Bernie's political donations have nothing to do with it. What does have to do with it is the willingness of the investors to neglect due diligence in favor of high returns.

They took their chances, I believe they should not be bailed out.

It's that simple.

This guy was not a Conservative Congressman or part of the Bush Administration. There are even corrupt Democrats. It's that the Bushies are so corrupt in so many ways - not only personally, but a campaign contribution will purchase near immunity from almost any regulation.

Duke Cunningham. A man who makes the Illinois governor look like he shoplifted a piece of Double Bubble.