It is not any one groups fault. I do think that people in Congress "generally" have good intentions and think they are helping. But most do not think of different outcomes to ideas that they propose. Most do not have the "training" for figuring out the economic stuff, they tend to rely on banks, etc to provide them with information.
So we end up with "unintended consequences"

I do like Ron Paul's suggest for cleaning up this mess. But, as he says people will not want to do it because it is "strong medince" and it is not "bad enough" yet on the taxpayers.
Please remember that Paul was one of several people that saw this crises coming years ago.


"The way out of this current financial crisis is to return to those timeless principles:
1.) End the Bailouts - The Federal Reserve’s authority to use taxpayer money to bail out Wall Street must be revoked and the Fed must be held accountable.
2.) Stop Congress’ Reckless Spending - We must freeze all non-entitlement spending by the federal government at current levels and eliminate wasteful spending both domestically and in our trillion-dollar overseas budget.
3.) Cut Taxes - If Wall Street can be given your tax dollars, shouldn’t you get some back? It’s time to cut taxes and return your money to you. Combined with spending reform, this will increase the purchasing power of our dollars and help lessen the economic storm.
4.) Reform the Monetary System - If we are to have long-term economic progress, we must end the system of printing money out of thin air. The current laws limiting the circulation of gold and silver-backed currency must be overturned."