Comments on: Goodbye to all that

By: Liberty, Seattle, Washington

Liberty, Seattle, Washington — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:41:59 +0000

Happy New Year to Bing and everyone!!!!!!!! May we all have a much better year.

I hope they fix the federal aid or at least “work on it” so that students can have enough money to go to school. Alot of them are having to quit school because their loans are not covering nearly enough of the costs.

Well that’s my New Year’s Wish this year!!!!!!!

By: David Hughes, Rock Hill, SC

David Hughes, Rock Hill, SC — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:53:14 +0000

I have been reading all the magazines that men read for many years. Thanks for the wit and wisdom. Onward.

By: V. Laslow Banning, CA

V. Laslow Banning, CA — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:12:54 +0000

Well, I couldn’t resist a comment. Even though I’m retired, I still enjoy keeping up with today’s world. And, frankly, you make it a little more fun for me and sometimes my children and friends.

Here’s to a great 2009!

By: Mahadevan, Leuven, Belgium

Mahadevan, Leuven, Belgium — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:30:52 +0000

Bing..

A fan of yours from Belgium. This blog of yours and the readers comments provide some wholesome entertainment.

Hoping America gets back to business soon.

By: Anil, Bangalore, INDIA

Anil, Bangalore, INDIA — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:18:02 +0000

Bing,

I am a reader from India, and I enjoy your writing just as much as your American readers.

This economic crisis has affected everyone, and we all wish and hope that 2009 will turn out to be better than 2008.

All the best to you, and to all your readers. Thanks for keeping us entertained and also giving us the insights into what is happening…

By: humphrmi, Chicago, IL

humphrmi, Chicago, IL — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:00:57 +0000

Well put, Bing. I can’t wait to see 2008 behind me, it was the worst year I’ve ever experienced. I don’t have any notion that 2009 will magically be better, but at least we can turn the page on the crap we’ve had to put up with in 2008.

Happy new year.

By: Bruce L. Chicago, Ill.

Bruce L. Chicago, Ill. — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:19:27 +0000

It’s the end of the work day and time to hustle home. There’s a Hoyo De Monterrey in the humidor and a bottle of bubbly with my name on it. Happy Hew Year to all and good “Fortune” in 2009.

By: Bing

Bing — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:29:43 +0000

Thanks, John, but if I was a success — or a big enough failure, like some of the great Bozos we have seen this year — I’m not sure I’d still have to be working, you know?

By: Ivan, Washington, D.C.

Ivan, Washington, D.C. — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:12:37 +0000

Well from one ill-fitting pair of pants to another, I bid you a Chappy New Year.

By: John, Vancouver BC

John, Vancouver BC — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:52:35 +0000

May your boss continue to be understanding of your writing gig.

Judging by the posts you are a mentor to many of us who still aspire to business success!

By: TJ Knowles San Diego, CA

TJ Knowles San Diego, CA — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:32:59 +0000

Happy New Year, Bing. I take back everything my friends said about you in 2008.

Thanks for being there with your humor and insight.

By: Thomas H Atlanta, GA

Thomas H Atlanta, GA — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:26:17 +0000

Though I gave you hell about the title of your Sun Tzu book a few years ago, I nevertheless enjoy your writings immensely. You don’t just write about your opinions but also the logic behind them. Whether we agree or disagree, does it matter?; we still like you just the way you are. I wish you the best in 2009, Stanley.

By: J.C.Martini, Reseda CA

J.C.Martini, Reseda CA — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:32:31 +0000

Happy New Year Bing! I hope this recurring wishful thinking every year around this time it will come at least possible with the coming of a new Administration.

By: Mike Jackson - Austin, Texas

Mike Jackson - Austin, Texas — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:35:27 +0000

Nevermind that I was going to see them bright and early the next day. But instead of telling me “goodnight” or “see you tomorrow” my parents tucked me into bed one New Years Eve and said “See You Next Year”. I closed my eyes at the end of that year with a smile on my face.

By: T, Jville, FL Go Gators, Beat OK

T, Jville, FL Go Gators, Beat OK — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:02:19 +0000

Thanks for the entertainment, Bing. I do love your blog!

Except for the beating that my 401k has taken, for me personally, I can’t complain much about 2008. Life has been good. And as Mike said, if anything, it has been a very interesting (albeit sometimes gutwrenching) ride.

Who knows what 2009 will be like, but I remain hopeful. One thing that is becoming apparent to me is that the only sure thing that will cure our ills is time. No one really knows what to do and nothing really seems to be working anyway. And as you said, eventually everyone has to go back and start doing the things that they do: lend money, sell cars, build houses…It’s the whole “revision to the mean” thing that we can all take comfort in.

By: Insert Name Here, New Jersey

Insert Name Here, New Jersey — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:53:24 +0000

as we teeter on the abyss let’s hope the impact when we fall isn’t that great and we emerge a wiser society.

although i don’t always agree with you i have to say your banter provokes thought and brings a welcome relief from the daily rat race. happy new year bing. let’s hope the landing isn’t too hard.

By: Anne, Tyler, TX

Anne, Tyler, TX — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:22:31 +0000

Ba-Da-Bing! That’s it for 2008. I think I’m going to enjoy having a whole new fresh start in 2009. Cheers to you Bing, May you ever continue to kick things up a knotch. I’m going to go watch Emeril now.

By: Bill, Laurel, MD

Bill, Laurel, MD — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:12:13 +0000

A-OK Bing, take a well-deserved break. Speaking as one blogger, I appreciate your kind hosting, and also your measured comments to bloggers.

Let’s pray that 2009 is somewhat less distressing than 2008. We all could use some cheer. See you on the other side!

By: Josh, Tucson, Az

Josh, Tucson, Az — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:53:05 +0000

Happy new year to you Bing. This is for me was crazy as far as the economy and world events, but it was pretty bitchin otherwise. I found the love of my life, a better job and I’m quite content. My girl is a fighter, beating liver cancer while working overtime. You couldn’t ask for a better woman both in and out of bed. I wrote a lot of good music this year of which i am exceedingly proud of. When I separate my life from the news it really changes my perspective. Heck, even the gas prices are down. So happy new year to all, and may next year be as good in the news as it has in my recent life. Thank you Bing, you are the man! Don’t blush too much now lol….I’m whiskeyed and merry!

By: Bob Shelby Twp. Mi.

Bob Shelby Twp. Mi. — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:01:51 +0000

2008, to me, is the year of the big “sink hole”.

Under mining of the Capital Markets, linked with Capitol Hill, has weakened the foundations of American confidence.

Our leaders scramble to fix our country’s problems; but, it just seems that their solutions are no more than plausible.

Leaders in finance, industry, government, and education seem to make soft touch decisions that don’t rock the boat.

In 2009, rocking the boat may lead to change; but getting hung up on a sand bar will lead to continuity, or, business as usual.

I recall a cliche’ from the old days: Teachers teaching the “golden rule” teach to the tune of the hickory stick.

In manufactoring today, they call that tune “product testing”.