"We could lose a generation of potential and promise..."

It's Barack Obama, scaring us into accepting whatever it is he thinks must be done.

"I don’t believe it’s too late to change course, but it will be if we don’t take dramatic action as soon as possible. If nothing is done, this recession could linger for years. The unemployment rate could reach double digits."

If nothing is done, this recession could linger for years.... and if something is done?