I sensed that he was speaking of setting a bad precedent for the good old regular American borrower.

Obviously the President can't come on TV and tell us to stop going out for dinner and to stock up on beans & rice, but that seems to be what typical American's are missing in the message of its severity, especially considering the price tag.

US congressional leaders say they have reached the broad outline of a rescue plan for the American financial system.

However, there are enough "average Americans" who will buy at market value and who will think (or can be convinced) that when PITI equals rent, it's time to buy.

Why are we even having a discussion about giving authority and responsibility for "the economic well being of Americans" to ONE guy- the Secretary of the Treasury?

That is completely irresponsible and the main reason the market and this country are in the mess we are in.Too many greedy and irresponsible investors along with greedy loan officers and bank CEO's all want to have the American tax payer bail them out.

Maybe you guessed it.Guns & Ammo are flying off the shelves.No, not "Lawyers, Guns, and Money" for you classic rock fans out there - Americans want "Safes, Guns, Ammo, and Money"What is happening?

I'm just concerned that when it's all said and done the American people will not reap the rewards on the resale of these assets.

Credit poor buyers will do just about anything to get their chunk of the American dream.

Now, that's truly the American Dream!