[Wavrnr10]

We can bail 3rd world countries out of poverty but when it comes to helping Americans....our Gov. sits on its hand. Even McCain balked at helping citizens. I know most have brought this on themselves....but if we can send a billion dollars to some other country for its whoes....why can’t we stop the outpouring of US dollars outside our borders and take care of business at home.

[bobsatwork]

but when it comes to helping Americans.... - At the peak of the lending frenzy, I was in the market to re-finance. I looked into those trick loans (interest only, negative amortization, auto-indexing, etc, etc) and said NO WAY. At the same time, I watched couples straight out of college buying $600k houses (income $100k? Less?). Now they have the house, and the bill is due. They want help? Not from me.

[Minn]

I know most have brought this on themselves....but if we can send a billion dollars to some other country for its whoes....why can’t we stop the outpouring of US dollars outside our borders and take care of business at home.

Well, do you suppose fighting the Islamic menace where it originates (outside our borders) may be a bit more important than lining the pockets of Freddie the grifter (at home)?

[dragnet2]

We can bail 3rd world countries out of poverty but when it comes to helping Americans....our Gov. sits on its hand. Even McCain balked at helping citizens. I know most have brought this on themselves....but if we can send a billion dollars to some other country for its whoes....why can’t we stop the outpouring of US dollars outside our borders and take care of business at home.

I couldn't agree more. Protection of our homeland and our people starts at our borders, and in the homeland. Right now we have tens of thousands entering this country weekly, illegally, during war time, from Lord knows where. This government sponsored insanity, never stops.

[Just another Joe]

I know most have brought this on themselves.

You darn skippy they did.
Why should they be rewarded but a consumer like myself, who bought within their means, paid more than 20% down, has never defaulted, has never even been late with a mortgage payment should not be rewarded.

Hell, I couldn't even get a loan to buy my own house right now because of these scum sucking "entrepreneurs".

Let them go down and have to file for bankruptcy.