I watched a bit of Tim Geithner's testimony yesterday. I had to stop when they got to the portion where Republicans speak at him without the benefit of a response from the Secretary. Damn, he's hot! So very smart. The man is impressive in this setting, and some of the Republicans filled the room with their disdain for his "articulate testimony". They were showing their jealousy for the power held by the new Administration and their disrespect for someone with brains and the ability to express himself. What a shame.
It is a shame because Tim Geithner is on very solid ground with his understanding of macroeconomics policy and financial markets. It is a shame because we are pretty fucked, and Republicans threw their philosphies at the pragmatist before them rather than engage him in real discussion. I hope they are simply posturing for the cameras and will endeavor to speak and listen when the cameras are off. It seems that listening and considering the ideas of the new Administration is a tough pill for them to swallow.
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