In case you thought the bailout couldn't fail any harder...

[Slypieguy]

The new version added in some tax cuts!!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/financial_meltdown

Lol, let's spend money we don't have and take a step toward not ever getting it.

[Septus]

The new version added in some tax cuts!!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/financial_meltdown

Lol, let's spend money we don't have and take a step toward not ever getting it.

gotta let the GOP have some talking points for their base too y'know.

I love how "no one wants to go into details" because to do so would mean to explore the foundation of our financial system (along with how easily it could be changed).

[Vanno]

You've got to love the 'fist fuck' approach to this. I'm surprised nobody has called for suspension or abolition of property taxes yet.

[LordTenacious]

Describe how this is a "fist fuck" approach.

I just want to know the reasoning behind this comparison.

[Dragonfly]

Is it really a tax cut if the currency becomes more inflated?

[Vanno]

Describe how this is a "fist fuck" approach.

I just want to know the reasoning behind this comparison.

Essentially, they are trying to plug a very small hole (default and foreclosures) with an object that is too large, a fist, (bail out bill). When the object doesn't go in (bill doesn't pass,) they use more force (tax cuts to get republicans on board) hoping the hole will accommodate.

This thing might aim to solve problems that don't even exist by the time things are done.

[Damwa]

Essentially, they are trying to plug a very small hole (default and foreclosures) with an object that is too large, a fist, (bail out bill). When the object doesn't go in (bill doesn't pass,) they use more force (tax cuts to get republicans on board) hoping the hole will accommodate.

This thing might aim to solve problems that don't even exist by the time things are done.

I think you have spent waaay to much time analysing the principles and conceptual nature of fist fucking..

[chimp]

I think you have spent waaay to much time analysing the principles and conceptual nature of fist fucking..

and thats a bad thing because....

I find your reasoning shallow and pedantic.

[Vanno]

I think you have spent waaay to much time analysing the principles and conceptual nature of fist fucking..

What can I say? My kindergarten was severly underfunded, and I spent a lot of time playing with square blocks and round holes.

Anyway, I assumed the analogy would be quite apparent, but was asked to expound. It was a spontaneous analysis.

[Mordhak]

and thats a bad thing because....

I find your reasoning shallow and pedantic.

Indeed. Shallow and pedantic.

[Fylraen]

jesus christ

[losinglife]

hahah who didnt see that coming? I am actually suprised they didnt try to cram more into the bill to attempt to get it passed.

Repeal of the patriot act :p

[The Cougar]

What the fuck? They are tricking people into supporting the bail-out by attaching a completely unrelated carrot on it?

[Vanno]

What the fuck? They are tricking people into supporting the bail-out by attaching a completely unrelated carrot on it?

Nothing new, if you follow politics.

[[LoD] EE]

What the fuck? They are tricking people into supporting the bail-out by attaching a completely unrelated carrot on it?

Because the US Government loves to do that shit.

If a bill doesnt pass they always add something stupid to it to make others happy so that if it doesnt pass the second time they can lay blame on those who would not authorize the money to save one legged puppies on fire and make those people look bad.

Its complete bullshit that is for sure.

[The Cougar]

Nothing new, if you follow politics.
Unfortunately, Norwegian politics doesn't require this kind of shenanigans to pass socialist bills.

Still, I find it funny that this is just getting rammed through no matter how many times it's opposed, slightly modified and slightly more appealing each time. So much for a democratic process?

[Ziegler]

is it totally escaping everybody that the democrats dont need the republicans? They have a majority in both the house and the senate. :bang: And a dumbass president ready to slobber over whatever they put on his desk. :cool:

They want more republicans onboard so when this becomes a major fuck up they can blame it on republicans and GW.

And what about the original bill that was going to give money to groups like ACORN? ....politicians are guilty of padding bills;both sides of the aisle, at least McCain is giving it lipservice in not allowing it if he becomes president.

[Vanno]

The new draft still has the Acorn crap in it.

[Ammon777]

Describe how this is a "fist fuck" approach.

I just want to know the reasoning behind this comparison.
Because its enjoyable for both partners and the man feels even more manly? :D

[Skyborn]

I hate to admit it but Vanno's fist fuck analogy actually makes total sense...which is so wrong.