12:30pm CST: The Dow is down, so far today, less 100 points. And yet, the Senate Republicans are ready to pass legislation that will spend more than the cost of the entire War in Iraq. And they will set a precedent that will alter our national economy forever. This bill has far reaching consequences. Please call your Senator today and oppose the bailout.

To my calmer friends and relatives… yes, I do understand the risk of inaction. And I am willing to take that risk (for now) rather than make such a hasty decision with such far reaching consequences. Waiting and deliberating another week is not too much to ask.

By the way… the switchboard was so busy in my Senator’s office it took me 15 minutes to get through. Do you really think those are voters calling to tell Norm to vote “yes?” I doubt it.