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35 pictures of the recession

The thing I found fascinating is how picture #4 shows just how many trendy fucking idiots think the bug-eyed glasses look is attractive.

Retards.
 
Originally posted by: Saga
The thing I found fascinating is how picture #4 shows just how many trendy fucking idiots think the bug-eyed glasses look is attractive.

Retards.
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Let's see a pic of you so we can call you a retard.
 
Originally posted by: Slew Foot
For the most part everyone looks fat and healthy. That's why its a recession and not a depression.
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could it be somewhere on the middle
recession+depression=repression
 
Originally posted by: Saga
The thing I found fascinating is how picture #4 shows just how many trendy fucking idiots think the bug-eyed glasses look is attractive.

Retards.
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you got denied by a chick wearing them huh?
 
Originally posted by: effowe
Boston.com always has the best picture sets, this was no exception.
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Agreed. Most other news outlets seem to be stuck with digital cameras rated in kilopixels.

 
Originally posted by: mugs
You don't want to buy those used Aerons... because those aren't Aerons. 😉

They're Herman Miller Mirras. They have a plastic back and cost a few hundred less than an Aeron. I've sat in one for a few hours, and I couldn't decide if I'd like it long-term.
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ah my bad. we have a few of those around the office as well.
 
I've been to that now closed GMC Pontiac dealership. I almost bought a truck there before walking out because the salesmen there were complete dickheads. That was a shitty dealership anyway.
 
Very touching photos.

Reading through the comments, you can see how everyone shares some of the blame for the fucked up system that prompted this meltdown. My heart goes out to this person:

The point of this photo essay was that this is a global phenomenon. Those of you sitting smugly in Europe, where so much is provided for you, saying "I told you so", won't be laughing when the world currency markets collapse, taking the Euro down with them.

My story is not the story of a rich man receiving his comeuppance. My story is that of a teacher, one of the lowest paid, most overworked professions in the United States. I drove a 12 year old vehicle that I'd bought from my family because they couldn't find anyone else who wanted to buy it. I lived in a small condo, an hour's drive each way from the school, because I couldn't afford to live in the same county where I worked. I was forced out of my job because the school administration didn't have the balls to give me a pink slip after ten years of loyal service. I'd had two raises in ten years. Obviously, they determined it would save money to hire some greenhorn to take my place, because that's exactly what happened. That poor chump doesn't have a job there anymore, either.

I lived in the smallest apartment in my community for year before moving into the condo, tending a garden on a borrowed plot. I voted against Bush. Don't let U.S. Republicans fool you. They understand nothing of economics and care nothing for the well-being of this country or any other. Austrian school, my ass. The Austrians don't even practice so-called Austrian economics. Their beautiful country would be in ruins if they did. The Republicans apparently aren't aware that Austria is a social democracy. If they were, they wouldn't have a kind word to say about anything Austrian.

I bought green electricity, used green lighting fixtures, bought everything used when I could, and got all the use I could out of what I bought. I payed off my college debt, with no debt remaining but the mortgage on my tiny home.

The end result of these efforts? Half a dozen stress-related diseases, acquired in trying to live a simple life in service to others, that I can't be treated for, because I can't afford health insurance, and our government does not care for its people. My modest home, meager savings and aging vehicle, lost to bankruptcy. The only reason I'm not living on the street is because of the generosity of friends and family, who, I might add, are also AMERICANS, with very little to give in these desperate times. I am grateful every day for their kindness.

"God" had nothing to do with the global economic meltdown. Human beings had everything to do with it. We are in this situation because investment bankers, mortgage lenders, and hedge fund managers broke the rules. We are here because U.S. Republicans, the self-proclaimed stewards of fiscal conservatism, relaxed or revoked the accounting rules that made it possible for derivatives traders to make profits out of nothing. They will lie to the bitter end about their responsibility for this, the self-styled pundits of "personal responsibility", but the truth is there for all to see.

The next time you want to feel smug, whether you're a Republican or someone in another country where the shit hasn't hit the fan just yet, think of me. The majority of Americans are more like me than we are like the less than 1 percent of our population who perpetrated these crimes against humanity.

You can do your best in life. You can stand by your principles. You can participate in your government. And you can still be ruined by the actions of people with more power, more money, and more greed. So think twice before saying "I told you so." Think twice before you feel smug about something that hasn't really touched you yet. Yours may be the next neck on the chopping block.
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Did anyone else get a sense of satisfaction in the empty development lots? Nothing makes me hate modern society more then a soulless development (especially when they clearcut, when will they learn that trees look nice?).

Most of the other pictures were kinda sad though. But most people shown here will probably make it through in one piece, even if it takes a while.
 
Originally posted by: blinblue
Did anyone else get a sense of satisfaction in the empty development lots? Nothing makes me hate modern society more then a soulless development (especially when they clearcut, when will they learn that trees look nice?).

Most of the other pictures were kinda sad though. But most people shown here will probably make it through in one piece, even if it takes a while.
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yes. srsly developers, 450k to live in BFE? GTFO
 
Originally posted by: blinblue
Did anyone else get a sense of satisfaction in the empty development lots? Nothing makes me hate modern society more then a soulless development (especially when they clearcut, when will they learn that trees look nice?).

Most of the other pictures were kinda sad though. But most people shown here will probably make it through in one piece, even if it takes a while.
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Are you talking about the Rancho Cucamonga one? That is basically desert, no cutting needed.

Anyway, we dont need anymore housing developments here anyway. We dont have the roads or water to support it.
 
Those pictures made me sad. 🙁


Just after my brother and sil had a baby, their home was foreclosed. :brokenheart:
 
Originally posted by: Ocguy31
Originally posted by: blinblue
Did anyone else get a sense of satisfaction in the empty development lots? Nothing makes me hate modern society more then a soulless development (especially when they clearcut, when will they learn that trees look nice?).

Most of the other pictures were kinda sad though. But most people shown here will probably make it through in one piece, even if it takes a while.
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Are you talking about the Rancho Cucamonga one? That is basically desert, no cutting needed.

Anyway, we dont need anymore housing developments here anyway. We dont have the roads or water to support it.
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I was thinking of in general. There was a development that was going up not to far from my house in CT where they clearcut a side of a hill that the houses were being built. I guess the logic was so that there was a view... of the surrounding trees. Personally I'd much rather have a few real trees in my yard then a view of other trees a mile away.
 
I sure hope this shit situation gets better in 2 yrs when I graduate, Id hate to be a comp engineer or mech engineer with no job and have to resort to plan B... being a Cop or fireman :thumbsup:
 
Originally posted by: roid450
I sure hope this shit situation gets better in 2 yrs when I graduate, Id hate to be a comp engineer or mech engineer with no job and have to resort to plan B... being a Cop or fireman :thumbsup:
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Especially since cities are cutting police and fire budgets as deeply as they can without completely sacrificing the service.
 
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