Bailout vote stuns Washington, markets

I dont care which side flipped the scales ...............Way TO Go on the NO votes!!!

People need to stop watching the msnbc news channel, they are showing way to much of that bald guy Palmer, ranting and raving how the world as we know it is coming to a catastrophic end due to the credit freeze. PANIC PANIC MAKE THE PEOPLE PANIC SPREAD THE FEAR!
I find that very hard to believe. In fact just to see if this was the case I applied online for one of the many credit card applications that come in the mail daily....Go Figure approved in 30 seconds.

Wall Street does not deserve a Bailout. Let the rotten companies take a dive along with their CEO's. The honest companies will move forward and thrive. The Wall Street market should not run our lives with their buying and selling frenzies. Every gambler knows their lucky streak can't last forever. Wall Street is a GIANT Casino gambling with peoples livelyhood and stuffing the profits in their own pockets!

Go listen to some positive info regarding the bailout being voted out.

Oh, their tactic worked! People are now blaming the 'Dems'. Gosh, I'm shocked that the Reps would pull another political ploy!

Seriously, I was for the Republican's plan until I found out their plan hinges on lowering the Capital Gains tax further (it is now at 15%--that is less than our state tax). Since Obama plans on raising it, they just want to put something into play to keep him from doing that. Their plan also tacks on a lot of other stuff that has NOTHING to do with the Bail Out.

I don't want to see the bail out go through, but I'd like to see Congress start voting on a bill all by itself instead of tacking on un-related stuff and then wonder why they don't get anything done!

Hell, I'd like to see Congress put out 3 page bills and have 'the people' vote instead of them.
'Representatives', they are not representing us.

Lisa,

"Hell, I'd like to see Congress put out 3 page bills and have 'the people' vote instead of them.
"Representative's, they are not representing us."

Actually in this one, sole case I think you're wrong because, I do believe they just did. 90% of people emailed and called them and told them they did NOT want this bailout and... it didn't happen.

didn't happen yet you mean

Actually, I mean exactly what I said. We told them we didn't want this bailout and most of them voted: "No."

How's that not going along with what we wanted?

well tex58 we all are getting smarter by not voting for Obama.

Umm...because Obama rallied his party? I think several Democrats held out, also.

time to get some balls and vote for this bail out before we're all standing in bread lines.

Bread lines are better then selling the soul of our nation..

Bring the G....D....Jobs back to the US and stop this stock dancing with our future...there is no way to compete with wages in other counties so we all know why they all want to be there. Profits form the products..Profots for the stocks...Profits for selling the stock... and on and on and on.....

I am really !@#$#@ Pissed....Both Dems and Rep. did what was ask of them by the people
and a moron like you wants to still make sides. Who gives a rats a...If there are no jobs left to buy the sh...none of it is going to make a difference.....

I'm with you Tex!!! I did the same thing and checked the AZ vote. Makes one of two things apparent: Either McCain is not in favor of rescuing the American economy (although I believe he's led us to believe he is...mmmm) or... he's not able to lead his party. Either way that's a hugely important thing to consider for those of you who need a falling brick on your head to get it.

Back to the reason I checked the vote call in the first place. I want a record, for posterity, of everyone who is against rescuing our economy, not to say we'll be able to afford even the paper to record it.

For all of those who incorrectly see this as a bailout plan, and not a plan to rescue the American economy and that means a rescue for EACH and EVERY one of us, for our way of life...all I can say is that you best not owe a dime in credit else you are living in a glass house and throwing stones. This was caused by the desire to own more than we could afford and make money. Oh, and the failure to rescue our economy will affect each and every one of use including those of us who managed our finances responsibly.
Here's to rice and beans forever... and for those who haven't seen that yet...let's talk later this week. I don't think I'll need to wait longer than that to say I told you so.

I am votiing against all who voted for the Bailout. I dont care if they are Dem or Rep.

I was actually shocked by who all voted against it. I mean, I'll admit it, I was willing to bite the bullet on this one until I noticed that every single name that I have reluctantly come to respect voted: "No." Granted that's not a LOT of names (it never is) but they all seemed to agree so, for MY part, this tells me that there's gotta be a better way. Yes, something has to be done, almost everyone seems to agree on that much, but this obviously ain't it.

Check the facts, Change! Your candidate is in the pocket of Acorn, fannie, freddie, lehman's and wall street! You think you'll see change? Yes, with less money in your pocket and more in the governments...and who will be living in a mansion? Not you, believe me.

We should all just do what McCain did. Dump our wives (even if they are ill) and find a rich plastic wife!

Oh yeah.

I'm with you Bailey. I checked the AZ vote and not a single Yea. Makes one of two things apparent: Either McCain is not in favor of rescuing the American economy (although I believe he's led us to believe he is...mmmm) or... he's not able to lead his party. Either way that's a hugely important thing to consider for those of you who need a falling brick on your head to get it.

Back to the reason I checked the vote call in the first place. I want a record, for posterity, of everyone who is against rescuing our economy, not to say we'll be able to afford even the paper to record it.

