tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post7830539725941321884..comments2023-12-21T15:01:42.037-05:00Comments on Aberdeener: The Crash of '08Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-74782603506170074902008-10-24T06:40:00.000-04:002008-10-24T06:40:00.000-04:00To the genius who said there was only a new store ...To the genius who said there was only a new store construction coming to County Rd. try 250 homes. That is what Norman and his close personal friends have coming your way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-48631619491333696122008-10-22T20:18:00.000-04:002008-10-22T20:18:00.000-04:00To the person looking for Brown's termination agre...To the person looking for Brown's termination agreement, here's the <A HREF="http://www.aberdeener.com/2008/03/aberdeen-pays-hush-money-to-ex-town.html" REL="nofollow">link and the accompanying article</A>.Aberdeenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593197510549429078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-3759393604328383542008-10-22T07:15:00.000-04:002008-10-22T07:15:00.000-04:00The problem is no one goes and sees anything for t...The problem is no one goes and sees anything for themselves. They all go by what someone else tells them. It is handed down from person to person and the story changes everytime someone else tells it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-53364677062607078522008-10-21T17:01:00.000-04:002008-10-21T17:01:00.000-04:00To the person who reported 120 homes on County Roa...To the person who reported 120 homes on County Road wrong again. I stop there the new contruction is a small business. Some of you don't even come to Cliffwood except for Election time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-7483654005559739182008-10-21T16:56:00.000-04:002008-10-21T16:56:00.000-04:00When did the current Council say anything negative...When did the current Council say anything negative about the Aberdeen police dept. It is my inderstanding they work hard together. The Chief and Deputy Chief and the men and woman protect this town very well.Show me the facts. <BR/>It is ok to disagree, but on this blog to call them scum bags and one person said he hopes they get struck by lightning. That to me is a threat. Keep to the issues at hand. I would not have chosen any other place to raise my family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-26337346836029334512008-10-21T12:00:00.000-04:002008-10-21T12:00:00.000-04:00The Planning Board and Zoning Board members are ap...The Planning Board and Zoning Board members are appointed by the town council. The Aberdeen PD does a great job in spite of the council. Who has criticized them? I don't understand what the racist comments are from the people who have criticized the council? Since when has criticizing the actions of others become racist?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-70651593296642661262008-10-21T06:54:00.000-04:002008-10-21T06:54:00.000-04:00Kenny CB made that comment about the graffiti on t...Kenny CB made that comment about the graffiti on the roller rink. He is a blow hard on this blog who has no idea what is going on arouns town but likes to complain about everything. The roller rink was cleaned many months ago from any graffiti, it goes to show you the last time he was down there. Keep listening to everyone Ken! Take a visit down there yourself and stop listening to that neighbor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-57811221173686932402008-10-20T20:46:00.000-04:002008-10-20T20:46:00.000-04:00MR.WARRENTrue or False you posted the terms of Mr ...MR.WARREN<BR/>True or False you posted the terms of Mr Brown agreement with the Twp. As stated in the Matawan Aberdeen Observer. I tried to pull the information from the web address that was given.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-6279911517149380672008-10-20T18:57:00.000-04:002008-10-20T18:57:00.000-04:00To the person who complained about the roller park...To the person who complained about the roller park in the beach section of town, have you called Town Hall or just complained to the blog, you will get great results doing that. Oh by the way Aberdeen has low crime rate and is a safe place to live.Our Police Dept and the citizens of this town do a great job working together to keep it safe...THANK YOU ABERDEEN PD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-11614190276964360112008-10-20T14:35:00.000-04:002008-10-20T14:35:00.000-04:00As a life long resident of Aberdeen,reading some o...As a life long resident of Aberdeen,reading some of the posting I cannot believe the racists overtones. Some of you blame the the Town council for everything. Not the planning or the zoning boards, and as far as the school board how many of you vote? Oh by the way Matawan your own Police Dept was racists, and it cost all of us. As a law inforcement officer if Norman K was the thief you say he should be in jail. Why there is no proof, people get all the facts first. Posting the man is of interest, he was you the common citizen would not have that information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-54341272797052842232008-10-18T19:35:00.000-04:002008-10-18T19:35:00.000-04:00Personally? I take comfort in the knowledge that ...Personally? I take comfort in the knowledge that my daughter will probably raise her future children in a nice four bedroom, three bathroom McMansion which she bought for 200,000. Or less! Sounds pretty good to me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-5102082291160689302008-10-18T19:25:00.000-04:002008-10-18T19:25:00.000-04:00There has been a frenzy of over developement in th...There has been a frenzy of over developement