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The Banks Have Been Bailed Out – But Where Is All Of The Money Going? (Part Two)

Posted by Michelle Moquin on 18th May 2009

Let me clarify when I said last week that I was having problems with Hope Now.  It wasn’t exactly Hope Now that was not returning my phone calls, but one of their affilitate counseling services called ‘Springboard’. I have to say that with a name like that, they weren’t exactly an impetus that I expected them to be.  

However, a few days ago, I had a break through. I decided to call back Hope Now and complain about my ‘Springboard’ experience. When I called them and explained the past several weeks events, they were very apologetic and said that they were going to get someone else on the phone from Springboard to assist me.

Within a few minutes I was speaking to Kyle Perry, another Springboard counselor. I again explained to him that I was having communication problems with my first counselor from Springboard and that I had not received my report form their company that I needed in order to move to the second level. Kyle listened and apologized for the lack of communication from his associate.  He informed me that the report was sent out on the 6th of last month. I informed him that I never received it.  

Without hesitation Kyle moved directly into motion on how he could assist me further by asking for my e-mail address so that he could send it to me while I was on the phone with him.  Within minutes he e-mailed me all of the information that I needed and waited on the line to make sure that I had received it.  So far Kyle had handled everything that I was hoping my counselor would do for me. 

I then asked Kyle what exactly was going to happen when I spoke to another counselor in the next level. He kindly explained to me what their role would be and what Springboard’s role would continue to be.  

From the short conversation that I had with Kyle, I felt that he was a person that really cared about my situation. He was so attentive, understanding, and compassionate that I decided to tell him of my experiences with my phone conversations with Wachovia. When I informed him that Wachovia offered their assistance to me because I was late in my mortgage payments and then denied me a loan modification because my mortgage was late; the rules had changed in the midst of the modification going through, he was shocked and said, ‘This isn’t right.’ 

I then told him that  Wachovia informed me that they were not allowed to interview me for the ‘Homeowner Affordability Stability Plan’ because I have a second lien’ He went on to say that Wachovia could only work with the first mortgage and it would be difficult with the second from another bank (or something to that affect). I interjected by saying that my first and second were with Wachovia! At this point he said, “Then having a second shouldn’t matter. Michelle, this isn’t right. Do you have some time for us to get on the phone with them? I want to make sure that you actually have spoken with the loss mitigation dept. I want us to call them together.”  “Of course”, I said. I was so delighted that Kyle was going to help me with my bank.  

To make a long story short, Kyle was simply awesome. We got Jason on the phone from Wachovia who listened to all of the concerns that both Kyle and I had. We also went over all of my previous conversations that I had with Wachovia. Jason informed us of the new ‘Map Program’ (by Titanium Solutions) that was going to be available to those that held mortgages that were current. Thankfully, I fell in that category. Right now the programs that are available are only available to those that are close to  going through foreclosure. Thankfully, I don’t fall in that category. 

Kyle asked questions and made statements that I felt were in my best interest and made sure that my file would not fall through the cracks and get lost. He wanted assurance that  my file was updated and that although he understood that those in foreclosure needed help now, he wanted to make sure that this program would be available to me so that I didn’t turn out to be in the same foreclosure position in the near future. When Kyle asked when this program would be available to me. Jason said that he did not know.  Kyle did not give up. He asked, ’30 days? 6 months?  – Can you give me a date?’  Jason informed him that this program should be available within the next two weeks and no more than 30 days, and that they would contact me. However, I could also call back, and check in with them.  Of course I noted in my Palm Pilot to alert me to make that phone call in two weeks. 

We finished our phone conversation with Jason. I chatted for a few minutes more thanking Kyle for giving me such great support and service. I asked him if he could be my counselor, as I felt so comfortable with him and he now understood my position thoroughly. He was very thankful for the praise, and happy that he could help me. He ended by saying that said he learned everything from my counselor and assured me that my counselor would work in my best interest also.  However he did say for me to cc him in any future correspondence should I have any more problems and just to keep him posted on my progress. “You bet I will”, I said. 

So, there you have it. I have not given up on Wachoiva or Springboard. Thanks to Kyle, I have the report that I need and today I am calling to schedule a meeting with the second level counselors. In another week, I will be making that phone call to Wachovia to inquire about the availability of the Map Program. 

Oh…and before I forget, I did as Robert suggested and sent e-mails to my representative and congress, and to no surprise I have not received one response back. However, it has only been a little over a week. We’ll see if I get a response this week. 

