http://mises.org/story/3128
It has many sidebar links to study up on any aspect of the current situation you would like---from a non-proto-presidential, purely practical point of view. If we the people of the US care to save our livelihoods and our countries, we need to get educated about this stuff.....right away.
"The Reader presents irrefutable proof that the Austrian economists (including Ron Paul) have long forewarned about the economic meltdown. More importantly, the page demonstrates that the Austrians have the analytical tools to accurately diagnose the root causes of the crisis, as well as prescribe an effective cure."