We're shakin the money tree!
- By Walter Johnson
- Published 09/22/2008
Walter Johnson
I'm a 28 year old computer programmer an web designer. Most of my interests revolve around computers and computer gaming and have been since I was 10 years old. I also love to learn new things. It has been those interests that have propelled me into earning my high school diploma and my bachelors in Computer Engineering from NC State University. Since then, I've been trying my best to better myself and my understanding of both my chosen profession and the world around me.
Lawmakers decided this week to finally do something about the economic situation that has been working its way across every major US facet and industry. It only took them 2 years. But I think the straw that finally broke the camel's back this time was that it finally hit home to some of those politician's bank wallets.
Now, if you asked the average person on the street, I'm sure they'd agree that the financial institutions that we've beenasked to pay for did indeed merit some financial help. I'm sure we all know what the AIG, Fannie Mae, or Freddie Mac letterheads look like. We at least know a few people who have their retirements and mortgages tied to one of these "giants" of the American Economy.
But now that all that's over, it's naturally time for Congress to get involved somehow. After all, they can't just let this go with just executive decisions. They have constituients to think of.
Enter the auto industry and practically any other industry that resonates with the blue-collar hard-working American. If anything, it should make you feel good to know that one of the next fruits to fall off this tree will be onto the table of some factory worker who will get to go back to work now. At least, I'm sure that's what you're congressman/congresswoman would like you to believe.
But the fact of the matter is that several of our politicians in Washington are also major benefactors of the Wall Street club. If Wall Street is happy, then our congress is happy. If Wall Street panics, then Congress is swift(er) to act.
To paraphrase a certain commercial, it's your money and they need it now! So shake away, Congress! I'm sure some nut will finally fall out one of these days.
Now, if you asked the average person on the street, I'm sure they'd agree that the financial institutions that we've been
But now that all that's over, it's naturally time for Congress to get involved somehow. After all, they can't just let this go with just executive decisions. They have constituients to think of.
Enter the auto industry and practically any other industry that resonates with the blue-collar hard-working American. If anything, it should make you feel good to know that one of the next fruits to fall off this tree will be onto the table of some factory worker who will get to go back to work now. At least, I'm sure that's what you're congressman/congresswoman would like you to believe.
But the fact of the matter is that several of our politicians in Washington are also major benefactors of the Wall Street club. If Wall Street is happy, then our congress is happy. If Wall Street panics, then Congress is swift(er) to act.
To paraphrase a certain commercial, it's your money and they need it now! So shake away, Congress! I'm sure some nut will finally fall out one of these days.
