27 million Americans will use credit to heat houses this winter

Don't worry though, because we can't afford to invest serious money or effort into alternative energy sources. Fighting wars for oil on behalf of Big Oil is a much better priority for America. In fact, why not extend the tax breaks for Big Oil while we're at it. Oh right, Congress just did. (How supportive were our presidential candidates on this? It's still is part of their day job, isn't it?)

The upside here is the Visa, MasterCard and Big Energy all thank you for your business. Their holiday parties this year will no doubt be luxurious, not to mention year end bonuses.