The Senate is considering the bailout plan today. Since 4 AM, Pacific Time, I have been trying to get through the Congressional Switchboard to leave messages for my representatives in Congress, but the number has been busy and the circuit jammed.

Wow! What's that all about?

I hope it means that all those against this bailout plan are flooding Washington lines.

This modified plan - the modifications make it even lass palatable - to be voted on in the Senate tonight still does not address issues of concern. The changes in the plan are designed to address concerns of wayward senators; they aren't trying to convince us anymore; they are trying to convince each other. We don't feel we are being heard.

Why would the Senate give such a large amount of money to the Bush Administration whose record of fiscal irresponsibility and dishonesty over the last eight years is incendiary? Why would they do it so close to a change of administrations? Why would they do it and effectively bind the hands of the next administration? It makes no sense.

Bernie Sanders gave an excellent speech on the floor. He has introduced an amendment, but I doubt it will gain any traction. He is one of the few I've heard speak out against the bill who state unequivocally they will not vote for it as it stands. Kudos to all who resist.