Richard Posner wrote, "The mistakes were systemic--the product of the nature of the banking business in an environment shaped by low interest rates and deregulation rather than the antics of crooks and fools." Simply stated, the crisis we face today was the product of the locomotive of laissez faire capitalism running at full speed. Why should we be surprised that the train got derailed. Unrestrained capitalism brought us the Depression of 1929 and 2008. It's the price we periodically pay for the economic "liberty" we love so much. Cycles of boom and bust are as American as apple pie! So too is the national debt and deficit spending. Read 'em and weep: http://zfacts.com/p/318.html

said paulewing 5 months 12 days ago

April Its about Freedom to speak ones mind...and its a healthy thing for any Society..nice Album...enjoy the week...Leo

said Leonslens 6 months 9 days ago

April, you did a fantastic job on this Album, your thoughts on your pictures is excellent work. Enjoyed every shot and every comment, It's a sad day when were not a Nation under God.

said mssuziq 6 months 10 days ago

April, I loved this album, although I am not surprised that it is from you. Your heart and sence show in this one, and you lead people to think....ah good journalistic stylings. Di

said trueblvr 6 months 12 days ago

A., Excellent album that spoke volumes. You did a fantastic job of capturing the Tea-Party demonstration. I love the work you put into all your captions...and you ended it on a perfect note...Reagan...loved him.

said clover218 6 months 18 days ago

April....you old Hippie...where is the burnt bra? Terrific album ; a sign of our times.I was hoping people would get out to the streets and share their opinions. Ok see you at Woodstock....Hugs...Bob

said rgaida 6 months 19 days ago

hey ... I'm the first here. Gosh April, to say I enjoyed this album would sound wrong. It's a real eye opener. Thanks for sharing current events like this with us .. the masses ... even way down in Afrique.

said leervis67 6 months 19 days ago