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Old 09-29-2008, 05:01 PM
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Bail Fail

So, the plan to back up the failed financial institutions and try to keep credit flowing failed.

Crashing the economy; that'll encourage people to save money!

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Old 09-29-2008, 09:04 PM
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Re Bail Fail

This is Very Good Thing that this did not (and should not) pass. I'm ashamed so many Dems turned a blind eye to vote for it.

A good reason to say no to the bailout:
Some good things that may come from letting the economy fail and get a hard reboot: Financial Aid Podcast Free MP3 Internet Radio Show » FAP877: Wishful Presidential Address on the Economy
 
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Re Bail Fail

Can we have a do-over on the primaries NOW?
 
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Re Bail Fail

I'd trade the entire 700 billion for a new Congress. One that is functional.
 
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Re Bail Fail

I don't want my job rebooted, thankyouverymuch.

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Do-over??? WTF?
 
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