I don't understand how people can be so bitter about this but that's just me.

Given the economic historical models, when unitarian powers (currently the United States), begin their decline, economic rivals emerge.

The majority of the violence occurs in a few specific neighborhoods where rival gangs have been in bloody turf wars.

I did pay of course, but I'm still a little bitter about the whole experience.

Although, you could be the winner and out bid your rivals, you could ultimately be the loser like in 2008.Terry

If you're pouring money into an asset that has not gone up in value, this can be a very bitter pill.  

Just few weeks ago, I got a bitter taste of life.

This is my home now and I don't want to stir the pot more than is absolutely necessary, but I get the sense that conciliatory attitude or not, at least 2 of the 3 are going to fight me on this to the bitter end.2)Anybody build new construction where you had to deal with this 'fire apparatus access road' requirement?

I’m also getting a little bitter about how little appraisers in my area have valued renovated units vs typical hundred year old untouched places.

But it was a bitter experience.