Both parties like the Barney Franks, and the GOP got money from lobby groups in the banking industry. It's no surprise we are seeing a bailout which is nothing more than socialism.
Nobody in government seems to want to take the blame, it was also part of their fault for keep the money so loose for the banking industry to burn up.
So are they going to punish those CEOs for what they did that is costing the taxpayer billions? NO! All they are going to do is yell at them, blame them, but nothing else happens because it's a big show, that's all. The CEOs should pay for what they have done perhaps take their assets and maybe jail time.
Does Sen. Charles E. Schumer even own an electric car? Flex Fuel engines are also a nice alternative, this way, the consumer has a choice on which fuel he or she wants to buy, depending upon price.