We haven't heard any British, French or German accents expressing gratitude, though we'll keep listening. The truth is, no bank anywhere would have to be bailed out by American taxpayers if lenders were allowed to do their job on a sound financial footing, without politicians forcing them into the social welfare business.| Oh, I don't know about that. Bankers have lots of friends. People with money always do. It's your friends that get you into the worst of troubles ... |