US gubmint shutdown + default + subprime sequel?

[rory_20_uk]

I have no doubt that all our woes can be reduced to the Heidelberg catechism.

In the mean time, we should looking for solutions instead of blaming politicians, the greedy rich, the undeserving poor and all of mankind since Adam and Eve. It's not very productive.

Any solutions coming over? Any Chamberlin-esque moments?

The system of government theoretically works OK, so it is the people that are elected. I can not think of a system that gives political power to those who are intelligent, knowledgeable and place the good of the country above themselves. Let me know if you can.