Wretchard is on to something regarding the ineffectuality of the bailout. And that skepticism is shared by the unwashed masses. Something other than a little more spit and polish seems needed in this case, witness the desire to see the entire Congress thrown out so we can start with a fresh slate.

Neither McCain nor Obama can alter this mess. Well, they can, but that’s all it will be–an alteration–when what is needed is an obliteration of the present structure. McCain is in a better position to do so and may yet. He needs to state the intention and mean it. Announcing Palin as his running mate was a good start, but he needs to get others with prosecutorial experience (Giuliani?) and practical economic knowledge (Romney?) on board too.

He should then vow to go after the ones responsible, no matter who they may be or where they reside. If old man Rigas can be frog marched to jail because his company imploded, then why not–to pick a name from the hat–Barney Frank?