Those fools. Those stampeding fools.

Congresscritters of both parties had better hope it never fully sinks in, with the public, just what they’ve now got in this new Sandwich Deluxe.

When the Paulson plan was first unveiled, an open path to victory lay ahead of John McCain: Say “Hell, no!” to this particular package, and run like crazy against Congress more generally.

I hope he enjoys the Strange New-Old Respect he’ll get once he’s re-inducted into the Acceptable Republicans Club (a.k.a. Lost Like He Was Supposed To Club).

As for the rest of America: Welcome to 1990s Japan! Enjoy!