Gothamist: World Markets Happy About Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Takeover

NannyState

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:33:53 -0500

Of no consequence whatsoever.

Anna_Merkin

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:45:01 -0500

This will be a fantastic chapter in the story of the decline of the American Empire.

eyekantspel

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:34:48 -0500

this stuff is crazy- billions of dollars at stake... who makes these decisions?

Bubba

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:24:30 -0500

Where do I sign up for a government bailout????

blablanyc

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:56:02 -0500

Don't get too excited. This is only for the short term. The state of personal net income and savings is more important. Currently the US markets are dropping.

Steven

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:36:25 -0500

What a disaster America has become in the last decade.

TK

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:31:12 -0500

This stuff is too confusing for us. Cant we just talk about Lindsay Lohan's boobs?

mocanlagunas

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:16:30 -0500

Nor in our children's lifetimes either.... I think I'll move to Dubai or something...

drewo

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:41:16 -0500

So don't expect any kind of improvements to public schools, hospitals, highways, infrastructure, mass transportation, alternative energies or the social security program any time soon. That is, in your lifetime.