Reports are numerous about Senator John McCain's fondness for crap shooting.  It is therefore unsurprising that he is also known for making quick, gut level decisions.  His selection of Sarah Palin was cited as an example of McCain in quick operation.

What could we therefore anticipate if one of those 3 a.m. calls came from McCain's secretary of the treasury concerning an economic crisis?  Would your confidence be further bolstered with the knowledge that a likely treasury choice would be Phil Gramm,

The same Phil Gramm responsible for the legislation terminating Glass-Steagall banking protections?

The same Phil Gramm whose aid to Ken Lay's Enron caused California's economic shakedown and power collapse?