Which, again, is why statism - autonomism is more relevant a divide in real policy than Left - Right is. I don't see the classic Scandinavia and modern America as essentially different, precisely because of that. State redistribution will always be state redistribution, and nearly always will be a predatorial act by the state, whether it be done for the many or for the few is of little relevance. Imho.
And, incidentally, Mike Huckabee, who I don't you'd accuse as a commie, agrees with you about banks:
Frankly, Im disappointed and disgusted with my own Republican party as I watch them attempt to strong-arm a bailout of some of Americas biggest corporations by asking the taxpayers to suck up the staggering results of the hubris, greed, and arrogance of those who sought to make a quick buck by throwing the dice. They lost, but want the rest of us to cover their bets so they wont be effected in their lavish lifestyles as they figure out how to spend their tens of millions and in some cases, hundreds of millions in bonuses and compensation which was their reward for not only sinking their companies, but basically doing the same to the entire American economy.
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Will there be far-reaching consequences without some intervention? Probably, but we honestly dont know since weve really never seen this level of greed and stupidity all rolled into one massive move. But may I suggest that letting Uncle Sugar step in and bail out the billionaires who made the mess will be far worse and will start a long line of companies and individuals who will demand the same of the government---which last time I checked means that they will be demanding it out of YOU and ME. This is not money that Congress is risking from THEIR pockets or future, but ours. Many if not most of us have already experienced lost value on our homes, retirement accounts, and pensions. Now theyd like for us to assume some further risks so they wont have to.
What happened to the free market idea? Is that only our view when we WIN and when we LOSE, we ask the government to come in and take away the pain?
If you are a small business owner, is this the way it works at your place? When you have a bad month, a bad year, or face having to close, can you go up to Congress and get them to write YOU a fat check to take away your risk?
Thanks.