Posted By:
Ted Sherman"The Bush/Cheney regime clearly didn't help any, but the broad systemic failures go far beyond a couple of men. And remember, we voted for them - twice! "
Actually the housing "bubble" started with Bill Clinton when he decided to start FNMA and FHLMC census tract, borrowers with less than perfect income and credit to qualify to buy houses in distressed areas at a discounted rate. That opened the gates for the subprime boom.
I think it is a shame all this madness in the world, I know that news, and internet has shrunk the globe and we hear more about the murders. The news also is 90% negative now, since misery loves company. We are on a downward spiral until Dec 21, 2012 or whenever we blow ourselves up (kidding) lets just all do our part to stop violence when we see it, and try to be positive and be the upright person another can rely on in times of need.