> After the DAO there were broad calls criticising the lack of leadership,
    > criticism about decentralized/consensus decisionmaking, and comparisons 
    > with the broader economy and how the Fed can orchestrate a bailout (and 
    > why that's better - in the eyes of the critics).

This explanation would be acceptable if the motivating factor behind the hardfork were enabling bail-outs, rather than the loss of $60 million.

(Angry customer calls up used car salesman)

Customer: The car alarm you promised would work doesn't work. I'm afraid someone will steal my car.

Car salesman: I'm awfully sorry about that.

Customer: Also, the engine broke. I can't start the car anymore!

Car salesman: Great! So I assume the missing car alarm isn't a problem anymore then?