During the events of yesterday, I was able to pick up the phone and call my father to talk through my thoughts on this issue. This is a huge deal - the biggest shake-up in many American’s lifetimes. I am going to pay attention. I am going to listen. I am going to participate. I am going to learn.

We are a society used to instant gratification. Yesterday, anyone on the pro-bailout side, used to our “gimme now” culture, had a new order thrust their way - wait and see.

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