The Geared Investor

U.S. Government Is Heading for a Slippery Slope

I've been saying for months that these 'free lunch' shops are going to start a downward spiral for the economy. Too many people are of the notion that the US market is bullet proof.

And while it wears a pretty nice vest compared to most countries, nothing is that solid. This market correction might have been necessary considering the commodities factors, but it was escalated by the housing market. This set off the consumer confidence decline, along with the war, then oil, etc. Are Freddie and Fannie a bad idea overall? I don't think so.

But I definitely think the regulation of these endeavors is to blame for the slippery slope. Do it right, and it appears like America is able help the little man. Slip just a little and you dislodge the rock that starts the landslide. And yes, it's still dangerous to short.