Doesn't it boil down to this: THE RICH want the POOR to bail THEM out?

[BigBearJohn]

true or false?

I'm trying to make it simple.
Something for the masses to grab onto.

Please don't shoot me for over-simplifying.
I know it is more involved than this.

But, isn't that basically it?

[Dr Fate]

1. I hear you. I need someone to bail ME out. I wont hold my breath. n/t

n/t

[ck4829]

2. Over-simplifying? No way, that's what I'd call a bullseye. K&R.

[Turbineguy]

3. Tinkle down economics

The rich piss on the poor.

This time, if the poor pay up, they won't get pissed on. We'll just call it rain.

[OhioChick]

15. Bingo! n/t

[lynettebro440]

4. You got it

and then I would follow you're either ignorant or a racist...

[BigBearJohn]

10. sorry.... I don't follow your reponse. Please elaborate.

[gateley]

5. Yep. That's how I see it. nt

[and-justice-for-all]

6. As the little sticker in Joe's hand stated...

END THE MIDDLE CLASS: VOTE REPUBLICAN.

[sixmile]

7. Yes. Very succinct explanation

A bunch of stupid investment managers bought stupid investments from stupid investment banks and now want to hold the public hostage for their mistakes. EOM

[unblock]

8. paulson wants the government to bail HIM out

he let lehman fail, but OH SHIT, GOLDMAN'S NEXT! I'VE GOT A FORTUNE TIED UP IN GOLDMAN RESTRICTED STOCK! THE SKY IS FALLING!!

[SalmonChantedEvening]

9. Once again, it's time for us to pull them up buy our owned bootstraps.

:grr:

[lonestarnot]

11. Precision in communication award!

:applause:

[Girlieman]

12. Yes, because the poor need the rich

[BigBearJohn]

13. No one EVER bankrupts the house. THE HOUSE ALWAYS WINS

[AlCzervik]

14. The bailout will rescue and reward the financial houses that caused this mess.

does that mkae any sense at all? Why would you give the captain of the Titanic another ship to sail?