems is a bit unjust...I think if Bill Clinton were still in office we would be in the same boat economically... That's my take...

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Like I said, I never directly called anyone stupid...The saying "Ignorance is bliss" is just a common frase and is nothing more then that... Anyway, I can see you are very disappointed in the way the United States government manages and spends it's money...Where your tax dollars go and for what... It's easy to look at the negatives like everyone usually does... Even though alot of expendatures are questionable within our government, wars, etc...however, the last time I checked the traffic lights still work, steet lights still turn on at night, law enforcement is still intact and responsive, the major streets are still paved, etc... etc.. My tax dollars or lets say atleast a small percentage of my tax dollars I believe still goes to a worthy cause... I've traveled thru many third world countries and I can see the difference between a totally corrupt government and one that is not... This is still in my opinion one of the best countries to reside in in the world .... So, I would say to you stop hating and being so critical of the good ole USA and it's government and try and look for solutions to some of the current problems and look for the positives in bleek situations... I see too much of this negative talk in news, political shows, between political parties, moveis, etc.. We are almost brain washed daily into thinking our government and leaders are totally corrupt all the time... There may be some truth to it, but I still don't like it... The way I see it is we all enjoy are our everyday comfortable and secure life styles here in the USA while living under this "so called hellish and corrupt government of ours" Were is the love?... It was not this way back in the fifties...Most people backed their government, and leaders back in the day...We went to wars fighting for a good cause like WW1 and WW2... Is trying to liberate Iraq's people from the religous fanatics and terrorists and trying to get another strong hold in the middle east all that bad? People are forgetting why we are even over their, we just see our young troops dying on the news daily and a self proclaimed President's agenda against Sadam and Bin Ladin.... I would like to think different... Does anyone feel as I do?

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NC211 - It appears I am speaking your language... I agree my situation is not bullet proof from all legal law suits, but the my umbrella is very solid never the less..... Yes the LLC can be traced but not easily... The LLC was executed in Nevada and not in California where I now live and probably most likely would be sued... You know if I were that unlucky to get rocked in a court of law and lose everything I would simply kiss my assets goodby, get back to work and rebuild with a vengence...... It would give me a new challenge in life.. As you can see I don't hold on so very tight to material things, as I care more about personal health, sanity and state of mind.... I stongly believe health and happiness is everything in life and everything else should be secondary... Still I would not be at all over joyed if I lost everything, but in the real world I don't see that happening... It's like getting hit by a bus or lighting, it can happen but not likely... Can you insure for being struck by lightening? At some point you have to draw the lines and take your chances.... I also agree with you NC211 - If your a single entity it does create a completely different scenaro when considering to insure and for what amount of coverage to insure for..... If you own assets or nothing at all that also makes a huge difference in my opinion..... In regards to my NNN lease at the car lot I do not have an envirnmental clause written in the lease... However, the lease does state the tenant is to be responsible for any damages caused to the fixed propery and or the grounds... I also have new black top thru out...Don't know how much chemical waste can get thru that new asphalt and polute the soil... Thanks for the heads up regardless, I will look into that....

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Well I can't argue with you there SWO3E3... However, I looked over this thread I can't find where I called anyone directly stupid one time?...If anything it was the opposite way around....SWO3E3, Please post with accurate statements so I don't look like a frigg'n *BLEEP*o...Thanks... I guess I can say it's better to pay taxes then insurance companies, no?... Atleast my tax money is being spent in our countries budget and not going towards some over paid over weight insurance CEO sitting behind the desk doing nothing other then wondering how he shot so poorly in his last golf game..... ;)

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SWO3ES - My friend, I would not call anyone stupid or foolish period...I respect every ones opinions and am only trying to express my own... Maybe I said something to that effect because I was getting blasted for my non insurance opinions and suggestions... A man can only take so much... Ok, SWO3ES I like you, but I don't think you will be taking everything I own if I crashed into you...I will explain later.. First off in the State of California we are required to carry liability insurance no less then $30,000... I would venture to guess 70% or more of the drivers here in California have that type of coverage, which includes illegals, low income individuals, etc... It is not that uncommon... Yes, but these people do not own real assets, so that coverage makes sense to them as they don't have much to lose... I understand that.. Now, getting into the security blanket of my assets, do you really think I would have all my properties solely in my name alone so I can get sued and lose them all? Now that would be stupid.. Ever heard of incorporating your assets, living trusts, etc... My house and commercial assets are owned in different enities...You may possibly sue for one of my assets if you can find them but not more then one, impossible by law..... That's basically called putting your assets not in one basket... If I were to get sued the worst I would get is probably a judgement on my name which I could deal with... I am basically an employee to the corporation so I wouldn't lose any of my assets... My wages may get attached though and that would suck at worst... So if I were to get in an accident that was my fault, that someone would most likely see that I don't own any assets under my name in the legal records, and would only sue most likely to maximum insurance coverage I am offering $30,000... That is what happens most of the time but not all the time... Lastly, the biggest problem I have with dealing with assets set up in this way is you get stung with taxes... I do not have a lot of right offs so I pay uncle Sam, but I guess that is a good problem.... If I were leveraged and insured I would have more right offs, and pay less in taxes every year...That is the only down side I see.... Again, I don't think my logic is stupid, but I believe it is actually very clever and well planned... Any other questions my fellow comrads?

Well, since we are discussing these issues at hand in a civil manner I will continue... When my commercial property was leased to the tenant which he is now running a new car dealership off my property, I absolutely required him to pay for the complete insurance costs for the property and business...Since, there is high customer traffic on the lot I believe it is an absolute need to cover trip and fall hazards, etc.... Infact, I had created a common commercial lease called the "triple net lease" where as the commercial tenant pays the full insurance premiums, taxes and land up keep.... I do nothing but recieve checks on the first of every month... Commercial real estate when leased is absolutely the best way to invest your money in real property.... No headaches what so ever, tenant repairs, etc.. Just nothing... However, it can get a little tricky when vacant and trying to re-rent but then again that all depends on the demand and location of the commercial property... They have commercial leasing agents to assist with that.... Well Lexir330, it sounds like from your posts you are on your way to financial freedom...Good job..... I do appologise for slightly jacking this thread, but I am still talking about insurance issues which does follow the topic to this thread sort of.... I am also giving up some financial gems...

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My guess is that you are paying for that large insurance coverage, right? It also sounds like you are wasting money by being over insured.....Just so you know, I can increase the bond amount for more insurance coverage if I so choose.. The $30,000 is what I elected to get and is a personal choice... As far as homeowner insurance coverage is concerned my friends won't sue me and I don't have any pets, nice try..... What else? My stupidy as you claim has saved me thousands of dollars over the years and I am laughing all the way to the bank while you my friend will keep paying for those high insurance premiums every year to give you peace of mind.....Bla bla bla... I don't want to get in a *BLEEP*ing contest with you or anyone else, but like I said before what works for me may not work for you or others.... The bottom line is I have cut out just about all insurance costs in my life, incurred very little risk in doing so while staying legal... Is that being stupid or is that being cost effective? Just so you know - My logic and opinions has served me well over the years in business, investing, etc...Lexir330 let me ask? - Do you own your home free and clear in a very nice area? Do you own your cars out right? Do you own a commercial propery that is leased and paying you off a nice profit each and every month? If you do have real assets Lex330- Did you aquire your assets thru hard work and smart investing before the age of 40? Well, I did and this is not an attempt to brag about what I have achieved or have but to clearly state that I believe my opinions and actions are not just plain stupid as you so claim......Now, with all that being said I humbly and respectively say - I must be doing something right in my life and must not be as stupid as you say I am....