General Discussion

There was plenty of blame to go around for the housing crisis, starting with irresponsible banks and other financial interests and inadequate regulation. And, like now, we all pay the price for other people’s deception and greed.

I don’t know why eight Democratic and Independent senators caved this week (with the possible exception of Tim Kaine, whose constituents were severely impacted by the shutdown). Strategically, it strikes me as the wrong decision, one that could perhaps have been avoided with stronger leadership.