friday reads

U.S. stock-index futures tumbled after the government's $700 billion financial rescue plan stalled in Congress and Washington Mutual Inc. was seized in the largest bank failure in the nation's history.


The corruption trial of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens began yesterday.


Why Is a US Army Brigade Being Assigned to the 'Homeland'?


God I don't want to go to that debate tonight.


Rep. Lloyd Dogett: Vultures Coming Home to Roost


'Bleed Until Bankruptcy'

Ron Paul on the bailout:

The bailout package that is about to be rammed down Congress’ throat is not just economically foolish. It is downright sinister. It makes a mockery of our Constitution, which our leaders should never again bother pretending is still in effect.

John McCain - Drama Queen


Fusionman flys across the English Channel