This is one of the most extraordinary times in our nation’s history. Following the events of 9/11 and our (over)reaction, two never-ending wars, Katrina and its legacy, Gitmo, the evisceration of the Department of Justice and so many other departments entrusted to look out for the best interests of the American people, and now, with four months remaining on their clock, this amazing plea for another super-sized bailout following closely on the heels of aid to investment banks, brokerage houses and mortgage insurers the President gives yet another speech advising us to be very afraid. In it, he actually cites the historic legislation created by F.D.R. in response to another crisis brought on by unfettered, unregulated greed. Irony so thick you can cut it with a knife. Through it all I’ve been wondering if someone in Congress feels as I do. Well, here she is. Meet Marcy Kaptur: