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Not if you lend money in a responsible way. You know, to people who can afford to pay it back. There are plenty of banks who have weathered the financial crisis well. True, that helps tremendously. FirstMerit of Akron is a great example. However, if the economy ever got so bad that people needed tangible cash to feel more secure with their buying power (and not the invisible dollar amounts posted on paper and online) and there was an abrupt, critical withdraw from the reserves, the financial system would completely collapse.

I think you political fans would enjoy watching the documentary 'Inside Job.' It won an Oscar this year. I think it gives a nice overview of what brought about the financial meltdown that put our economy in the situation we are currently in. Haven't seen the movie, but the situation we are in isn't too difficult to figure out. 30 years ago, 8% of the GDP of the USA was financial institutions. Today, it is 42%. The only way to really have a wealthy society is to make things. What do financial institutions make? What value do they bring to society other than getting people to sign on the dotted line and pass along a fee for processing paperwork? How many people out there know there is a tax incentive the US government gives you to move your company to another country? We have met the enemy and we are us. If the unemployment number is going down, what kind of job is replacing it? Let's look. Jobs lost during the recession were wage jobs between $19.05 and $31.40 per hour. These new and exciting jobs everyone is excited about are wages between $9.03 and $12.91. Another step toward the US becoming a Third World country complete. I'm a pretty conservative guy, but there is something really wrong in this country. I could care less about the rich or the poor. The middle, or shrinking middle, is a huge problem moving forward. Banks lend out 10x more money than they have available on reserve. That situation alone is enough to cause catastrophe.

I love stuff like this because it makes the rivalry stronger. I wish JT and some of the MLS soccer guys from UA did the same.

Sad that this is what rallies his base. Now he is attacking Natalie Portman. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/...an/#more-149072

The economy is booming with it's current 9.8% unemployment rate. http://www.ohio.com/news/break_news/117396553.html Unemployment down to 8.9%.

The economy is booming with it's current 9.8% unemployment rate. Employment numbers typically lag the stock market. So the stock market is the economy? I had no idea. Please don't try to marginalize or trivialize everything I say just because you may be offended by my opinions on politics.

The economy is booming with it's current 9.8% unemployment rate. Employment numbers typically lag the stock market.

Scary that this guy is one of the more reasonable GOP leaders. If I were a conservative/Republican I'd be really embarrassed. Party leadership is a bunch of talking heads, and now one of the few (previously) credible candidates goes off the deep end. I bet the liberals/Democrats are quietly throwing a party over their increasingly imminent victory in 2012. As long as the economy stays strong...

Zeke's name was the only one I heard mentioned in the first couple of minutes. He played well. Plain and simple, this was a team loss. It was only one game. We have won 7 of 8 and have our rivals coming up on the road to close out the season. Then, we have a great shot at dancing (provided we don't run up against OU who I hate to say it, have our number and are just a bad match-up for us). I think we will get our 20 win season too. I have us at 18 right now because I don't count that "scrimmage" against Milliken. Only D-I competition is worthy of counting.

Let's get it going here! Start playing like I know we can come back on these guys.

I'm a Zips fan, please schedule times that are best for me and other Zip fans. I don't give two squirts about Columbus. 3 pm games are best. Gives us maximum time for pre and post game tailgating. You might get a 100+ more fans by scheduling around Columbus games, not thousands. And then they will show up in their OSU gear. No thanks.

How profitable are your all tax subsidized highways that need replaced every 7 years in the north? This is a ridiculous measure for the value of high-speed rail. Also, automobiles are definitely not more energy efficient than rail. Just think about it in terms of common sense What would require the least amount of energy to roll: 1) a tire that undergoes deformation as it rolls, or 2) a non-deforming steel wheel rolling on a steel rail? There in lies the efficiency that a car/truck will never be able to overcome. The only thing I concede here is the convenience and independence a car provides.

I think this is the best point of the thread. Zeke isn't a scorer at this point in his career. And people can theorize whatever goofball psychoanalytical hypothesis they want regarding "why?"...but Zeke is a defensive player 1st. And 2nd and 3rd. That's the way it is today. Letting Zeke focus on D, and letting our other O-Centric players score, is the best formula for winning in March. When teams start focusing on McKnight and Nik, then Zeke will need to step up and score. Zeke loves D. He always has. Letting him focus on D, and letting the other hot hands score, is what's best for our team right now. The standings don't lie. Sure they do. Right now the standings suggest Can't is better than us, and in all facets, we know that

http://www.ohio.com/news/break_news/117096523.html Finishing the season on the road hurts as does having our rivalry game rendered meaningless with it at the end of the season. What's up with homecoming against a non-conference opponent? Has that happened before?

Figures. Too good to be true.

As Michael Reghi might say, "Book it!" I will be watching on channelsurf while listening to Frenchie.

Corrupt, lazy and greedy business leaders are just as much to blame for the conditions in Detroit, Cleveland, Akron, Pitt and Ytown as unions. When is the last time you guys have been to Pittsburgh? Yeah, it's a beautiful city here. The bike trails are wonderful and the culture is great (especially during football and hockey seasons). Relative to the other cities, I would say Akron trails Pittsburgh, but is far ahead of the others.

Regardless of the sport, I love seeing us pick up wins against these big name schools. I actually enjoy playing tennis too. Keep it up, ladies!

PAY ATTENTION. We are talking about Akron WBB!!! I dare anyone to find a D-1 program with fewer wins over the past 30 yrs. Can't State football based on win percentage is a good bet.

Can you imagine KD beating OSU in the NCAA Tourney and then iCoach beating Mr. Sweater Vest in September? We'd own them...Why is my alarm clock going off?

I foresee Can't going on a losing streak that makes the final game of the season against us for first place in the MAC East. I also see Miami losing to us and Buffalo making it tight at the top.

If they run the table and make a strong showing in the tournament, they might just might have a shot at an at large or play in OK, I am dreaming. Had we not lost to NIU and EMU, I think we'd be right there on the cusp of an at-large NCAA bid. Unfortunately, just like most seasons, it's MACC or bust. I have a good feeling about the MACC though. We are peaking at the right time.

Don't forget how well the CC soccer team is under head coach and Akron alum, Shaun Docking! http://www.goccusports.com/sports/m-soccer...ng_shaun01.html

That was me. I think the OT game along with their stretch of 5 games in 10 days will have Can't struggling down the stretch.