in this country. The cost of these homes was always beyond the income of the vast majority of people. To make the sale, developers and banks had to get creative. Then they continued their creativity by bundling these worthless mortgages and trading them back and forth in a frenzy of speculation and profit grabbing. Until the chickens came home to roost. If they want to sell real estate to anybody in the future,I'm afraid the prices are going to have to drop drastically, or wages are going to have to increase significantly. There is no other way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-41304101924809193272008-10-17T21:45:00.000-04:002008-10-17T21:45:00.000-04:00And by the way -Given the recent votes on the bail...And by the way -<BR/><BR/>Given the recent votes on the bailout - Bush, McCain, and Obama are all socialists. This country is buying ownership in banks and insurance companies! I don't like it, but by pure definition - we've jumped the free market economy some time ago.<BR/><BR/>Also - enough of equating Obama with idiots like Farakahn.<BR/><BR/>He actually is endorsed by the likes of:<BR/><BR/>Warren Buffet<BR/>CEOs of Pepsi,Synmantec,Google,and more<BR/>Many Nobel Laureates<BR/><BR/>In all - business leaders that have endorsed a candidate support Obama by a factor of 5 to 1 over McCain.<BR/><BR/>So stop the nonsense and vote for whoever you think is best - but stop bashing the other guy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-81014503799356331182008-10-17T21:25:00.000-04:002008-10-17T21:25:00.000-04:00To answer Aberdeener's question:I am voting for Ob...To answer Aberdeener's question:<BR/><BR/>I am voting for Obama/Biden - They are the most qualified team to lead the country in these tough times.<BR/><BR/>I am also frightened that a presidential candidate would pick someone as unqualified as Palin as VP.<BR/><BR/>Obama has distinguished himself during this long election cycle with his ability to rise above the petty politics of personal destruction that has tainted politics in this country for way too long. <BR/><BR/>This is a great country. McCain is a great American - Just don't think he is the best choice this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-33586113854317223102008-10-17T11:11:00.000-04:002008-10-17T11:11:00.000-04:00Regardless of who wins the election, this will sti...Regardless of who wins the election, this will still be the greatest country on Earth.Aberdeenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593197510549429078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-28940368622471205142008-10-17T11:00:00.000-04:002008-10-17T11:00:00.000-04:00Just a note to the blogger that wants to move to C...Just a note to the blogger that wants to move to Canada if Obama wins: There is Socialized Medicine in Canada.<BR/><BR/>Still going?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-36656124208407279082008-10-16T20:42:00.000-04:002008-10-16T20:42:00.000-04:00A lifelong republican that votes for a socialist. ...A lifelong republican that votes for a socialist. Your as a big a phoney as Obama.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-56740190106304377652008-10-16T20:19:00.000-04:002008-10-16T20:19:00.000-04:00Just out of curiosity, is anybody voting for his c...Just out of curiosity, is anybody voting <I>for</I> his candidate or just against the other guy?Aberdeenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593197510549429078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-35180934365886925552008-10-16T18:55:00.000-04:002008-10-16T18:55:00.000-04:00McBush, yeah that shows respect. Obama is nothing ...McBush, yeah that shows respect. Obama is nothing but an arrogant pretender supported by people who hate America, Ayers, Wright and Farrakhan.<BR/><BR/>Any army private serving in Iraq or Afghanistan would be a better choice for president.<BR/><BR/>People call him a socialist because he is one! He wants to redistribute wealth. Educate yourself and look up the definition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-76676582015685645142008-10-16T14:49:00.000-04:002008-10-16T14:49:00.000-04:00McBush proved last night that he is absent of any ...McBush proved last night that he is absent of any new ideas to fix what is wrong with our economy - not surprising since he is part of the problem.<BR/><BR/>McCain is a war hero who made a name for himself by voting independently at times; however, he lost his way in recent years due to his blind ambition. His low point was in picking Palin as his VP candidate - there is just no good way to explain that choice. <BR/><BR/>The irresponsible attacks, calling him a socialist and worst, on this blog, show nothing but disrespect for our democratic system. Someone even suggested that they would pack up and go to Canada? So much for patriotism.<BR/><BR/>I love this country, even though we've elected some pretty awful presidents, specifics depend on your perspective.<BR/><BR/>Just vote on Nov. 4Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-63740972296713521392008-10-16T12:06:00.000-04:002008-10-16T12:06:00.000-04:00Obama's socialist agenda !Obama & Joe the Plum...Obama's socialist agenda !<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.nypost.com/video?vxSiteId=a89dc16f-1771-485a-8c76-3ebbf3072361&vxChannel=PostElections&vxClipId=1458_396214&vxBitrate=300" REL="nofollow">Obama & Joe the Plumber -- Good to spread the wealth around</A><BR/><BR/>He is a proponent of redistribution of wealth. Watch him talk about it....<BR/><BR/>I am a lifelong democrat and I will not vote for this smooth speaking "suit".