Archive for October 3rd, 2008

Quote of the Day…10/3/08

In announcing his opposition to the bailout compromise, Rep. Jeb Hensarling wrote:

“If we lose our ability to fail, we will soon lose our ability to succeed. If we bail out risky behavior, we will soon see even riskier behavior.”

The VP Debate

First of all, Gwen Ifill didn’t belong there and as many have pointed out she had an oblivious existing “conflict of interest”. Had the tables been reversed the MSM would have screamed ‘bloody murder’ but she got away with it because Ifill is one of their own.
Second of all, Joe Biden was classic Joe Biden [...]

Too Dumb to Understand

Here is what we do understand Congressman Frank
Fact sheet In Focus: Economy
For many years the President and his Administration have not only warned of the systemic consequences of financial turmoil at a housing government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) but also put forward thoughtful plans to reduce the risk that either Fannie Mae or [...]

Congress Needs An Ethics Bailout

Voters will have no shortage of things to think about as they step into the voting booth next month. One of them should be the Democratic Congress’ shattered promise of setting and keeping the highest ethical standards.

America is glutton for punishment by The Intolerant Fox

There is no question that if one were to ask whether we Americans are moving toward more liberty or more government control over our lives, the answer would unambiguously be the latter – more government control over our lives. We might have reached a point where the trend is irreversible, and that is a true tragedy for if liberty is lost in America, it will be lost for all times and all places.

GREEN ALERT: Hidden Carbon Tax Provisions in Paulson’s Bailout 2.0

If you think the Mother of All Bailouts is bad, just wait till you see the carbon tax. Get ready to reduce your standard of living drastically.