"Granite countertops are discretionary consumer spending. People buy them with their own money. They are not purchased by the government with taxpayer money. "

"Granite countertops are discretionary consumer spending. People buy them with their own money. They are not purchased by the government with taxpayer money. " Well... Until the government bails out the bank that bought the RMBS that contained a slice of the liar loan that was used to buy the newly-built house that contained the granite countertop.