Son; "Dad i need $1000." Dad; "Your gambling addiction has ruined your savings, I won't add to your problem." Son; "I've seen the light, please Dad." Dad; "Okay."
Next day--Dad; "I see that you were out gambling last night and lost $1000." Son; "Yes Dad but not the $1000 you gave me, it was the $1000 I had set aside to make my car payment."
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GM, JPMorgan, assorted others in the BailoutCrowd (i'll call them BC); "U.S.,I need $10B." U.S., "Your gambling addiction and profligate spending has ruined your company and threatens our country, I won't add to your problem." BC; "I've seen the light, please U.S." U.S.; "Okay here's some TARP funds."
Next day--U.S.; "I see that you're still at it, spending huge amounts on new jets, guaranteed bonuses, and non-negotiated payments to 3rd parties." BC; "But it's not from TARP funds."
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