They have to make some sacrifices for all the massive missteps that they've already taken.

I think this will only play out to deepen the recession (and as an economist said on Glenn Beck today, we're kidding ourselves if we still think this is a recession and not a depression). However, only time will tell.

In other news: The $410 billion Omnibus spending bill passed the house, almost straight down party lines. Oh, and they may need an addition $750 billion for bank rescues.

Its 'Slam your head on your desk until something useful comes out' worthy.