The banks,have taken our money,and yet we have no say over how they operate.Visit the Avaaz site,to add your voice,to those calling for stricter regulations,of our banks,and a system that works in our interests.

Tell AIG executives we will not pay for their lifestyles of excess, when millions of Americans cannot afford basic necessities. Demand that they pay back the treasury $440,000 to cover the cost of their outrageous spa retreat.

Europe joined Asia's panic selling of stocks on Friday, knocking the benchmark world equity index to a 5-year trough, while the low-yielding yen jumped as fears grew that policymakers' efforts to contain the global financial crisis won't be enough.

When American prominent businesses failed in a big and massive way, the globe has less confidence in doing business with the Americans. AIG, Lehman Brothers, Goldman Sachs, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are just a few exemplary American banking institutions

AIG got $85b govt bailout for $18b in losses. PR plan to spend taxpayer's money on expensive ad campaign to apologize was rejected. Wachovia Corp, lender with $9.5b losses this yr, cancelled plans to send 75 top brokers & spouses on Greek cruise.

States slashing budgets, axing jobs, halting major construction projects. They are also weighing lawsuits against Wall Street firms. And at least one state -- California -- may ask Washington to come to the rescue.

The Dow Jones industrial average lost 679 points, after hitting its lowest point since May 27, 2003 during the session...more than 7 percent, to their lowest level in 5yrs. after a major credit ratings agency wants to cut ratings on Gen. Motors.

Whether you turn on the TV or open the papers, doom and gloom is the flavor of the day. Banks are failing, businesses are facing bankruptcy and we' re all saving the pennies in any way we can. However, with fresh financial horror stories springing up...

"My job as sheriff is to follow court orders, absolutely, the sheriff said. "But I'm also in charge of making sure justice is being done here and it is clear that justice is not being done here." Make sure justice is done? What a novel idea.

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) made an overnight change in the homeowner bailout he proposed at Tuesday's presidential debate,