Hank Paulson declares victory
As far as Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson is concerned, the much-maligned $700 billion bailout of the financial industry -- known to acronym fans as TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) -- is a success. Never mind the continually worsening economic conditions that most Americans face. Never mind the myriad ways in which Paulson and company have abused the trust of the American public in their… » Full Story on Salon.com
