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You failed to monitor the new freedoms you gave the banks and Wall Street after you stripped away citizen protections in law since the Great Depression.
You created the current depression.
And now, you're so stingy you won't even help a few of the many people victimized by the massive corporate fraud schemes, Ponzi schemes according to Black.
Is there any reason why even one single Senator of the 51 who voted down this assistance should remain in office to complete his or her term?
Is there any reason to hold back from recalling them where allowed or demanding their resignations in every state that they represent?
I can't think of one. Can you?
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Appendices: Hall of Shame, Things to Come, and Resources
Hall of Shame
The votes lined up in the usual way, with the majority of citizens losing out on positive action. Of note, the "moderate" Republicans Collins and Snow of Maine both opposed the bill. The new Senator from Montana, Democrat Tester, voted no. And Democrat "changling" Specter said no also.
Things to Come
See: Too Little Too Late - The Money Party at Work Feb. 18, 2009
There are 4.9 million Alt-A and subprime loans. Alt-A's are loans to those with higher credit ratings that have special introductory features. Subprimes are loans to people with marginal credit.
