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In layman's terms what is the diif. between the the two eco bills.Can someone give an analogy of the two? Thanks

I would love to hear a breakdown of the differences between the two eco bail out bills. What are the differences between the one that did not pass and the one that did?

it does seem that the crisis took place 2001-2006 or 7.

the market -- naturally, and as it should have -- decided that the drunks needed rehab. so the market locked the liquor cabinets.

is it not that simple? and if so, then how is the government taking action that will help us for the future?

You and your guest seem to be implying that all the reluctance from passing this bail-out is coming from the politicians themselves. It is the majority of us voting Americans who are saying "no" to this corporate hand-out and for once our "representatives" are heeding us.

(if credit is "jammed up", isn't there a market driven reason for this? I understand why car companies are upset that would be consumers may not be able to borrow to purchase cars. But is it their fault that those consumers can't afford them?)

unless the congress requires banks to qualify borrowers -- be they businesses or families -- then passing this on friday becomes more cynical than when they failed it on monday.

and the 700 million dollars just buys a bit more time -- maybe.

Are there ANY new controls on Paulson???