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I agree. The financially sound companies will still be able to get credit. Others not so financially sound may still be able to credit, but maybe less of a credit line than they want, and also at a higher interest rate, which, because of their risk is the way it should be.

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The markets will rapidly liquidate inefficient or unstable banks or companies. The survivors will be healthier and the economy will be stronger. There is no need to risk taxpayers' money on what our free enterprise system is better at than the government anyway. Just give it the chance to work.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus