The latest data indicates that the total cost will be something like 30-50 Billion out of the 700 billion authorized. Yet the tea party continues to savage those who voted for it. Several politicians including a couple of prominent Republicans have lost their primaries in part due to their votes for the bank bailout.

Many economist believe the bailout - which was brought to us the by Bush administration averted a complete financial collapse. The Chamber of Commerce which was initially in favor of the bailout, now is opposed, so are politicians from both parties. So now, with the gift of hindsight, do you think Bush did the right thing?