Whatever one thinks of the proposed bailout, therewas something very ugly about the Treasury Secretary'simpatience withcongressmen who dared to questionthe wisdom of hisoriginal three-page proposal.In "From a German War Primer," Bertolt Brecht has some good lines about the Paulsons of the world.

THOSE WHO TAKE THE MEAT FROM THE TABLETeach contentment.Those for whom the contribution is destinedDemand sacrifice.Those who eat their fill speak to the hungryOf wonderful times to come.Those who lead the country into the abyssCall ruling too difficultFor ordinary men.

You can read the rest of the poem here.