Nothing like a good 400-point drop in the Dow to get Bush off his ass, eh? Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. - George Carlin
Isn't there a hidden freakazoid downside lurking in the long grass?
I'd guess 'the markets have slumped' means that they'd rather drive off the cliff in a fit of petulance because this new deal includes oversight and responsibility than loot $700bn in free cash and crash the dollar later.
Decisions...
(shrug)
The Reps are getting blamed for this. It's their funeral.... Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. - George Carlin
I'd guess Wall St will crash more tomorrow, the Paulson Putsch will be back on the table, and we'll see how much spine the Dems have.
Ain't gonna happen as she is writ.