Where were the cops in the bailout age of McCain critique
Garrison Keillor critiques McCain and the bailout amid a broad political critique. He argues leaders ignored risk red flags, regulators were sidelined, and public money funded reckless bets while ordinary Americans bear the costs. He cites past regulators and the real estate crash, urging accountability.
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Democrats share blame in mortgage crisis hearings
Democratic Chairman Chris Dodd led the Senate Banking Committee session amid a chorus that faulted Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, AIG, Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers and others for the mortgage crisis. Senator Shelby joined in criticizing the handling while arguing accountability belongs to leadership.
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Call for reform and revolution in Washington by Cal Thomas
Cal Thomas argues that Carter and Clinton pressure pushed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into high risk loans. He criticizes Bush era reforms as late and vague and urges a Republican surge with McCain and Palin to reform government, purge incumbents, and trigger a political revolution by November 4. He cites PAC contributions and corporate ties to claim accountability failures.
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