Who elected these boys (1, 2) anyway? And why did we do it? Because we were afraid of “liberals” and “big government” and “high taxes?” Are we supposed to think that bailing out the nation’s two largest banks and its largest insurance company is conservative, is little government, and won’t raise your taxes?
Well, let’s see here. Tonight we were asked to fund another $700 billion dollar bailout. Your share of this latest one comes to $2,333. That’s also your son’s share, and your daughter’s share, and your grandchild’s share – everyone of them. Ante up, and tell those little kids to do the same. Empty their piggy banks if you have to.
Oh, wait a minute! What are we stampeding to buy this time? Bad debt!? What a great idea. This idea has John McCain so confused that he is returning to Washington to help, and no wonder he is confused. He has been a long-time champion of deregulation. Now he has to leap to another horse as his first steed flies off the cliff. John McCain is so anxious to share his plans with America that he wants to cancel the Friday Presidential debate. Let’s find out how McCain and Obama think under stress.
As of today convincing the public, the Congress, and some wise pundits is not progressing well. The political scene looks more like herding cats; the public is not going along quietly. Wise people are looking at the alternatives.
- Jim Jubak suggests that we slow down long enough to avoid a bigger problem, catch the crooks, and keep the same old foxes out of the henhouse.
- Forbes.com suggests there are better ways to spend $700 billion.
- New York Times suggests a more carefully designed plan.
Still having fun? No? Then vote more carefully next time.
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Here’s is David Letterman’s response to McCain cancelling his appearance on his program last night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjkCrfylq-E
Some very good points about the potential #2 on this ticket
Good to have you back, James. I am really enjoying your columns so I missed you. Vacation or the start of school. Thanks for your blog.
Its bizarre how people that talk about “reigning in government spending” are rushing over themselves to shell out 700 billion.
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