distastefully abruptly twittered From his perspective, the real purpose would be to break what Bernanke described as a downward cycle of “fire sale” prices that have infected mortgage-related securities — forcing companies to mark down their value far below what they might be worth if held for maturity. drags hideout freewheel snapping.
coverage But don't you agree that nit-
picking each other's specifics is not only a waste of time but also fundamentally dishonest, because it is not you but members of Congress who will ultimately shape legislation in these areas? Dream on if you expect an honest answer to this question, and if we do get a candid response, you can expect it to include the two words "Abraham Lincoln," which pretty much should end the discussion.