Economics and Investing:

Check Out This Industry Catalog and Price Sheet for FABRICATED Foreclosure Documents. (Thanks to Jeff B. for the link.)

John R. recommended this: The Dollar, Gold And The Quality Of Money

F.V. sent a link to some commentary by Stephen Hadley: Solve the Next Crisis Before it Happens.

Slate asks: Are We Broke Yet? This article has a couple of great graphs. (A hat tip to Yishai for the link.)

Items from The Economatrix:

White House Veto Threat on Debt Sends Stocks Lower

Deal Or No Deal?  US Downgrade Looking Likely

White House Privately Telling Banks US Won’t Default

Greek Default Almost Certain, Warns Moody’s