The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by tod

Here's an economist summarizing the rescue efforts thus: "It is privatizing the gains and profits, and socializing the losses as usual. This is socialism for Wall Street and the rich."

--t

I love this statement- it's true, and I find it amazing that fiscally conservative people who are concerned about government spending on social programs don't seem to have a problem with government bailouts. Like he said in the article, it is necessary now to do so, but in a manner that doesn't bail out or enrich the individuals responsible for the most egregious transgressions.

I have a co-worker who is rabidly conservative - he has nothing good to say about any sort of government assistance for the private sector and is very much anti-tax, yet he was an ardent supporter of the new stadium in Seattle and had no problem with the increase in taxes and creative financing that paid for the structure. I guess everyone has their price. (He is equally rabid about sports).

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

I love this statement- it's true, and I find it amazing that fiscally conservative people who are concerned about government spending on social programs don't seem to have a problem with government bailouts.

Oh, I got BIG problems with it. See my sig line

I have a co-worker who is rabidly conservative - he has nothing good to say about any sort of government assistance for the private sector and is very much anti-tax, yet he was an ardent supporter of the new stadium in Seattle and had no problem with the increase in taxes and creative financing that paid for the structure. I guess everyone has their price. (He is equally rabid about sports).

He probably figures they are going to get his money anyway might as well have a nice sports stadium instead of something he could care less about such as marine science centers, rock and roll museums and ridiculously expensive artwork for prisons