Chaos and Opportunity

Seems to me the outrage over the AIG bonuses presents an opportunity. If the feds are ever going to nationalize failing financial institutions, now would be the time to do it. The public will understand.

Unfortunately, what this episode shows us is that the Obama Administration is being much too cautious — or much too something — in dealing with the financial crisis. Let us not be weenies, Mr. President. Although the President may be, as Glenn says, “sounding the right note,” talk ain’t gonna cut it.

See also the Talking Dog and Balkinization.