I have a little bit more hope than I did last week. I will continue to blog about my experiences contemporaneously. Please share your stories too. I know that many of you are having the same challenges that I am, but if you are having any successes I’d like to hear about that too  - Thanks.

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Hi Al:  First of all , thank you for signing the petition. 

Secondly, I usually bring to light women’s issues because I am passionate about women and women’s issues, and quite frankly, when women are in charge of this planet, and men are treated like second class, I will jump on the bandwagon and bring the men’s issues to light – okay?  Presently, it is usually men who are in charge of making these decisions over women’s health. In my opinion, no woman in her right mind would ever vote for a woman to leave the hospital 2 hours after a mastectomy, nor would she approve the type of care that you received during your reconstruction surgery. EVERYONE deserves the time they need to heal and to be taken care of by a professional. 

As an example, Modern Healthcare and Modern Physician vote every year on the 50 most powerful physician executives in healthcare. This year the top person holding the position is a woman (Yeah! Congratulations Carolyn Clancy!), but there are only 6 other women who made this year’s 50 most powerful list! Men have most of the power here. And although the readers vote, you can see that the majority are voting for men. So….

…in light of Robert’s comment a few days ago and Tal’s comment that I posted yesterday, in regards to women being the majority of the voter population, I will say, “Shame on you women out there that haven’t been supporting women.  We have a majority voice and it needs to be heard.” I know I’m being redundant but sometimes things need to be said over and over again until they sink in. So here it is again; an excerpt from Tal’s comment:

It is my opinion that as long as women continue to ask a man for equality rather than simply taking her place along side of him by force of will, she will remain a second class being dependent upon the mood of the 1st class being for her level of comfort. 

Before you get upset, examine the state of women in america today, honestly. She has the numerical numbers at the polls to elect a woman for every single office in the land. Yet, she consistently elects males over females. When those males she elects take office, she pleads with them to understand her plight as a woman. Duh, you think it would occur to her to elect a woman. If the supreme court were equally or 5 Women (as it should be according to the population numbers) we would not be hearing all this debate about what a woman should do with her body. 

Women readers:  Do you get it? Now, let’s do something. Let’s take that position along side of men.

Back to you Al.

Thirdly, you are right, our medical system is a joke.  And like Connie I would rather have our government accountable than an insurance employee. The bottom line should always be safety first for the patient, not whether they’re saving a buck or two.  

Connie: Thank you for sharing your story.  I am sorry to hear about your mother and I hope that she is doing well now. 

Juanita:  I wouldn’t call that a ‘nice quiet poem’, but it did make me chuckle.

 

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The Revolution Of Evolution?

Posted by Michelle Moquin on 8th May 2009

Hellooo….

This morning I’m going to first say hello to my loyal readers that I have not had the time to address before I write my write….and I promised that I would earlier – oops….I do not like to break a promise. And…if I never get to writing anything past my hellos…then, so be it. 

Neila: Sorry that you missed your turn, but no, I did not shut my blog down – I would never! At least not voluntarily. All of you would get a huge heads up should I decide to leave blogsville. Not in my plans now or in the near future. Clear? :)

Now…in regards to a gimma connection: I don’t mind if you want to share some info with your other Finnish friends but gimma…c’mon it must be in English. Now what fun would it be for the rest of my readers if they can’t read it? We all want to learn hear.  And as far as you posting…I have no control of who gets in or not. Anna & Peter have been lucky but sometimes they have issues too. 

Hi Beatrice: Yes, I believe the place to clone your pussy (not penetrable), or that not-marriage-material-but-sweet-dick-of-a-man – check it out and let me know if you clone him. :)

Joel: It sounds like you had some fun times but I say give up on the next madoff and make your own millions off that thing between your legs. Let us know when your first movie comes out – maybe I’ll post a clip here. You’ll be famous in no time. :)

Tom:  I’m sure your wife will love it. 

Anonymous: Oh, your husband can’t be that small can he? If so, use it as a butt plug :) 

Hey Fergie: I just love that name – you’re not the Fergie from the Black Eyed….oh forget it. I’ll just pretend that you are if you don’t mind – I love that girl. Anyway…I digressed. So…you love my blog? – cool – I love it too…and I am also a big fan of Rachel. And yes I do think she is gay, but like Zen Lill, don’t quote me on that.  

Molly: I ask myself the same question all of the time. But I don’t just say, ‘What is wrong with our country?’, I say, ‘What is wrong with our world?’ Thanks for the reminder of that movie. Knowing this movie is about a small town in Texas and after yesterday’s write, it makes me want to say, ‘OTW’s – get the hell out of Texas – that is no place for you to be.’ 

