The Republican mentality is difficult for me to understand, it is as if they are intent on undermining society. They deregulate Fanny/Freddy and blame regulations when they eventually blow it.
Maybe you should consider the possibility that democrats are intent on undermining society.
http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-88093
Bush Fought to Regulate Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae 5 Years Ago Until Democrats Stopped Him
To be honest I don't believe either party are the answer to any real problems.
Greed and politics don't mix and we have two parties in which far too many of the representatives are only concerned about what is in it for them.