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Should Obama crack open the safes of the bank CEO's?

Don't you think that President Obama should share the wealth with the money that the failed bank CEO's hoarded? I think they were ill gotten gains and should be redistributed. Maybe divide it up and give it to worthwhile organizations like Shriners Hospitals for children or St. Jude hospitals or Susan G Komen for the cure. Places like that. Would you agree?

Public Comments

1. He can`t... They have been in the back pocket of Democrats for years and the house and senate will never go for it
2. Absolutely. It would set a great precedent. Then at some point, he can do the same to you.
3. Why did BUSH /McCain call first for BIG CORP bail out with no accountability
4. i absolutely agree with you, but we all know its not gonna happen, Obama is gonna hoard the money as well, and live large, while we go down hill, and hes gonna sit back and laugh at us, and think to himself "these people just dont know they voted for". hes not gonna give the money up, so i wouldnt count on it. hes a prick and a half.
5. Yes, they should definitely be punished in some way and giving the money to charities would be perfect. I would feel better knowing my tax dollars were going to charities other than going to bailing out the big lending corporations, CEO's and banks that got us in this mess.
6. Yeah that's just needs to happen. More Governmental intrusion. Fascism and socialism have never worked in the past. Let it go
7. I absolutely agree with you, it would be great. The sad truth though is that Obama is in bed with the bankers. I feel like a broken record reiterating this but, it is because of OUR federal reserve bank (privately owned i might add) that we are in this bad situation economically. if Obama was actually a "freedom fighter" he would do way with the federal reserve system which makes us in constant debt. Then have the government start printing its own money. jail the greedy federal reserve bankers and distribute their wealth among the states and charities as you speak. Sadly this will simply not happen. Interesting Fact To Ponder: If all debts in the U.S. were to be paid off, there would be no money in circulation. Because money = debt. Thanks federal reserve
8. I hate you communists!
9. That would be one more tic on his socialistic agenda.
10. It would be theft, an Impeachable offense.
11. Have you ever read this document? http://usconstitution.net/const.html The 5th Amendment to the US Constitution states: No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation." Let me pull out the relevant portions for you: nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Whether you like it or not is completely irrelevant, the LEGAL FACT is that these executives have contracts with their companies and under law they must abide by the contract and pay the executives what the board of directors agreed to. If you are a shareholder of one of these companies, then you should demand the resignation of all board members and vote in new board members who will hold the senior executives to account for their actions. Unfortunately, most investors never bother voting for company officers, so they can do as they please. This country is based upon the rule of law, and just because Obama is trying to make an end run around the USC to invent fictitious rights and fictitious authority for some of his programs does not mean that people won't stand up and bring his issues to the USSC where they will be deemed unconstitutional. Obama has no authority to take anything from these executives, period. whale
12. I think he should confiscate your bank account at gunpoint and distribute it.
13. No. The government can't go into private businesses finances. Along with this, the government shouldn't be able to bail out a private business that has mismanaged itself. It's socialism, pure and simple.