And I agree with ZL.  You know you are not racist so don’t be ashamed. Be the opposite of what OTW’s get dished out to them on a daily basis. Smile, reach out, and be compassionate. Everyone wants to be accepted and treated kindly. 

Anna: Not to create fear but the swine flu is expected to spread to every state which is probably why all that you listed is being sent to every state. Be well. Peter too :) 

Hey Zen Lill: Your story sickens me. Cops jobs are to protect all people, not take on the position so that they can act out their racist beliefs while hiding behind the protection of their badges. Oh and the love? right back at ya. :)

DNSR!, Anonymous, Craig:  Thanks for posting the additional information. I was wondering if a class action lawsuit would come into the picture. I hope Garrigan pulls through for the plaintiffs. 

Anonymous #11: You have given me inspiration for an article. Hopefully I will be blogging it over the weekend. Thanks.  

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I do have a little time…so, onto today’s write…

And since we’re on the subject of Texas, here’s another little didley that should put some shock on your face. The Texas Board of Education approved a science curriculum that opens the door for teachers and textbooks to raise doubts about ‘evolution’. Conservatives on the Texas Board of Education don’t believe in ‘evolution’. Can you believe it? Yep, I do. They are once again waging the ever popular religious rights battle against reality, common sense, and every piece of empirical evidence ever gathered. Darwin is turning over in his grave as I write. 

Critics of ‘evolution’ are thrilled over this decision. And they should be. ‘Evolution’ goes against every thing they believe in. 

“Texas has sent a clear message that evolution should be taught as a scientific theory open to critical scrutiny, not as a sacred dogma that can’t be questioned.”

Governor Rick Perry, named Don McLeroy, to chair the Board’s business. And just who is Mcleroy? He’s definitely someone you should listen to about ‘evolution’.  Check this out…When he’s not busy lecturing others on the origins of the earth, he works as a dentist. Yep…and this dentist believes the earth is less than 10,000 years old.

Let’s just forget that the oldest members of Homo Sapiens were discovered in Africa a few years back. Remember? ‘Three partial skulls dated to 154,000 to 160,000 years ago, are the first strong fossil evidence that modern humans originated in Africa. These ancestors were African, with big brains, robust features, and a taste for hippopotamus and buffalo meat.’ Hmm….doesn’t that make the teeth just as old dentist Don?  

Furthermore, he thinks “evolution has a problem,” and says school books just need to be “honest with our kids.” (!) Ah….okay. My advice? “Stick to the mouth Don.  Hopefully you’re much better ascertaining where cavities came from.”

So I digressed a bit but it was necessary. Back to the subject at hand….

“So exactly what is the board going to do?” Let me tell ya.

“The board has crafted a road map that creationists will use to pressure publishers into putting phony arguments attacking established science into textbooks.” 

Unbelievable. 

And…check this out….Texas is a huge purchaser of school textbooks. In fact, they are the nation’s single largest market for high-school textbooks. “So what’s the big deal?” you ask. The big deal is, that  in the past, publishers often have written texts to its curriculum, and marketed them nationally rather than spend time and money reworking them for different states and districts. So…don’t be surprised if this new compromised state standard seeps into other parts of the country, places where people think they are beyond the reach of the anti-evolution forces….you know…like California.  And don’t think for one smugly second they won’t try and infiltrate their message in your children’s science books.  

Remember Texas is Bush Country. And Bush Country is filled with religious conservatives with deep oily pockets. Example: It took Clinton until the second year of his post-presidential life to raise $100 million for his presidential library. President Obama isn’t the only one to do wonders in 100 days. In this economy, Bush raised his $100 million in 100 days to fund his  ‘lie-berry’. ’Influencing’ publishers will be a piece of cake for the popular religious rights.  In fact they may not have to influence them at all – they want the biz, no? Payola time. 

Now, I’m not trying to create another conspiracy theory. But hey, why not? With all that has been revealed to us about the past 8 years, conspiracy theories should not be a surprise anymore.  Bush may not be the elected man to run this country but that doesn’t mean him and his cronies don’t want control. And what better place to start your own little fiefdom but in your own backyard – Texas. And what better way to influence young people to think like you, but to have a say in what they read and believe? Scary huh? 

I know, I know….I went a bit off subject again, but in my mind, it came around full circle. 

Comments? Blog me.

Okay….that is it for me this morning. Happy Friday!

