[b]I’m finding it difficult to explain the massive upheaval in government and economy in other terms[/b]
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Dalai, 
 
I don’t agree that there is a massive upheaval in government as you suggest.  I belive it is more desparate times calling for desparate measures.  I mean Look…………..some of the TARP money has already been paid back and most of it looks like it will be paid back in full some with interest.  GM is already out of bankruptcy and if it goes as expected will pay back its debt and get out of governement control. 
 
Sure Obama has spent a lot so far but there was nearly a complete collapse of our financial system.
 
I think will time which view is right but, I just don’t see things the same way as you I guess.