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Just curious... anyone know? It's not Bush, McCain or Boehner. McCain talks about leadership... where in the heck is his party then?
Both parties have behaved inexplicably over the past few days. I am in shock, I never entertained the possibility that this rescue plan wouldn't go through. Repubs were upset about Pelosi's remarks? Who gives a fuck. I didn't think anybody even listed to her meaningless banter anymore.
The leading financial mind in the last half-century, Warren Buffett, indicated that if he were able to get the same terms as the government and he had the capital available, he would finance the bailout himself. He also suggested that if we don't save the credit markets that it will be like a 'financial Pearl Harbor.'
Shame on all the lawmakers. Bush is being thrown under the bus for self-preserving campaigning from Repubs. Dems aren't guilt-free either. Why in the hell did the Dems sneak the ACORN provision into this bailout? Why slide that bullshit into the legislation?
What a mess we are in.
Snap! But... McCain said 1 1/2 weeks ago that our economy was strong...That must've been SOME epiphany.
He said the [fundamentals] of the economy are strong.Snap! But... McCain said 1 1/2 weeks ago that our economy was strong...That must've been SOME epiphany.
He said the [fundamentals] of the economy are strong.
I guess you could take out key words if it helps prove your point, as long as you are a liberal.
Both parties have behaved inexplicably over the past few days. I am in shock, I never entertained the possibility that this rescue plan wouldn't go through. Repubs were upset about Pelosi's remarks? Who gives a fuck. I didn't think anybody even listed to her meaningless banter anymore.
The leading financial mind in the last half-century, Warren Buffett, indicated that if he were able to get the same terms as the government and he had the capital available, he would finance the bailout himself. He also suggested that if we don't save the credit markets that it will be like a 'financial Pearl Harbor.'
Shame on all the lawmakers. Bush is being thrown under the bus for self-preserving campaigning from Repubs. Dems aren't guilt-free either. Why in the hell did the Dems sneak the ACORN provision into this bailout? Why slide that bullshit into the legislation?
What a mess we are in.
He said the 'fundamentals' are strong. He was incorrect with that assessment. The fact is, neither he nor his opponent know shit about the economy. Contrary to popular belief, lawyers are functioning idiots in the subject of economics and business.
Why can't anyone listen to Ben Bernacke? He's not running for re-election or looking to 'cash in' on stock options or salary increases. He's simply a highly-skilled economic expert offering his substantially qualified advice on rectifying this fucking disaster.
When I hear McCain, Obama or any of the rest of a slew of lawmakers attempting to explain anything about economics and business I want to vomit into the ballot box.
I heard it was this guy... http://features.cgsociety.org/newgallerycrits/g69/41669/41669_1123607620.jpg
Why did Bush try to slide in a provision to give government NO power of review over how His administration used the money?Both parties have behaved inexplicably over the past few days. I am in shock, I never entertained the possibility that this rescue plan wouldn't go through. Repubs were upset about Pelosi's remarks? Who gives a fuck. I didn't think anybody even listed to her meaningless banter anymore.
The leading financial mind in the last half-century, Warren Buffett, indicated that if he were able to get the same terms as the government and he had the capital available, he would finance the bailout himself. He also suggested that if we don't save the credit markets that it will be like a 'financial Pearl Harbor.'
Shame on all the lawmakers. Bush is being thrown under the bus for self-preserving campaigning from Repubs. Dems aren't guilt-free either. Why in the hell did the Dems sneak the ACORN provision into this bailout? Why slide that bullshit into the legislation?
What a mess we are in.
I was under the impression that the GOP was run by a mix of Jesus, lobbyists and an ideological righteousness so strong it acts as a hive-mind. In other words it isn't run by anyone in particular, mainly due to a kind of pathological belief in being right about everything and for that reason wanting to be in charge of everything.
You tend to get manipulators and lobbyists who steer the said righteousness towards their own goals though. These people tend to have an interest in keeping it as a formless mass.
As for the present situation, really, it's rather simple. If you have people who are so intent on ignoring Keynesian economic theory, then they have a lot of trouble coping with a rather traditional Keynesian economic meltdown. Especially after spending 70 odd years trying to dismantle the policies and infrastructure put in place after the last one because they were too damn busy insisting the old system worked fine.
I mean, we've never seen a large drop in aggregate demand driven by a lack of both credit and liquidity in a poorly regulated market before... oh wait?
I heard it was this guy... http://features.cgsociety.org/newgallerycrits/g69/41669/41669_1123607620.jpg