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There were a couple of interesting tidbits hiding in this ESPN article by Gregg Easterbrook. Here's one:
Washington would rather shaft average taxpayers, by continuing to hand over subsidies in exchange for empty promises that concessions will be considered later, rather than compel the politically connected to sacrifice. Based on how poorly Washington has negotiated with General Motors and Chrysler, here's what it might sound like if Nancy Pelosi was buying a car:
DEALER: Yes sirree, I can let you have this cherry-red baby for $19,999.99! Plus undercoating and dealer prep.
PELOSI: I'll pay $50,000.
DEALER: For a limited time only, I can throw in remote-controlled eight-way power cupholders, for another $999.99.
PELOSI: I'll buy them at $75,000.
DEALER: Do you want the extended warranty?
PELOSI: No. But I'll pay another $25,000 for it.
DEALER: Aren't you worried something will go wrong?
PELOSI: If it does, I'll just send the bill to the taxpayer.
DEALER: So you are willing to pay $150,000 for a $20,000 car? I'll have to go ask my manager! (Disappears into back, pretends to talk to manager, returns.) Lady, you drive a hard bargain. He says that for $31 billion, we will give you absolutely nothing at all.
PELOSI: Sold.
How she gets reelected I will never understand.
