In time of war, there is a tendency for both political parties to rally around the president, as we saw (all too well) in Iraq after September 11.In time of financial panic, there is often a similar inclination.The two presidential candidates, for example, are being careful in their statements.I don’t blame them.The issues are too complex to be taken on inside the context of a political campaign.Both candidates realize that the danger of a verbal misstep that the other side can try to blame for worsening the crisis is far greater than the likelihood that either one will come up with a brilliant solution that will gain widespread support or will solve the problem, let alone both. read more