Ben-Dover

Now that the first debate WILL happen... what do you think about McCain's actions including suspending campaign, postponing debate, his role in the resolution talks... Were you moved either way?

I agree with much of CnS's thoughts - but rapid and well-thought action IS needed to inject both capital and confidence in the economy. As a business owner I can tell you that even IF you have a job with some notion of job-security, you are worried about what is gonna happen and reacting by holding off on purchases, even vital services like auto maintenance and repairs [my field]. So, until folks feel more at-ease about what is happening, the machine is going to break even further. I agree with some schmucks on the hill that there should be investigations, dismissals and even some prosecutions for thems who knew what was coming and did nothing. And the idea that some exec's will receive golden parachute pay-offs as the rest of us take our first of many bites of the sh_t sandwich they cooked-up is INSANE!!! I was really hoping McLame would have explained his stunt running to DC to save, salvage, lead... or at least use the debate to explain what role he served in those 2days. Even if he WAS spoiler on the deal being negotiated - tell us McLame, WHY WAS IT IN THE COUNTRY'S BEST INTEREST TO SLOW, KILL, RE-THINK that $700B proposed porkin'!!! We're not ALL sheeple, we can connect with the truth and common sense. That is how to lead and succeed! Couldnt he simply say "Look everyone, it took several years to get things THIS fouled up, there is no logical explanation that the optimal answer MUST be rammed down everyone's throats in 5days. I have proposed moving forward by convening an economic summit comprised of experts from around the world - to craft a plan that protects the tax-payers and stimulates the economic recovery." THERE, WAS THE SO FRICKIN TUFF MCLAME??? This election can be easily lost, even with Palin, if you act the geriatric loose cannon that you are!

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