Posted on 09/27/2008 7:02:10 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
September 28, 2008
America is lucky - its being saved by the mob Simon Jenkins
Party politics is customarily suspended in time of war. It should have been suspended in America this weekend, with a crisis raging in the markets and confidence in the nations leadership on the line.
The purpose of an election campaign is to expose weakness in contenders for high office. Today the purpose should be to restore confidence in their strength.
Fridays presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain was, as a result, a flaccid affair. They were clearly discomfited, like boys caught fighting during a funeral. On the economy, McCain was appeared hesitant because of his association with the Republican administration and his attempt to have the debate cancelled. Obama was calm and authoritative, but also aloof and preppy. Neither was able to answer a clear question about the financial rescue package.
(Excerpt) Read more at timesonline.co.uk ...
For Bush, it is being "above politics" and "biparatisan" and salvaging the country despite itself - taking the advice of his most trusted economic adviser (and bosom buddy of Schmuckie Shumer), Henry Paulson, another former CEO of Goldman Saks - two previous worthies being such great economists and moral men as Robert Rubin and Jon Corzine.
For the Democrats, they are finally happily getting their chance to permanently shred the Constitution and change our liberty paradigm so they and their corrupt friends can control the rubble forever and be the dictators they so sorely aspire to be.
Despicable, both sides - with the exception of the minority GOP Congress.
This monstrosity will pass with the worst provisions still in it. Bush will gladly sign it. The systemic problems will not be solved or even addressed....
... and we, the American mob, will be screwed forever!
America is lucky - its being saved by the mobWell, 'Bruno' does have lower interest rates on a loan than, say,... Citibank. And if you're late with a payment 'Bruno' only breaks your leg instead of ruining your life forever.
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