Reply #120: I'll get drawn and quartered for saying this but

[moodforaday]

First, I said we needed an independent board to provide oversight and accountability for how and where this money is spent at every step of the way.

Second, I said that we cannot help banks on Wall Street without helping the millions of innocent homeowners who are struggling to stay in their homes. They deserve a plan too.

Third, I said that I would not allow this plan to become a welfare program for the Wall Street executives whose greed and irresponsibility got us into this mess.

And finally, I said that if American taxpayers are financing this solution, then you should be treated like investors – you should get every penny of your tax dollars back once this economy recovers.

That's fine, but these are WORDS. Everyone praising this speech is praising slick WORDS. Because none of the four things Obama listed were actually in the friggin' bill. You are again asked to believe words, when facts contradict them.

I have other problems with the speech, but this really stands out. "I said this", "I said that" - well good, now where were these rock-solid constraints and assurances?

Don't mind me, I'm only one of those Europeans who hopes with all his heart that Obama is the next US President. But I have no leaders to unconditionally support.