Bailout news continues to lead discussion

Since we started................when should we end it?? or who gets what????and how much????

Is this socialism? Is socialism a bad thing? The bottom line is WE THE PEOPLE own the treasury and can bail out whoever we wish. It was pretty refreshing to see President-elect Obama roll out his economic team and bring this issue to the forefront - EVERYONE NEEDS BAILING OUT!!!!!!!!!

Anyway, however you define it......most of us on Activerain are business owners or tied to providing services to consumers, so unless the consumers have the means to purchase what we are selling - we will continue to die on the vine. In addition the the much pronounced "Jobs Workout" program which is desparately needed as our infrastruture could use some improvement, we need to create incentives for people to be able to earn money (from the bottom to the top) - as that is the gas which keeps our economy rolling.

Paulson unfortunately pulled a hat trick and misrepresented his intention of getting the bailout approved. Maybe they should drag him into federal court for lying on his loan application??? Finally, they need to cut the bull and work out a solid plan to help those in foreclosure who have shown a solid desire to keep their home. We simply cannot afford any more blight as the neighbor who is paying his mortgage on time and whose home is in good shape is in jeopardy if the neighborhood goes up in smoke!!!!!!!!!