Better said: "More likely they are so scared they are willing to ignore all consequences while they pump into a burst tire as fast as they can."

Imagine it: Paulsen came barging in the door, without even knocking, never mind an appointment, screaming for $700 billion to spend any way he likes, and that he needs it in DAYS. I wrote at the time, why did he pick that number? Why didn't he just say "a gajillion," and take what came? No difference.