 

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Highway Robbery Is Really A Mask For Highway Bigotry

Posted by Michelle Moquin on 7th May 2009

Sometimes I feel as if all I write about is the atrocities of the world. Yeah, I break it up with a little sex talk now and then or something funny and interesting or maybe even quirky….I mean c’mon, I have to lighten up – life can’t always be so serious and heavy or this girl is not going to be much fun.  

I love the internet – it can be my BTF (Best Technical Friend)…delivering all of the goodies, but it is also the messenger for all of the maliciousness. At times I just want to focus on the good but that is not what is reality…it is just a part of reality.  And the rest? Well….it needs to be exposed…people need to be exposed when they are intentionally trying to harm others. People need to be exposed when they are racist bigots.  I feel that it is my duty as a citizen, a US citizen and a world citizen to blog about it….frequently. After all, it happens frequently….it happens EVERY day. 

I found this article and it just goes to show you that OTW’s, 7 days a week, 365 days a year have to endure our racist country. I can not fathon for one minute what it is like to live with such racism. Please read.

 

The speed limit through the center of the tiny town of Tenaha, Texas is 35 miles per hour. I made sure when I drove there that my speedometer never even got to 36. Too many negative things have happened to too many drivers after being pulled over for infractions as minor as that.

The allegations against law enforcement people in Tenaha and in Shelby County, Texas are the kind of allegations you’ve heard about people in Cuba, North Korea, and the former Soviet Union. People in charge are accused of manipulating laws, blackmailing, extorting, and not giving a you know what about civil rights and common decency.

Here’s the deal: at least 150 drivers, virtually all of them African Americans or Latinos have accused the town cops of pulling them over for minor infractions. Once pulled over, the drivers are often asked if they have money. If they say yes, these drivers tell us the cops start going through the car. If police find a lot of money, they are often arrested for money laundering, with no mention of any evidence other than the money. Once they are brought to jail, they find out about a proposed deal from the cops, and often from the District Attorney of the county.

The deal goes like this: We will not file charges against you, in exchange for leaving behind your money, and often your jewelry, and occasionally your vehicle too. Now, under Texas law, if you are pulled over and accused of a real crime, police are permitted to take money and other valuables that you might have used in your crime, or received from your crime. The idea is to stop criminals from profiting from breaking the law. But if charges are not filed, or you’re found not guilty, authorities have to get it back. In these cases that are now part of a class action lawsuit, “charges” are not filed, but the authorities keep the loot.

   And that brings us to the second part of the alleged plot. Forfeited money is only supposed to be used for “law enforcement purposes” by the police, and “official purposes” by the District Attorney. But after a public records request, we got our hands on the account information from the District Attorney’s forfeiture account, in which she spends money on “official purposes” but also for things like Halloween candy, donations to her favorite causes and churches, and a ten thousand dollar check to one of the cops who pulls over these people in the first place. In her expense report, the DA says the check to the cop is for “investigative costs.”

The dean of the Texas Senate, who is leading the fight to reform forfeiture laws, partly because he’s aghast at what he’s heard about in Tenaha says he is “shocked and angry.” The class action attorney says “it’s a shakedown; a piracy operation.”

And then there are the drivers whose lives have dramatically changed.

Roderick Daniels is a married father of four who lives in Memphis. He drove to Texas in 2007 after seeing a want ad for a 1972 Cutlass he wanted to buy. The seller wanted cash so he says he traveled with 8500 dollars. He tells us he was pulled over for going 37 in a 35 mile per hour zone, and then charged with money laundering.

He went to jail, frightened beyond belief, and was told he could go but his 8500 dollars would have to stay. He was also told while there that he should leave behind his jewelry, including a crucifix his late father had given him.

He went back to Tennessee without his money and to this day, has never received a letter, a call, or anything, about the “charges” against him. This is the standard method of operation according to the class action attorney. Other drivers we talked to with were with their children. They tells us they were told their children will be sent to Child Protective Services or foster care unless they too leave their money behind.

Indeed, we have acquired written waivers signed by the District Attorney which mention children will not be sent to Child Protective Services with the understanding that valuables will be forfeited.

So what do the police who do the pulling over and the District Attorney have to say about these very serious allegations? A lawyer for the DA says she denies “all substantive allegations… and that she is in “compliance” with the law.

The cop and others charged in the suit also deny the allegations in court filings. But we wanted to ask the DA and the cop about this personally. They would not return our phone calls, so we were forced to find them with the cameras rolling. Suffice it to say, they were surprised to see us.

Gary Tuchman
AC360° Correspondent (CNN)

Readers: I know you have something to say – blog me.  

