https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/10/05/smell-the-coffee/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 17:55:58 -0400<![CDATA[Samuel Johnson once wrote that &#8220;the prospect of hanging focuses the mind wonderfully&#8221;. Although the onus for the recent financial crisis has been heaped upon one party by the MSM &#8212; the Republicans &#8212;  the very gravity of the situation can demolish frivolity and produce unexpectedly clear thinking. This YouTube video clip shows Alec Baldwin blaming Barney Frank and the Democrats in large measure for the subprime crisis. He is entirely correct in saying there&#8217;s enough blame to go around on both sides of the aisle.]]>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 06:39:48 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/10/05/smell-the-coffee-n186212