Originally Posted by
Epoch
I guess I was being a bit too much of a dick for On-Topic. I just don't like how we were sold that this had to be passed IMMEDIATELY OR ELSE THE WORLD WOULD COLLAPSE, when we could have probably taken a bit more time and explored more options to really find a lower cost, more proper solution to this problem.
this is what you said before
Originally Posted by
Epoch
Here's Paluson saying that we need to act quickly or else we'll head into recession:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/24/bu.../24fannie.html , and apparently, according to the radio this morning, Paulson urged Democrats in a conference call when the bailout was proposed to enact this within 24 hours when it was initially suggested, without provisions or controls, to save the economy.
this is what you're saying now.
what paulson said was that the economy would be put at risk, which it is and was. what you said before was a vast exaggeration of the facts which is what I had issue with.
also of course he would urge quick action, he knew the effects of the bail out would not be felt for months, thus delays would delay the effect felt.
lastly i would suggest instead of listening to what the democrats said or what the republicans said, listen to the actual experts in the matter. not politicians.