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On AlterNet: bailout

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "bailout"

Will the Economic Meltdown Undermine Interest in Health Care Reform?

Will the Economic Meltdown Undermine Interest in Health Care Reform?

Niko Karvounis, Health Beat. October 6, 2008.
The current bailout is costing us only a third of what we pay each year for chronic illnesses like cancer, diabetes and obesity.

Truth, Lies, the Bailout and CEO Pay

Truth, Lies, the Bailout and CEO Pay

Sarah Anderson, Sam Pizzigati, AlterNet. October 6, 2008.
The bailout does precious little to limit the extravagant pay that gives top executives the incentive to behave outrageously.

Before the Next Debate: Reach People Who Don't Know the Real McCain

Before the Next Debate: Reach People Who Don't Know the Real McCain

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films AlterNet: Election 2008. October 6, 2008.
Help increase the number who know the facts, and reach those who don't.

They're Stealing from You and Me -- Where's the Outrage?

They're Stealing from You and Me -- Where's the Outrage?

Garrison Keillor, International Herald Tribune. October 6, 2008.
It wasn't their money Wall Street was playing with. It was ours.

Let Them Eat Dirt Pancakes:  The Republicans Who Voted Against Extending Unemployment Benefits

Let Them Eat Dirt Pancakes: The Republicans Who Voted Against Extending Unemployment Benefits

Staff, Down With Tyranny! AlterNet: PEEK. October 4, 2008.
Who would oppose extending unemployment benefits in the face of a one-month loss of 159,000 jobs?

The Bailout: How Capitalism Killed Democracy

The Bailout: How Capitalism Killed Democracy

David Sirota, AlterNet. October 4, 2008.
We now face market forces uninhibited by democratic governance. The bailout is an aggressive attempt to trade democracy for autocracy.

The Governator Requests $7 Billion Federal Bailout for California

The Governator Requests $7 Billion Federal Bailout for California

Matt Corley, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. October 3, 2008.
This doesn't bode well.

BAILOUT ALERT: House Passes Controversial Bill, 263-171

BAILOUT ALERT: House Passes Controversial Bill, 263-171

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. October 3, 2008.
McCain didn't have anything to do with it.

Capitalism Triumphs Over Democracy as Bailout Passes the House

Capitalism Triumphs Over Democracy as Bailout Passes the House

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. October 3, 2008.
After much arm-twisting, the financial giants get their pay-day.

The Really Hard-to-Swallow Truth About the Bailout

The Really Hard-to-Swallow Truth About the Bailout

Joe Bageant, CounterPunch. October 3, 2008.
We somehow came to believe Wall Street's success was ours too, and that the bills we owed were never going to come due. Well, they are now.

Lieberman on FOX: Pass the Bailout Because 'It Will Be Good for John McCain'

Lieberman on FOX: Pass the Bailout Because 'It Will Be Good for John McCain'

Matt Corley, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. October 2, 2008.
Oh, and also because it'd be good for the country.

I Want to Bail Out Health Care

I Want to Bail Out Health Care

Erikka Yancy, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. October 2, 2008.
Choosing to bail out children over corporations.

Soros: How to Recapitalize the Banks

Soros: How to Recapitalize the Banks

George Soros, The Financial Times. October 2, 2008.
Instead of just purchasing troubled assets the bulk of the funds ought to be used to recapitalise the banking system.

Michael Moore: Here's How to Fix the Mess on Wall Street

Michael Moore: Here's How to Fix the Mess on Wall Street

Michael Moore, MichaelMoore.com AlterNet: PEEK. October 2, 2008.
We cannot simply keep protesting without proposing exactly what it is we think Congress should do.

Bailout Passes Senate; 9 Reasons That's Bad News for You

Bailout Passes Senate; 9 Reasons That's Bad News for You

Sen. Bernie Sanders, Huffington Post. October 1, 2008.
Forcing each American to fork over $2,200 at a time when median family income has declined by as much is no way to improve the economy.

Senate Passes Bailout Bill

Senate Passes Bailout Bill

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. October 1, 2008.
... Everything went as expected.

Opposition to the Bailout Will Not Destroy America

Opposition to the Bailout Will Not Destroy America

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. October 1, 2008.
Instead of applauding representatives who, for once, heeded the public, the pundits blasted those who dared get out of line.

12 Eye-Opening Thoughts About the Bailout's Defeat

12 Eye-Opening Thoughts About the Bailout's Defeat

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. October 1, 2008.
Experts discuss the politics of the bailout's defeat in the House, the fundamentals of the plan and where we might go from here.

Here's a Better Bailout Plan

Here's a Better Bailout Plan

Joseph Stiglitz, TheNation.com. October 1, 2008.
There are four fundamental problems with our financial system. The Paulson plan addresses only one.

Michael Moore: Congratulations, We Stopped the 'Inevitable' Bailout for the Rich

Michael Moore: Congratulations, We Stopped the 'Inevitable' Bailout for the Rich

Michael Moore, MichaelMoore.com AlterNet: PEEK. September 30, 2008.
This is rare and historic; few can remember a time when a bill supported by the president and the leadership of both parties went down in defeat.

John McCain: Economic Disaster

John McCain: Economic Disaster

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films AlterNet: Election 2008. September 30, 2008.
McCain can't fix the economic crisis he helped cause.

24, Starring John McCain as Jack Bauer

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. September 30, 2008.
John McCain fancies himself an action hero, but can't figure out which one.

Progressive Shock Doctrine

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. September 30, 2008.
Time for Congressional Democrats to start thinking like democrats again.

McCain the Gambler Rolls Snake Eyes

McCain the Gambler Rolls Snake Eyes

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. September 30, 2008.
John McCain looks pretty foolish right now.

How Do You Know When the Bailout Is Little More Than Theft?

How Do You Know When the Bailout Is Little More Than Theft?

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. September 30, 2008.
When CEOs start talking like this.