And there's so much more! Remember as you read that there are already laws on the books to handle potential fraud. This is not about fraud. It's mostly about scapegoating, trying to turn attention away from the US government policies and politicians that inspired Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Federal Reserve, the so-called "Ownership Society" and the Community Reinvestment Act. But it's still a goofy example of the unintended consequences of government policy.

Take a gander: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081106/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/meltdown_who_pays

Then, take a look at this, Rahm Emmanuel is accepting the job as White House Chief o' Staff. Many talk show hosts are saying that this shows just how leftist Obama is. Um, DUH? At least Emmanuel will be out of the House! Good deal!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081106/ap_on_el_pr/obama

Gard's podcast this evening will center on the reactions of CABAL members to the Obama victory. THANK YOU to all who have written! We have an amazing group of thinkers gathered there!

The pod will come late tonight... in most likelihood. Gard has to meet a really, really attractive libertarian woman from NJ for dinner...

One more thing, Columbo. Take a look at this tale of the BBC, a presenter, and his banishment for questioning theories of anthropogenic global warming: http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/69623