HIS ROYAL MESSIAHSHIP'S M.O.

Looks like this is it...at least for now:

1. Scare folks out of rational examination of an issue, sell it as the "worst since", then append some emotionally-charged historical condition, no matter whether the comparison is valid or not;

2. Propose massive spending that does not directly address the causes or effects of the crisis, but which would be difficult to sell in any nominal political conditions. In short, use scare tactics to advance ideology as a primary goal, overriding all other imperatives;

3. When challenged on any proposed agenda, accuse the critic of obstruction, and claim that the critic is somehow making the crisis worse by demanding due diligence;

4. When public opinion begins to turn against the use of scare tactics, switch to a pretense of optimism and success, claim that your political agenda was somehow responsible, and if it becomes obvious that the plan has failed, blame your political enemies;

5. When all else fails, distract the public through persecution of high-profile individuals, scapegoat conveniently caricatured enemies, or just hide from the issues by focusing on absurd quirks like publishing your 'Final Four' picks instead of addressing the failure of your Treasury Secretary to comprehend even the most fundamental elements of finance, or appear on a talk show hosted by a comedian, rather than explain how sending billions of tax dollars to your favorite special interest groups will increase consumer confidence or rebuild the housing market.
(Wizbang)

Of course later will come the political arrests and re-education camps. You think I'm kidding? Check out what's going on NOW.

(pic from Maggie's Farm)