"Why I Gave Up On Being a Republican"

[mtraininjax]

More likely, waiting for the statute of limitations to run out.

Nice to know that politics always trump justice.

[carpnter]

I love how the financial crisis - which was caused by bad lending practices and bank fraud

I love (insert sarcasm) how not one of the large bank executives that caused the financial crisis has been tried and brought to justice. Is Holder waiting until after the elections? OMG? No way???

Madoff does not count, his was a pyramid scheme and defrauded his own investors, he did not get a bailout either.

You'll never see one brought to justice either, there are too many politicians who are just as complicit in the financial crisis as the bank executives were. 

[finehoe]

More likely, waiting for the statute of limitations to run out.

Nice to know that politics always trump justice.

It has nothing to do with politics, other than politicians being in thrall to Wall Street money. It's about regulatory capture. Regulators see the industry through the eyes of the financial industry rather than the consumers they exist to serve.

[buckethead]

Regulatory capture is political insofar as there is a revolving door between government (all branches) and corporations.

That said, is it wise to outlaw any political participation to those who have a history with any corporation and /or visa versa?

Right now, the largest problem for main street is the revolving door between DC and Wall St Banks.

The SEC is a tool for the big boys to squash up and comers.