And I still have more to say too (!) I just noticed more comments came in…ah you readers do like to keep me busy but once again, I’ll read the rest later and make my comments tomorrow….sorry got to run!

 

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‘Insensitive’ Sessions

Posted by Michelle Moquin on 6th May 2009

I knew somebody would swing the blog banter back to some serious stuff.  Enough  pussy prattle….on to political powwow….at least for the moment. And Robert, why did I know it would be you? :)  It’s a good topic though, so I’m glad that somebody brought it up. Thank you. 

And I totally agree with you. How transparent can the republicans be to pick a man that is so openly racist, to replace Arlen Specter on the Senate Judiciary Committee?  Jeff Sessions has not only made racist remarks about blacks but he even once called a white civil rights lawyer a disgrace to his race. Unbelievable. And then he said he was joking – yeah right. Sessions is a pro-lifer, so of course he voted ‘YES’ last year on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. And, no surprise he is against same sex marriages. In 2007 Sessions was ranked the  fifth most conservative member of Congress by the National Review. Gee…is it no wonder he is an extremely popular pick for the post among white evangelical social conservatives?

And Robert, in answer to your question: ‘Yes, there always needs more to be said about the ‘insensitivity’ ( and you are being kind here) of the white boy.’

And I’ll leave it up to Rachel Maddow to show us just how ‘insensitive’ Sessions really is – watch the video:

Readers: Interested in finding out more? Go to my fave site for this. Click here if you want to see how Sessions voted – as always, the voting record says it all. 

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Okay…back to the pussy. I just have to – the comments were just too much fun to read.

Oh I am with you ZL – the word ‘willy’ is not a word I would ever use. And I liked your blog topic – Good subject. keep ‘em coming  :)

DNSR!: Why did I know this subject would bring you back? :)

Betty:  LOL – yeah, let the ‘pervert’ clone your pussy – why not? He obviously loves it or he wouldn’t want a clone of it. 

Carrie:  Thanks for the um…peek into your bedroom. I think that you could just follow the same directions for cloning your ass as you would cloning your pussy, but don’t quote me – I have no idea – I would contact the company by clicking on the link in yesterday’s post. As far as a penetrable one – hey, if you find a company that can make one for you, let us all know. (Wow, I can’t beieve that I am saying this) 

Viola: Loved the story about your mom, and I love the fact that she and her friends read my blog. My mother doesn’t even own a computer. I was going to get her one and then I thought, ‘Ah….not a good idea.’

OMG: Girl, – get a mirror and check out that pretty pussy of yours and give her the admiration she deserves.

Toni: You seem like one lucky girl and my guess is he is a very lucky man too. Have fun cloning!

Oh…peeps I have more to say but I literally have 5 minutes to get my clothes on and get my ass out of this house – I will address the rest of you on this very personal topic tomorrow…promise. 

Bye Bye…

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Posted in ChitChat, Entertainment & Laughter, Love, Sex & Relationships, Political Powwow | 13 Comments »

This Is No ‘Dog Eat Dog World’ God Dog It :)

Posted by Michelle Moquin on 1st May 2009

I just had to post this video. Ha! –  I feel like I say the same thing every time I post a video. But hey, what more can I say? This is one animal rescue like no other.  Dogs to me are the very epitome of ‘love’. They “Live it and give it” daily. Hmm…do you think that it is just a coincidence that ‘God’ spelled backwards is ‘Dog’? 

Readers: Have anything or naything to say? Blog me. By the way, ‘naything’ is my new made up word. One uses it when they don’t have anything to say but they say it anyway because they just want to say something….even though it’s really nothing…you know ‘naything’. Got it?

Cyndi: Oh, who knows. 

Anonymous:  Hello. I believe that you gave your opinion the other day, yes? I am just as opinionated as the next person and many do not agree with me. I am perfectly fine with this. It’s what makes life and people interesting.  Look, the bottom line with me is, I trust our president. I am on his side too. I may not want Bush and Cheney to walk away with just a slap on the wrist from all of this but I am not the one running this country…and I have to admit, I can be a bit knee-jerky at times. I guess that’s why I’m not the president. :)  

Anonymous:  Interesing idea, but is it possible?

Anna:  Ah yes, the commen thread amongst my readers…the difficulties of just being able to voice your words. It is really just pure luck whether one gets in or not. But I do appreciate all of you for trying.

It is Friday and I am so delighted! 

 

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Posted in Animals, Good Reads and Good See'ds, Political Powwow | 16 Comments »