Here is a good piece in the Wall Street Journal that highlights some issues.

Blame Fannie Mae and Congress For the Credit Mess

I have lots of opinions on the financial mess that the US is in right now, but unfortunately don't have enough time to put them in words.  Have too much programming to do.  In the mean time, here is an article that highlights some specific issues.

How the Democrats Created the Financial Crisis: Kevin Hassett

Read this article.  Especially the second paragraph.  This is amazing.  These senators should be voted out of the senate NOW!!

http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/015/574iglgp.asp

This is outragous and has harmed the US immeserably!