More corporate welfare activity in the defense sector.

A missle in every garage and a microphone in every pot.

In consumer news, McDonald's is suddenly feeling a large (and well-deserved) spate of economic indigestion. The fast food juggernaut is posting its first-ever loss and has annouced that some restaurants will be closed as a result.

My college economics professor once told me that when McDonalds starts cutting heads, you can be sure of the recession.