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Now Freddie and Fannie are official property of the U.S. imperial federal government.  Paulson states: it will purchase the mortgage- backed securities of Fannie and Freddie in the open market, seeking "to broaden access to mortgage funding for current and prospective homeowners."  Isn't this what got us into this mess in the first place?  Apparently there are many people who are not capable or responsible enough to handle a mortgage.  We should be limiting access, not increasing access.  In my opinion, education is the key.  It's simple math.

The U.S. government continues to encroach on anything and everything.  It seems that this country definitely is ready for an Obama presidency.  Then the feds can own your house, your health, your money and rock you from cradle to grave.  Had a bad day?  You're a victim .. now go get your check from the Department of Happiness.  For the past 10 years or so, I always thought we were merely blindly following the lead of our European friends.  We'd adopt more socialist programs after they had them in place because hey, they did it and so should we.  Regardless of the consequences, problems and outright failures.  Now I'm beginning to think we will surpass them as we let the government intervene any time risk rears its ugly head or the news isn't rosey.

Careful, while Uncle Sam is holding your hand, his other hand is picking your pocket.

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