Our government would have us believe lots of things - even conflicting information.
Several months ago, they wanted us to believe that the major financial institutions in this country were on the brink of total collapse and that if we didn't immediately pump massive amounts of TARP bailout dollars into them and force the larger banks to put their arms around the struggling ones that our economic system was doomed.
Then they said that we didn't do enough - that more money was needed. They're still saying this.
There has been persistent talk of a major depression - but that comes and goes.
Then several csars started appearing to administer all of this new money.
Then banks were supposed to lend money to small businesses and refinance mortgages but haven't gotten around to it yet.
Then we had to buy GM and bailout Chrysler (for a second time). We couldn't afford to let the market handle this. These companies were just too big to fail.
Then there has been talk of the recession being mostly behind us - depends on who is talking and when.
Then there is speculation that there is another wave of devastating economic news to come.
Then we have to pay people (but only a few) $8,000 to buy a home and $4,500 to buy a car because the government has convinced us that this is the only thing that will save two major industries - but if it's such a great program why is so limited?
Just yesterday, the government tells us that they are so busy spending the one billion dollars and having a hoot selling cars (did you know that they are in the car business?) that they don't have time to determine where the rebates are going or how many units have been sold - or where.
Before that, the government ousted the GM CEO and decided that 2,600 GM dealerships and 789 Chrysler ones had to close their doors in a cost-cutting move that wasn't and then reversed itself and let them stay.
Now we have to hastily pass health care reform or we won't survive.
Oh, the unemployment that couldn't go above 8% is now double that in some areas.
Our government also wants us to believe that Members of Congress are just too busy and too important to read anything before they pass it - perhaps they're just afraid they might actually determine that some things shouldn't be passed if they knew what was in them.
Our government also wants us to believe that the scores of spontaneous demonstrations of disgust that we are showing for the way they are doing their jobs have been carefully orchestrated - but they have told us they aren't even paying attention anyway. SO how do they know about them?
Now cover your ears and repeat as loudly as you can LALALALALALALALA!
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if a company is too big to fail, it is too big to exist
The worst administration in history. I have never seen such a severe case of arrogance in my life.
Daniel,
Now that's a slogan. Great job. Thanks for the suggestion. :)
Steve
Terry,
They seem to be on a record-setting pace. :)
Steve
Now we're being told that higher unemployment (almost 10%) is a sign that things are improving, because it could have been much higher? WOW! This from the same people that told us 6% unemployment and low economic growth was "the worst economy in 50 years". Their arrogance and dishonesty are mind boggling!
Jon,
That's just the point. They'll tell us anything to suit the moment and change it the minute they need to. :)
Steve
Steve, great post Steve. Now they are reporting that the dow is up and it's all their doing. lalalalala
Bob,
Thank you. They will take all of the credit and none of the blame. :)
Steve
Steve, maybe it's time to make some changes in the way the government is run. I would like to see bills that address only one issue. I would also like to see more of the "by the people" that is in our Declaration.
Maria,
I have been advocating single issue bills - and short ones at that. :)
Steve
Single issue bills and square congressional districts would go a long way toward getting back to a government for the people and by the people.
Patrick,
Those are both sound ideas - which is why they won't get enacted by anyone currently in government. :)
Steve
Terry: Were you on another planet during the last administration?
scott. The last administration lasted 8 years and looks like kindergarten kids compared to the last 7 months.
Change you can believe in - Revolution you MUST PAY FOR!
Revolution? More dangerous talk from a right-wing nutcase. Do you even read, or remember what you post on other threads?