We like our ironies delicious, and they don't come much tastier than the distinct possibility that George W Bush will be remembered as the President who presided over the nationalisation of America's banks.
As this crisis continues, the speeches and "comments from spokespersons" coming out of the White House convey only the impression of a very uncomfortable man who just wishes it were January so that he could get the fuck out of there. There are still three months to go, Georgie boy. Squirm on.