re: #273 rsdavis

You’ll collect a lot of downdings for that one but I agree. What people aren’t considering is the alternatives. If we don’t bailout financial institutions the economy has no hope of recovery. The TARP buyout was a necessity and any responsible leader (Dem or Rep) would have done it. Giving the money without oversight and conditions would be irresponsible.
These bailouts should be painful for the companies receiving them. The fact that they are bitching and complaining is a positive sign.