For all of those who incorrectly see this as a bailout plan, and not a plan to rescue the American economy and that means a rescue for EACH and EVERY one of us, for our way of life...all I can say is that you best not owe a dime in credit else you are living in a glass house and throwing stones. This was caused by the desire to own more than we could afford and make money. Oh, and the failure to rescue our economy will affect each and every one of use including those of us who managed our finances responsibly.
Here's to rice and beans forever... and for those who haven't seen that yet...let's talk later this week. I don't think I'll need to wait longer than that to say I told you so.

W-451275, Maybe McCain sees it as the failure of a plan that it is. If the Dem's wanted it so bad they could have done it themselves. They have over 95% of the votes needed alone without the republicans. Pelosi was so sure it would pass, she didn't even do her job as speaker and make sure before they voted. Now she's trying to blame the republicans? My hats off to the democrats who voted no because they actually saw what a bailout for the rich this was. Her and Bush and Reid all have major friends on wall street. You think any one of the three were thinking about us? Remember, McCain was the one who wanted to step back and make sure this was worth voting for. Obviously it wasn't . I think we need to evaluate who is watching our back and who isn't. It's very apparent it is not Bush, Pelosi or Reid. By the way , if you want Obama's input, Just call him, he says he will be there! LOL!!!!!!!!!

First off McCain wanted them to vote "Yes" he was bragging about rallying the party around this bill today.

And, I agree that something needs to be done, but this bailout in particular?

Hmmm.... I'm in Arizona and one of my reps is up there whom I actually voted for and support. And I have yet to see Giffords do anything I haven't agreed with so far (once I found out the full story and did a little digging at anyrate). I'll grant that she's still a little wet behind the ears (one of the reasons why I like her- too new to be jaded yet) but she's not stupid (at least not so far IMHO), so this tells me that there's something seriously wrong with this particular bill.

Beyond that, she's not the only one either. Every single name I've developed a bit of respect for while watching the news is in the "No" category also and, that sends a red flag up for me.

Blaming the Republicans isn't the answer, either.During the Clinton years, these subprime loans were entusiastically promoted, and the economy looked good, just look at all the first time homeowners! Oh, whoops, they really weren't qualified for those loans, I guess...Obama has recieved money from Freddie, Fannie, and Lehman's, and Wall Street (money that apparently they didn't really have) - perhaps he could demonstrate his patriotism by returning it and thus decreasing the $700 billion dollar debt he thinks its a good idea to saddle the taxpayer with - with little oversight of Secretary Paulson's actions...the house has had a majority of Democrats and chose to ignore this little problem, in spite of admonitions from President Bush and John McCain (who also supports this dangerous bit of expensive legislation)...I believe some politicians are just trying to get their hands on some more "handouts," an astute skill honed by years in congress..time for term limits, no more than 2 per crook. It is both parties' problem, and they are trying to pass it off on us. Certainly the free market needs a little more oversight, but let's get out of the way, tighten our spending habits, and let it correct itself. No bailout for these losers.

Redburn - Do you think for one minute that back in 2004 the republicans could have reversed this without democrat support? If they would of even tried they would have been called everything in the book by Cnn, MSNBC, New York Time, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek. etc.
When the democrats took over in 2006 they said they were going to fix things. What a joke! They had their chance. I'd rather go back to GOP control.
Their partisanship has cost this country plenty. It's time to stop. Get rid of Pelosi now. And Barney Frank should be nowhere near any negotiations at this time.

I love how the citizens are standing up and saying "no!" Congratulations to all of us who figured out that we are the government. And to all of those congressmen and congress women who are courageous enough to hear our voices, and vote accordingly. I don't believe for one minute that any of those people who are pushing the legislation have our best interests at heart. And if this bill makes it through, it will just delay inevitable pain...

Apparently 90+ democrats felt the same way as the republicans. I guess the bill wasn't all that it was cracked up to be. If the bill was so wonderful and was going to give the dems so much credit and be such a terrific solution, I think all the dems would have signed on without worrying about whether the repubs liked it or not.

Well, plenty of Democrats were willing to also take that unpopular (with congressional leaders) stand, to honor their commitment to their constituents. I applaud them and the Republicans who defied party leaders, to respect the wishes of the voters. These are the true leaders in congress, and they are the true representatives of our country. May they stand strong.

I'm with you Science Guy. I checked the AZ vote. Not a single YES. Makes one of two things apparent: Either McCain is not in favor of rescuing the American economy (although I believe he's led us to believe he is...mmmm) or... he's not able to lead his party. Either way that's a hugely important thing to consider for those of you who need a falling brick on your head to get it.

Back to the reason I checked the vote call in the first place. I want a record, for posterity, of everyone who is against rescuing our economy, not to say we'll be able to afford even the paper to record it.

For all of those who incorrectly see this as a bailout plan, and not a plan to rescue the American economy and that means a rescue for EACH and EVERY one of us, for our way of life...all I can say is that you best not owe a dime in credit else you are living in a glass house and throwing stones. This was caused by the desire to own more than we could afford and make money. Oh, and the failure to rescue our economy will affect each and every one of use including those of us who managed our finances responsibly.
Here's to rice and beans forever... and for those who haven't seen that yet...let's talk later this week. I don't think I'll need to wait longer than that to say I told you so.

Well stated.

Yep, go for it Democrats!!You can do it...you don't need those lame Republicans...

Just another day in the Pelosi house...and you are correct. Keeping her front and center will cost the Democrats...