2 2ticks Oct 4, 2008 #2 The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 pushed the bailout into the 3rd/4th quarter instead of the 2nd/3rd quarter. Henry needed extra time to draft the 3 pages!
The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 pushed the bailout into the 3rd/4th quarter instead of the 2nd/3rd quarter. Henry needed extra time to draft the 3 pages!
C clacy Oct 4, 2008 #3 They probably were trying to save off the recession until after the election. Obviously it was like trying to take down a grizzly with a bb gun.
They probably were trying to save off the recession until after the election. Obviously it was like trying to take down a grizzly with a bb gun.
T TraderZones Oct 4, 2008 #4 While adding $10 billion to our annual interest payments for all eternity... Here is an idea... Cut spending!
While adding $10 billion to our annual interest payments for all eternity... Here is an idea... Cut spending!
Mercor Oct 4, 2008 #5 They wanted to push the bailout closer to the election. This would keep dissent down and force a quick "panic" vote
They wanted to push the bailout closer to the election. This would keep dissent down and force a quick "panic" vote
F forrestang Oct 4, 2008 #7 Yet another brilliant idea by the federal gubbment!!! Taking a stimulus check, and turning it into a wealth redistribution program!!! I have an idea, lets let them run National Healthcare!!! I'm sure they won't fuck that up?
Yet another brilliant idea by the federal gubbment!!! Taking a stimulus check, and turning it into a wealth redistribution program!!! I have an idea, lets let them run National Healthcare!!! I'm sure they won't fuck that up?