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> our politicians are underwriting irresponsible risk taking The government is underwriting risk by bailing out various institutions (Fannie, Freddie, Citi, AI
by BarkMore 16y ago
> our politicians are underwriting irresponsible risk taking
The government is underwriting risk by bailing out various institutions (Fannie, Freddie, Citi, AIG, ...).
> why they believe bubbles are the only way to prosperity
This is over the top by saying that they believe that bubble blowing is the only way to prosperity.
Bubble blowing is part of the agenda. The artificially low interest rates set by the Federal Reserve is one example of bubble blowing.
> why they simply cannot stop spending money we don't have
Politicians from the two major parties talk about the need for spending reductions, but it does not look like they will make a significant dent in the problem.
- mkr-hn 16y agoSee, this is good. Research leads are handy. I knew what the OP was talking about, but imagine if I didn't. I wouldn't have any context for the points. Have a karma cookie.
- stretchwithme 16y agoA great many people are enthralled with Keynesianism, feel its government's job to create jobs regardless of other consequences, and have put forth policies designed to re-inflate bubbles, such as in housing and autos. And got them passed. Not to mention the low rates, which will be as successful as they have been in Japan. Yes, that may be changing and no, they don't call them bubbles, but that is what they are. And I too will hold my breath to see if they can actually rein in spending. I hope they can. Shopping for a country with a future is a task I'd like to avoid.