I’m sympathetic to Jim Pethokoukis’ view in this post noted by Jonah—many of the conservative “alternatives” aren’t truly responsive to the current crisis:

But what would have been a smart, free-market plan in August 2007 or March of this year isn’t enough for right now. Just as government created the environment for the credit crisis, it failed to enact quick solutions. The situation has gone critical. It’s time for shock and awe.