Obviously the financial crisis the world is facing is very serious business.  However, the geek side of my brain keeps yelling at me everytime I read an article on the bailout.
 
For example, here is an article about the White House considering taking ownership of banks.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081009/ap_on_bi_ge/meltdown_paulson
 
Here is a snippet of text...
"This official said all the new powers granted in the legislation were being considered as the administration seeks to deal with a serious credit crisis ...."
 
Is it just me, or doesn't that sound a lot like the way Palpatine came to power?  I'm just saying...
 
The Irredeemable Shag
http://onceuponageek.com
 

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