I think there should be very minimal regulation of the financial markets. Nothing about my post stated I would be for more government regulation of financial markets. I was simply pointing out the inconsistencies of your post. Democrats, Republicans, et. all should remove limitations and let the market regulate itself. No more bailouts for anyone.
I believe we would be much healthier now if losses were allowed to happen back in 2008/2009 rather than supporting these "too big to fail" companies. Sorry, no one is too big to fail. Losses happen, prosecute actual criminals and let the markets work.
Originally Posted by Boltfan
Yeah, actually I got that....what I was doing was pointing out the inconsistencies in
your post. You can't have it both ways: advocate no government regulation...yet, try to blame the government for not regulating. The point I was trying to make is that it was a lack of regulation of the financial markets that resulted in the collapse of the housing market and all that went along with that....it's largely why we are where we are right now economically. Never mind.
I understand what you're saying about the bail-out. A lot of people hold that viewpoint....just nobody without an axe to grind. I dunno, call me old-fashioned. On issues like global-warming climatology, economics, evolution....I defer to the scientists and professionals who have dedicated their lives to the study of those areas of specialization. Unlike almost everybody else, I admit that I ain't smart enough to figure any of that out myself. If you want to trust radio show hosts who are part of the conservative entertainment industry, and politicians who are trolling for oil company and Wall Street political donations and are trying to get elected by debunking the science or theory when they have no expertise, or even experience, beyond memorizing a talking point, that is obviously your choice.
Congressional Budget Office put out a report yesterday that said up to 2.9 million Americans are currently employed as a direct result of the Recovery Act. I bet those folks, and their families, are happy about that....
Cheers.
TP