<BR/><BR/>If he gets elected, don't be shocked when all his campaign promises are lies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-28966188200101105692008-10-16T09:10:00.000-04:002008-10-16T09:10:00.000-04:00I am a lifelong Republican who will be voting Dem...I am a lifelong Republican who will be voting Democratic this year. No way in God's green earth would I vote for Sarah Palin to be the next president. And that is what a vote for McCain is - that old sick geezer probably won't last a year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-86219125439555099952008-10-15T22:17:00.000-04:002008-10-15T22:17:00.000-04:00All of you liberals and social engineers make me s...All of you liberals and social engineers make me sick. Due yourselves a favor and read Liberalism is a Mental Disorder by Michale Savage and maybe you'll begin to understand why your minds are so warped. People who accepted these loans knew exactly what they were getting into. What? Did they believe that the mortgage fairy was going to come along and keep their payments level? Balloon mortgages have been around for years. It all comes back to entitlement. Let's get it all now, and blame others when we can't keep it. Home ownership is a privilege, not a right. And now the people who work and pay their taxes have to come along and bail out the crybabies once again. Wanna fix the economy? Get rid of the welfare system. Once the rioting stops and the fires are put out we can begin to rebuild our nation and force people to pull their own weight. Oh, and go take a walk through the streets of Camden one evening and then decide who you are going to vote for as the next president.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-64063382478390087972008-10-15T20:26:00.000-04:002008-10-15T20:26:00.000-04:00Wow!Sorry I've been away for so long but I sure di...Wow!<BR/><BR/>Sorry I've been away for so long but I sure did learn one thing - Democrats, Republicans, and Independents all read this blog.<BR/><BR/>I agree with those who advise me to keep the blog local though I believe the market crash and the federal government's response warranted an exception. <BR/><BR/>The point was not to blame Republicans or Democrats (Lord knows there's lots of blame to go around) but rather to 1) warn of a growing government and 2) show that government is often undependable.<BR/><BR/>The original CRA was a perfectly appropriate response to the likely redlining practices. The original Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were also reasonable creations to establish a secondary market. And mark to market was a regulation that was always on the books but needed to be reinforced after Enron. <BR/><BR/>But look what then happened. The CRA became a tool to encourage companies like Countrywide to craft outrageous mortgage instruments like negative amortization loans. The FM twins spent millions of dollars, including direct contributions to some of the most powerful people in Congress to prevent congressional oversight, even though they were operating under a congressional charter. And mark to market forced companies to record hundreds of billions in losses on mortgages that weren't in default.<BR/><BR/>And let's not forget the Fed's easy money policy that led to the housing bubble that they predicted wouldn't be a problem.<BR/><BR/>No system is perfect but I believe it is a terrible mistake to use government as the first recourse rather than a last resort. <BR/><BR/>As for SMR Strauss's comments, the only statement I made regarding minorities was "Banks had long been accused of redlining - refusing to conduct business or grant loans in certain neighborhoods. The CRA allowed the federal government to consider a bank’s involvement in minority and low-income neighborhoods when reviewing the bank’s application to expand through acquisition, merger, or branching." <BR/><BR/>I don't believe he disagrees with that statement but I can't imagine what else he was referencing.<BR/><BR/>As for laying the blame by others, the SEC, corporate greed, lax regulation, etc., I agree there's much blame to go around but I believe if you remove the elements I discussed, we would not have had the market crash despite everything else.<BR/><BR/>Lastly, for the person whose mortgage has risen to 12%, please feel free to email me directly. I refinanced my house in May at 4.75% in a 3-year ARM. So long as your current mortgage isn't greater than the worth of your house, you should be able to refinance. If that's not the case, you may be able to renegotiate with the bank. In any case, I'd be happy to discuss your specific issue and hopefully find a remedy.<BR/><BR/>I'm thrilled to see that even though we have very different political viewpoints, we're all able to come together and work for a better Aberdeen.<BR/><BR/>As always, I'm grateful for your comments, your readership, and your love of Aberdeen. Our community is far richer with your input and I hope it will continue.Aberdeenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593197510549429078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-64450820515077384342008-10-15T18:15:00.000-04:002008-10-15T18:15:00.000-04:00OK Dems, tell me again how Teddy Kennedy, who was ...OK Dems, tell me again how Teddy Kennedy, who was instructmental in the death of Mary Jo Kopeckni gets elected into office year after year? That appears to be the reason he never ran for President. Wasn't he also in the house at Cape Cod when the alleged rape of a girl visiting his nephew took place. Oh let's not forget Bill Clinton, former President and his tryst with Monica Lewinsky at the White House. Let's not forget the land deal in Arkansas. With a lot of money you can buy innocence, just ask OJ.<BR/><BR/>Now what was that about Pallin?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com