http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/...ers/index.html

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- If there has ever been a confusing and daunting time in Washington, and in the political world, this is it.
Sen. John McCain, who has branded himself a maverick, has a history of supporting deregulation.

Hank Paulson, a well-respected treasury secretary and former Wall Street titan, proposes a mammoth, $700 billion bailout for financial firms with a clear warning: Refuse to act at the nation's great risk.

Washington politicians, preparing to face the voters in a matter of weeks, suddenly find their mettle and ideological beliefs severely tested.

As in: If you're truly a laissez-faire, let-the-market-work conservative, how can you sign on to a bailout that effectively nationalizes parts of Wall Street?

And if you're more of a populist, and worry that the little guy is going to get stuck footing the bill, how can you sign on to a plan that doesn't help homeowners at risk of foreclosure?

Left wing, meet the right wing. You're on the same side.

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Does this mean we have to hold hands?

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what part of wall street is to be nationalized?

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Quote:

"I like to watch the news, because I don't like people very much and when you watch the news ... if you ever had an idea that people were really terrible, you could watch the news and know that you're right."

Frank Zappa

The bits Wall Street screwed up - but that only a guess mind you

there is effectively no more wall street. There are now no more independant investment firms left. none

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