"Too big to fail is the right size to regulate."

Rep. Al Green from Texas said this in Thursday's House Financial Services Committee hearing on financial regulation. I agree--even if he is a bit cocky about it ("some things bear repeating"). More importantly, Green's rhyming skills and metaphors involving foxes and hens make him fun to watch. Here's a clip:


He also ended his comments by saying "God bless you" to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner (who I'm almost kind of into, by the way). Blessing people usually freaks me out a little, but when Mr. Green said it I wanted to yell, "Bless me, too, Al Green! Bless me!"

As far as I can tell, Rep. Al Green and Secretary Timothy Geithner are both the bee's knees of congressional hearings these days. Yup, that's right--I have confidence in our Treasury Secretary. Watch the full hearing and decide for yourself.

Also, check out the facial expressions of the guy with the cool glasses on the left behind Geithner. Maybe he was trying to look alert because he knew he was on camera? If so, it backfired. Does anyone know who he is?

He looks like a deer in the headlights...


when he's not falling asleep.


Somebody farted.


In part 2 he switches places with the bearded guy who also seems to be alternating between confusion and nap time (okay, or taking notes).

My So-Called Life words of wisdom

Angela Chase was wise beyond her years. I'd like to start sharing her insight on a regular basis. (You're welcome!) Here is some pop culture-for-thought from everyone's favorite forlorn adolescent.

"There's the people who you've known forever who know you in this way that other people can't. Because they've seen you change. They've let you change."

-MSCL, Strangers in the House

Too cute not to blog

How painfully adorable is this newborn clouded leopard at the National Zoo?


See more pictures at zooborns.com!