bear stearn's models apparently had no mention of default risk. that probably should have been considered.

here's stephen colbert with cnbc's jim cramer.

i wonder if john mccain is going to get all "mavericky" and be the real maverick that he is. i wonder if he'll willingly discuss his role in the keating 5 scandal or why he is a pale image of the man who ran for office in 2000. we'll find out tonight. get your popcorn ready.

go here to see sarah palin's 2006 and 2007 tax returns.

go here to see magritte.