Financial Crisis ...

If this is the case, then I say to hell with the bailout.

First, the good news: Even if warnings of economic catastrophe aren't enough to win approval of a controversial $700 billion Wall Street bailout, the economy is not at risk of falling into a depression, most experts agree.

Cost of running the government for half a year: $650 Billion
Cost of proposed bailout: $700 Billion

Interesting, eh?