- Submitted by Dee Fatouros
Nothing is so unbelievable that oratory cannot make it acceptable. Cicero
When the current U.S. president came into office, a large majority of the electorate were scratching their heads and asking, "How did this happen?" There are many answers to that question. The manipulation of the economy, changing demographics, voter disillusionment, and outright voter fraud are all legitimate additions to the basket of reasons.
However, we must focus on those, seemingly intelligent people, who were seduced by the mantra of Hope And Change. Obama, the man was made into a cult figure worthy of Greek Columns. The "Powers That Be" had the perfect smooth talking, pretty faced narcissist to further their agenda.
Bush and his aides had warned of the coming economic collapse driven by the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac unbridled, unsecured mortgage loans which were a result of the community reinvestment act (CRA). source Barney Frank insisted that all was well as late as the summer of 2008.
