Michael Shedlock (Mish) wrote two great posts in his blog today.  Here is part 1 and here is part 2.  They talk about how certain strains of the fiscal insanity virus (FIV) are responsible for the mess we are in.  I will go further and say that they are responsible for the creation of zombies.  Here are some excerpts from this excellent piece:

Part 1:

FIV is more contagious and far more dangerous than the common flu virus now making its rounds. The primary symptom of FIV is irrational, often delusional fear of deflation. The virus has an uncanny ability to seek victims in positions of authority. Those afflicted with the virus start taking (or promoting) fiscally reckless actions guaranteed to damage the host country.

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Genetic Markers

Scientists in 33 countries studying the disease have uncovered similar patterns in the DNA of every victim. To date, every person afflicted with FIV has been found to have one of two distinct Marker Chromosomes now identified as the K-Marker (Keynesian-Marker), or the M-Marker (Monetarist-Marker). No one with the recently discovered A-Marker (Austrian-Marker) has yet to contract FIV.

Scientists conclude that those with the A-Marker may be biologically immune to FIV.

DNA Samplings At Universities

Random DNA samplings of university professors are not encouraging. Scientists have discovered that 99% of all economic professors have either the K-Marker or the M-Marker.

Economic professors, while not in a position to direct policy, are highly contagious. Those with FIV have encouraged those in positions of power to do reckless things. The victim is always in denial about the disease.

More excerpts.  These are from part 2:

Most In Congress Infected With FIV

Most Congressional member are afflicted with FIV, as is Paulson and president Bush, otherwise the reckless $700 billion bailout package would never have passed. True to form, those in the highest positions of authority, notably Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Finance Chairman Barney Frank, show the most severe symptoms. President elect Obama shows signs of being in the late stages of FIV already.
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FIV Prevention

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. FIV is highly contagious. It is best to avoid contact with anyone showing signs of the disease. This is very difficult to do for those taking economic classes, working at any university, or working for the government in any fashion (especially Congress).

Fortunately, there is a preventative measure. Those in frequent contact with gold bullion or gold bars and those even thinking about buying gold seem to have superior resistance to FIV.

This preventative measure was discovered by noted Dr. Au Buygold who suggests “Buy two ounces and call me in the morning” if you start showing any unusual symptoms. Preventative measures may work if the symptoms are addressed soon enough.

The entire thing is fabulous and I urge you to go read it.  Again, here is part 1 and here is part 2.