We've got a lot of different discussions going on here, but I'm addressing one in particular

LKPike, I terribly sorry for what you have experienced with your family. Can I ask you, specifically, what President Bush did that caused this?

I lost my job last week. I haven't said a word about it, here, before now, but I think it is time. I do not blame George Bush, as I would not have blamed Bill Clinton or John Kerry. My industry has changed and it has been a rough couple of years. I actually probably have a reason to blame government, or even more specifically, President Bush, because during his administration, the Small Business Administration has not been the top priority, which has led to program problems, budget issues, funding issues, etc, which all directly impacts me and my company since I am an originator of Small Business Administration loans. Do I blame him? No way. I don't blame anyone. It is a part of life, and an unpleasant one, at that. 20 years ago, when I graduated from college, I went to work for a major Textile company (Cannon Mills). One year after I started working for them as a management trainee, I lost my job. There was no where to place the people in training. Everyone who started when I did, lost their jobs. I never looked back with bitterness, just moved forward and started in a different industry. That's what I plan to do now.

Just some thoughts from me.
Logan