I think it is ironic for Republicans to say Obama's plan is socialist, only to have voted for a plan a few months earlier that allows for government ownership of banks.
So which is more socialist? Government nationalizing finance, or government redistributing wealth? The pot and the kettle are both black. If you're going to throw *expletive deleted*it at the wall, at least pick GOOD *expletive deleted*it.
Here's one for you:
Show me how Bush and those who supported his finance bailout stand to gain politically from its passage.
The people are pissed at the bailout's execution and lack of accountability, and all of the huge financial entities who took receipt of our money are still having bad times. Not a proud vote for a lot of supporters.
Now, show me how Obama and those Democrats who supported this new bill stand to gain politically from its passage.
The people are pissed, but expect MASS contributions from labor organizations, contractors, utility companies, etc. to Democrat politicians who signed on for their little piece of the pig. They'll be OK.
So can we all acknowledge that this is not a case of out-and-out partisanship?
Those of us who can, have. Those of us who can't, will keep complaining.