> They are essentially Libertarians who want to be homeowners
You nailed it! That's exactly what my mother is.
> They ignore the fact that not it is certain that many, many people will never be able to "own" their own homes (especially if lending
> standards are tightened up).
Yes, but does it follow that the government should ensure they can't by artificially maintaining a housing bubble?
Doug, am I correct in thinking that Angry Renter's position echoes Dean Baker's in some respects?