To borrow from Mikeyy's sig:

When you know a thing, to hold that you know it; and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge. Confucious

Republicans have condemned the bail-outs out of ignorance or to "side with the people" during this election period and gain votes for McCain. Either is reprehensible. I don't expect politicians to know everything about economics, but I'm sure even the average citizen weighs situations before opening their mouths and giving an opinion (I know I do). hint: I don't think they're ignorant...