Remember the old sci-fi movies? When there was a threat the head scientists all came in and decided what to do. The politicians deferred to them. Is that happening now with economists? One would hope so.

>That does make sense. I don't think anyone really knows what to do.
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>>I'm leaning towards the House Republican's idea of brokering the failing assets to other companies rather than buying them outright. Kinda an FDIC for that industry. Minimizes public risk and nationalization.
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>>>>>The Republicans absolutely want McCain for cover. The Democrats want cover likewise. This is radioactive. Nobody with any sense of self preservation wants it sticking to them.
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>>>>Really? As far as I see it, Republicans (conservative part) will not vote for it regardless to McCain. Will McCain join them or not is debatable. In regard to Democrats, they should better get concerned about own candidate. Why should they claim or demand McCain vote? They could take note of Obama vote, and, after all, if they consider this bailout right thing to do (it is your opinion, correct?) then they have votes, regardless to McCain, Obama and anything else.
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>>>It is not my opinion. I am reacting to explosive unfolding events like everyone else.
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>>>The guy I am liking is Henry Paulson.