Iraq as Wall Street? De Ja Vu, all over again.

Can't help but feel like this is all just a rush, rush- big band-aid. Please let this mess get fixed. And people want to ban kids from wearing hoods in school? More crimes are commited by guys wearing white collared shirts and neck ties.

Source: Echoes of Iraq in Bush handling of mortgage crisis News analysis: Another 'trust me' remedy is getting rushed before lawmakers By Greg Robb, MarketWatch

Some policy observers point to a "trust us" mentality in the administration's call to obtain sweeping powers that are scant on checks and balances on the executive branch. In addition, the White House is faulted with a failure to raise alarm before the situation spiraled out of control, forcing the mobilization of more troops and untold financial resources.